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Sustainable living in Spring
It's Sustainable Spring at our libraries. Find out about sustainable living events, activities and resources.
New Zealand Chinese Language Week: 22 to 28 September 2024
Nĭ hăo! New Zealand Chinese Language Week 2024 is on from 22 September to 28 September. Find out what's on.
Fendalton Library closing for refurbishment
Fendalton Library is closing for refurbishment from 4pm Saturday 21 September. The Library will reopen 9am Monday 18 November.
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
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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.
The Mires by Tina Makereti: audiobook
Listen to the audiobook of The Mires by Ōtautahi Christchurch writer Tina Makereti. It's available on Libby now, no holds and no queue.
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig: audiobook
Listen now with BorrowBox’s latest feature – the best titles without the queues!
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.
Join the library. It's free!
Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - join online now.
Redwood Reads September 2024
What the staff of Redwood Library have been reading and recommending this month.
Scheduled outage 9pm Sunday 15 Sept to 2am Monday 16 Sept
Sep 13, 2024
Access to the library website, app, event calendar and catalogue will be affected by a scheduled outage.
Te Reo Māori on self-issue kiosks for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Sep 13, 2024
Self-issue kiosks will use te reo Māori during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, 14 to 21 September 2024. Learn how to use the kiosk language options.
Te Hāpua Reads: August 2024
A round-up of the books, movies, podcasts and more that the Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre staff have enjoyed over the past month.
