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Sāmoan Language Week

Tālofa. We are celebrating Vaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa from Monday 28 May with storytimes in Sāmoan, card making, and a computer session.

Spark Jump

Spark Jump is designed to get families in low-income communities with the care of children (0 to 18) online. Find out if you are eligible.

Podcast - Youth suicide

Episode from human rights radio show Speak up - Kōrerotia focusing on youth suicide in New Zealand, with resources on suicide prevention.

Justices of the Peace (JPs)

Justices of the Peace are in regular attendance at some of our libraries. Find out more about JPs, what they do, and where to find them.

Reinventing advocacy

Interested in social advocacy & community organising? Sara from PHA Canterbury-West Coast Branch shares recommendations.

Kids

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Bedtime Stories at Fendalton Bedtime Stories at Fendalton

Join Margot for Friday night fun. Themed stories, songs and simple crafts will entertain your 4-7 year olds. Fri 1 June - 6.30pm to 7.15pm
Join Margot for Friday night fun. Themed stories, songs and simple crafts will entertain your 4-7 year olds. Fri 1 June - 6.30pm to 7.15pm
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Top Pick Children's Books - May 2018 Top Pick Children's Books - May 2018

recommended by KimKids
Latest and greatest children's books to be added to our catalogue recently. A Christchurch City Libraries List.
Latest and greatest children's books to be added to our catalogue recently. A Christchurch City Libraries List.
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CSO Music Trails through the Library CSO Music Trails through the Library

Jun 6th | 10:30am - 11:15am
Shirley Library
The next CSO Music Trails through the Library performance is a percussion duo on Wednesday 6 June at Shirley Library.
The next CSO Music Trails through the Library performance is a percussion duo on Wednesday 6 June at Shirley Library.
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Great reads for not-so-eager readers Great reads for not-so-eager readers

By Theresaccl
Ever found yourself asking: "What will get my younger reader hooked on reading? Here's a few key tips from librarians.
Ever found yourself asking: "What will get my younger reader hooked on reading? Here's a few key tips from librarians.
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Introducing Gale Interactive: Science Introducing Gale Interactive: Science

By Simoneccl
Make science come alive - interactive 3-D models & authoritative, digital content that helps students experience science, not just study it.
Make science come alive - interactive 3-D models & authoritative, digital content that helps students experience science, not just study it.
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The Amazing Jeff Kinney The Amazing Jeff Kinney

By Theresaccl
He's the author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, creator of Poptropica, and thanks to WORD Christchurch I got to hear him in person.
He's the author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, creator of Poptropica, and thanks to WORD Christchurch I got to hear him in person.

Teens

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Youth Week 2018 Youth Week 2018

Join in! Playstation tourney; drawing, visual storytelling, poetry workshops, & music.
Join in! Playstation tourney; drawing, visual storytelling, poetry workshops, & music.
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Armageddon is coming... Armageddon is coming...

By Pruccl
It'll only be the end of the world if you miss Christchurch's annual pop culture expo. Fan-girl, Pru, explains what all the fuss is about.
It'll only be the end of the world if you miss Christchurch's annual pop culture expo. Fan-girl, Pru, explains what all the fuss is about.
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Join the library Join the library

A guide to the library for teens - joining & membership, study & eResources, library events - as well as finding your next great read.
A guide to the library for teens - joining & membership, study & eResources, library events - as well as finding your next great read.
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RHS Book Club April 2018 RHS Book Club April 2018

recommended by UpperRiccartonLibrary
Here's what Riccarton High School Book Club have been reading and loving this April. Thanks for all the chocolate, Ms B!
Here's what Riccarton High School Book Club have been reading and loving this April. Thanks for all the chocolate, Ms B!
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What's On

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NZ Music Month 2018 NZ Music Month 2018

We are celebrating NZ Music Month this May. Find out more about this month-long celebration, and explore our music resources.
We are celebrating NZ Music Month this May. Find out more about this month-long celebration, and explore our music resources.
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Jazz and Blues Jazz and Blues

By Kateccl
Cavell Leitch New Zealand International Jazz and Blues Festival 2018 is a treat for lovers of jazz and blues - it is on 23 to 27 May.
Cavell Leitch New Zealand International Jazz and Blues Festival 2018 is a treat for lovers of jazz and blues - it is on 23 to 27 May.
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Commemorating WWI soldiers Commemorating WWI soldiers

Apr 27th - May 25th
Halswell and Sumner
Two exhibitions look at the lives and stories of soldiers from the communities of Halswell and Sumner.
Two exhibitions look at the lives and stories of soldiers from the communities of Halswell and Sumner.
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Knit 'n' Yarn Knit 'n' Yarn

Multiple libraries
Find a knit 'n' yarn session at a library near you. Bring your knitting, crochet or other portable craft project.
Find a knit 'n' yarn session at a library near you. Bring your knitting, crochet or other portable craft project.
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Babytimes/Wā Pēpi Babytimes/Wā Pēpi

Multiple libraries
Encourage learning through language. Babytimes is an interactive programme including rhymes, songs, stories and play!
Encourage learning through language. Babytimes is an interactive programme including rhymes, songs, stories and play!
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用图书馆资源开发您的音乐潜能: Becoming musical…

25/05/2018

Women of the Women's Auxiliary Air…

25/05/2018

Armageddon is coming...next week!

