Planning on attending a concert, show, or gig in Christchurch? Then why not take a look at what we've got of that artist's back catalogue? Comedy 7 Days Live - Including Dai Henwood, Urzila Carlson and Josh Thomson 16 & 17 December Dance St Petersburg Ballet - Swan Lake 29-31 December Kids Nano girl in Little Bang, Big…
Cool stuff from the Selectors
Remarkable Birds Mark Avery We share the earth with more than 10,000 species of birds, so here is your chance to find out everything you didn't know about the avian world: a fascinating compendium showcasing the extraordinary wonders of birds, illuminated with exquisite ornithological illustrations, prints, and drawings. I am Brian Wilson : a memoir…
Best of 2016 – Staff Pickles
Our team of Staff Pickles pick their faves of the year: Alina Best of 2016 Alison The Best of 2016. Dan Fiction highlights of 2016 Donna Best NZ book covers of 2016 Best reads of 2016 Sound and vision faves of 2016 Joyce Best (and worst) bookies of 2016 Katherine 2016 top books Moata Fave…
Best Reads 2016
What books have you loved this year? The following lists bring together the cream of the crop of 2016’s books – from the picks of our staff and customers, to the lists published by magazines, newspapers and booksellers. Have your say! Best books for kids and teens Holiday reading Librarians select the best books of…
Best book covers of 2016 – My pick of New Zealand’s finest
2016 has seen the publication of a bunch of great and interesting New Zealand books, with plenty of strikingly attractive covers. Here are my picks for New Zealand's best book covers of the year: Number one is Mansfield and me: A graphic memoir by Sarah Laing, published by Victoria University Press. The cover, as drawn…
eResource Spotlight – Academic Search Premier
I've decided to give everyone a little run through of the eResources we have on offer at Christchurch City Libraries to let you know about some of the great databases we have access to. Academic Search Premier allows access to one of the world's largest scholarly full text database, covering every area of academic study…
The Best (& Worst) Children’s Books of 2016
“I’m not human, I’m a librarian!” The Best (& Worst) Children’s Books of 2016 evening was held on Wednesday 23rd November, hosted by the Canterbury Literacy Association and Christchurch City Libraries. The books showcased at the event covered the spectrum of wondrous and picturesque, funny and gross, through to beautiful and poignant - including sobering…
Book to film: The Changeover
Margaret Mahy's young adult novel, The Changeover was already several years old when I first picked up a worn copy in my high school library at the age of 15. The Changeover I was so taken with it that even before I had finished reading it I was re-imagining it in my head as a…
Te Rerenga Kōrero – Mea rawa ake i hinga/toa ratou!
Kia ora. To encourage the use of Te Reo Māori Te Taura Whiri i Te Reo Māori - The Māori Language Commission publish weekly Māori phrases that can be used to support or cheer someone on. Mea rawa ake i hinga/toa ratou! Next minute, they lost/won! Full list of 50 rerenga kōrero for the year Browse our…
Christchurch Photo Hunt 2016 – The winners
Hidden histories - Our stories unearthed. This was the theme of this year’s heritage photo competition. We received some outstanding entries - images of street scenes, family occasions, old buildings and homes, and Cantabrians living everyday life. Submitted photographs covered a range of eras from the 19th century all the way up to post-quake Christchurch. The…
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