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Mānuka Stories - Summer reading challenge for ages 0 to 18
It's on! Embrace the challenge this summer and win prizes. When the mānuka blooms, it’s time to read.
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Mānuka Stories - Summer reading challenge for ages 0 to 18
It's on! Embrace the challenge this summer and win prizes. When the mānuka blooms, it’s time to read.
I want to ...
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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.
Return to Reading
Has it been a while since you spent time reading? Get back into it with our lists of the most readable and enjoyable books.
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
Best of 2025
Find out what reads and watches library staff and library readers enjoyed this year!
Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.
Return to Reading
Has it been a while since you spent time reading? Get back into it with our lists of the most readable and enjoyable books.
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
Best of 2025
Find out what reads and watches library staff and library readers enjoyed this year!
Featured
Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.
John visits the Mobile Library and makes an audiobook at the AV studio
Best of 2025
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Best of 2025
Find out what reads and watches library staff and library readers enjoyed this year!
Best of 2025 for Kids and Teens
Our selectors have picked the best books of 2025 for tamariki and rangatahi. Have a browse and find a great read!
Most Popular in 2025
Want to find out which books that other Christchurch people loved? These are the most popular titles of 2025!
Christchurch Photo Hunt 2025 - The Winners
Explore the winners and highly commended photos and collections in the 2025 Christchurch Photo Hunt.
Best of 2025
Find out what reads and watches library staff and library readers enjoyed this year!
Best of 2025 for Kids and Teens
Our selectors have picked the best books of 2025 for tamariki and rangatahi. Have a browse and find a great read!
Most Popular in 2025
Want to find out which books that other Christchurch people loved? These are the most popular titles of 2025!
Christchurch Photo Hunt 2025 - The Winners
Explore the winners and highly commended photos and collections in the 2025 Christchurch Photo Hunt.
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Best of 2025
Find out what reads and watches library staff and library readers enjoyed this year!
eResources
eResources
I want to read: eResources for readers
Explore eResources for readers - eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, graphic novels, newspapers and more. Free with your library membership.
Audiobook fans! Have you tried uLibrary?
Try uLibrary today! uLibrary has eAudiobooks you won't find on other platforms. Borrow the Strike series and other great listens now.
Talking Books Book Club
Join the Talking Books Book Club from uLibrary. January's title is The Convenience Store by the Sea by Sonoko Michida
I want to read: eResources for readers
Explore eResources for readers - eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, graphic novels, newspapers and more. Free with your library membership.
Audiobook fans! Have you tried uLibrary?
Try uLibrary today! uLibrary has eAudiobooks you won't find on other platforms. Borrow the Strike series and other great listens now.
Talking Books Book Club
Join the Talking Books Book Club from uLibrary. January's title is The Convenience Store by the Sea by Sonoko Michida
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I want to read: eResources for readers
Explore eResources for readers - eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, graphic novels, newspapers and more. Free with your library membership.
For Readers
For Readers
New For You - January 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.
Adventure fiction reading guide
Go on a mission full of suspense and action, loaded with obstacles and dangers - our guide will help you find your next adventure read.
New Titles
Explore the latest eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, & stuff for kids and teens.
New For You - January 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.
Adventure fiction reading guide
Go on a mission full of suspense and action, loaded with obstacles and dangers - our guide will help you find your next adventure read.
New Titles
Explore the latest eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, & stuff for kids and teens.
New For You
New For You - January 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 titles
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Just added
Just Added
Family ties - YA Papanui display
Books with a family connection, whether it be secrets or dysfunction.
Antarctic Summer Science Lecture - Dr Byron Adams
Feb 7th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn about Antarctic soil ecosystems and how they link to broader global questions about climate change, biodiversity, and stewardship.
The limits of the human spirit: Adventures in ocean rowing
Jan 15th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dr Sarah Kessans recounts her experiences as a competitor in a gruelling 5000km Atlantic rowing race during tropical storms and hurricanes.
QUIZ: Cricket
Summertime is cricket time. Cricket has a long history in Ōtautahi Christchurch. We have eleven Canterbury cricket questions for you!
Family ties - YA Papanui display
Books with a family connection, whether it be secrets or dysfunction.
Antarctic Summer Science Lecture - Dr Byron Adams
Feb 7th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn about Antarctic soil ecosystems and how they link to broader global questions about climate change, biodiversity, and stewardship.
The limits of the human spirit: Adventures in ocean rowing
Jan 15th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dr Sarah Kessans recounts her experiences as a competitor in a gruelling 5000km Atlantic rowing race during tropical storms and hurricanes.
QUIZ: Cricket
Summertime is cricket time. Cricket has a long history in Ōtautahi Christchurch. We have eleven Canterbury cricket questions for you!
Explore
Family ties - YA Papanui display
Books with a family connection, whether it be secrets or dysfunction.