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Māori

Matariki 2019

In June we celebrate the Māori/Pacific New Year with whānau-friendly events around the city. Join us in celebrating Matariki at the library.

The choppy waters of Pacific exploration

Moata reviews Sea People: In Search of the Ancient Navigators of the Pacific, a highly readable history of Pacific exploration.

Tī Kōuka Whenua

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

The Treaty of Waitangi Collection
The Treaty of Waitangi
The Story Of A Treaty
An Illustrated History of the Treaty of Waitangi
Tangata Whenua
What Happened at Waitangi?
Treaty of Waitangi Settlements
The Waitangi Tribunal
Stories Without End
Redemption Songs
The Great War For New Zealand
The Shaping Of History
Encircled Lands
Hauraki Contested, 1769-1875
The Legacy of Guilt
Beyond the Imperial Frontier

Treaty of Waitangi

recommended by Simone_CCL

The BWB Treaty of Waitangi Collection is a rich online resource for Waitangi Day.

Māori servicemen in the First World War

There are some great titles in our collection if you're looking for reading material in remembrance of Māori who served in WWI.

What's On

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NZ Music Month 2019 NZ Music Month 2019

By Moata
Find out what is happening at Christchurch City Libraries this NZ Music Month.
Find out what is happening at Christchurch City Libraries this NZ Music Month.
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WORD Christchurch Autumn Season 8-25 May WORD Christchurch Autumn Season 8-25 May

Clementine Ford, Akala, Graeme Simsion, Shayne Carter, Markus Zusak, John Boyne, The Allusionist, & Luke Wright are coming to Chch this May!
Clementine Ford, Akala, Graeme Simsion, Shayne Carter, Markus Zusak, John Boyne, The Allusionist, & Luke Wright are coming to Chch this May!
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Public forums at Tūranga Public forums at Tūranga

By Donna R
Have your say. The Public Inquiry into the Earthquake Commission is having public forums, & group discussions with Dame Silvia Cartwright.
Have your say. The Public Inquiry into the Earthquake Commission is having public forums, & group discussions with Dame Silvia Cartwright.
Event

Va Oceans Between Va Oceans Between

May 18th - Jul 21st
Southbase Gallery, Tūranga
Va Oceans Between is an exploration of Pacific people living in Christchurch, as seen through Polynesian artefacts from Canterbury Museum.
Va Oceans Between is an exploration of Pacific people living in Christchurch, as seen through Polynesian artefacts from Canterbury Museum.
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Techweek - 20 to 26 May 2019 Techweek - 20 to 26 May 2019

By Donna R
Check out our summary of what's on for Techweek in Christchurch, including events and classes at Tūranga.
Check out our summary of what's on for Techweek in Christchurch, including events and classes at Tūranga.
Event

Reading to Dogs Reading to Dogs

New Brighton, Shirley, Papanui
Reading to dogs can help kids who struggle with reading aloud. Free 15 minute supervised after school sessions. Bookings required.
Reading to dogs can help kids who struggle with reading aloud. Free 15 minute supervised after school sessions. Bookings required.
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Wā Pēpi / Babytimes Wā Pēpi / Babytimes

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

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

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

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Goodbye Winterfell. Hello Steelhaven! Goodbye Winterfell. Hello Steelhaven!

By Devilstatedan
The Game of Thrones TV show has come to an end... but if you're still keen on some medieval-style fantasy try this trilogy by Richard Ford.
The Game of Thrones TV show has come to an end... but if you're still keen on some medieval-style fantasy try this trilogy by Richard Ford.
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Ockham New Zealand Book Awards 2019 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards 2019

Find out the winners of New Zealand's most prestigious literary awards; best fiction, non-fiction, poetry and te reo Māori titles.
Find out the winners of New Zealand's most prestigious literary awards; best fiction, non-fiction, poetry and te reo Māori titles.
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New titles - May 2019 New titles - May 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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WORD Chch Autumn Season 8 to 25 May WORD Chch Autumn Season 8 to 25 May

Clementine Ford, Akala, Graeme Simsion, Shayne Carter, Markus Zusak, John Boyne, The Allusionist, & Luke Wright - coming to Chch this month!
Clementine Ford, Akala, Graeme Simsion, Shayne Carter, Markus Zusak, John Boyne, The Allusionist, & Luke Wright - coming to Chch this month!
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New Zealand Fiction Genre Guide New Zealand Fiction Genre Guide

Discover the fiction of Aotearoa with recommended author and novel lists in a range of genres.
Discover the fiction of Aotearoa with recommended author and novel lists in a range of genres.
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Teens

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Youth Week 18 to 26 May 2019 Youth Week 18 to 26 May 2019

Includes Art Competition, Comic characters / graphic art workshop, Rap Starter Pack, Black-out poetry, Bad Art Night, and Just Dance-off
Includes Art Competition, Comic characters / graphic art workshop, Rap Starter Pack, Black-out poetry, Bad Art Night, and Just Dance-off
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New titles for YA - May 2019 New titles for YA - May 2019

Check out the latest books for teens and readers of YA.
Check out the latest books for teens and readers of YA.
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LGBTQIA+ topic guide for teens LGBTQIA+ topic guide for teens

Christchurch Pride is here soon! We recommend resources for teens that explore and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. Rainbow reads galore.
Christchurch Pride is here soon! We recommend resources for teens that explore and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. Rainbow reads galore.
Staff List

RHS Book Club April 2019 RHS Book Club April 2019

recommended by UpperRiccartonLibrary
Term one is coming to an end, so we had to have a catch-up with our students to hear about their reading.
Term one is coming to an end, so we had to have a catch-up with our students to hear about their reading.
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Writing competitions for teens Writing competitions for teens

Young writers! We list writing comps for you to enter. The Charles Brasch Young Writers' Competition & Tākahe comps close 31 March ...
Young writers! We list writing comps for you to enter. The Charles Brasch Young Writers' Competition & Tākahe comps close 31 March ...
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Learn English online with eResources

24/05/2019

Goodbye Judith and Mog...

