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Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 14 - 20 o Hepetema 2026
Explore resources and events to help you strengthen your reo during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week, 14 to 20 September 2026.
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Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 14 - 20 o Hepetema 2026
Explore resources and events to help you strengthen your reo during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week, 14 to 20 September 2026.
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Sustainable living
Find out about the Great Library Seed and Plant Swap, events, and stash and clothing swaps happening in Sustainable Spring.
Welcoming Week Te Wiki o Manaaki: 4 to 13 September 2026
Welcoming Week brings newcomers & established residents together to connect, learn & celebrate our city’s many cultures.
What's on
Find out about what's happening in libraries in September, October, and November. Read it online or pick up a brochure from your library.
WORD Christchurch Festival 2026
WORD Christchurch Festival is over - you can still borrow books by WORD writers, explore librarian picks, & read event reports.
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Sustainable living
Find out about the Great Library Seed and Plant Swap, events, and stash and clothing swaps happening in Sustainable Spring.
eResources
eResources
New Zealand Geographic
Writers, photographers and scientists tell the story of NZ in this online magazine archive. Includes videos, podcasts, and photography.
Curious about collectables? Check Carter's Price Guide
Discover the value behind the vintage at Carter's Price Guide.
Hate to wait? Listen now in BorrowBox
There's no need to wait to listen to this Crime Writer's Association Dagger award winner. The Good Father is available now in BorrowBox.
eResources
New Zealand Geographic
Writers, photographers and scientists tell the story of NZ in this online magazine archive. Includes videos, podcasts, and photography.
For Readers
For Readers
New For You - September 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.
Biography and memoir reading guide
True stories of artists, inventors, icons, and influencers, as well as everyday people.
General fiction reading guide
Whether you prefer books that are lighthearted or serious, literary or more down to earth our guide can help you find your next read.
New For You
New For You - September 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
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Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - join online now.
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Positioning Ourselves Between Body and Machine
Kluge by pip adam & Nova by Tim Corballis are novels that explore Technology and AI. Hong reports from a WORD session with the two authors.
Into The Valley: Crime and Punishment with Asher Emanuel
"The Valley is an incredible work and a view into systems & how they operate in a way many of us never encounter." Troy reports from WORD.
Chaotically theatrical: Jo Randerson's Secret Art Powers
Moata reports back from a "theatrical lecture" by Jo Randerson as part of WORD Christchurch 2026 that's full of the unexpected.
Catalogue & eResources outage: Tuesday 8 September 8pm-10pm
Sep 07, 2026
Aroha mai, access to our catalogue and eResources will be affected by scheduled maintenance from 8pm to 10pm Tuesday 8 September.
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Positioning Ourselves Between Body and Machine
Kluge by pip adam & Nova by Tim Corballis are novels that explore Technology and AI. Hong reports from a WORD session with the two authors.