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Lunar New Year 2019

Celebrate Lunar New Year from Sat 9 Feb to Weds 27 Feb with craft activities, traditional games, themed storytimes and a family day.

22 February: Earthquake Commemorations

Friday 22 February is the eighth anniversary of the 2011 quake. Find out about local commemorative events.

Place in time: 2000 - 2018

Feb 1st - Mar 31st
Tūranga

Place in Time collects photos that document the city of Christchurch and the lives of the people who live here. Digital exhibition, Tūranga

Kā Huru Manu Exhibition

Explore history, landscape & names of Canterbury & Banks Peninsula at a Ngāi Tahu Cultural Mapping Project exhibition.

The Great Stash Swap events

Upper Riccarton, Linwood, Tūranga

Fabric, yarn, and crafting materials hoarders take note: Our popular stash swap events are back and on at three libraries in Feb and Mar.

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Friday 22 Feb Earthquake Commemorations Friday 22 Feb Earthquake Commemorations

By Donna R
Friday 22 February is the eighth anniversary of the 2011 quake. Find out about local commemorative events.
Friday 22 February is the eighth anniversary of the 2011 quake. Find out about local commemorative events.
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Books on screen: Good omens and bad boys Books on screen: Good omens and bad boys

By Moata
Find out which books are coming to a screen near you, whether it's sci-fi, horror or teen romance. Read the book of the film or TV series!
Find out which books are coming to a screen near you, whether it's sci-fi, horror or teen romance. Read the book of the film or TV series!
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Summertime Reading Challenge Summertime Reading Challenge

Read & Win. The Summertime Reading Challenge is on until Weds 28 Feb. It is for kids & adults. You can win awesome summer goodies!
Read & Win. The Summertime Reading Challenge is on until Weds 28 Feb. It is for kids & adults. You can win awesome summer goodies!
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The Ockham New Zealand Book Awards 2019 The Ockham New Zealand Book Awards 2019

2019 longlisted titles representing the best in New Zealand writing in fiction, poetry and general and illustrated non-fiction.
2019 longlisted titles representing the best in New Zealand writing in fiction, poetry and general and illustrated non-fiction.
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Lunar New Year 2019 Lunar New Year 2019

Celebrate Lunar New Year from Sat 9 Feb to Weds 27 Feb with craft activities, traditional games, themed storytimes and a family day.
Celebrate Lunar New Year from Sat 9 Feb to Weds 27 Feb with craft activities, traditional games, themed storytimes and a family day.
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Huraina Huraina

The Summer issue of our free library magazine Huraina is out - read it online or grab a paper copy.
The Summer issue of our free library magazine Huraina is out - read it online or grab a paper copy.
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Romance fiction genre guide Romance fiction genre guide

Like your Romance fiction modern or historical, rural or fantastical, restrained or raunchy? Our guide can help you find 'The One'.
Like your Romance fiction modern or historical, rural or fantastical, restrained or raunchy? Our guide can help you find 'The One'.
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Book clubs and reading groups Book clubs and reading groups

Want to talk about books and ideas? Make 2019 the year you join a book club or reading group!
Want to talk about books and ideas? Make 2019 the year you join a book club or reading group!
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Decluttering Decluttering

By Dazaccl
Want books like Marie Kondo's famous tidying up ones? Darryl suggests decluttering books to help you reorganize.
Want books like Marie Kondo's famous tidying up ones? Darryl suggests decluttering books to help you reorganize.
Staff List

Stuff we love: February 2019 Stuff we love: February 2019

recommended by StaffPickles
Our team share the stuff they are loving this month. A Staff Pickles list.
Our team share the stuff they are loving this month. A Staff Pickles list.
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Cycling cinematically Cycling cinematically

By Moata
The Aotearoa Bike Challenge encourages Kiwis to ride bikes. Need inspiration? Check out these movies that feature some great cycling scenes.
The Aotearoa Bike Challenge encourages Kiwis to ride bikes. Need inspiration? Check out these movies that feature some great cycling scenes.

