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Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre is closing for foyer repairs Thurs 18 April 6pm; reopening Mon 29 April 9am.

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Armageddon: Library tools for expo prep

It's coming again in June - Armageddon Expo! If you have cosplaying intentions, Tūranga's Production Studio has the technology to help.

UpLit: for the hard times

UpLit books can provide comfort and escape from troubled times. UpLit celebrates friends, the connections we can make, and provides hope.

In the AV Studio: How to mix vocals

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WORD Christchurch 2019 in Large Print

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Reading in Mind book scheme

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April School Holiday Programmes April School Holiday Programmes

Libraries have free bookable activities, pay-for classes that require bookings, and sessions you can just drop in for.
Libraries have free bookable activities, pay-for classes that require bookings, and sessions you can just drop in for.
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Anzac Day 2019 - Thursday 25 April Anzac Day 2019 - Thursday 25 April

By Donna R
Find out about Anzac Day services on Thursday 25 April. All our libraries will be closed.
Find out about Anzac Day services on Thursday 25 April. All our libraries will be closed.
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ABC Yoga for Kids ABC Yoga for Kids

Apr 24th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Linwood Library at Eastgate
Share a gentle journey through the alphabet. Read along with Wendy and move with the animals and our yogi extraordinaire! Bookings required.
Share a gentle journey through the alphabet. Read along with Wendy and move with the animals and our yogi extraordinaire! Bookings required.
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International Tabletop Games Day International Tabletop Games Day

Apr 27th | 11:00am - 3:00pm
Tūranga
Celebrate International Tabletop Games Day with us at Tūranga. Enjoy our great selection of games - something for everyone!
Celebrate International Tabletop Games Day with us at Tūranga. Enjoy our great selection of games - something for everyone!
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Sustainable Living Series: Papanui Lib Sustainable Living Series: Papanui Lib

Sat 27 April to Thurs 2 May: Stash swap, tiny houses, garden life, Community Energy Action Trust, upcycling craft, love your rubbish.
Sat 27 April to Thurs 2 May: Stash swap, tiny houses, garden life, Community Energy Action Trust, upcycling craft, love your rubbish.
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Les Petits Kiwis Festival: Public Talk Les Petits Kiwis Festival: Public Talk

May 3rd | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tūranga
Meet famous French authors and illustrators Clotilde Perrin and Eric Veillé as they tour New Zealand as part of Les Petits Kiwis Festival.
Meet famous French authors and illustrators Clotilde Perrin and Eric Veillé as they tour New Zealand as part of Les Petits Kiwis Festival.
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WORD Christchurch Autumn Season 8-25 May WORD Christchurch Autumn Season 8-25 May

Clementine Ford, Akala, Graeme Simsion, Shayne Carter, Markus Zusak, John Boyne, The Allusionist, & Luke Wright are coming to Chch this May!
Clementine Ford, Akala, Graeme Simsion, Shayne Carter, Markus Zusak, John Boyne, The Allusionist, & Luke Wright are coming to Chch this May!
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Huraina Huraina

The latest copy of free library magazine Huraina is online, or pick up a paper copy from your library.
The latest copy of free library magazine Huraina is online, or pick up a paper copy from your library.
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Parklands Library has reopened Parklands Library has reopened

Parklands Library's repairs are now complete, and they reopened on Friday 29 March.
Parklands Library's repairs are now complete, and they reopened on Friday 29 March.

