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Hoake ki te Taiao City Nature Challenge (24-27 April 2026)
Help put Ōtautahi Christchurch's biodiversity on the map! Come along to our City Nature Challenge events in April.
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Hoake ki te Taiao City Nature Challenge (24-27 April 2026)
Help put Ōtautahi Christchurch's biodiversity on the map! Come along to our City Nature Challenge events in April.
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Anzac Day 2026: Services and events in Christchurch
Find Anzac commemorative services and explore resources about Anzac Day and the First World War.
Our Insect Neighbours exhibition: 21 March – 17 May 2026
Christchurch City Libraries and Canterbury Museum bring you a closer look at the hidden world of insects. Te Pito Huarewa Gallery, Tūranga.
What's on
Our Autumn brochure is out now, read it online or pick up a copy at the library. Find out about the fun and learning happening in libraries.
Library Newsletters
We'd love to tell you about new books and resources, cool events, & services you can use. Subscribe now for subject-specific newsletters!
Anzac Day 2026: Services and events in Christchurch
Find Anzac commemorative services and explore resources about Anzac Day and the First World War.
Our Insect Neighbours exhibition: 21 March – 17 May 2026
Christchurch City Libraries and Canterbury Museum bring you a closer look at the hidden world of insects. Te Pito Huarewa Gallery, Tūranga.
What's on
Our Autumn brochure is out now, read it online or pick up a copy at the library. Find out about the fun and learning happening in libraries.
Library Newsletters
We'd love to tell you about new books and resources, cool events, & services you can use. Subscribe now for subject-specific newsletters!
Featured
Anzac Day 2026: Services and events in Christchurch
Find Anzac commemorative services and explore resources about Anzac Day and the First World War.
eResources
eResources
eResources for Tamariki - Kids
Kids can read eBooks, listen to eAudiobooks, get homework help, play educational games, and watch movies and tv shows - all for free!
Read the Libby Reads title for April and join the live event
Read The Stars are a million Glittering Worlds by Gina Butson and join the online event where Jacqueline Bublitz talks with the author.
The Let them theory is waiting for you in BorrowBox
You don't have to wait to listen Mel Robbins' The Let them Theory. It's ready for you to borrow now in BorrowBox.
eResources for Tamariki - Kids
Kids can read eBooks, listen to eAudiobooks, get homework help, play educational games, and watch movies and tv shows - all for free!
Read the Libby Reads title for April and join the live event
Read The Stars are a million Glittering Worlds by Gina Butson and join the online event where Jacqueline Bublitz talks with the author.
The Let them theory is waiting for you in BorrowBox
You don't have to wait to listen Mel Robbins' The Let them Theory. It's ready for you to borrow now in BorrowBox.
Featured
eResources for Tamariki - Kids
Kids can read eBooks, listen to eAudiobooks, get homework help, play educational games, and watch movies and tv shows - all for free!
For Readers
For Readers
New For You - April 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
New this week
Every week we publish just ordered, new fiction, and new non-fiction lists. Find out the newest titles added to the library collection.
Popular science reading guide
Popular science takes science and makes it engaging and interesting to read. We recommend some great popular science titles and authors.
Graphic novels and comics
Great stories and great art come together in a range of genres and styles, including biographies - for kids, teens or adults.
New For You - April 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
New this week
Every week we publish just ordered, new fiction, and new non-fiction lists. Find out the newest titles added to the library collection.
Popular science reading guide
Popular science takes science and makes it engaging and interesting to read. We recommend some great popular science titles and authors.
Graphic novels and comics
Great stories and great art come together in a range of genres and styles, including biographies - for kids, teens or adults.
New For You
New For You - April 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
New titles
New titles
Join the library. It's free!
Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - join online now.
Just added
Just Added
Papanui Library Book Club March 2026
Books read by the members of the Papanui Library book club.
Tour of Tuakiri | Identity - Local and Family History Floor, part of a series
May 30th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Join our monthly tour and learn about the wealth of local and family history resources available at Christchurch City Libraries.
New this week
Every week we publish just ordered, new fiction, and new non-fiction lists. Find out the newest titles added to the library collection.
Make @ Tūranga Lunchtimes: Bookends
May 29th | 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Use design software templates to create your own bookend design (introductory session). Laser cut, etch the shapes, paint, glue, and bend.
Papanui Library Book Club March 2026
Books read by the members of the Papanui Library book club.
Tour of Tuakiri | Identity - Local and Family History Floor, part of a series
May 30th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Join our monthly tour and learn about the wealth of local and family history resources available at Christchurch City Libraries.
New this week
Every week we publish just ordered, new fiction, and new non-fiction lists. Find out the newest titles added to the library collection.
Make @ Tūranga Lunchtimes: Bookends
May 29th | 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Use design software templates to create your own bookend design (introductory session). Laser cut, etch the shapes, paint, glue, and bend.
Explore
Papanui Library Book Club March 2026
Books read by the members of the Papanui Library book club.