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Summertime Reading Challenge spot prizes

Summertime Reading Challenge spot prizes: Congratulations Luca & Olivia - winners of a signed copy of Aotearoa by Gavin Bishop. Enter now!

Huraina

The latest copy of the free library magazine Huraina is online, or pick up a paper copy from your library next week.

First Friday Whānau Fun Night

Feb 1st | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre

The whole whānau is invited to a short storytime followed by fun, hands-on activities to do as a family. Building, making, and exploring!

Summertime Reading Challenge

The Summertime Reading Challenge runs from Sat 1 Dec 2018 to Wednesday 28 Feb 2019 for kids (ages 0 to 13) and adults (ages 13+).

Capture your story

Feb 11th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tūranga

Learn to make a video about your family history using photos, documents, and family stories. Book now for this six-week course.

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Huraina Huraina

The Summer issue of our free library magazine Huraina is out - read it online or grab a paper copy.
The Summer issue of our free library magazine Huraina is out - read it online or grab a paper copy.
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New titles - January 2019 New titles - January 2019

Our monthly list of the new audio and video, eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, and stuff for kids and teens.
Our monthly list of the new audio and video, eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, and stuff for kids and teens.
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Book clubs and reading groups Book clubs and reading groups

Want to talk about books and ideas? Make 2019 the year you join a book club or reading group!
Want to talk about books and ideas? Make 2019 the year you join a book club or reading group!
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Reading More Intentionally in 2019 Reading More Intentionally in 2019

By Kateccl
2019. It's a new year, and another opportunity to challenge yourself to try something new! Why not take a reading challenge?
2019. It's a new year, and another opportunity to challenge yourself to try something new! Why not take a reading challenge?
Staff List

Te Hāpua Reads - December 2018 Te Hāpua Reads - December 2018

recommended by TeHapuaStaff
A round-up of the books, movies, podcasts and more that Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre staff have enjoyed this month.
A round-up of the books, movies, podcasts and more that Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre staff have enjoyed this month.
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In the AV Studio: Know your microphones In the AV Studio: Know your microphones

By Alexchchlibrary
AV Studio specialist, Alex, explains the different sound recording options available and why you definitely shouldn't "drop the mic".
AV Studio specialist, Alex, explains the different sound recording options available and why you definitely shouldn't "drop the mic".
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Costa Book Award Winners 2018 Costa Book Award Winners 2018

Winners in the children's, novel, first novel, biography and poetry categories have been announced.
Winners in the children's, novel, first novel, biography and poetry categories have been announced.
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Crème de la crème 2018 Crème de la crème 2018

recommended by takeclare
How to shape a year in reading & watching? Do you plan? Thus far in life I seem to find myself on literary and cinematic tangents ...
How to shape a year in reading & watching? Do you plan? Thus far in life I seem to find myself on literary and cinematic tangents ...
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Best of 2018 Best of 2018

What books, movies, & music have you loved? Explore the picks of our staff and customers, and Best of the Year lists. Have your say!
What books, movies, & music have you loved? Explore the picks of our staff and customers, and Best of the Year lists. Have your say!
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J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-Earth J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-Earth

By Derekccl
Explore all the books that comprise J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-Earth with this useful reading guide.
Explore all the books that comprise J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-Earth with this useful reading guide.
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Summertime Reading Challenge Summertime Reading Challenge

Read & Win! The Summertime Reading Challenge is on until Weds 28 Feb 2019. It is for kids (ages 0 to 13) & adults (ages 13+).
Read & Win! The Summertime Reading Challenge is on until Weds 28 Feb 2019. It is for kids (ages 0 to 13) & adults (ages 13+).
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Stuff we love - The Holiday Edition Stuff we love - The Holiday Edition

recommended by StaffPickles
Librarians share the stuff they are looking forward to enjoying these summer holidays. A Staff Pickles list.
Librarians share the stuff they are looking forward to enjoying these summer holidays. A Staff Pickles list.

Local History

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Frighteners: Picturing Canterbury Frighteners: Picturing Canterbury

By Simonccl
Michael J Fox and Peter Jackson on The Frighteners set. Christchurch Star archive. In copyright. CCL-StarP-00537A.
Michael J Fox and Peter Jackson on The Frighteners set. Christchurch Star archive. In copyright. CCL-StarP-00537A.
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Capture Your Story Capture Your Story

Feb 11th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tūranga
Learn to make a video about your family history using photos, documents, and family stories. Book now for this six-week course.
Learn to make a video about your family history using photos, documents, and family stories. Book now for this six-week course.

