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Parklands Library reopening Tuesday 7 April
The books, magazines, coffee, and puzzle exchange are all back – Parklands Library reopens to visitors from Tuesday 7 April.
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Parklands Library reopening Tuesday 7 April
The books, magazines, coffee, and puzzle exchange are all back – Parklands Library reopens to visitors from Tuesday 7 April.
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Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.
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!
Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.
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
Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.
eResources
eResources
I want to learn: eResources for learners
Explore eResources for learners. Use LinkedIn Learning for Libraries, Mango Languages, and more for free with your library membership.
Listen to Boy swallows universe by Trent Dalton on BorrowBox
Listen to the book behind the Netflix Series. An utterly wonderful novel of love, crime, magic, fate and coming of age. Available now.
Listen to On the calculation of volume 1 on BorrowBox
Available now, the hypnotic first novel in the hit Danish series that grapples with the philosophical realities of being stuck on repeat.
I want to learn: eResources for learners
Explore eResources for learners. Use LinkedIn Learning for Libraries, Mango Languages, and more for free with your library membership.
Listen to Boy swallows universe by Trent Dalton on BorrowBox
Listen to the book behind the Netflix Series. An utterly wonderful novel of love, crime, magic, fate and coming of age. Available now.
Listen to On the calculation of volume 1 on BorrowBox
Available now, the hypnotic first novel in the hit Danish series that grapples with the philosophical realities of being stuck on repeat.
Featured
I want to learn: eResources for learners
Explore eResources for learners. Use LinkedIn Learning for Libraries, Mango Languages, and more for free with your library membership.
For Readers
For Readers
New For You - March 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.
LGBTQIA+ reading guide
Read the rainbow with fiction, non-fiction, biographies, and graphic novels.
New For You - March 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.
LGBTQIA+ reading guide
Read the rainbow with fiction, non-fiction, biographies, and graphic novels.
New For You
New For You - March 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
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library Thursday Book Group March 2026
A list of (most of) the books we discussed at the Thursday Book Group for March. Everyone is welcome on the last Thursday of the month.
Jobs - Current vacancies
Want to work with us? Find information about our current vacancies and how to apply.
Read Tom Bower's Betrayal now on Libby
Read the explosive new Royal biography from the No.1 bestselling investigative biographer, Tom Bower. Available now on Libby.
Get your Library on at Open Christchurch 2026
Open Christchurch 2026: 52 open buildings, 6 guided walks, and a range of special activities (from expert talks and tours to workshops).
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library Thursday Book Group March 2026
A list of (most of) the books we discussed at the Thursday Book Group for March. Everyone is welcome on the last Thursday of the month.
Jobs - Current vacancies
Want to work with us? Find information about our current vacancies and how to apply.
Read Tom Bower's Betrayal now on Libby
Read the explosive new Royal biography from the No.1 bestselling investigative biographer, Tom Bower. Available now on Libby.
Get your Library on at Open Christchurch 2026
Open Christchurch 2026: 52 open buildings, 6 guided walks, and a range of special activities (from expert talks and tours to workshops).
Explore
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library Thursday Book Group March 2026
A list of (most of) the books we discussed at the Thursday Book Group for March. Everyone is welcome on the last Thursday of the month.