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eResources
The library subscribes to eResources so that you can access them for free. All you need is your library card number and password / PIN.
eAudiobook Book Clubs
Read Local: Great New Zealand eBooks from Wheelers
Thinking about what to read over the summer? Read local with New Zealand eBooks on Wheelers ePlatform.
Bookworms Book Club: The Snow Sister
Bookworms Book Club, uLibrary's kids bookclub for young listeners has a great new eAudiobook for December, The Snow Sister by Emma Carroll.
Talking Books Book Club: The Christmas Egg by Mary Kelly
Talking Books Book Club from uLibrary has a great eAudiobook for December, The Christmas Egg: A seasonal mystery by Mary Kelly.
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Tamariki - Kids
Best Books of 2020 for Kids & Teens
Our selectors recommend the best books of 2020 for tamariki and rangatahi.
Rangatahi - Teens
NCEA Study Hall
Mon 16 Nov to Tues 8 Dec
Tūranga & Matuku Takotako: Sumner
Are you looking for a place to study for the 2020 NCEA exams? Check the spaces in Tūranga & Sumner for you to study, discuss, and prepare.
Local history
Photo Hunt 2020 - Encounter our Stories: The Winning Entries
Have a look at the winners of the 2020 Photo Hunt.
Te Ao Māori
Ngā Pakiwaitara - Bilingual Storytimes
Tuesdays, 10.30am
An interactive programme including stories and cool Māori waiata/songs. No bookings required. Nau mai, tauti mai.
Explore
Tamariki - Kids
Best Books of 2020 for Kids & Teens
Our selectors recommend the best books of 2020 for tamariki and rangatahi.
Rangatahi - Teens
NCEA Study Hall
Mon 16 Nov to Tues 8 Dec
Tūranga & Matuku Takotako: Sumner
Are you looking for a place to study for the 2020 NCEA exams? Check the spaces in Tūranga & Sumner for you to study, discuss, and prepare.
Local history
Photo Hunt 2020 - Encounter our Stories: The Winning Entries
Have a look at the winners of the 2020 Photo Hunt.
Te Ao Māori
Ngā Pakiwaitara - Bilingual Storytimes
Tuesdays, 10.30am
An interactive programme including stories and cool Māori waiata/songs. No bookings required. Nau mai, tauti mai.
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Recommended
Explore our recommended reading in fiction and non-fiction: literary prizes, WORD Christchurch literary events, new titles, booklists, and more.
Featured fiction
Historical fiction reading guide
Recommended titles and authors for readers who love royal intrigue, fans of sagas, or those gripped by the action in historical adventure.
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New titles in different categories
Hot topics
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Win 2 tickets for the panto Cinderella on Thurs 17 Dec
Cinderella the Panto comes to life for Christmas. Win 2 tickets to this show at the Isaac Theatre Royal. Enter by Sat 5 Dec.
Pop Up Penguins
#PopUpPenguins are in Christchurch! We are happy to host penguins at Tūranga and other libraries.
Justices of the Peace (JPs)
Regular JP clinics at libraries are back at level 1!
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