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Last week! Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu: Exhibition
Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu brings library treasures together. Find out about the exhibition on now at Te Pito Huarewa Gallery in Tūranga.
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Last week! Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu: Exhibition
Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu brings library treasures together. Find out about the exhibition on now at Te Pito Huarewa Gallery in Tūranga.
I want to ...
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Distil with Richard Till and Mark Rose
Jul 28th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join cook Richard Till and Mark Rose from Elsewhere Gin for a talk, tastings, craft your own gin blend, and enjoy a cocktail. $48.15
WORD Christchurch Festival 2026
The programme is out! WORD Christchurch Festival is on from 1 to 6 September 2026. Read all about events, writers, and get librarian picks!
Did they really do that? Cantabrians' world record quests, part of a series
Jul 23rd, All day
Cantabrians have always embraced a challenge. The 1970s & 1980s were peak decades for attempting to break a world record, any world record!
Vanuatu Bislama Lanwis Wik - Vanuatu Bislama Language Week
Halo. Vanuatu Bislama Lanwis Wik - Vanuatu Bislama Language Week is on from Sunday 26 July to Saturday 1 August 2026.
Featured
Distil with Richard Till and Mark Rose
Jul 28th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join cook Richard Till and Mark Rose from Elsewhere Gin for a talk, tastings, craft your own gin blend, and enjoy a cocktail. $48.15
eResources
eResources
eResources for Rangatahi - Teens
Relax with eBooks, eAudiobooks, comics and graphic novels. Explore resources for study. Free with your library membership!
The Calamity Club has landed in uLibrary
Listen to The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett and other new eAudiobooks. Available now in uLibrary.
eDS eResources Discovery Search
Access most of our eResource collection, articles, eBooks, journals, photographs & more, through a single access point.
eResources
eResources for Rangatahi - Teens
Relax with eBooks, eAudiobooks, comics and graphic novels. Explore resources for study. Free with your library membership!
For Readers
For Readers
Best of 2026 ... so far!
Find out the books librarians have loved this year so far.
New For You - July 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
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.
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.
New For You
Best of 2026 ... so far!
Find out the books librarians have loved this year so far.
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New titles
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Crafting for Wellbeing - Stitching on felt, part of a series
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at embroidery? Join the Canterbury Embroiderers' Guild this month for a stitching on felt activity.
Vanuatu Bislama Lanwis Wik - Vanuatu Bislama Language Week
Halo. Vanuatu Bislama Lanwis Wik - Vanuatu Bislama Language Week is on from Sunday 26 July to Saturday 1 August 2026.
'Ei Katu Workshop
Aug 7th | 10:00am - 1:00pm
This ‘Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki 'Airani - Cook Islands Māori Language Week make a vibrant 'ei katu, a traditional floral head garland.
Vanuatu Bislama Language Week Chocolate Mould Making
Jul 31st | 2:30pm - 3:30pm
This workshop connects Vanuatu’s rich chocolate-making heritage with modern design and technology (laser cutting and vacuum forming).
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Crafting for Wellbeing - Stitching on felt, part of a series
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at embroidery? Join the Canterbury Embroiderers' Guild this month for a stitching on felt activity.