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Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.
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Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.
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Christchurch Family History Expo at Tūranga: 2-3 August 2025
Come to the expo - find out more about DNA, how to trace your Scottish and Irish ancestors, learn about Whakapapa Ngāi Tahu, and more.
WORD Christchurch Festival 2025
Find out about WORD Christchurch, the writers and books featured in the festival, on from 27 to 31 August.
Wikin te Taetae ni Kiribati - Kiribati Language Week
Kam na bane ni mauri. Wikin te Taetae ni Kiribati - Kiribati Language Week is on from Sunday 6 to Saturday 12 July 2025.
Best of 2025
Staff pick their favourite books, audiobooks, and movies of 2025 so far.
Christchurch Family History Expo at Tūranga: 2-3 August 2025
Come to the expo - find out more about DNA, how to trace your Scottish and Irish ancestors, learn about Whakapapa Ngāi Tahu, and more.
WORD Christchurch Festival 2025
Find out about WORD Christchurch, the writers and books featured in the festival, on from 27 to 31 August.
Wikin te Taetae ni Kiribati - Kiribati Language Week
Kam na bane ni mauri. Wikin te Taetae ni Kiribati - Kiribati Language Week is on from Sunday 6 to Saturday 12 July 2025.
Best of 2025
Staff pick their favourite books, audiobooks, and movies of 2025 so far.
Featured
WORD Christchurch Festival 2025
Find out about WORD Christchurch, the writers and books featured in the festival, on from 27 to 31 August.
eResources
eResources
Mango Languages
Join the conversation. There's more than 70 languages to explore in Mango Languages.
Unlimited borrowing on Libby
This collection is a game-changer for book clubs and group reading. Enjoy unlimited access to a selection of eBooks and eAudiobooks.
Listen to Parade by Rachel Cusk on BorrowBox
Midway through his life, an artist begins to paint upside down. Listen to this eAudiobook read by Genevieve Gaunt. Available now, no wait.
What better time to curl up in a hyggekrog
Curl up in your hyggekrog and discover the magic of a new language with Mango Languages.
Mango Languages
Join the conversation. There's more than 70 languages to explore in Mango Languages.
Unlimited borrowing on Libby
This collection is a game-changer for book clubs and group reading. Enjoy unlimited access to a selection of eBooks and eAudiobooks.
Listen to Parade by Rachel Cusk on BorrowBox
Midway through his life, an artist begins to paint upside down. Listen to this eAudiobook read by Genevieve Gaunt. Available now, no wait.
What better time to curl up in a hyggekrog
Curl up in your hyggekrog and discover the magic of a new language with Mango Languages.
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Mango Languages
Join the conversation. There's more than 70 languages to explore in Mango Languages.
For Readers
For Readers
New For You - July 2025
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
Explore the latest eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, & stuff for kids and teens.
Arts and literature reading guide
Find fun reads that shed light on your favourite music, theatre or literature. Reads that inform and entertain just like great works of art.
Mystery fiction reading guide
From historical whodunnits and cosy crime to psychological thrillers and Scandi noir - our guide will help you find your next mystery read.
New For You - July 2025
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
Explore the latest eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, & stuff for kids and teens.
Arts and literature reading guide
Find fun reads that shed light on your favourite music, theatre or literature. Reads that inform and entertain just like great works of art.
Mystery fiction reading guide
From historical whodunnits and cosy crime to psychological thrillers and Scandi noir - our guide will help you find your next mystery read.
New For You
New For You - July 2025
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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Health and Wellbeing at WORD Christchurch Festival 2025
WORD events you might like if you are interested in health and wellbeing - topics include menopause, resilience, and epic adventures.
Rainbow Warrior bombing
The bombing of the Rainbow Warrior took place on 10 July 1985, in Auckland's Waitemata Harbour, killing photographer Fernando Pereira.
WORD Christchurch Festival 2025
Find out about WORD Christchurch, the writers and books featured in the festival, on from 27 to 31 August.
Health and Wellbeing at WORD Christchurch Festival 2025
WORD events you might like if you are interested in health and wellbeing - topics include menopause, resilience, and epic adventures.
Rainbow Warrior bombing
The bombing of the Rainbow Warrior took place on 10 July 1985, in Auckland's Waitemata Harbour, killing photographer Fernando Pereira.
WORD Christchurch Festival 2025
Find out about WORD Christchurch, the writers and books featured in the festival, on from 27 to 31 August.
Explore
Health and Wellbeing at WORD Christchurch Festival 2025
WORD events you might like if you are interested in health and wellbeing - topics include menopause, resilience, and epic adventures.