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School holiday events and activities

The school holidays are on in October! Find out what's on for Christchurch kids in the school holidays.

Te Reo Māori Picture Books

Tuhinga Pikitia - a celebration of picture books in te reo Māori for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.

My First Board Book, Colours
Te pāmu o koro Meketānara
Ngā āhua
Te kaute
Ngā tae
He wāhi i te puruma
Kei hea te hipi kākāriki?
Maui and Other Maori Legends
Tahi-rua-toru manu!
Tangi ana te pere
Kia ora
Taku mōkai
Te tamaiti me te aihe
Kiore kakama
Te Rua Rāpeti
Tāwhirimātea

New Te Reo Māori resources for tamariki

recommended by ChristchurchKids

A selection of recently added Te Reo Māori resources for Tamariki.

Music Trails through the library

The next CSO Music Trails through the Library is on Wednesday 4 October at New Brighton Library. (Percussion)

Science Alive

Afterschool learning with the excellent Science Alive educators at 5 of our libraries.

Māori

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What’s in a name? A whole story! What’s in a name? A whole story!

By Jolyccl
Our libraries all have te reo Māori names that tell a story about our places and people.
Our libraries all have te reo Māori names that tell a story about our places and people.
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Stars of storytelling Stars of storytelling

By Jemmawiki
Hei whakanui i Te Wiki o te Reo Māori/ to celebrate Māori Language Week, Christchurch City Libraries teamed up with Te Reo Wainene o Tua.
Hei whakanui i Te Wiki o te Reo Māori/ to celebrate Māori Language Week, Christchurch City Libraries teamed up with Te Reo Wainene o Tua.
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Te Whata Raki Te Whata Raki

Come and discover our online world Te Whata Raki. It is now in Google Play store as an app, as well as for iPad 2+.
Come and discover our online world Te Whata Raki. It is now in Google Play store as an app, as well as for iPad 2+.
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Mai rānō – Way back when… Mai rānō – Way back when…

By Ccleditor
Learn some Māori words associated with gardening in Janna's post about her history with mahi māra.
Learn some Māori words associated with gardening in Janna's post about her history with mahi māra.
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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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School Holidays: Te Reo reading for kids School Holidays: Te Reo reading for kids

recommended by ChristchurchLib
Crush boredom i ngā hararei kura with some of these awesome reads all in Te Reo Māori.
Crush boredom i ngā hararei kura with some of these awesome reads all in Te Reo Māori.

What's On

Event

Book talk: Gavin Bishop Book talk: Gavin Bishop

Sep 26th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
South Library
Well known New Zealand author/illustrator Gavin Bishop will talk about "Aotearoa", his new, idiosyncratic New Zealand history book.
Well known New Zealand author/illustrator Gavin Bishop will talk about "Aotearoa", his new, idiosyncratic New Zealand history book.
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School holidays - October 2017 School holidays - October 2017

Check out the school holiday programmes & activities at libraries and learning centres, and shows and performances for Christchurch kids.
Check out the school holiday programmes & activities at libraries and learning centres, and shows and performances for Christchurch kids.
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Shifting points of view - 1 to 16 Sept Shifting points of view - 1 to 16 Sept

WORD Christchurch's Shifting points of view at the Christchurch Arts Festival is a bumper crop of sessions from top writers & commentators.
WORD Christchurch's Shifting points of view at the Christchurch Arts Festival is a bumper crop of sessions from top writers & commentators.
The port at Lyttelton re-opening after the strike : showing the rail-yards with 39 trucks of general cargo unloaded from the S.S. Rimutaka [1913] CCL PhotoCD 2, IMG0030
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Lyttelton by rail Lyttelton by rail

By Ccleditor
In celebration of the opening of the Lyttelton Rail Tunnel 150 years ago, members of the public are invited to share their stories ...
In celebration of the opening of the Lyttelton Rail Tunnel 150 years ago, members of the public are invited to share their stories ...
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Recommended

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uncover - huraina uncover - huraina

Kia ora. Here is the latest issue of our quarterly magazine, uncover - huraina. It is full of info on what is happening at your libraries.
Kia ora. Here is the latest issue of our quarterly magazine, uncover - huraina. It is full of info on what is happening at your libraries.
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New titles - September 2017 New titles - September 2017

New Titles - Audio and video, eAudiobooks, eBooks, children, fiction, large print, non-fiction, young adults.
New Titles - Audio and video, eAudiobooks, eBooks, children, fiction, large print, non-fiction, young adults.
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Joyce Carol Oates: The Word Master Joyce Carol Oates: The Word Master

By Fionaccl
Joyce Carol Oates' latest book, The Doll Master, is a riveting collection of thrillingly sinister stories from the dark side of life.
Joyce Carol Oates' latest book, The Doll Master, is a riveting collection of thrillingly sinister stories from the dark side of life.
Staff List

Stuff we love - September 2017 Stuff we love - September 2017

recommended by StaffPickles
Our team of librarians share the stuff they are loving this month.
Our team of librarians share the stuff they are loving this month.
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Cool stuff from the Selectors - Natur…

09/25/2017

Life is just better on roller skates

09/22/2017

The interior of a clothing factory: P…

09/22/2017

Library memories

09/22/2017

Midnight Oil's Peter Garrett - WORD C…

09/20/2017

eResources

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Arrrrrr it be Talk like a Pirate Day Arrrrrr it be Talk like a Pirate Day

By Simoneccl
Ahoy mateys! If it's pirate chatter ye be after, you've come to the right place. Mango's Pirate Language Course will teach you ...
Ahoy mateys! If it's pirate chatter ye be after, you've come to the right place. Mango's Pirate Language Course will teach you ...
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eResource Tasters eResource Tasters

Get a free taster of our popular eResources: Ancestry, PressReader, OverDrive, BorrowBox, RBdigital magazines, Mango Languages ...
Get a free taster of our popular eResources: Ancestry, PressReader, OverDrive, BorrowBox, RBdigital magazines, Mango Languages ...
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Election - What are the critical issues? Election - What are the critical issues?

