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Matariki - Māori New Year 2018

What's on at libraries and in the community for Matariki 2018? Art, storytimes, whānau fun days, and lots more - Find out all about it.

Babytimes/Wā Pēpi

Multiple libraries

Encourage learning through language. Babytimes is an interactive programme including rhymes, songs, stories and play!

The 2018 FIFA World Cup is Here!

The biggest sporting event on the planet is here: the FIFA World Cup. Find out more, and explore our football resources.

Knit 'n' Yarn

Multiple libraries

Find a knit 'n' yarn session at a library near you. Bring your knitting, crochet or other portable craft project.

KidsFest 2018

KidsFest gives school holiday fun for Christchurch & Canterbury kids. It runs from 7 to 21 July. It is popular - book your tickets now!

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Flash me that fiction - Friday 22 June Flash me that fiction - Friday 22 June

By Pruccl
Find out more about the Christchurch event Flash in the Pan and the joys of flash fiction.
Find out more about the Christchurch event Flash in the Pan and the joys of flash fiction.
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The 2018 FIFA World Cup is Here! The 2018 FIFA World Cup is Here!

By Markbccl
The biggest sporting event on the planet is here: the FIFA World Cup. Find out more, and explore our football resources.
The biggest sporting event on the planet is here: the FIFA World Cup. Find out more, and explore our football resources.
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uncover - huraina library magazine uncover - huraina library magazine

The latest copy of the free library magazine uncover - huraina is online. Paper copies are in libraries.
The latest copy of the free library magazine uncover - huraina is online. Paper copies are in libraries.
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Brighten up your life Brighten up your life

By Moata
Around the winter solstice we can feel a little starved of sunshine and gloomy but Moata has ideas about how to lighten the mood.
Around the winter solstice we can feel a little starved of sunshine and gloomy but Moata has ideas about how to lighten the mood.
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Matariki – a time for garden plans Matariki – a time for garden plans

By Jolyccl
Now's the time to get planning for the coming gardening year, and Jo has seed-saving tips to share.
Now's the time to get planning for the coming gardening year, and Jo has seed-saving tips to share.
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North Korea North Korea

recommended by koreanjo
The Korean peninsula has been in the news recently. Jo recommends some titles about the history, people and politics of North Korea.
The Korean peninsula has been in the news recently. Jo recommends some titles about the history, people and politics of North Korea.
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NZ Book Awards for Children & YA 2018 NZ Book Awards for Children & YA 2018

By Kimccl
The finalists for the 2018 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults have been announced. #ReadNZ at its best.
The finalists for the 2018 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults have been announced. #ReadNZ at its best.
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Stuff we love - June 2018 Stuff we love - June 2018

recommended by StaffPickles
Our team share the stuff they are loving this month.
Our team share the stuff they are loving this month.
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A fiction lover's mid-year review A fiction lover's mid-year review

By Devilstatedan
2018 is halfway over and Dan has been reading up a storm! See his list of enjoyable, quality fiction he's read so far this year.
2018 is halfway over and Dan has been reading up a storm! See his list of enjoyable, quality fiction he's read so far this year.
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Arts and crafts from natural materials Arts and crafts from natural materials

By Kateccl
Kate gets crafty in a sustainable way to celebrate Matariki - 'Toitū Ngā Mahinga Kai o Matariki – Sustainable Natural Resources of Matariki'
Kate gets crafty in a sustainable way to celebrate Matariki - 'Toitū Ngā Mahinga Kai o Matariki – Sustainable Natural Resources of Matariki'
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Annihilation Annihilation

By Angelabccl
I’ve done it again. I’ve stumbled on to a book with a premise that really intrigues me and then leaves me floundering with more questions…
I’ve done it again. I’ve stumbled on to a book with a premise that really intrigues me and then leaves me floundering with more questions…

Kids

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Free fun in the school holidays Free fun in the school holidays

By Donna R
The school hols are on from Saturday 7 July to Sunday 22 July. Here is what you can do that's fun and FREE & doesn't need bookings!
The school hols are on from Saturday 7 July to Sunday 22 July. Here is what you can do that's fun and FREE & doesn't need bookings!
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Dr Seuss Creation - A Family Challenge Dr Seuss Creation - A Family Challenge