Māori

Staff List

Recommended reading: Te Matatini Recommended reading: Te Matatini

recommended by ChristchurchLib
Te Matatini is the biennial national kapa haka event. We list kapa haka resources.
Te Matatini is the biennial national kapa haka event. We list kapa haka resources.
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Kā Huru Manu exhibition and events Kā Huru Manu exhibition and events

By Moata
Immerse yourself in an historical journey and explore the Māori place names of Canterbury and Banks Peninsula.
Immerse yourself in an historical journey and explore the Māori place names of Canterbury and Banks Peninsula.
Staff List

Treaty of Waitangi Treaty of Waitangi

recommended by Simone_CCL
The BWB Treaty of Waitangi Collection is a rich online resource for Waitangi Day.
The BWB Treaty of Waitangi Collection is a rich online resource for Waitangi Day.
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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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Tāngata Ngāi Tahu Tāngata Ngāi Tahu

By Gregccl
Tāngata Ngāi Tahu: People of Ngāi Tahu. Volume One is a new book celebrating the rich and diverse lives of fifty people of Ngāi Tahu.
Tāngata Ngāi Tahu: People of Ngāi Tahu. Volume One is a new book celebrating the rich and diverse lives of fifty people of Ngāi Tahu.
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Community

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Fendalton Library closed 4 Mar to 28 Jul Fendalton Library closed 4 Mar to 28 Jul

The Fendalton Library and Service Centre building is closed for improvements from Sat 2 March 4pm, and is scheduled to reopen Mon 29 July.
The Fendalton Library and Service Centre building is closed for improvements from Sat 2 March 4pm, and is scheduled to reopen Mon 29 July.
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Lunar New Year 2019 Lunar New Year 2019

Celebrate Lunar New Year from Sat 9 Feb to Weds 27 Feb with craft activities, traditional games, themed storytimes and a family day.
Celebrate Lunar New Year from Sat 9 Feb to Weds 27 Feb with craft activities, traditional games, themed storytimes and a family day.
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Seaweek 2019 Seaweek 2019

By ValerieL
Seaweek will run from Saturday 2 to Sunday 10 March 2019, and there's more marine-related events in the weeks before.
Seaweek will run from Saturday 2 to Sunday 10 March 2019, and there's more marine-related events in the weeks before.
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Little Blog of Large Print Little Blog of Large Print

By Reneeccl
Renee recommends some great new reads in the Large Print format and some tips for making text easier to read on the web.
Renee recommends some great new reads in the Large Print format and some tips for making text easier to read on the web.
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Justices of the Peace (JPs) 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.
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.
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Blog

Sound and Vision - The Christchurch…

19/02/2019

Goodbye Gloucester Street West: The…

19/02/2019

Books on screen: Artemis Fowl, Good…

18/02/2019

Christchurch Pride

15/02/2019

The Binding: An enchanting…

15/02/2019

Local History

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The Christchurch Town Hall set to reopen The Christchurch Town Hall set to reopen

By Donna R
The Christchurch Town Hall will be officially reopened by Mayor Lianne Dalziel at noon this Sat 23 Feb. We celebrate its history.
The Christchurch Town Hall will be officially reopened by Mayor Lianne Dalziel at noon this Sat 23 Feb. We celebrate its history.
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Rink Stables: Horses and rollerskates Rink Stables: Horses and rollerskates

By Joyciescotland
Rollerskating was all the rage in the Victorian era and Christchurch joined the trend in 1876. Joyce digs into the history of Rink Stables.
Rollerskating was all the rage in the Victorian era and Christchurch joined the trend in 1876. Joyce digs into the history of Rink Stables.
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"Knight" riding on a horse, Hagley Park "Knight" riding on a horse, Hagley Park

By Simonccl
A rider, Miss Sue Morrish, dressed as a knight riding on a horse, Nordick, North Hagley Park for the filming of a TV commercial in 1982.
A rider, Miss Sue Morrish, dressed as a knight riding on a horse, Nordick, North Hagley Park for the filming of a TV commercial in 1982.
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Discovery Wall Discovery Wall

Tūranga is the home of New Zealand’s largest digital touchwall. Find out more, and how you can contribute to this unique heritage resource.
Tūranga is the home of New Zealand’s largest digital touchwall. Find out more, and how you can contribute to this unique heritage resource.
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Traffic officer checking a licence Traffic officer checking a licence

By Simonccl
Miss P. Stokes, traffic officer, checking the driver's licence of a man sitting in a car, 1967. An image from the Discovery Wall website.
Miss P. Stokes, traffic officer, checking the driver's licence of a man sitting in a car, 1967. An image from the Discovery Wall website.
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Kids

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Parks Week - 11 to 17 March 2019 Parks Week - 11 to 17 March 2019

