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Sustainable living in Spring
It's Sustainable Spring at our libraries. Find out about sustainable living events, activities and resources.
Celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 14-21 o Hepetema 2024
Explore resources and events to help you strengthen your reo during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week. 14-21 September 2024.
Fendalton Library closed from Monday 23 Sep to Sunday 17 Nov
Fendalton Library is closing for eight weeks for refurbishment from Monday 23 September until Sunday 17 November 2024.
Women of the Wheel: Past and Present exhibition at Tūranga
Women of the Wheel: Past and Present is on until 24 November at Te Pito Huarewa / Southbase Gallery, Tūranga.
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New Zealand Geographic Archive
Over 600 in-depth features about natural history and culture. Includes NZGeo TV which contains hundreds of hours of natural history video.
Family history eResources
Explore online resources for researching family history and genealogy.
Comics Plus
Read all the comics with unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga, For ages 16+.
For Readers
For Readers
New For You - September
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
Explore the latest eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, & stuff for kids and teens.
General fiction reading guide
Whether you prefer books that are lighthearted or serious, literary or more down to earth our reading guide can help you find your next read
Biography and memoir reading guide
The true stories of artists, inventors, icons, and influencers, as well as everyday people.
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Library closures or changes in hours or services
Sep 07, 2024
Check for the latest information on changes in opening hours or closures.
Listening across the Moana: Confluence 2024:
Arwen reports back on the creativity and brilliance of Confluence,
Christchurch Photo Hunt 2024
Share your photos and stories in our annual Christchurch Photo Hunt. Enter from 1 to 31 October.
Carly Waddleton 'Outside the Cage' Book Launch
Sep 29th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join Carly Waddleton, Morgane Merien from Canterbury Museum and Mamlambo Fossil Man to launch 'Outside the Cage'.
