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1st birthday celebrations at Tūranga

Join in the birthday celebrations Saturday 26 October (Labour weekend). There will be big bands in the library, VR, robots, & more!

Life in Christchurch survey

The Council wants to know about your experience of living in your local neighbourhood, and how we can better support communities.

Diwali 2019

Join Diwali celebrations: Tūranga Sat 19 Oct 10.30am to 12noon, Storytimes, & Bharatanatyam Performance Hornby Sat 2 Nov 10.30am to…

The Green Connection Pod - Tūranga

The Green Lab, Tūranga, & All Right? invite you to come nourish your connections or enjoy contemplation at the Green Connection Pod.

Podcast - Unconscious Bias

Sally of Speak up kōrerotia talks Implicit Bias with Dr Benjamin Reese Jr.

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Labour Day Monday 28 October Labour Day Monday 28 October

Our libraries are all closed Monday 28 October for this public holiday. Explore the history behind the New Zealand Labour Day holiday.
Our libraries are all closed Monday 28 October for this public holiday. Explore the history behind the New Zealand Labour Day holiday.
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Tokelau Language Week Tokelau Language Week

Tokelau Language Week Te Vaiaho o te Gagana Tokelau 2019 is on Sun 27 Oct to Sat 2 Nov. There's a Family Makerspace at Tūranga on Sat 2…
Tokelau Language Week Te Vaiaho o te Gagana Tokelau 2019 is on Sun 27 Oct to Sat 2 Nov. There's a Family Makerspace at Tūranga on Sat 2 Nov
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Author talk: From Taranto to Trieste Author talk: From Taranto to Trieste

Oct 23rd | 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tūranga
Join Jennifer Mallinson as she takes a modern journey across Italy in the path of the 2nd New Zealand Division. Free event.
Join Jennifer Mallinson as she takes a modern journey across Italy in the path of the 2nd New Zealand Division. Free event.
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1st birthday celebrations at Tūranga 1st birthday celebrations at Tūranga

By Donna R
Join in the birthday celebrations Saturday 26 October (Labour weekend). There will be big bands in the library, VR, robots, & more!
Join in the birthday celebrations Saturday 26 October (Labour weekend). There will be big bands in the library, VR, robots, & more!
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Illuminate, 3 August to 27 October Illuminate, 3 August to 27 October

To celebrate our 160th birthday, we've gone deep into our vaults and rummaged our shelves to bring you some of our favourite gems.
To celebrate our 160th birthday, we've gone deep into our vaults and rummaged our shelves to bring you some of our favourite gems.
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A Future for Women in STEM A Future for Women in STEM

Oct 30th | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Tūranga
Conversations on pathways in the science and aerospace sector from five women, including a former NASA astronaut.
Conversations on pathways in the science and aerospace sector from five women, including a former NASA astronaut.
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Sustainable Living Series Sustainable Living Series

Explore sustainable living at the library with events and resources focused on reducing and reusing waste, and alternate transport options.
Explore sustainable living at the library with events and resources focused on reducing and reusing waste, and alternate transport options.
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Reading to Dogs Reading to Dogs

New Brighton, Shirley, Papanui
Reading to dogs can help kids who struggle with reading aloud. Free 15 minute supervised after school sessions. Bookings required.
Reading to dogs can help kids who struggle with reading aloud. Free 15 minute supervised after school sessions. Bookings required.
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Huraina Huraina

The latest copy of free library magazine Huraina is online, or pick up a paper copy from your library.
The latest copy of free library magazine Huraina is online, or pick up a paper copy from your library.
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Wā Pēpi / Babytimes Wā Pēpi / Babytimes

Multiple libraries
Encourage learning through language. Babytimes is an interactive programme including rhymes, songs, stories and play!
Encourage learning through language. Babytimes is an interactive programme including rhymes, songs, stories and play!