A tweet by: ChCh 100 years ago

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Picturing Canterbury: Model Whale Picturing Canterbury: Model Whale

By Simonccl
Model of a whale on a forklift truck. Christchurch Star archive. In copyright. CCL-StarP-0388A https://discoverywall.nz/media/5755
Model of a whale on a forklift truck. Christchurch Star archive. In copyright. CCL-StarP-0388A https://discoverywall.nz/media/5755
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Sheep being herded towards the Square Sheep being herded towards the Square

By Simonccl
Sheep being herded towards Cathedral Square, 9 March 1995. A slice of history from the Discovery Wall.
Sheep being herded towards Cathedral Square, 9 March 1995. A slice of history from the Discovery Wall.
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Community

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Justices of the Peace (JPs) Justices of the Peace (JPs)

Justices of the Peace are in regular attendance at some of our libraries. Find out more about JPs, what they do, and where to find them.
Justices of the Peace are in regular attendance at some of our libraries. Find out more about JPs, what they do, and where to find them.
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Lunar New Year 2019 Lunar New Year 2019

Celebrate Lunar New Year from Sat 9 Feb to Weds 27 Feb with craft activities, traditional games, themed storytimes and a family day.
Celebrate Lunar New Year from Sat 9 Feb to Weds 27 Feb with craft activities, traditional games, themed storytimes and a family day.
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Spark Jump Workshops at Hornby & Linwood Spark Jump Workshops at Hornby & Linwood

Spark Jump is designed to get families in low-income communities with the care of children (0 to 18) online. Find out if you are eligible.
Spark Jump is designed to get families in low-income communities with the care of children (0 to 18) online. Find out if you are eligible.
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Technology Programmes - eKnow How Technology Programmes - eKnow How

Explore library sessions from basic computer skills to music production. Some are pay-for, & some are free drop-ins. Book your spot now!
Explore library sessions from basic computer skills to music production. Some are pay-for, & some are free drop-ins. Book your spot now!
News

Parklands Library is closed for repairs Parklands Library is closed for repairs

Parklands Library is closed for six months as it undergoes a major upgrade & repairs. Mobile library will provide services.
Parklands Library is closed for six months as it undergoes a major upgrade & repairs. Mobile library will provide services.
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Waitangi Day in Christchurch and…

17/01/2019

Michael J Fox and Peter Jackson on…

17/01/2019

In the AV Studio: Know your…

15/01/2019

Reading More Intentionally in 2019

11/01/2019

Model of a whale on a forklift…

11/01/2019

Kids

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Summer School Holiday Programmes Summer School Holiday Programmes

This school holidays libraries have free bookable activities, pay-for classes that require bookings, and sessions you can just drop in for.
This school holidays libraries have free bookable activities, pay-for classes that require bookings, and sessions you can just drop in for.
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Playstation 4 Tournament Playstation 4 Tournament

Jan 22nd | 12:00pm - 4:00pm
New Brighton Library
Come and test your gaming skills these holidays. Highest score on the day will win a mystery prize!
Come and test your gaming skills these holidays. Highest score on the day will win a mystery prize!
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Survey: Story & Babytimes at Tūranga Survey: Story & Babytimes at Tūranga

What times and days for preschool story sessions at Tūranga would suit your family? Please fill in our quick online survey.
What times and days for preschool story sessions at Tūranga would suit your family? Please fill in our quick online survey.
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Ready, steady...relax Ready, steady...relax

By Moata
The holidays are for spending time together and relaxing. Here's how the library can help with resources to keep everyone happy.
The holidays are for spending time together and relaxing. Here's how the library can help with resources to keep everyone happy.
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Stacy Gregg interview Stacy Gregg interview

By Missbeecrafty
"I write for strong, brave independent-minded readers who aspire to be heroes" - an interview with New Zealand writer Stacy Gregg.
"I write for strong, brave independent-minded readers who aspire to be heroes" - an interview with New Zealand writer Stacy Gregg.
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Teens

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eSports Rocket League Tournament eSports Rocket League Tournament

Jan 9th - Jan 30th
Participating libraries
Knockout tournament held at participating libraries, with the finals held at Tūranga using the MEGA screen in the youth space! Ages 10+.
Knockout tournament held at participating libraries, with the finals held at Tūranga using the MEGA screen in the youth space! Ages 10+.
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Youthtown Learners Licence Workshops Youthtown Learners Licence Workshops

