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Tamariki - Kids
After School Activity Zones and Bookable Programmes
Join us for after school fun and learning. Join one of our Bookable Programmes or drop in to a free activity zone.
Rangatahi - Teens
Youth Week - 8 to 16 May 2021
Nerdy Crafting at Shirley. Zinemaking at Upper Riccarton. Find out about Youth Week activities and how you can be involved.
Local history
Elixirs, ointments & tonics: Archaeology exhibition
Apr 24th | 10:00am - May 2nd | 4:00pm
Exhibition of 19th century medical artefacts found under the Pegasus Arms site by Underground Overground Archaeology,
Te Ao Māori
Ralph Hotere
The major exhibition Ralph Hotere: Ātete (to resist) is at Christchurch Art Gallery until Sunday 25 July. Find out more.
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Tamariki - Kids
After School Activity Zones and Bookable Programmes
Join us for after school fun and learning. Join one of our Bookable Programmes or drop in to a free activity zone.
Rangatahi - Teens
Youth Week - 8 to 16 May 2021
Nerdy Crafting at Shirley. Zinemaking at Upper Riccarton. Find out about Youth Week activities and how you can be involved.
Local history
Elixirs, ointments & tonics: Archaeology exhibition
Apr 24th | 10:00am - May 2nd | 4:00pm
Exhibition of 19th century medical artefacts found under the Pegasus Arms site by Underground Overground Archaeology,
Te Ao Māori
Ralph Hotere
The major exhibition Ralph Hotere: Ātete (to resist) is at Christchurch Art Gallery until Sunday 25 July. Find out more.
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Explore our recommended reading in fiction and non-fiction: literary prizes, WORD Christchurch literary events, new titles, booklists, and more.
Featured non-fiction
True crime reading guide
Truth can be stranger than fiction and just as gripping - read tales of murder, investigations, trials, and the wrongfully imprisoned.
Featured fiction
Horror fiction reading guide
Recommended reading lists for a range of horror fiction sub-genres, horror authors to try, and other horrific resources.
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Open Christchurch - 15 and 16 May 2021
Find out more about this upcoming celebration of Christchurch architecture. It is on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 May.
Wild Ōtautahi: An exhibition about wildlife in our city
Take a walk on the wild side and discover Gavin Bishop's illustrations of animals living in our city and explore their habitats.
Justices of the Peace (JPs)
Justices of the Peace are back at our libraries.