Kids

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The HELL Pizza Reading Challenge 2019 The HELL Pizza Reading Challenge 2019

The HELL Pizza Reading Challenge is on again for 2019! Read 7 books and get a free pizza.
The HELL Pizza Reading Challenge is on again for 2019! Read 7 books and get a free pizza.
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Picture books: Islam and empathy Picture books: Islam and empathy

recommended by ChristchurchKids
Stories for young children with Muslim characters, and books about equality, empathy and tolerance.
Stories for young children with Muslim characters, and books about equality, empathy and tolerance.
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April School Holiday Programmes April School Holiday Programmes

This school holidays libraries have free bookable activities, pay-for classes that require bookings, and sessions you can just drop in for.
This school holidays libraries have free bookable activities, pay-for classes that require bookings, and sessions you can just drop in for.
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Storylines Notable Books List 2019 Storylines Notable Books List 2019

The best in New Zealand books from the previous year for kids and teens - picture books, junior and senior fiction, non-fiction and Te Reo.
The best in New Zealand books from the previous year for kids and teens - picture books, junior and senior fiction, non-fiction and Te Reo.
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Read me a story! Story Box Library Read me a story! Story Box Library

By Simoneccl
If the tamariki in your life love stories, try this collection of videos of stories being read by authors, actors, comedians, and more.
If the tamariki in your life love stories, try this collection of videos of stories being read by authors, actors, comedians, and more.
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Bishopdale closure Bishopdale closure

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre will close at 6pm on Thursday 18 April and reopen at 9am Monday 29 April 2019.
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre will close at 6pm on Thursday 18 April and reopen at 9am Monday 29 April 2019.
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Fendalton Library closed Fendalton Library closed

Fendalton Library and Service Centre building is closed for improvement, and is scheduled to reopen Monday 29 July.
Fendalton Library and Service Centre building is closed for improvement, and is scheduled to reopen Monday 29 July.
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Podcast - Placemaking Podcast - Placemaking

By Cclstaff
Human rights radio show Speak up - Kōrerotia with an episode about placemaking, and related titles on open spaces and urban sociology.
Human rights radio show Speak up - Kōrerotia with an episode about placemaking, and related titles on open spaces and urban sociology.
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Justices of the Peace (JPs) Justices of the Peace (JPs)

Justices of the Peace are in regular attendance at some of our libraries. Find out more about JPs, what they do, and where to find them.
Justices of the Peace are in regular attendance at some of our libraries. Find out more about JPs, what they do, and where to find them.
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Sāmoan Language Week Sāmoan Language Week

Tālofa. We are celebrating Vaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa from Monday 27 May with storytimes in Sāmoan, design a tatau, and a computer session.
Tālofa. We are celebrating Vaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa from Monday 27 May with storytimes in Sāmoan, design a tatau, and a computer session.
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Macbeth performance at Papanui High…

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Local History

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Introduction to Local History Introduction to Local History

May 9th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tūranga
A 6 week course covering Māori heritage, immigration, how to research the history of your house and more. Bookings required, $15 per person.
A 6 week course covering Māori heritage, immigration, how to research the history of your house and more. Bookings required, $15 per person.
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The Christchurch Documentary Project The Christchurch Documentary Project

Photographers show ever-changing Christchurch: the central city, Bishopdale, the seaside suburbs, and Halswell. Next: Woolston!
Photographers show ever-changing Christchurch: the central city, Bishopdale, the seaside suburbs, and Halswell. Next: Woolston!
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Albert the sheep in a bath Albert the sheep in a bath

By Simonccl
Mrs Rosemary Halloumis giving her pet sheep, Albert, a bath at home ahead of his appearance at the Christchurch Festival floral parade, 1984
Mrs Rosemary Halloumis giving her pet sheep, Albert, a bath at home ahead of his appearance at the Christchurch Festival floral parade, 1984
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Exhibition: Following the Sumner Road Exhibition: Following the Sumner Road

By Jolyccl
Dual exhibitions at Lyttelton Library and Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre mark the reopening of the vital (and very scenic) Sumner Road.
Dual exhibitions at Lyttelton Library and Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre mark the reopening of the vital (and very scenic) Sumner Road.
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Capture your story Capture your story

May 8th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tūranga
Learn to make a video about your family history using photos, documents, and family stories. Book now for this 6-week course, $15 per person
Learn to make a video about your family history using photos, documents, and family stories. Book now for this 6-week course, $15 per person
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Teens

