January 2026

Haere mai. Welcome to Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi – Christchurch City Libraries
Discover what's happening in libraries, and explore what's new and cool in our collections.

Website

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.

Event

Stories in the Park - Redwood Park

Jan 17th | 11:00am - 1:00pm

Redwood Library

Enjoy the summer and come and listen to stories, sing some songs and have fun (and sausages) at Redwood Park!

Event

Picnic in the Park

Jan 23rd | 11:00am - 12:30pm

Spreydon Library

Bring your blankets, bring your whānau, and come and join us at Barrington Park for a picnic in the summer sunshine!

More about Mānuka Stories

Video

John visits the Mobile Library and records an audiobook

John discovered the mobile library while walking his dog, and is now a regular visitor. He has even recorded an audiobook at Tūranga!

Watch library stories

Website

I want to read: eResources for readers

Explore eResources for readers - eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, graphic novels, newspapers and more. Free with your library membership.

Explore eResources for readers

Pukapuka Hou - New titles

Website

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!

Website

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.

"Gone Before Goodbye" by Coben, Harlan, 1962-

"The Colour of Hope" by Steel, Danielle, 1948-

View All

Discover new books

Website

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.

Get back into reading in 2026!

Exhibitions and Events

Event

Tuakiri Investigates: Eccentric Christchurch: On the Move
Series

Jan 10th, All day

Tūranga

View all dates

Exhibition looking at some of the more unusual movements of people and objects around Ōtautahi Christchurch. On until 28 February 2026.

Event

Mānuka Storygrove exhibition at Tūranga
Series

Jan 10th, All day

Tūranga

View all dates

Follow the trail of blooms at Tūranga to find the Mānuka Storygrove – a hidden grove of summertime wonder. On until 28 February 2026.

Blog Post

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.

Event

Emilie Walks Te Araroa

Jan 20th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Tūranga

Join us for an interactive event with 11-year-old author Emilie celebrating her new book Emilie walks Te Araroa.

What's on

Blog Post

Brick your Book competition (26 January to 8 February 2026)

In conjunction with Imagination Station celebrate International Lego Day and Brick Your Book at the Library. LEGO prizes to be won!

Brick Your Book!

Keep up-to-date with the library

Find out about your library borrowing, holds, and more with My Account, CCL Mobile App, and newsletters on your favourite topics.

How to keep up-to-date

Ōmōkihi update

Ōmōkihi is scheduled to open at the end of 2026. Check the latest update from the Ōmōkihi team on where things are at, what's coming up, and what teams are up to.

Latest news about Ōmōkihi

Coming soon

All our libraries are closed on Waitangi Day, Friday 6 February 2026.
Celebrate Lunar New Year - The Year of the Horse from 14 to 28 February 2026.
Our Big Bargain Book Sale is on Friday 20 March and Saturday 21 March 2026.

You have received this email because you use Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi or you signed up to receive emails on our website.

You can unsubscribe or update your preferences at any time.

Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi
PO Box 73045
Christchurch 8154
New Zealand

Have a question? Contact Us.

January 2026

Pukapuka Hou - New titles

Exhibitions and Events

Tuakiri Investigates: Eccentric Christchurch: On the MoveSeries

Mānuka Storygrove exhibition at TūrangaSeries

Ōmōkihi update

Coming soon

Tuakiri Investigates: Eccentric Christchurch: On the Move
Series

Mānuka Storygrove exhibition at Tūranga
Series