Cousins Barbara Carswell and Winifred Boyd with Santa Claus at Beaths Toyland, 1953. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Monsterland: Travelling the world of monsters and folklore
Troy reviews Monsterland by Nicholas Jubber, a journey around the world and through history via the monsters that animate and frighten us.
Christmas tree in ChristChurch Cathedral: Picturing Canterbury
A group of people rescuing the Christmas tree in ChristChurch Cathedral after it toppled over whilst it was being installed. 6 December 1983.
The Spirit of a Place — Mission house turned museum
Missbeecrafty reads about the history of The Elms, Tauranga heritage building and finds lyrical descriptions and fascinating stories.
A letter to the Korean Book Club
One of the attendees at Upper Riccarton Library's regular Korean Book Club shares why they love book clubs.
Christmas trees for Antarctica: Picturing Canterbury
S.W. Skudder and I. Radovanovich with Christmas trees destined for Antarctica, 1980. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Craft snippets: Felting with Gankhuyag Mungunjiguur
Sally and Angela report back from a Craft snippets session with felter Gankhuyag Mungunjiguur and learn a lot about yaks!
Christchurch Photo Hunt 2025 – The Winners
Explore the winners and highly commended photos and collections in the 2025 Christchurch Photo Hunt.
Recent necrology, November 2025
Some well-known people who have died recently including NZ filmmaker, Lee Tamahori; actor, Diane Ladd; and US politician, Dick Cheney.
Robot Week at Shirley Library: 12-18 January 2026
Hong runs through the robot-focused activities for young and old on offer during Robot Week.
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