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Christchurch Photo Hunt: 1 to 31 October 2026
The Photo Hunt is on now! Share your photos old and new and be in to win Riverside Market vouchers
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Christchurch Photo Hunt: 1 to 31 October 2026
The Photo Hunt is on now! Share your photos old and new and be in to win Riverside Market vouchers
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Ageing Positively Week: 17 to 24 October
Free events for good times and curious minds! Find out what's happening in Ageing Positively Week.
Labour Day
The history behind the New Zealand Labour Day holiday. Monday 26 October 2026 - Tūranga is open from 10am to 5pm, all other libraries closed
WHAIAO Exhibition: 8 August to 29 November
An exploration and celebration of Māori worldviews & the items we are humbly able to hold in our collections at Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi.
Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead: 1 to 7 November
Come to the library for a week of music, stories, creativity, and Mexican traditions. Find out more about Día de Muertos.
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Ageing Positively Week: 17 to 24 October
Free events for good times and curious minds! Find out what's happening in Ageing Positively Week.
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Tahi
Find trusted information about Aotearoa New Zealand faster with Tahi, an AI-powered research tool.
The Crypt Collection: Kanopy
Halloween is on its way. Watch spooky movies of all sorts - haunted houses, zombies, ghosts, curses, witches, vampires, and classics.
Library from Home
Access library services from home or when you are out & about — streaming movies, eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, and more!
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For Readers
For Readers
New For You: October 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.
Biography and memoir reading guide
True stories of artists, inventors, icons, and influencers, as well as everyday people.
Horror fiction reading guide
Recommended reading lists for a range of horror fiction sub-genres, horror authors to try, and other horrific resources.
New For You
New For You: October 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
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Meet the Authors: Money, Time and Living Well
Nov 10th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join four internationally recognised financial independence authors for a conversation about money, time and building a life you love.
Dewey Non-Fiction Book Groups
Check out some of the titles Tūranga's two Dewey book groups have discussed so far in 2026. Now includes 700s.
Craft Snippets with Debora Anderson
Nov 25th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Learn about artisan crafts from enthusiasts and experts who love to share. This month's guest is miniaturist, Debora Anderson.
Open Archives: Spinster, Married, Widow
Feb 10th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Spend an hour with library archivists digging into some of the archives behind Tūranga's 'Spinster, Married, Widow' exhibition.
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Meet the Authors: Money, Time and Living Well
Nov 10th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join four internationally recognised financial independence authors for a conversation about money, time and building a life you love.