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New Brighton closing for improvementsNew Brighton closing for improvements

New Brighton Library will be closed for improvements from 4pm Sunday 24 September and will reopen Monday 13 November.
New Brighton Library will be closed for improvements from 4pm Sunday 24 September and will reopen Monday 13 November.

Local history

Christchurch Photo Hunt 2023

Share your photos and stories in our annual Christchurch Photo Hunt. Entries open 1 October.

Tamariki - Kids

New Zealand Chinese Language Week

Nĭ hăo! New Zealand Chinese Language Week 2023 is on from 17 September to 23 September. Find out what's on.

Rangatahi - Teens

Mental health reading guide

We recommend books and websites will help you learn more about mental health and wellbeing for teens.

Te Ao Māori

Tangaroa Whakamautai - Commander of the Sea - Tūranga, part of a series

Join us to learn about and make small waka hourua, a mahere arorangi and a maramataka - Māori double haul voyaging vessels and more.

Newsletters

Sign up to get email updates about new books & more.

For Readers

New For You

New For You

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

Explore the latest eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, & stuff for kids and teens.

Reading recommendations - Fiction

General fiction reading guide

Whether you prefer books that are lighthearted or serious, literary or more down to earth our reading guide can help you find your next read

Reading recommendations - Non-fiction

Reading recommendations - Non-fiction

History, biographies, science and more - find your next favourite factual read at the library.

Join the library. It's free!

Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - join online now.

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