Kids

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Halloween for kids Halloween for kids

Find books and other resources to help make your Halloween extra spooky!
Find books and other resources to help make your Halloween extra spooky!
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Bedtime Stories at Fendalton Bedtime Stories at Fendalton

Join Margot for themed stories,and songs & crafts to entertain your 4 to 7 year olds. It's on the first Friday of the month.
Join Margot for themed stories,and songs & crafts to entertain your 4 to 7 year olds. It's on the first Friday of the month.
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50th anniversary of A lion in the meadow 50th anniversary of A lion in the meadow

By Donna R
Join us to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication of A Lion in the Meadow by Margaret Mahy with activities and storytimes.
Join us to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication of A Lion in the Meadow by Margaret Mahy with activities and storytimes.
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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 &…
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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CSO Music trails through the library CSO Music trails through the library

CSO musicians perform with stories, music and dancing for kids. Next session: A woodwind quartet at Upper Riccarton, Sat 9 November, 10.30am
CSO musicians perform with stories, music and dancing for kids. Next session: A woodwind quartet at Upper Riccarton, Sat 9 November, 10.30am
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Local History

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Christchurch Photo Hunt 2019 Christchurch Photo Hunt 2019

The Christchurch Photo Hunt is our annual heritage image competition. It runs from Tuesday 1 October to Thursday 31 October.
The Christchurch Photo Hunt is our annual heritage image competition. It runs from Tuesday 1 October to Thursday 31 October.
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Wheelchair accessible taxi: Picturing… Wheelchair accessible taxi: Picturing…

By Simonccl
Taxi driver, Ted Wright, and Sid Hoskins, with a taxi altered to accommodate two wheelchair users, 1990. An image from the Discovery Wall.
Taxi driver, Ted Wright, and Sid Hoskins, with a taxi altered to accommodate two wheelchair users, 1990. An image from the Discovery Wall.
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Christchurch Star archive Christchurch Star archive

By Cclstaff
Christchurch Star archive is an extensive collection of photographic prints, negatives & newspaper clippings mostly covering local…
Christchurch Star archive is an extensive collection of photographic prints, negatives & newspaper clippings mostly covering local…
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Lancaster Park - 138 years old today Lancaster Park - 138 years old today

By Donna R
Lancaster Park opened 138 year ago - 15 October 1881. The last piece of the grandstand is set to come down today (Tues 15 Oct).
Lancaster Park opened 138 year ago - 15 October 1881. The last piece of the grandstand is set to come down today (Tues 15 Oct).
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Ten Ladies punting on the Avon, 1900 Ten Ladies punting on the Avon, 1900

By Simonccl
An image taken by photographer W. H. Bickerton, of ladies punting on the river. A local image from the Discovery Wall.
An image taken by photographer W. H. Bickerton, of ladies punting on the river. A local image from the Discovery Wall.
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Looking over Akaroa Harbour, 1954:…

21/10/2019

Tūranga NCEA Study Hall in November

21/10/2019

News alert! Just the news you want,…

18/10/2019

1st birthday celebrations at Tūranga…

18/10/2019

In the AV Studio: Equalization…

18/10/2019

Recommended

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Halloween: Scarily fun Halloween: Scarily fun

By Moata
Recommended scary movies and books, and fun Halloween events for all ages.
Recommended scary movies and books, and fun Halloween events for all ages.
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13 Spooky eAudiobooks to keep you awake 13 Spooky eAudiobooks to keep you awake

recommended by Simone_CCL
Unsettling stories of vampires, monsters and monstrous humans that will make it hard to get to sleep...
Unsettling stories of vampires, monsters and monstrous humans that will make it hard to get to sleep...
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Equalization Techniques Equalization Techniques

By Alexchchlibrary
Improve your recordings - find out how to use equalization techniques in Tūranga's Taupuni Oro/Ataata – Audio/Video Studio.
Improve your recordings - find out how to use equalization techniques in Tūranga's Taupuni Oro/Ataata – Audio/Video Studio.
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Biketober Biketober

October is Biketober! Check out our page focused on cycling books, local cycling images, and resources.
October is Biketober! Check out our page focused on cycling books, local cycling images, and resources.
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Lancaster Park - 138 years old today Lancaster Park - 138 years old today

By Donna R
Lancaster Park opened 138 year ago - 15 October 1881. The last piece of the grandstand is set to come down today (Tues 15 Oct).
Lancaster Park opened 138 year ago - 15 October 1881. The last piece of the grandstand is set to come down today (Tues 15 Oct).
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Teens