Sign up for 2019 Learners Licence Workshops - $130 for six workshops with Youthtown & on session 6 they will take you to sit your test.
Sign up for 2019 Learners Licence Workshops - $130 for six workshops with Youthtown & on session 6 they will take you to sit your test.
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Young Adult Titles for Interesting Times Young Adult Titles for Interesting Times

recommended by RayShipley
YA-appropriate non-fiction (and a bit of fiction) to inspire, confront, challenge, and offer hope in a world that feels a bit topsy-turvy.
YA-appropriate non-fiction (and a bit of fiction) to inspire, confront, challenge, and offer hope in a world that feels a bit topsy-turvy.
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After school clubs & programmes After school clubs & programmes

Join us for after school clubs & programmes. Some sessions are free & no bookings required; others have a cost attached & require bookings.
Join us for after school clubs & programmes. Some sessions are free & no bookings required; others have a cost attached & require bookings.
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Christchurch City Libraries for teens Christchurch City Libraries for teens

A guide to the library - from joining & membership, to study & eResources, & library events as well as finding your next great read.
A guide to the library - from joining & membership, to study & eResources, & library events as well as finding your next great read.
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eResources

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eMagazines eMagazines

By Simoneccl
New eMagazines in the RBDigital Magazines collection - read 'em for free.
New eMagazines in the RBDigital Magazines collection - read 'em for free.
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Christmas home movies Christmas home movies

By Simoneccl
A fascinating look at Christmas through the medium of home movies via Access Video.
A fascinating look at Christmas through the medium of home movies via Access Video.
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Hidden Gems - Fugazi Hidden Gems - Fugazi

By Simoneccl
After digging deep in the library catalogue, I found a couple of great things on one of my favourite bands, Fugazi.
After digging deep in the library catalogue, I found a couple of great things on one of my favourite bands, Fugazi.
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Libby for travelling families 方便旅行家庭的电子 书 Libby for travelling families 方便旅行家庭的电子 书

By Hongwangccl
旅行的季节又到了！很多华人朋友都利用孩子假期、圣诞节和春节回国探亲或出国旅游。有时在图书馆遇到华人顾客因出国前忘记还书需交超期罚款很是同情。自己也曾在回国时为找孩子的英文阅读材料煞费苦心。其实，这些问题都可以用图书馆的电子资源eResources 解决。OverDrive…
旅行的季节又到了！很多华人朋友都利用孩子假期、圣诞节和春节回国探亲或出国旅游。有时在图书馆遇到华人顾客因出国前忘记还书需交超期罚款很是同情。自己也曾在回国时为找孩子的英文阅读材料煞费苦心。其实，这些问题都可以用图书馆的电子资源eResources 解决。OverDrive…
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Just for Kids Just for Kids

By Simoneccl
Thousands of videos & interactive games - Sesame St, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, Franklin the Turtle, Berenstain Bears, Arthur & more
Thousands of videos & interactive games - Sesame St, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, Franklin the Turtle, Berenstain Bears, Arthur & more
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Māori

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Tī Kōuka Whenua Tī Kōuka Whenua

Explore the vibrant past of Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region that extends back many hundreds of years before 1850.
Explore the vibrant past of Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region that extends back many hundreds of years before 1850.
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Parihaka Parihaka

There was a peaceful resistance to a militia invasion of Taranaki settlement Parihaka 5 November 1881. Discover the Christchurch connection.
There was a peaceful resistance to a militia invasion of Taranaki settlement Parihaka 5 November 1881. Discover the Christchurch connection.
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Tāngata Ngāi Tahu Tāngata Ngāi Tahu

By Gregccl
Tāngata Ngāi Tahu: People of Ngāi Tahu. Volume One is a new book celebrating the rich and diverse lives of fifty people of Ngāi Tahu.
Tāngata Ngāi Tahu: People of Ngāi Tahu. Volume One is a new book celebrating the rich and diverse lives of fifty people of Ngāi Tahu.
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Podcast – Tā moko Podcast – Tā moko

By Cclstaff
Sally Carlton talks to an academic, a moko practitioner and a photographer about the meaning and mana of tā moko, traditional Māori tattoo.
Sally Carlton talks to an academic, a moko practitioner and a photographer about the meaning and mana of tā moko, traditional Māori tattoo.
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