By Donna R
We are running an exciting competition during June and July. Express your creativity and be in to win a family pass to The Cat in the Hat.
We are running an exciting competition during June and July. Express your creativity and be in to win a family pass to The Cat in the Hat.
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KidsFest 2018 KidsFest 2018

By Donna R
KidsFest gives school holiday fun for Christchurch & Canterbury kids. It runs from 7 to 21 July. It is popular - book your tickets now!
KidsFest gives school holiday fun for Christchurch & Canterbury kids. It runs from 7 to 21 July. It is popular - book your tickets now!
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Top Picks Children's Books for June 2018 Top Picks Children's Books for June 2018

recommended by KimKids
Snuggle up and get cosy with some highly recommended new titles just hot off the press and recently arrived in our children's collection.
Snuggle up and get cosy with some highly recommended new titles just hot off the press and recently arrived in our children's collection.
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CSO Music Trails through the Library CSO Music Trails through the Library

Jul 4th | 10:30am - 11:15am
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
The next CSO Music Trails through the Library performance is harp, flute, and violin on Wednesday 4 July at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre.
The next CSO Music Trails through the Library performance is harp, flute, and violin on Wednesday 4 July at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre.
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Teens

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Out on the Shelves Out on the Shelves

By Kateccl
We love InsideOUT's Out on the Shelves - an online reading resource connecting rainbow young people with the stories that represent them.
We love InsideOUT's Out on the Shelves - an online reading resource connecting rainbow young people with the stories that represent them.
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The Queen's Rising: Secrets and intrigue The Queen's Rising: Secrets and intrigue

By Claireccl
In Rebecca Ross's debut young adult novel, Claire discovers yet another fantasy school she'd like to enrol in - Magnalia House.
In Rebecca Ross's debut young adult novel, Claire discovers yet another fantasy school she'd like to enrol in - Magnalia House.
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Join the library Join the library

A guide to the library for teens - joining & membership, study & eResources, library events - as well as finding your next great read.
A guide to the library for teens - joining & membership, study & eResources, library events - as well as finding your next great read.
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Teen Scene newsletter Teen Scene newsletter

By Cclstaff
Stories from a teenage point of view. Discover your next great read with our latest Teen Scene newsletter.
Stories from a teenage point of view. Discover your next great read with our latest Teen Scene newsletter.
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Parents, romance, and friendship drama Parents, romance, and friendship drama

By Alina
Alina looks at three romance-driven Young Adult novels from different (American) perspectives, all recently published.
Alina looks at three romance-driven Young Adult novels from different (American) perspectives, all recently published.
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Garden bird survey: 30 June - 8 July…

22/06/2018

The family of Arthur John Inwood…

22/06/2018

Yet another fantasy school that I…

21/06/2018

Brighten up your life

20/06/2018

Nature and Science newsletter

19/06/2018

Community

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National Volunteer Week 2018 National Volunteer Week 2018

By Donna R
Volunteering is a rewarding way to make a difference in your community. National Volunteer Week is on from 17 to 23 June.
Volunteering is a rewarding way to make a difference in your community. National Volunteer Week is on from 17 to 23 June.
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Red Zone Futures - Have your say! Red Zone Futures - Have your say!

By Donna R
Visit Regenerate Christchurch's Red Zone Futures Exhibition at 99 Cashel Street or the travelling exhibition (it is coming to libraries).
Visit Regenerate Christchurch's Red Zone Futures Exhibition at 99 Cashel Street or the travelling exhibition (it is coming to libraries).
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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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Spark Jump Spark Jump

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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Philippine Independence Day, 12 June Philippine Independence Day, 12 June

By Helenccl
Explore the history, language and culture of the Philippines at the library.
Explore the history, language and culture of the Philippines at the library.
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eResources

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eMagazines for your reading pleasure eMagazines for your reading pleasure

By Donna R
Fresh eMagazines hot off the press from RBDigital Magazines. Perfect for a spot of relaxing reading - on your laptop, desktop, phone,…
Fresh eMagazines hot off the press from RBDigital Magazines. Perfect for a spot of relaxing reading - on your laptop, desktop, phone,…
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Introducing Gale Interactive: Science Introducing Gale Interactive: Science

By Simoneccl
Make science come alive - interactive 3-D models & authoritative, digital content that helps students experience science, not just study it.
Make science come alive - interactive 3-D models & authoritative, digital content that helps students experience science, not just study it.
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I hear dead people - Rock's Back Pages I hear dead people - Rock's Back Pages

