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National Poetry Day Fri 26 Aug & poetry at WORD Christchurch
Find out what's on for National Poetry Day, and the poetry events at WORD Christchurch Festival 2022.
WORD Christchurch Festival 2022
WORD - Ōtautahi's own literary festival - is on from Wednesday 31 August to Sunday 4 September. Explore featured writers & festival info.
Ngā Kōrero Auaha – Creative Stories
We talk to creators who have made things happen with Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi.
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Rangatahi - Teens
Make it, say it, do it now: WORD Christchurch Festival 2022
Sep 4th | 2:00pm - 6:00pm
A mashup of free workshops, stalls & creative crafts. If you’re under 25 & into making meaning, register on the WORD Chch website.
Te Ao Māori
Pou Kohikohinga in Residence
Aug 18th | 9:00am - 5:00pm
Want to ask about the Māori collection? Kaupapa Māori research? Want help with your whakapapa? Māori Collection Specialists can help!
Tamariki - Kids
New Zealand Book Awards for Children & Young Adults 2022
#ReadNZ at its best: the winners of the 2022 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults have been announced.
Local history
QUIZ: Family connections
Take this quiz to test your knowledge of some of our more well-known New Zealand and Christchurch family names.
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Explore our recommended reading in fiction and non-fiction: literary prizes, WORD Christchurch literary events, new titles, booklists, and more.
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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.
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Historical fiction reading guide
Recommended titles and authors for readers who love royal intrigue, fans of sagas, or those gripped by the action in historical adventure.
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