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Big Bargain Book Sale - 20 and 21 March 2026
Bag a bargain! Our much-loved book sale is on Friday 20 March 9am to 7pm, and Saturday 21 March 9am to 4pm at Pioneer Rec and Sport Centre.
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Big Bargain Book Sale - 20 and 21 March 2026
Bag a bargain! Our much-loved book sale is on Friday 20 March 9am to 7pm, and Saturday 21 March 9am to 4pm at Pioneer Rec and Sport Centre.
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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.
Christchurch Pride: March 2026
Christchurch Pride events for teens include book clubs, gaming, and a Beat Saber Tournament.
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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.
Christchurch Pride: March 2026
Christchurch Pride events for teens include book clubs, gaming, and a Beat Saber Tournament.
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!
Our Library Stories: Share your library story
Share what the library means to you. Your experience could inspire someone to walk through our doors.
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
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Louise Erdrich (USA): WORD Christchurch
May 26th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join WORD Christchurch for a rare opportunity in Ōtautahi Christchurch to see Louise Erdrich, one of the greatest living American writers.
RF Kuang: From Yellowface to Katabasis: WORD Christchurch
May 21st | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The #1 New York Times bestselling writer RF Kuang (US) joins WORD Christchurch to discuss the imaginative worlds she creates.
Karen Hao (USA): Empire of AI: WORD Christchurch
May 11th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hao is a strong voice of influence around AI issues. She joins The Press journalist Victoria Meakin in conversation.
Niall Williams (Ireland): WORD Christchurch
Apr 21st | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join WORD Christchurch for a celebration of Irish storytelling with Booker Prize nominated writer Niall Williams.
Louise Erdrich (USA): WORD Christchurch
May 26th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join WORD Christchurch for a rare opportunity in Ōtautahi Christchurch to see Louise Erdrich, one of the greatest living American writers.
RF Kuang: From Yellowface to Katabasis: WORD Christchurch
May 21st | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The #1 New York Times bestselling writer RF Kuang (US) joins WORD Christchurch to discuss the imaginative worlds she creates.
Karen Hao (USA): Empire of AI: WORD Christchurch
May 11th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hao is a strong voice of influence around AI issues. She joins The Press journalist Victoria Meakin in conversation.
Niall Williams (Ireland): WORD Christchurch
Apr 21st | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join WORD Christchurch for a celebration of Irish storytelling with Booker Prize nominated writer Niall Williams.
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Louise Erdrich (USA): WORD Christchurch
May 26th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join WORD Christchurch for a rare opportunity in Ōtautahi Christchurch to see Louise Erdrich, one of the greatest living American writers.