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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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Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.
Christchurch Heritage Festival: 16 to 26 October
Explore the interesting and fun local history events, exhibitions, and activities on at the Christchurch Heritage Festival.
Ageing Positively Week: 17 to 24 October
Free events for good times and curious minds! Find out what's happening in Ageing Positively Week.
Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti - Fijian Language Week
Ni sa bula kece sara. Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti - Fijian Language Week is on from Sunday 4 to Saturday 10 October 2026.
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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.
eResources
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Tahi
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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!
New titles
New
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Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - join online now.
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Books banned or restricted in New Zealand
Here are some books that have been restricted or banned in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Heritage Highlights: Stories behind the stories Gavin Bishop
Nov 11th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrated local author and illustrator Gavin Bishop will share the inspiration for his books. Hear the stories behind the works.
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QUIZ: World Space Week
Test your knowledge of space with our Space Week Quiz.