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New titles for YA - April 2019 New titles for YA - April 2019

Check out the latest books for teens and readers of YA.
Check out the latest books for teens and readers of YA.
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RHS Book Club April 2019 RHS Book Club April 2019

recommended by UpperRiccartonLibrary
Term one is coming to an end, so we had to have a catch-up with our students to hear about their reading.
Term one is coming to an end, so we had to have a catch-up with our students to hear about their reading.
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Writing competitions for teens Writing competitions for teens

Young writers! We list writing comps for you to enter. The Charles Brasch Young Writers' Competition & Tākahe comps close 31 March ...
Young writers! We list writing comps for you to enter. The Charles Brasch Young Writers' Competition & Tākahe comps close 31 March ...
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Māori

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Pūtoi - Family learning time Pūtoi - Family learning time

Apr 28th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tūranga
Every month learn about a different kaupapa Māori (Māori subject) in a whānau-friendly environment. This month's session is about mokihi.
Every month learn about a different kaupapa Māori (Māori subject) in a whānau-friendly environment. This month's session is about mokihi.
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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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Kā Huru Manu exhibition and events Kā Huru Manu exhibition and events

By Moata
Immerse yourself in an historical journey and explore the Māori place names of Canterbury and Banks Peninsula.
Immerse yourself in an historical journey and explore the Māori place names of Canterbury and Banks Peninsula.
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Recommended reading: Te Matatini Recommended reading: Te Matatini

recommended by ChristchurchLib
Te Matatini is the biennial national kapa haka event. We list kapa haka resources.
Te Matatini is the biennial national kapa haka event. We list kapa haka resources.
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Treaty of Waitangi Treaty of Waitangi

recommended by Simone_CCL
The BWB Treaty of Waitangi Collection is a rich online resource for Waitangi Day.
The BWB Treaty of Waitangi Collection is a rich online resource for Waitangi Day.
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eResources

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RBdigital Comics RBdigital Comics

By Simoneccl
Calling all comic book fans! We have a new eComic collection RBdigital Comics - a collection of great comics including Marvel titles.
Calling all comic book fans! We have a new eComic collection RBdigital Comics - a collection of great comics including Marvel titles.
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Haynes Manuals AllAccess Haynes Manuals AllAccess

By Simoneccl
Do you like tinkering with cars, scooters, & motorbikes? Haynes Manuals AllAccess gives you access to over 600 online motor manuals.
Do you like tinkering with cars, scooters, & motorbikes? Haynes Manuals AllAccess gives you access to over 600 online motor manuals.
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Treaty of Waitangi Treaty of Waitangi

recommended by Simone_CCL
The BWB Treaty of Waitangi Collection is a rich online resource for Waitangi Day.
The BWB Treaty of Waitangi Collection is a rich online resource for Waitangi Day.
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eMagazines eMagazines

By Simoneccl
New eMagazines in the RBDigital Magazines collection - read 'em for free.
New eMagazines in the RBDigital Magazines collection - read 'em for free.
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Libby for travelling families 方便旅行家庭的电子 书 Libby for travelling families 方便旅行家庭的电子 书

By Hongwangccl
旅行的季节又到了！很多华人朋友都利用孩子假期、圣诞节和春节回国探亲或出国旅游。有时在图书馆遇到华人顾客因出国前忘记还书需交超期罚款很是同情。自己也曾在回国时为找孩子的英文阅读材料煞费苦心。其实，这些问题都可以用图书馆的电子资源eResources 解决。OverDrive…
旅行的季节又到了！很多华人朋友都利用孩子假期、圣诞节和春节回国探亲或出国旅游。有时在图书馆遇到华人顾客因出国前忘记还书需交超期罚款很是同情。自己也曾在回国时为找孩子的英文阅读材料煞费苦心。其实，这些问题都可以用图书馆的电子资源eResources 解决。OverDrive…
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