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Events
There's always something going on at Christchurch City Libraries. Take a look at our events, exhibitions, classes, and activities.
Huraina - Library magazine
Big Bargain Book Sale - Friday 27 & Saturday 28 March
Fri: 9am-7pm; Sat: 9am-4pm
Our annual book sale is on at the Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre. Friday 27 March, 9am - 7pm; Saturday 28 March, 9am - 4pm
What's on
Events
There's always something going on at Christchurch City Libraries. Take a look at our events, exhibitions, classes, and activities.
Huraina - Library magazine
Big Bargain Book Sale - Friday 27 & Saturday 28 March
Fri: 9am-7pm; Sat: 9am-4pm
Our annual book sale is on at the Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre. Friday 27 March, 9am - 7pm; Saturday 28 March, 9am - 4pm
What's on
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.
New Decade, New You! Upskill to be the best in the 2020s!
Upskill for a better working year with the top needed skills for 2020. Lynda.com is the place to go!
Explore
Tamariki - Kids
Wā Pēpi: Babytimes and Wā Kōrero: Storytimes
Wā Pēpi: Babytimes (for tamariki under 2) & Wā Kōrero: Storytimes (for tamariki over 2) are back at your libraries. Enjoy fun and stories!
Rangatahi - Teens
Reviews for Young Adults - February 2020
This month we recommend books like Rick Riordan's "Percy Jackson" series, addictive fantasy series, and some stand-out contemporary tales!
Local history
The Christchurch Documentary Project
Photographers show ever-changing Christchurch: the central city, Bishopdale, the seaside suburbs, Halswell, and Woolston!
Te Ao Māori
Tī Kōuka Whenua
Explore the vibrant past of Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region that extends back many hundreds of years before 1850.
Explore
Tamariki - Kids
Wā Pēpi: Babytimes and Wā Kōrero: Storytimes
Wā Pēpi: Babytimes (for tamariki under 2) & Wā Kōrero: Storytimes (for tamariki over 2) are back at your libraries. Enjoy fun and stories!
Rangatahi - Teens
Reviews for Young Adults - February 2020
This month we recommend books like Rick Riordan's "Percy Jackson" series, addictive fantasy series, and some stand-out contemporary tales!
Local history
The Christchurch Documentary Project
Photographers show ever-changing Christchurch: the central city, Bishopdale, the seaside suburbs, Halswell, and Woolston!
Te Ao Māori
Tī Kōuka Whenua
Explore the vibrant past of Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region that extends back many hundreds of years before 1850.
Recommended
Explore our recommended reading: literary prizes, WORD Christchurch literary events, new titles, booklists, and more.
Summertime Reading Challenge
The Summertime Reading Challenge finishes this Saturday 29 February 2020. Get your entries in pronto and you could be a lucky winner!
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