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Matariki: Māori New Year
Join us in June and July for exciting free Matariki and Puaka activities and events for you and your whānau to enjoy.
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Matariki: Māori New Year
Join us in June and July for exciting free Matariki and Puaka activities and events for you and your whānau to enjoy.
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Exhibition: Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu: 6 June-26 July 2026
Ahakoa he iti he pounamu brings library treasures together. Find out about the exhibition at Te Pito Huarewa Gallery in Tūranga.
What's on
Find out about what's happening in libraries in June, July, and August. Pick up our Winter brochure in libraries or read it online.
KidsFest - 4 July to 19 July
KidsFest is full of winter holiday fun for kids. Have a look at what's happening in libraries. Tickets go live Tuesday 9 June, 9am.
Library Newsletters
We'd love to tell you about new books and resources, cool events, & services you can use. Subscribe now for subject-specific newsletters!
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Exhibition: Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu: 6 June-26 July 2026
Ahakoa he iti he pounamu brings library treasures together. Find out about the exhibition at Te Pito Huarewa Gallery in Tūranga.
eResources
eResources
I want to watch: Movies and TV
Movies, documentaries, or dramas. Stream them for free with your library membership. Read about your favourite films, directors, and actors.
Land has landed in uLibrary
Listen to Land by Maggie O'Farrell and other new eAudiobooks. Available now in uLibrary.
It's goodbye for some of our streaming video services
Jun 16, 2026
Tuesday 30 June is the last day you can access Beamafilm, Access Video On Demand and Just for Kids as part of your library membership.
eResources
I want to watch: Movies and TV
Movies, documentaries, or dramas. Stream them for free with your library membership. Read about your favourite films, directors, and actors.
For Readers
For Readers
New For You - June 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
New this week
Every week we publish just ordered, new fiction, and new non-fiction lists. Find out the newest titles added to the library collection.
True crime reading guide
Truth can be stranger than fiction and just as gripping - read tales of murder, investigations, trials, and the wrongfully imprisoned.
New Zealand fiction reading guide
Explore adult fiction by New Zealand writers. Stories in a range of genres revealing something of our national character.
New For You
New For You - June 2026
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
New titles
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Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - join online now.
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Catalogue and eResources outage: Thurs 18 June 8.30pm-12am
Jun 18, 2026
Aroha mai, access to our catalogue and eResources will be affected by scheduled maintenance from 8.30pm to midnight Thursday 18 June.
Check out your next comic in Libby
Libby has a great selection of comics and graphic novels for Rangatahi.
New this week
Every week we publish just ordered, new fiction, and new non-fiction lists. Find out the newest titles added to the library collection.
Crazy Cat Day
Aug 5th | 10:00am - 5:00pm
A day celebrating our most wonderful and loveable furry friends. Expect themed crafts, cat‑tastic activities, storytimes, and more!
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Catalogue and eResources outage: Thurs 18 June 8.30pm-12am
Jun 18, 2026
Aroha mai, access to our catalogue and eResources will be affected by scheduled maintenance from 8.30pm to midnight Thursday 18 June.