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Lunar New Year 2026
Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse! Events at libraries take place from 14 to 28 February 2026.
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Lunar New Year 2026
Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse! Events at libraries take place from 14 to 28 February 2026.
I want to ...
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Big Bargain Book Sale - 20 and 21 March 2026
Bag a bargain! Our much-loved book sale is on Friday 20 March 9am to 7pm, and Saturday 21 March 9am to 4pm at Pioneer Rec and Sport Centre.
What's on
Our Autumn brochure is out now, read it online or pick up a copy at the library. Find out about the fun and learning happening in libraries.
Seaweek 2026
Come along to Tūranga for an Ocean Immersive Experience, to New Brighton for a beach cleanup and more. 28 February to 8 March.
Kura Takiura: Learning at Christchurch City Libraries
Our programmes for ākonga from Years 0 to 13 bring literacy-based experiences to life through creativity and exploration.
Big Bargain Book Sale - 20 and 21 March 2026
Bag a bargain! Our much-loved book sale is on Friday 20 March 9am to 7pm, and Saturday 21 March 9am to 4pm at Pioneer Rec and Sport Centre.
What's on
Our Autumn brochure is out now, read it online or pick up a copy at the library. Find out about the fun and learning happening in libraries.
Seaweek 2026
Come along to Tūranga for an Ocean Immersive Experience, to New Brighton for a beach cleanup and more. 28 February to 8 March.
Kura Takiura: Learning at Christchurch City Libraries
Our programmes for ākonga from Years 0 to 13 bring literacy-based experiences to life through creativity and exploration.
Featured
Big Bargain Book Sale - 20 and 21 March 2026
Bag a bargain! Our much-loved book sale is on Friday 20 March 9am to 7pm, and Saturday 21 March 9am to 4pm at Pioneer Rec and Sport Centre.
eResources
eResources
Aotearoa New Zealand eResources
Explore Aotearoa New Zealand and Ōtautahi Christchurch eResources. Free with your library membership.
The uLibrary app has been updated
Jan 30, 2026
Check the APP Store or Google Play to make sure you have the latest version of the uLibrary app.
Listen to We all live here on BorrowBox
Jojo Moyes latest novel We all live here is available to listen to now on BorrowBox. No waitlists.
Aotearoa New Zealand eResources
Explore Aotearoa New Zealand and Ōtautahi Christchurch eResources. Free with your library membership.
The uLibrary app has been updated
Jan 30, 2026
Check the APP Store or Google Play to make sure you have the latest version of the uLibrary app.
Listen to We all live here on BorrowBox
Jojo Moyes latest novel We all live here is available to listen to now on BorrowBox. No waitlists.
Featured
Aotearoa New Zealand eResources
Explore Aotearoa New Zealand and Ōtautahi Christchurch eResources. Free with your library membership.
For Readers
For Readers
New For You - March 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.
Personal development reading guide
Want to lead a more healthy, sustainable life, or try new challenges and hobbies? Great reads to help you be your best self.
Romance reading guide
Like your Romance fiction modern or historical, rural or fantastical, restrained or raunchy? Our guide can help you find 'The One'.
New For You - March 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.
Personal development reading guide
Want to lead a more healthy, sustainable life, or try new challenges and hobbies? Great reads to help you be your best self.
Romance reading guide
Like your Romance fiction modern or historical, rural or fantastical, restrained or raunchy? Our guide can help you find 'The One'.
New For You
New For You - March 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
Join the library. It's free!
Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - join online now.
Just added
Just Added
Ngā Pakiwaitara - Bilingual Storytimes, part of a series
Mar 3rd | 10:30am - 11:00am
Nau mai hoki mai rā, join us for our Ngā Pakiwaitara, bilingual story times.
Seaweek Talks - Telling Ocean Stories
Mar 4th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join Natalie Robinson, Mia Wege, and Matty Jordan with facilitator James Nikitine for a talk about ocean advocacy. Free, bookings required.
Seaweek Talks - Protection, Policy and Practice
Mar 6th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Gain insights from leading experts in marine science and policy Craig Pauling, James Nikitine,& Steve Urlich. Free, bookings required.
Seaweek Talks - Ocean Science in Action
Mar 3rd | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join Olivia Cooper, Lauren Murphy and Maeva Gerbeaux with MC Guy Field - ocean leaders pitch their visions. Free, bookings required.
Ngā Pakiwaitara - Bilingual Storytimes, part of a series
Mar 3rd | 10:30am - 11:00am
Nau mai hoki mai rā, join us for our Ngā Pakiwaitara, bilingual story times.
Seaweek Talks - Telling Ocean Stories
Mar 4th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join Natalie Robinson, Mia Wege, and Matty Jordan with facilitator James Nikitine for a talk about ocean advocacy. Free, bookings required.
Seaweek Talks - Protection, Policy and Practice
Mar 6th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Gain insights from leading experts in marine science and policy Craig Pauling, James Nikitine,& Steve Urlich. Free, bookings required.
Seaweek Talks - Ocean Science in Action
Mar 3rd | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join Olivia Cooper, Lauren Murphy and Maeva Gerbeaux with MC Guy Field - ocean leaders pitch their visions. Free, bookings required.
Explore
Ngā Pakiwaitara - Bilingual Storytimes, part of a series
Mar 3rd | 10:30am - 11:00am
Nau mai hoki mai rā, join us for our Ngā Pakiwaitara, bilingual story times.