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Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.
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Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.
I want to ...
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Our Insect Neighbours exhibition: 21 March – 17 May 2026
Christchurch City Libraries and Canterbury Museum bring you a closer look at the hidden world of insects. Te Pito Huarewa Gallery, Tūranga.
Hoake ki te Taiao City Nature Challenge (24-27 April 2026)
Help put Ōtautahi Christchurch's biodiversity on the map! Come along to our City Nature Challenge events in April.
Anzac Day 2026: Services and events in Christchurch
Find Anzac commemorative services and explore resources about Anzac Day and the First World War.
What's on
Our Autumn brochure is out now, read it online or pick up a copy at the library. Find out about the fun and learning happening in libraries.
Our Insect Neighbours exhibition: 21 March – 17 May 2026
Christchurch City Libraries and Canterbury Museum bring you a closer look at the hidden world of insects. Te Pito Huarewa Gallery, Tūranga.
Hoake ki te Taiao City Nature Challenge (24-27 April 2026)
Help put Ōtautahi Christchurch's biodiversity on the map! Come along to our City Nature Challenge events in April.
Anzac Day 2026: Services and events in Christchurch
Find Anzac commemorative services and explore resources about Anzac Day and the First World War.
What's on
Our Autumn brochure is out now, read it online or pick up a copy at the library. Find out about the fun and learning happening in libraries.
Featured
Our Insect Neighbours: a closer look at their hidden world, part of a series
Apr 17th, All day
Our Insect Neighbours: a closer look at their hidden world. Visit to see all sorts of wonderous critters and learn something new!
eResources
eResources
eResources for Tamariki - Kids
Kids can read eBooks, listen to eAudiobooks, get homework help, play educational games, and watch movies and tv shows - all for free!
Read the Libby Reads title for April and join the live event
Read The Stars are a million Glittering Worlds by Gina Butson and join the online event where Jacqueline Bublitz talks with the author.
The Let them theory is waiting for you in BorrowBox
You don't have to wait to listen Mel Robbins' The Let them Theory. It's ready for you to borrow now in BorrowBox.
eResources for Tamariki - Kids
Kids can read eBooks, listen to eAudiobooks, get homework help, play educational games, and watch movies and tv shows - all for free!
Read the Libby Reads title for April and join the live event
Read The Stars are a million Glittering Worlds by Gina Butson and join the online event where Jacqueline Bublitz talks with the author.
The Let them theory is waiting for you in BorrowBox
You don't have to wait to listen Mel Robbins' The Let them Theory. It's ready for you to borrow now in BorrowBox.
Featured
eResources for Tamariki - Kids
Kids can read eBooks, listen to eAudiobooks, get homework help, play educational games, and watch movies and tv shows - all for free!
For Readers
For Readers
New For You - April 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.
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.
Graphic novels and comics
Great stories and great art come together in a range of genres and styles, including biographies - for kids, teens or adults.
New For You - April 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.
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.
Graphic novels and comics
Great stories and great art come together in a range of genres and styles, including biographies - for kids, teens or adults.
New For You
New For You - April 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 titles
Join the library. It's free!
Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - join online now.
Just added
Just Added
Read for a spell... Papanui YA display
Books for teens and young adults based in a world with magic.
Beginner's Guide to Local History (6 week programme)
May 20th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Explore the gems in our collection, including archives, maps, thousands of images, digitised diaries and more. $16.43, including booking fee
Finding Family: International Edition (4 week course)
May 28th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Discover more about your overseas ancestors with our Family History librarians! $16.43, including booking fee.
CSO Music Trails - Fendalton Library
May 1st | 10:30am - 11:15am
A fun, 45-minute performance filled with song, dance and storytelling especially for 2-6 year olds.
Read for a spell... Papanui YA display
Books for teens and young adults based in a world with magic.
Beginner's Guide to Local History (6 week programme)
May 20th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Explore the gems in our collection, including archives, maps, thousands of images, digitised diaries and more. $16.43, including booking fee
Finding Family: International Edition (4 week course)
May 28th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Discover more about your overseas ancestors with our Family History librarians! $16.43, including booking fee.
CSO Music Trails - Fendalton Library
May 1st | 10:30am - 11:15am
A fun, 45-minute performance filled with song, dance and storytelling especially for 2-6 year olds.
Explore
Read for a spell... Papanui YA display
Books for teens and young adults based in a world with magic.