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Lunar New Year 2026
Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse! Events at libraries take place from 14 to 28 February 2026.
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Lunar New Year 2026
Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse! Events at libraries take place from 14 to 28 February 2026.
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Library Newsletters
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Waitangi Day in Christchurch and Canterbury
Find out about Waitangi Day activities in Ōtautahi and further afield. All of our libraries are closed Friday 6 February 2026.
Stationery Swaps
12 January to 15 February
Selected libraries
Stock up before school starts! Bring along your spare stationery and swap it for something you need, it’s all free.
CINCH Community Information Christchurch
Visit the CINCH online directory to join and connect with community groups, organisations, activities, education, and hobbies.
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Waitangi Day in Christchurch and Canterbury
Find out about Waitangi Day activities in Ōtautahi and further afield. All of our libraries are closed Friday 6 February 2026.
Stationery Swaps
12 January to 15 February
Selected libraries
Stock up before school starts! Bring along your spare stationery and swap it for something you need, it’s all free.
CINCH Community Information Christchurch
Visit the CINCH online directory to join and connect with community groups, organisations, activities, education, and hobbies.
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eResources
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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.
The uLibrary app has been updated
Jan 30, 2026
Check the APP Store or Google Play to make sure you have the latest version of the uLibrary app.
Listen now. We all live here is available now on BorrowBox
Jojo Moyes latest novel We all live here is available to listen to now on BorrowBox. No waitlists.
I want to read: eResources for readers
Explore eResources for readers - eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, graphic novels, newspapers and more. Free with your library membership.
The uLibrary app has been updated
Jan 30, 2026
Check the APP Store or Google Play to make sure you have the latest version of the uLibrary app.
Listen now. We all live here is available now on BorrowBox
Jojo Moyes latest novel We all live here is available to listen to now on BorrowBox. No waitlists.
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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 - February 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.
Personal development reading guide
Want to lead a more healthy, sustainable life, or try new challenges and hobbies? Great reads to help you be your best self.
New For You - February 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.
Personal development reading guide
Want to lead a more healthy, sustainable life, or try new challenges and hobbies? Great reads to help you be your best self.
New For You
New For You - February 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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Lunar New Year 2026
Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse! Events at libraries take place from 14 to 28 February 2026.
New For You - February 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
The uLibrary app has been updated
Jan 30, 2026
Check the APP Store or Google Play to make sure you have the latest version of the uLibrary app.
Asomdwe ne Komm Wā whakatā FingerTip Faves: January 2026
The Fingertip Team shared their favourites for January.
Lunar New Year 2026
Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse! Events at libraries take place from 14 to 28 February 2026.
New For You - February 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
The uLibrary app has been updated
Jan 30, 2026
Check the APP Store or Google Play to make sure you have the latest version of the uLibrary app.
Asomdwe ne Komm Wā whakatā FingerTip Faves: January 2026
The Fingertip Team shared their favourites for January.
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Lunar New Year 2026
Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse! Events at libraries take place from 14 to 28 February 2026.