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Libraries affected by COVID-19
Check for the latest information on changes in opening hours or closures.
Christmas and New Year holiday hours 2022 / 2023
Ngā mihi o te Kirihimete me te Tau Hou. Check our hours and services over Christmas and New Year 2022 and 2023.
What's on: December 2022, January and February 2023
Find out what's happening in libraries this summer. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
Armageddon Expo Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 Dec 2022 at Te Pae
Comics, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, manga, stars, cosplay ... We can help you get your costume sorted! The library will be there at Te Pae.
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Rangatahi - Teens
My Book Bag - Tūranga
Tell us what you like to read and we’ll find some books that we think you’ll enjoy. For ages 12-18 yrs. Book online.
Te Ao Māori
Rangahau-ā-Iwi: Taranaki
Dec 13th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Interested in Iwi history and research? Come along to our Iwi Research event where the focus will be Taranaki Tūturu.
Tamariki - Kids
Best Books of 2022 for Kids & Teens
Our selectors pick the best reads of the year for tamariki and rangatahi.
Local history
QUIZ: Photography
How much do you know about the early days of New Zealand photography? Test your knowledge with our quiz.
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eResources
Recommended
Explore our recommended reading in fiction and non-fiction: literary prizes, WORD Christchurch literary events, new titles, booklists, and more.
Featured non-fiction
Personal development reading guide
Want to lead a more healthy, sustainable life, or try new challenges and hobbies? Great reads to help you be your best self.
Featured fiction
Short stories reading guide
Looking for something you can read easily in a lunch break? Find short stories in a range of genres, hand-picked by librarians.
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