6 nature books are hidden in 6 parks/gardens near 6 libraries. Read & discover your local park and enjoy story time in the great outdoors!
6 nature books are hidden in 6 parks/gardens near 6 libraries. Read & discover your local park and enjoy story time in the great outdoors!
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Fourth Friday Whānau Fun Night Fourth Friday Whānau Fun Night

Feb 22nd | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tūranga
Stories followed by fun, hands-on activities to do as a family - building, making, crafting, and exploring.
Stories followed by fun, hands-on activities to do as a family - building, making, crafting, and exploring.
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Wā Pēpi and Wā Kōrero Wā Pēpi and Wā Kōrero

Wā Pēpi (Babytimes) and Wā Kōrero (Storytimes) are back in action! Bring along tamariki and enjoy a fun whānau time for everyone.
Wā Pēpi (Babytimes) and Wā Kōrero (Storytimes) are back in action! Bring along tamariki and enjoy a fun whānau time for everyone.
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After school clubs & programmes After school clubs & programmes

Join us for after school clubs & programmes. Some sessions are free & no bookings required; others have a cost attached & require bookings.
Join us for after school clubs & programmes. Some sessions are free & no bookings required; others have a cost attached & require bookings.
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Vale Tomi Ungerer, 1931-2019 Vale Tomi Ungerer, 1931-2019

By Karengccl
Karen remembers award-winning children's book author and illustrator, Tomi Ungerer.
Karen remembers award-winning children's book author and illustrator, Tomi Ungerer.
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eResources

Staff List

Treaty of Waitangi Treaty of Waitangi

recommended by Simone_CCL
The BWB Treaty of Waitangi Collection is a rich online resource for Waitangi Day.
The BWB Treaty of Waitangi Collection is a rich online resource for Waitangi Day.
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eMagazines eMagazines

By Simoneccl
New eMagazines in the RBDigital Magazines collection - read 'em for free.
New eMagazines in the RBDigital Magazines collection - read 'em for free.
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Libby for travelling families 方便旅行家庭的电子 书 Libby for travelling families 方便旅行家庭的电子 书

By Hongwangccl
旅行的季节又到了！很多华人朋友都利用孩子假期、圣诞节和春节回国探亲或出国旅游。有时在图书馆遇到华人顾客因出国前忘记还书需交超期罚款很是同情。自己也曾在回国时为找孩子的英文阅读材料煞费苦心。其实，这些问题都可以用图书馆的电子资源eResources 解决。OverDrive…
旅行的季节又到了！很多华人朋友都利用孩子假期、圣诞节和春节回国探亲或出国旅游。有时在图书馆遇到华人顾客因出国前忘记还书需交超期罚款很是同情。自己也曾在回国时为找孩子的英文阅读材料煞费苦心。其实，这些问题都可以用图书馆的电子资源eResources 解决。OverDrive…
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Just for Kids Just for Kids

By Simoneccl
Thousands of videos & interactive games - Sesame St, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, Franklin the Turtle, Berenstain Bears, Arthur & more
Thousands of videos & interactive games - Sesame St, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, Franklin the Turtle, Berenstain Bears, Arthur & more
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Teens

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Youthtown Learners Licence Workshops Youthtown Learners Licence Workshops

Sign up for 2019 Learners Licence Workshops - $130 for six workshops with Youthtown & on session 6 they will take you to sit your test.
Sign up for 2019 Learners Licence Workshops - $130 for six workshops with Youthtown & on session 6 they will take you to sit your test.
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Young Adult Titles for Interesting Times Young Adult Titles for Interesting Times

recommended by RayShipley
YA-appropriate non-fiction (and a bit of fiction) to inspire, confront, challenge, and offer hope in a world that feels a bit topsy-turvy.
YA-appropriate non-fiction (and a bit of fiction) to inspire, confront, challenge, and offer hope in a world that feels a bit topsy-turvy.
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After school clubs & programmes After school clubs & programmes

Join us for after school clubs & programmes. Some sessions are free & no bookings required; others have a cost attached & require bookings.
Join us for after school clubs & programmes. Some sessions are free & no bookings required; others have a cost attached & require bookings.
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Christchurch City Libraries for teens Christchurch City Libraries for teens

A guide to the library - from joining & membership, to study & eResources, & library events as well as finding your next great read.
A guide to the library - from joining & membership, to study & eResources, & library events as well as finding your next great read.
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