By Simoneccl
With the election looming, now would be a good time to find out what the issues are facing New Zealand. A good place to start would be our …
With the election looming, now would be a good time to find out what the issues are facing New Zealand. A good place to start would be our …
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The Mud Club: Gardening eBooks The Mud Club: Gardening eBooks

By Simoneccl
The Mud Club: Gardening eBooks List - Gardening inspiration to get you back in the garden this spring.
The Mud Club: Gardening eBooks List - Gardening inspiration to get you back in the garden this spring.
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Local History

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19 September 1893 - The Vote 19 September 1893 - The Vote

By Donna R
124 years ago - on 19 September 1893 - women in New Zealand got the vote. On the day after, The Press editorial is quite revealing...
124 years ago - on 19 September 1893 - women in New Zealand got the vote. On the day after, The Press editorial is quite revealing...
The port at Lyttelton re-opening after the strike : showing the rail-yards with 39 trucks of general cargo unloaded from the S.S. Rimutaka [1913] CCL PhotoCD 2, IMG0030
Blogpost

Lyttelton by rail Lyttelton by rail

By Ccleditor
In celebration of the opening of the Lyttelton Rail Tunnel 150 years ago, members of the public are invited to share their stories ...
In celebration of the opening of the Lyttelton Rail Tunnel 150 years ago, members of the public are invited to share their stories ...
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Clothing factory: Picturing Canterbury Clothing factory: Picturing Canterbury

By Simonccl
The interior of a clothing factor, 1909. Do you have any photos of factories in Canterbury? If so, feel free to contribute to our collection
The interior of a clothing factor, 1909. Do you have any photos of factories in Canterbury? If so, feel free to contribute to our collection
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A Fatigue Party On Duty, Addington Camp A Fatigue Party On Duty, Addington Camp

By Simonccl
Recruits at Addington training camp before leaving for the Boer War in South Africa, 1900.
Recruits at Addington training camp before leaving for the Boer War in South Africa, 1900.
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ChristChurch Cathedral ChristChurch Cathedral

ChristChurch Cathedral is to be restored. Find out more about the history of our city's iconic Anglican Cathedral.
ChristChurch Cathedral is to be restored. Find out more about the history of our city's iconic Anglican Cathedral.
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Teens

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Teen Programmes at new Central Library Teen Programmes at new Central Library

By Ccleditor
If you are aged between 13 and 18, tell us what events you'd like at your new Central Library. You could win a $100 Westfield voucher.
If you are aged between 13 and 18, tell us what events you'd like at your new Central Library. You could win a $100 Westfield voucher.
Staff List

Māori teen fiction & non-fiction Māori teen fiction & non-fiction

recommended by ChristchurchTeens
Books and graphic novels written by and/or starring Māori characters and culture, for teens.
Books and graphic novels written by and/or starring Māori characters and culture, for teens.
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Papanui PlayStation Playoff! Papanui PlayStation Playoff!

By Ccleditor
Papanui Library is now hosting a monthly PlayStation 4 competition.
Papanui Library is now hosting a monthly PlayStation 4 competition.
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Recent Reads: Young Adult fiction Recent Reads: Young Adult fiction

By Alina
I admit I judge books by their covers all the time, but sometimes the blurb is so compelling I have to try the first chapter ...
I admit I judge books by their covers all the time, but sometimes the blurb is so compelling I have to try the first chapter ...
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The Changeover by Margaret Mahy The Changeover by Margaret Mahy

By Bibliobishi
Laura sometimes receives ‘warnings’ and this time the danger is supernatural. With a movie version due soon, Joy reviews this YA classic.
Laura sometimes receives ‘warnings’ and this time the danger is supernatural. With a movie version due soon, Joy reviews this YA classic.
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Community

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Postive Aging Expo at Linwood Postive Aging Expo at Linwood

Free events at Linwood Library - caring for carers, tech queries, keeping safe, having fun, and info on how libraries can help.
Free events at Linwood Library - caring for carers, tech queries, keeping safe, having fun, and info on how libraries can help.
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Jobs at Christchurch City Libraries Jobs at Christchurch City Libraries

Want to work with us? Find out about our current vacancies.
Want to work with us? Find out about our current vacancies.
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Cathedral Square: Past and Future Cathedral Square: Past and Future

By Moata
As we consider the future of Cathedral Square, take a look at its past in photographs.
As we consider the future of Cathedral Square, take a look at its past in photographs.
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Ōtautahi Creation Station Ōtautahi Creation Station

Join the Ōtautahi Creative Spaces Creation Stations at New Brighton, Aranui, and Central Library Peterborough. Connect, chat, create art!
Join the Ōtautahi Creative Spaces Creation Stations at New Brighton, Aranui, and Central Library Peterborough. Connect, chat, create art!
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