By Simoneccl
Rock's Back Pages is the perfect place to listen to interviews with the late, great legends of rock.
Rock's Back Pages is the perfect place to listen to interviews with the late, great legends of rock.
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Bloomsbury Popular Music Bloomsbury Popular Music

By Simoneccl
11 volumes of Bloomsbury Encyclopaedia of Popular Music of the World, over 120 titles of the 33 1/3 series, & titles for study purposes.
11 volumes of Bloomsbury Encyclopaedia of Popular Music of the World, over 120 titles of the 33 1/3 series, & titles for study purposes.
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用图书馆资源开发您的音乐潜 能 用图书馆资源开发您的音乐潜 能

By Hongwangccl
Hong has advice for becoming musical with library eResources.
Hong has advice for becoming musical with library eResources.
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Local History

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The family of Arthur John Inwood The family of Arthur John Inwood

By Simonccl
Arthur Inwood farmed in the Burwood area and gave his name to Inwoods Road. Highlighting an image from our Digital Collection.
Arthur Inwood farmed in the Burwood area and gave his name to Inwoods Road. Highlighting an image from our Digital Collection.
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Musical Architecture of Band Rotundas Musical Architecture of Band Rotundas

By Sarahdcl
Band rotundas were built in many public spaces across the city to create permanent outdoor locations for the bands to play in.
Band rotundas were built in many public spaces across the city to create permanent outdoor locations for the bands to play in.
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Kemp's Deed - 12 June 1848 Kemp's Deed - 12 June 1848

170 years ago, 16 Ngāi Tahu chiefs signed Kemp’s Deed: "the largest of all Crown purchases from Ngāi Tahu & least carefully transacted."
170 years ago, 16 Ngāi Tahu chiefs signed Kemp’s Deed: "the largest of all Crown purchases from Ngāi Tahu & least carefully transacted."
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Family history guide Family history guide

Whether you're just beginning to look into the history of your family or a seasoned researcher we have a wealth of resources that can help.
Whether you're just beginning to look into the history of your family or a seasoned researcher we have a wealth of resources that can help.
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Rangiora Fire Station, North Canterbury Rangiora Fire Station, North Canterbury

By Simonccl
The Rangiora Fire Station, North Canterbury [ca. 1900]. An image from our Digital Collection.
The Rangiora Fire Station, North Canterbury [ca. 1900]. An image from our Digital Collection.
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Māori

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Matariki 2018 Matariki 2018

recommended by ChristchurchLib
New favourites, old favourites, and resources relating to 'Toitū Ngā Mahinga Kai o Matariki - Sustainable Natural Resources of Matariki'.
New favourites, old favourites, and resources relating to 'Toitū Ngā Mahinga Kai o Matariki - Sustainable Natural Resources of Matariki'.
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Heke-Nuku-Mai-Nga-Iwi Busby: Now a Sir Heke-Nuku-Mai-Nga-Iwi Busby: Now a Sir

By Cclstaff
Heke-Nuku-Mai-Nga-Iwi Busby was given a knighthood in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Jan-Hai talks about meeting him, and his inspiring life.
Heke-Nuku-Mai-Nga-Iwi Busby was given a knighthood in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Jan-Hai talks about meeting him, and his inspiring life.
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New view for tukutuku New view for tukutuku

By Moata
Ten library tukutuku panels that were created as part of a community art project are now on display at Christchurch Art Gallery.
Ten library tukutuku panels that were created as part of a community art project are now on display at Christchurch Art Gallery.
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Matariki - Māori New Year 2018 Matariki - Māori New Year 2018

By Cclstaff
What's on at libraries and in the community for Matariki 2018? Art, storytimes, whānau fun days, and lots more - Find out all about it.
What's on at libraries and in the community for Matariki 2018? Art, storytimes, whānau fun days, and lots more - Find out all about it.
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Kōmako: Reclaiming Māori literature Kōmako: Reclaiming Māori literature

By Jemmawiki
Our Pou Kohikohinga Māori talks about a new online tool that makes finding work by Māori writers easier, and shares her favourite reads.
Our Pou Kohikohinga Māori talks about a new online tool that makes finding work by Māori writers easier, and shares her favourite reads.
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