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NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa
May is New Zealand Music Month. Find out about music events at libraries, and explore our music resources.
Featured
NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa
May is New Zealand Music Month. Find out about music events at libraries, and explore our music resources.
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New Zealand Sign Language
Find out more about New Zealand sign language and browse NZSL resources. NZ Sign Language Week is from 4 to 10 May 2026.
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.
Archaeology
New Zealand Archaeology Week is from Saturday 2 to Sunday 10 May 2026. Browse our archaeology resources - books, magazines, and more.
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.
New Zealand Sign Language
Find out more about New Zealand sign language and browse NZSL resources. NZ Sign Language Week is from 4 to 10 May 2026.
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.
Archaeology
New Zealand Archaeology Week is from Saturday 2 to Sunday 10 May 2026. Browse our archaeology resources - books, magazines, and more.
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.
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Get your Library on at Open Christchurch: Fri 1 to Sun 3 May
Open Christchurch 2026: 52 open buildings, 6 guided walks, and a range of special activities (from expert talks and tours to workshops).
eResources
eResources
I want to listen: eResources you can listen to
Explore eResources you can listen to — eAudiobooks and Music. Free with your library membership.
Why wait? Listen now on uLibrary
These eAudiobooks are exclusive to uLibrary and available right away.
Talking Books Book Club
Join the Talking Books Book Club from uLibrary. This month's title is After the Rain by Aisling Smith.
I want to listen: eResources you can listen to
Explore eResources you can listen to — eAudiobooks and Music. Free with your library membership.
Why wait? Listen now on uLibrary
These eAudiobooks are exclusive to uLibrary and available right away.
Talking Books Book Club
Join the Talking Books Book Club from uLibrary. This month's title is After the Rain by Aisling Smith.
Featured
I want to listen: eResources you can listen to
Explore eResources you can listen to — eAudiobooks and Music. Free with your library membership.
For Readers
For Readers
New For You - May 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.
True crime reading guide
Truth can be stranger than fiction and just as gripping - read tales of murder, investigations, trials, and the wrongfully imprisoned.
Fantasy fiction reading guide
Find Fantasy authors you might like to try and reading lists for a range of Fantasy sub-genres including Epic, Grimdark, and Romantasy.
New For You - May 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.
True crime reading guide
Truth can be stranger than fiction and just as gripping - read tales of murder, investigations, trials, and the wrongfully imprisoned.
Fantasy fiction reading guide
Find Fantasy authors you might like to try and reading lists for a range of Fantasy sub-genres including Epic, Grimdark, and Romantasy.
New For You
New For You - May 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
Ngā Pakiwaitara - Bilingual Storytimes, part of a series
Nau mai hoki mai rā, join us every Tuesday between 10:30-11am for our Ngā Pakiwaitara, bilingual story times.
Science Fiction - New & Trending
Fresh titles from the past year and buzzy favourites trending on social media and bestseller charts - the most out-of-this-world reads.
Science Fiction - Essential Reading
Combining classics and more recent titles, an essential list of genre-defining and influential novels for every science fiction reader.
Science Fiction - Hidden Gems
Under the radar sci-fi novels that deserve wider attention, waiting to be discovered by curious readers with their heads in the stars.
Ngā Pakiwaitara - Bilingual Storytimes, part of a series
Nau mai hoki mai rā, join us every Tuesday between 10:30-11am for our Ngā Pakiwaitara, bilingual story times.
Science Fiction - New & Trending
Fresh titles from the past year and buzzy favourites trending on social media and bestseller charts - the most out-of-this-world reads.
Science Fiction - Essential Reading
Combining classics and more recent titles, an essential list of genre-defining and influential novels for every science fiction reader.
Science Fiction - Hidden Gems
Under the radar sci-fi novels that deserve wider attention, waiting to be discovered by curious readers with their heads in the stars.
Explore
Ngā Pakiwaitara - Bilingual Storytimes, part of a series
Nau mai hoki mai rā, join us every Tuesday between 10:30-11am for our Ngā Pakiwaitara, bilingual story times.