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Autism
April is Autism Acceptance Month. There's a workshop and panel discussion at the library. Explore our autism resources.
Christchurch Pride: March 2025
Christchurch Pride events for teens include book clubs, crafting, Dungeons and Dragons, and more.
CCL Mobile - The Library App
Our app lets you find stuff, place holds easily, check out books on the self check machine, & switch between your family's library cards.
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
Autism
April is Autism Acceptance Month. There's a workshop and panel discussion at the library. Explore our autism resources.
Christchurch Pride: March 2025
Christchurch Pride events for teens include book clubs, crafting, Dungeons and Dragons, and more.
CCL Mobile - The Library App
Our app lets you find stuff, place holds easily, check out books on the self check machine, & switch between your family's library cards.
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LinkedIn Learning for Libraries
Video library of courses and tutorials on software, creative and business skills taught by industry experts.
Read Poorhara by Michelle Rahurahu on Libby now!
A tragicomedy set in the confines of a 1994 Daihatsu Mira, Poorhara is a journey of epic proportions. No wait list for our featured eBook.
Listen to Good Material by Dolly Alderton on BorrowBox
Listen to this relatable story of heartbreak and friendship read by Arthur Darvill & Vanessa Kirby. Available now! No waitlist.
Listen to Still Unwritten by Caroline Khoury on BorrowBox
Listen to this fast-paced, forbidden romance read by Polly Edsell. Available now! No waitlist.
LinkedIn Learning for Libraries
Video library of courses and tutorials on software, creative and business skills taught by industry experts.
Read Poorhara by Michelle Rahurahu on Libby now!
A tragicomedy set in the confines of a 1994 Daihatsu Mira, Poorhara is a journey of epic proportions. No wait list for our featured eBook.
Listen to Good Material by Dolly Alderton on BorrowBox
Listen to this relatable story of heartbreak and friendship read by Arthur Darvill & Vanessa Kirby. Available now! No waitlist.
Listen to Still Unwritten by Caroline Khoury on BorrowBox
Listen to this fast-paced, forbidden romance read by Polly Edsell. Available now! No waitlist.
Featured
LinkedIn Learning for Libraries
Video library of courses and tutorials on software, creative and business skills taught by industry experts.
For Readers
For Readers
New For You - March 2025
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
Explore the latest eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, & stuff for kids and teens.
Popular science reading guide
Popular science takes science and makes it engaging and interesting to read. We recommend some great popular science titles and authors.
LGBTQIA+ reading guide
Read the rainbow with fiction, non-fiction, biographies, and graphic novels.
New For You - March 2025
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
Explore the latest eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, & stuff for kids and teens.
Popular science reading guide
Popular science takes science and makes it engaging and interesting to read. We recommend some great popular science titles and authors.
LGBTQIA+ reading guide
Read the rainbow with fiction, non-fiction, biographies, and graphic novels.
New For You
New For You - March 2025
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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LGBTQI+ Graphic Novels
Whether you like fantasy, slice-of-life, romances (be they sweet or spicy), or true stories, dive into a beautifully illustrated read.
Ghostcat stirs up memories of places of the past
"Ghosts On Every Corner" brings iconic Christchurch places back to life with his miniature artworks. See our photos in Canterbury Stories.
Mystery in the Library
Apr 10th | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Thrilling kōrero with mystery writer Marie Connolly, YA thriller writer Heather McQuillan, and past Ngaios finalist Tanya Moir.
Craft Snippets: Furoshiki with Ayumi at Upper Riccarton
May 28th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ayumi Hirata will introduce you to Furoshiki - Japanese wrapping cloth and multi-purpose material that is used in many different ways.
LGBTQI+ Graphic Novels
Whether you like fantasy, slice-of-life, romances (be they sweet or spicy), or true stories, dive into a beautifully illustrated read.
Ghostcat stirs up memories of places of the past
"Ghosts On Every Corner" brings iconic Christchurch places back to life with his miniature artworks. See our photos in Canterbury Stories.
Mystery in the Library
Apr 10th | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Thrilling kōrero with mystery writer Marie Connolly, YA thriller writer Heather McQuillan, and past Ngaios finalist Tanya Moir.
Craft Snippets: Furoshiki with Ayumi at Upper Riccarton
May 28th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ayumi Hirata will introduce you to Furoshiki - Japanese wrapping cloth and multi-purpose material that is used in many different ways.