24/05/2019

'Fearless' the story of Kiwi…

24/05/2019

Celebrating Pushkin

23/05/2019

Manchester Street and Lichfield…

23/05/2019

Kids

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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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The HELL Pizza Reading Challenge 2019 The HELL Pizza Reading Challenge 2019

The HELL Pizza Reading Challenge is on again for 2019! Read 7 books and get a free pizza.
The HELL Pizza Reading Challenge is on again for 2019! Read 7 books and get a free pizza.
Staff List

Picture books: Islam and empathy Picture books: Islam and empathy

recommended by ChristchurchKids
Stories for young children with Muslim characters, and books about equality, empathy and tolerance.
Stories for young children with Muslim characters, and books about equality, empathy and tolerance.
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Read me a story! Story Box Library Read me a story! Story Box Library

By Simoneccl
If the tamariki in your life love stories, try this collection of videos of stories being read by authors, actors, comedians, and more.
If the tamariki in your life love stories, try this collection of videos of stories being read by authors, actors, comedians, and more.
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Picture books newsletter Picture books newsletter

By Cclstaff
Fun reading for the young children in your life - subscribe to our monthly Picture books newsletter and find out what's new.
Fun reading for the young children in your life - subscribe to our monthly Picture books newsletter and find out what's new.
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eResources

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Naxos Music Library World Naxos Music Library World

By Simoneccl
We are very excited to announce our latest music eResource - Naxos Music Library World. It's a celebration of musical diversity.
We are very excited to announce our latest music eResource - Naxos Music Library World. It's a celebration of musical diversity.
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RBdigital Comics RBdigital Comics

By Simoneccl
Calling all comic book fans! We have a new eComic collection RBdigital Comics - a collection of great comics including Marvel titles.
Calling all comic book fans! We have a new eComic collection RBdigital Comics - a collection of great comics including Marvel titles.
Online Resource

Music memoirs and biographies Music memoirs and biographies

From Overdrive: Read about music and musicians from Bach to Beyonce with this collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks.
From Overdrive: Read about music and musicians from Bach to Beyonce with this collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks.
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Haynes Manuals AllAccess Haynes Manuals AllAccess

By Simoneccl
Do you like tinkering with cars, scooters, & motorbikes? Haynes Manuals AllAccess gives you access to over 600 online motor manuals.
Do you like tinkering with cars, scooters, & motorbikes? Haynes Manuals AllAccess gives you access to over 600 online motor manuals.
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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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Local History

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Car driving wrong way along Lichfield St Car driving wrong way along Lichfield St

By Simonccl
The first day of Lichfield Street becoming a one way system, 26 May 1969. An image from the Discovery Wall.
The first day of Lichfield Street becoming a one way system, 26 May 1969. An image from the Discovery Wall.
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Tornado damage to a house in Halswell Tornado damage to a house in Halswell

By Simonccl
Damage to the exterior of a Halswell house at 8 Kinrana Place caused by a tornado, 20 January 1983. An image from the Discovery Wall.
Damage to the exterior of a Halswell house at 8 Kinrana Place caused by a tornado, 20 January 1983. An image from the Discovery Wall.
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Goodbye Chancery Lane Goodbye Chancery Lane

By Joyciescotland
Joyce uncovers the history of Chancery Lane and Arcade, including burning sportswear, awful 1980s decor and marauding cyclists.
Joyce uncovers the history of Chancery Lane and Arcade, including burning sportswear, awful 1980s decor and marauding cyclists.
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Winner of The Star Nintendo competition Winner of The Star Nintendo competition

By Simonccl
Sarah van Houten, age 10, with her prize, a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1990. An image from the Discovery Wall.
Sarah van Houten, age 10, with her prize, a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1990. An image from the Discovery Wall.
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The Christchurch Documentary Project The Christchurch Documentary Project

Photographers show ever-changing Christchurch: the central city, Bishopdale, the seaside suburbs, and Halswell. Next: Woolston!
Photographers show ever-changing Christchurch: the central city, Bishopdale, the seaside suburbs, and Halswell. Next: Woolston!
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Community

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Sāmoan Language Week Sāmoan Language Week

Tālofa. We are celebrating Vaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa from Monday 27 May with storytimes in Sāmoan, design a tatau, and a computer session.
Tālofa. We are celebrating Vaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa from Monday 27 May with storytimes in Sāmoan, design a tatau, and a computer session.
News

Fendalton Library closed Fendalton Library closed

Fendalton Library and Service Centre building is closed for improvement, and is scheduled to reopen Monday 29 July.
Fendalton Library and Service Centre building is closed for improvement, and is scheduled to reopen Monday 29 July.
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Podcast - Placemaking Podcast - Placemaking

By Cclstaff
Human rights radio show Speak up - Kōrerotia with an episode about placemaking, and related titles on open spaces and urban sociology.
Human rights radio show Speak up - Kōrerotia with an episode about placemaking, and related titles on open spaces and urban sociology.
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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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