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Young Adult Reviews - October 2019 Young Adult Reviews - October 2019

By Aliciaccl
We recommend the best stuff for teens and young adults.
We recommend the best stuff for teens and young adults.
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Tūranga NCEA Study Hall in November Tūranga NCEA Study Hall in November

By Cclstaff
Are you looking for a place to study for the 2019 NCEA exams? The following spaces in Tūranga have been booked for you to study in.
Are you looking for a place to study for the 2019 NCEA exams? The following spaces in Tūranga have been booked for you to study in.
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Judge a book by its cover Judge a book by its cover

Oct 25th | 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Tūranga
Halloween Book Speed Dating. Come and take a deeper look at Christchurch City Libraries’ YA horror and thriller reads.
Halloween Book Speed Dating. Come and take a deeper look at Christchurch City Libraries’ YA horror and thriller reads.
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Youth Picks: September to November 2019 Youth Picks: September to November 2019

By Donna R
Each month, librarians will bring you a choice selection of stuff for Christchurch youth -  books, events, exhibitions, and more.…
Each month, librarians will bring you a choice selection of stuff for Christchurch youth -  books, events, exhibitions, and more.…
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New titles for YA - October 2019 New titles for YA - October 2019

Check out the latest books for teens and readers of YA.
Check out the latest books for teens and readers of YA.
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Māori

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Loopy Tunes Storytime and Music Loopy Tunes Storytime and Music

Oct 24th - Nov 28th
Selected libraries
Join us for a series of special preschool music storytimes to celebrate Loopy Tunes new bilingual book "E rima ngā manu/Five little…
Join us for a series of special preschool music storytimes to celebrate Loopy Tunes new bilingual book "E rima ngā manu/Five little…
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Pikihuia Award winners Pikihuia Award winners

The winners of the biennial Pikihuia awards for Māori writers of fiction in English or te reo Māori have been announced.
The winners of the biennial Pikihuia awards for Māori writers of fiction in English or te reo Māori have been announced.
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Vincent O’Malley: Ngā Pakanga o Aotearoa Vincent O’Malley: Ngā Pakanga o Aotearoa

By Kateccl
Kate reports back from Vincent O'Malley's session about the New Zealand Wars at WORD Christchurch Shifting Points of View 2019
Kate reports back from Vincent O'Malley's session about the New Zealand Wars at WORD Christchurch Shifting Points of View 2019
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Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2019 Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2019

recommended by ChristchurchLib
This list links to the themes which are; ako - learn, whakarongo - listen, waiata - sing, pānui - read, tuhi - write and kōrero - speak.
This list links to the themes which are; ako - learn, whakarongo - listen, waiata - sing, pānui - read, tuhi - write and kōrero - speak.
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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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eResources

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Never miss important news Never miss important news

By Simoneccl
Learn how to set up New Zealand news alerts using Newsbank's Access New Zealand.
Learn how to set up New Zealand news alerts using Newsbank's Access New Zealand.
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Journal, Magazines, Newspapers Journal, Magazines, Newspapers

By Simoneccl
Publications Finder is probably one of the most useful tools in the toolbox for researchers looking for journal articles.
Publications Finder is probably one of the most useful tools in the toolbox for researchers looking for journal articles.
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Top 10 eBooks Top 10 eBooks

By Simoneccl
Here are the favourite eBooks of Christchurch City Libraries' customers so far this year.
Here are the favourite eBooks of Christchurch City Libraries' customers so far this year.
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Haynes Manuals AllAccess Haynes Manuals AllAccess

By Simoneccl
Do you like tinkering with cars, scooters, & motorbikes? Haynes Manuals AllAccess gives you access to over 600 online motor manuals.
Do you like tinkering with cars, scooters, & motorbikes? Haynes Manuals AllAccess gives you access to over 600 online motor manuals.
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Very Short Introductions Very Short Introductions

By Simoneccl
Let me introduce you to Very Short Introductions, a great collection of concise online eBooks from Oxford University Press.
Let me introduce you to Very Short Introductions, a great collection of concise online eBooks from Oxford University Press.
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