24/05/2018

Library sounds - a mid-year review

24/05/2018

Podcast - Youth suicide

23/05/2018

eResources

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Introducing Gale Interactive: Science Introducing Gale Interactive: Science

By Simoneccl
Make science come alive - interactive 3-D models & authoritative, digital content that helps students experience science, not just study it.
Make science come alive - interactive 3-D models & authoritative, digital content that helps students experience science, not just study it.
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I hear dead people - Rock's Back Pages I hear dead people - Rock's Back Pages

By Simoneccl
Rock's Back Pages is the perfect place to listen to interviews with the late, great legends of rock.
Rock's Back Pages is the perfect place to listen to interviews with the late, great legends of rock.
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Bloomsbury Popular Music Bloomsbury Popular Music

By Simoneccl
11 volumes of Bloomsbury Encyclopaedia of Popular Music of the World, over 120 titles of the 33 1/3 series, & titles for study purposes.
11 volumes of Bloomsbury Encyclopaedia of Popular Music of the World, over 120 titles of the 33 1/3 series, & titles for study purposes.
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用图书馆资源开发您的音乐潜 能 用图书馆资源开发您的音乐潜 能

By Hongwangccl
Hong has advice for becoming musical with library eResources.
Hong has advice for becoming musical with library eResources.
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Start your research with Credo Reference Start your research with Credo Reference

By Simoneccl
The thought of starting research can be daunting, so a great starting place is a hidden gem of an eResource  - Credo Reference. Credo…
The thought of starting research can be daunting, so a great starting place is a hidden gem of an eResource  - Credo Reference. Credo…
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Recommended

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Remembering Tom Wolfe – a personal view Remembering Tom Wolfe – a personal view

By Robccl
"I loved the vivid, day-glo prose of his psychedelic classic, The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test ..." - Rob revisits Tom Wolfe's work.
"I loved the vivid, day-glo prose of his psychedelic classic, The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test ..." - Rob revisits Tom Wolfe's work.
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Ockham New Zealand Book Award Winners Ockham New Zealand Book Award Winners

Find out the winners in this year's Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.
Find out the winners in this year's Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.
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Robert Webb - How Not to be a Boy Robert Webb - How Not to be a Boy

By Chickey50
Michele A'Court spoke to Robert Webb about his "feminist memoir written by a man" at a WORD Christchurch event on Tuesday 15 May.
Michele A'Court spoke to Robert Webb about his "feminist memoir written by a man" at a WORD Christchurch event on Tuesday 15 May.
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NZ Music Month NZ Music Month

We are celebrating NZ Music Month this May. Find out more about this month-long celebration, and explore our music resources.
We are celebrating NZ Music Month this May. Find out more about this month-long celebration, and explore our music resources.
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The world's priciest piece of paper The world's priciest piece of paper

By Robccl
The extraordinary tale of a single stamp as it changed hands and rapidly increased in value with each new owner over its 150 year history.
The extraordinary tale of a single stamp as it changed hands and rapidly increased in value with each new owner over its 150 year history.
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Local History

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Women's Auxiliary Air Force on parade Women's Auxiliary Air Force on parade

By Simonccl
On 31 May 1941, 41 women started in their positions as members of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) at Harewood Air Force Station.
On 31 May 1941, 41 women started in their positions as members of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) at Harewood Air Force Station.
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The Hanmer bath-house, built 1904 The Hanmer bath-house, built 1904

By Simonccl
The Hanmer bath-house buildings for the hot pools at Hanmer Springs built in 1904. This photo from our Digital Collection was taken ca. 1910
The Hanmer bath-house buildings for the hot pools at Hanmer Springs built in 1904. This photo from our Digital Collection was taken ca. 1910
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Undergrad students, Canterbury College Undergrad students, Canterbury College

By Simonccl
Founded in 1873, Canterbury College (now the University of Canterbury) originally occupied what is now the Arts Centre.
Founded in 1873, Canterbury College (now the University of Canterbury) originally occupied what is now the Arts Centre.
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A section of Armagh Street, Christchurch A section of Armagh Street, Christchurch

By Simonccl
Horses were volunteered by the public for use in the South African War (1899-1902). Here sixty of them are seen being officially inspected.
Horses were volunteered by the public for use in the South African War (1899-1902). Here sixty of them are seen being officially inspected.
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A glimpse of libraries past A glimpse of libraries past

By Katccl
As we move ever closer to the opening of Tūranga, it can be interesting to reflect and look back on how far libraries have come.
As we move ever closer to the opening of Tūranga, it can be interesting to reflect and look back on how far libraries have come.
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Māori

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Auē! Me tangi noa ahau ki muri nei Auē! Me tangi noa ahau ki muri nei

By Jolyccl
Jo looks at the story behind the lyrics of "E Pari Rā" - a song inspired by wartime loss and grief.
Jo looks at the story behind the lyrics of "E Pari Rā" - a song inspired by wartime loss and grief.
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New view for tukutuku New view for tukutuku

By Moata
Ten library tukutuku panels that were created as part of a community art project are now on display at Christchurch Art Gallery.
Ten library tukutuku panels that were created as part of a community art project are now on display at Christchurch Art Gallery.
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Kōmako: Reclaiming Māori literature Kōmako: Reclaiming Māori literature

By Jemmawiki
Our Pou Kohikohinga Māori talks about a new online tool that makes finding work by Māori writers easier, and shares her favourite reads.
Our Pou Kohikohinga Māori talks about a new online tool that makes finding work by Māori writers easier, and shares her favourite reads.
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Tī Kōuka Whenua Tī Kōuka Whenua

Explore the vibrant past of Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region that extends back many hundreds of years before 1850.
Explore the vibrant past of Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region that extends back many hundreds of years before 1850.
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Wāhine at Tuahiwi, North Canterbury Wāhine at Tuahiwi, North Canterbury

By Simonccl
Photograph taken at a 1922 hui in Tuahiwi to discuss the Ngāi Tahu land claim (which was eventually settled on 21 November 1997).
Photograph taken at a 1922 hui in Tuahiwi to discuss the Ngāi Tahu land claim (which was eventually settled on 21 November 1997).
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