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Tamariki - Kids
We Stand here: Children's vision for their Ōtautahi
Jul 10th | 9:00am - Sep 27th | 12:00pm
This is a collaboration between students at Christchurch East & Tim Veling, Senior Lecturer, University of Canterbury School of Fine Arts.
Rangatahi - Teens
YA Clothes Swap
Aug 1st | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Discover your new favourite outfit at our Clothing Swap for Teens. Everyone’s invited! (drop off from Sunday 25 July).
Local history
Christchurch Family History Expo 2021
Fascinated by family history? Hot for heritage? YES, then save the date for Tūranga's Christchurch Family History Expo 2021, 21-22 August.
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
We Stand here: Children's vision for their Ōtautahi
Jul 10th | 9:00am - Sep 27th | 12:00pm
This is a collaboration between students at Christchurch East & Tim Veling, Senior Lecturer, University of Canterbury School of Fine Arts.
Rangatahi - Teens
YA Clothes Swap
Aug 1st | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Discover your new favourite outfit at our Clothing Swap for Teens. Everyone’s invited! (drop off from Sunday 25 July).
Local history
Christchurch Family History Expo 2021
Fascinated by family history? Hot for heritage? YES, then save the date for Tūranga's Christchurch Family History Expo 2021, 21-22 August.
Te Ao Māori
Matariki - Tīrama Mai
View images and information in English and te reo Māori about Te Tau Hou, the New Year, and the stars of Matariki.
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Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - join online now.
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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 non-fiction
True crime reading guide
Truth can be stranger than fiction and just as gripping - read tales of murder, investigations, trials, and the wrongfully imprisoned.
Featured fiction
Graphic novels and comics
Great stories and great art come together in a range of genres and styles, including biographies - for kids, teens or adults.
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What's on: June, July, and August 2021
Pick up a brochure at the library - or visit our website - and see what's on in June, July, & August.
We Stand Here: 5 years of the Chch Documentary Project
Jul 10th | 12:00pm - Sep 27th | 12:00pm
Exhibition celebrating the Project - a collaboration between Christchurch City Libraries & University of Canterbury, School of Fine Arts.
Justices of the Peace (JPs)
Justices of the Peace are back at our libraries.
