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New for Bishopdale

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre is opening on Saturday 22 July 2017 on the site of the former Bishopdale Creche.

Learner Licence Course

Jul 28th | 9:30am - 11:30am
Aranui Library

Sit practise tests and learn all you need to prepare for gaining a learner licence. This course is delivered by Literacy Christchurch.

Team leader vacancies

We're building the most exciting Central Library in New Zealand and we are looking for people to lead the service delivery.

Community Connections for Adults

Learn at any age! Our Community Connections for Adults programme has classes on iPads, smartphones, 3D printing, family history and more.

CINCH Community Information Christchurch

Visit CINCH, a one-stop online community directory with thousands of community organisations, clubs and continuing education providers.

Kids

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My Very Own Hungry Caterpillar My Very Own Hungry Caterpillar

By Moata
We're happy to announce the winners of the My Very Own Hungry Caterpillar colouring-in competition.
We're happy to announce the winners of the My Very Own Hungry Caterpillar colouring-in competition.
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Music Trails through the library Music Trails through the library

The next CSO Music Trails through the Library is on Wednesday 2 August at Shirley Library (Woodwind).
The next CSO Music Trails through the Library is on Wednesday 2 August at Shirley Library (Woodwind).
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Carmen interests: The MacDonald brothers Carmen interests: The MacDonald brothers

By Moata
NZ Opera's Carmen features a children's chorus of Christchurch schoolboys, including twin brothers Archie and Jack.
NZ Opera's Carmen features a children's chorus of Christchurch schoolboys, including twin brothers Archie and Jack.
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School holiday events and activities School holiday events and activities

The school holidays are on now! Find out what's on for Christchurch kids in the school holidays, including KidsFest.
The school holidays are on now! Find out what's on for Christchurch kids in the school holidays, including KidsFest.
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KidsFest 2017 KidsFest 2017

By Donna R
KidsFest is full of winter holiday fun for kids in Christchurch and Canterbury. It runs from 8 to 22 July. Bookings are open now.
KidsFest is full of winter holiday fun for kids in Christchurch and Canterbury. It runs from 8 to 22 July. Bookings are open now.
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Of marmalade, memories, and me Of marmalade, memories, and me

By Kateccl
Recently the author of the Paddington bear books, Michael Bond, passed away. Kate pays tribute to the world's best duffle-coat wearing bear.
Recently the author of the Paddington bear books, Michael Bond, passed away. Kate pays tribute to the world's best duffle-coat wearing bear.
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Very Hungry Caterpillar competition Very Hungry Caterpillar competition

By Donna R
We're happy to announce the winners of the Craft Yourself a Creature - A Family Challenge! (all ages) competition.
We're happy to announce the winners of the Craft Yourself a Creature - A Family Challenge! (all ages) competition.
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Old MacDonald heard a fart Old MacDonald heard a fart

By Missbeecrafty
Miss Manners would probably be spinning in her grave*, but seriously, I don't know when I've laughed so hard ...
Miss Manners would probably be spinning in her grave*, but seriously, I don't know when I've laughed so hard ...

eResources

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Kia ora RBdigital Magazines Kia ora RBdigital Magazines

By Simoneccl
Check out the new eMagazine app RBdigital, which is replacing Zinio for Libraries app. It comes with some great new features.
Check out the new eMagazine app RBdigital, which is replacing Zinio for Libraries app. It comes with some great new features.
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Learn a new skill 24/7 Learn a new skill 24/7

Find it 24/7 with our eResources: Lynda.com, Smartmath Practice, Mango Languages, and eDS - eResources Discovery Search.
Find it 24/7 with our eResources: Lynda.com, Smartmath Practice, Mango Languages, and eDS - eResources Discovery Search.
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New eResource - The BWB Collections New eResource - The BWB Collections

By Simoneccl
Bridget Williams Books (BWB) have a series of online collections that are now available at Christchurch City Libraries.
Bridget Williams Books (BWB) have a series of online collections that are now available at Christchurch City Libraries.
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Mango Languages Mango Languages

Mango is an online language learning system that can help you learn the most popular languages in the world.
Mango is an online language learning system that can help you learn the most popular languages in the world.
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eResources Discovery Search (eDS) eResources Discovery Search (eDS)

Get access to most of our eResource collection, articles, eBooks, journals, photographs & more, through a single access point.
Get access to most of our eResource collection, articles, eBooks, journals, photographs & more, through a single access point.
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Local History

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70 years ago: The "Monty tour" arrives 70 years ago: The "Monty tour" arrives

By Sarahdcl
In July 1947 Christchurch people lined the streets to catch a glimpse of WWII commander Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery.
In July 1947 Christchurch people lined the streets to catch a glimpse of WWII commander Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery.
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Sumner Gas Works, two views, 1958 & 2010 Sumner Gas Works, two views, 1958 & 2010

By Simonccl
Photo from Kete Christchurch, a collection of photographs and stories about Christchurch and Canterbury, past and present.
Photo from Kete Christchurch, a collection of photographs and stories about Christchurch and Canterbury, past and present.
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A Good Deed: Picturing Canterbury A Good Deed: Picturing Canterbury

By Simonccl
Photo from Kete Christchurch, a collection of photographs and stories about Christchurch and Canterbury, past and present.
Photo from Kete Christchurch, a collection of photographs and stories about Christchurch and Canterbury, past and present.
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King Edward Barracks construction King Edward Barracks construction

By Sarahdcl
The Foundation stone for the King Edward Barracks was laid on the 13th of July 1905 by the Right Hon. R.J. Seddon.
The Foundation stone for the King Edward Barracks was laid on the 13th of July 1905 by the Right Hon. R.J. Seddon.
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Culinary delights from 1917 Culinary delights from 1917

By Karengccl
A look back in time to last century when newspapers featured recipes with mystery ingredients, and suggested reading for more modern cookery
A look back in time to last century when newspapers featured recipes with mystery ingredients, and suggested reading for more modern cookery
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The winners of the My Very Own Hungry…

07/21/2017

Remembering our most colourful author…

07/21/2017

Sumner Gas Works, two views, 1958 and…

07/21/2017

Week in History 17-23 July - The "Mon…

07/20/2017

Lost Austens; or, Beyond Pride and Pr…

07/18/2017

Māori

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School Holidays: Te Reo reading for kids School Holidays: Te Reo reading for kids

recommended by ChristchurchLib
Crush boredom i ngā hararei kura with some of these awesome reads all in Te Reo Māori.
Crush boredom i ngā hararei kura with some of these awesome reads all in Te Reo Māori.
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Māori Contribution to WWI Māori Contribution to WWI

recommended by ChristchurchLib
A list highlighting resources about the Māori contribution to WWI, with something for everybody - images, audio, video and more.
A list highlighting resources about the Māori contribution to WWI, with something for everybody - images, audio, video and more.
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Podcast - Indigenous women in leadership Podcast - Indigenous women in leadership

By Cclstaff
The latest episode from Speak up - Kōrerotia featuring local women talking on the topic of leadership, with recommended reading.
The latest episode from Speak up - Kōrerotia featuring local women talking on the topic of leadership, with recommended reading.
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Tī Kōuka Whenua Tī Kōuka Whenua

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

Come and discover our online world Te Whata Raki. It is now in Google Play store as an app, as well as for iPad 2+.
Come and discover our online world Te Whata Raki. It is now in Google Play store as an app, as well as for iPad 2+.
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Teens

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Kitset Crafting Kitset Crafting

Aug 5th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library Peterborough
Are you aged 10-15 and enjoy making crafts? Join our 6 week programme where we will be making kitsets from Molly Makes magazine.
Are you aged 10-15 and enjoy making crafts? Join our 6 week programme where we will be making kitsets from Molly Makes magazine.
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The Changeover by Margaret Mahy The Changeover by Margaret Mahy

By Bibliobishi
Laura sometimes receives ‘warnings’ and this time the danger is supernatural. With a movie version due soon, Joy reviews this YA classic.
Laura sometimes receives ‘warnings’ and this time the danger is supernatural. With a movie version due soon, Joy reviews this YA classic.
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Dr G Dr G

Dr G is here to provide support and suggestions for any genuine problem you may have with health, sexual health or relationship issues.
Dr G is here to provide support and suggestions for any genuine problem you may have with health, sexual health or relationship issues.
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RHS Book Club July 2017 RHS Book Club July 2017

recommended by UpperRiccartonLibrary
Riccarton High School book club picks their fave books for the month.
Riccarton High School book club picks their fave books for the month.
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Review: When Dimple Met Rishi Review: When Dimple Met Rishi

By Alina
If you're a fan of funny contemporary teen romance with geekery and Bollywood dancing, then give When Dimple met Rishi a try.
If you're a fan of funny contemporary teen romance with geekery and Bollywood dancing, then give When Dimple met Rishi a try.
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Recommended

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Stuff we love - July 2017 Stuff we love - July 2017

recommended by StaffPickles
Our team share the stuff they are loving this month. A Staff Pickles list.
Our team share the stuff they are loving this month. A Staff Pickles list.
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Scary Movies 2017 Scary Movies 2017

recommended by fionajay
Movies to make you squirm, shiver and laugh...
Movies to make you squirm, shiver and laugh...
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Very Hungry Caterpillar winners Very Hungry Caterpillar winners

By Donna R
We're happy to announce the winners of the Craft Yourself a Creature - A Family Challenge! (all ages) competition.
We're happy to announce the winners of the Craft Yourself a Creature - A Family Challenge! (all ages) competition.
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New Zealand International Film Festival New Zealand International Film Festival

By Donna R
The Christchurch programme for the New Zealand International Film Festival is out! NZIFF is here from 3 August.
The Christchurch programme for the New Zealand International Film Festival is out! NZIFF is here from 3 August.
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Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine

By Helenccl
Gail Honeyman's brilliant debut novel features one of the most quirky and utterly original heroines you are likely to meet.
Gail Honeyman's brilliant debut novel features one of the most quirky and utterly original heroines you are likely to meet.
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What's On

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Comic Book Discussion Group at Shirley Comic Book Discussion Group at Shirley

Jul 22nd | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shirley Library, 36 Marshland Road
Hey comic fans! Join a group of like-minded adults to talk about your fave comics and graphic novels. Come along to Shirley Library.
Hey comic fans! Join a group of like-minded adults to talk about your fave comics and graphic novels. Come along to Shirley Library.
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Shifting points of view - 1 to 16 Sept Shifting points of view - 1 to 16 Sept

WORD Christchurch's Shifting points of view at the Christchurch Arts Festival is a bumper crop of sessions from top writers & commentators.
WORD Christchurch's Shifting points of view at the Christchurch Arts Festival is a bumper crop of sessions from top writers & commentators.
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The Gig Guide: July 2017 The Gig Guide: July 2017

By Moata
Attending a concert, show, or gig in Christchurch? Then why not take a look at what we've got of that artist's back catalogue?
Attending a concert, show, or gig in Christchurch? Then why not take a look at what we've got of that artist's back catalogue?
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July 2017 School holidays July 2017 School holidays

Check out the school holiday programmes & activities at libraries and learning centres, and shows and performances for Christchurch kids.
Check out the school holiday programmes & activities at libraries and learning centres, and shows and performances for Christchurch kids.
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