April 2024

Haere mai, welcome to Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi – Christchurch City Libraries
Find out what's happening in April and what's new in our collections.

Matatiki Hornby Centre opens soon

Matatiki Hornby Centre will be officially opened by Mayor Phil Mauger at a formal ceremony starting at 1pm Friday 19 April.

The facility will be open to the public from 3pm to 6pm.

There will be activities and celebrations on Saturday 20 April from 10am to 4pm. Come along and join the fun!

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Fun and learning in the school holidays

Looking for things to do in the school hols? Our holiday programmes engage young minds, and provide a safe, inclusive environment for fun and discovery. There are drop-in sessions and classes that require advance bookings (both free and paid options). Check it out.

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New For You

New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers.

More New For You

"No Words for This" by Mau, Alison, 1965-

"High Heels and Gumboots" by Hayter, Rebecca, 1963-

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Listen in!

Audio

So Many Stories: the library Plains FM radio show

From December 2022 to January 2025, the library show on Plains FM shared what libraries are all about.

Blog Post

Confessions of a dyslexic librarian

Find out how Katie has rediscovered the joy of reading through accessible formats, namely eBooks and eAudiobooks.

Join the Hoake ki te Taiao City Nature Challenge

Help put Ōtautahi Christchurch's biodiversity on the map. Take part and record as many species possible. There are events in April and the whole family can learn and explore local fungi, insect, bugs, and plants.

Take part in the Challenge

What's on

Mobile Discovery Wall

May 14 | All day

Redwood Library

Exhibition: Tuakiri Investigates: Diaries and Letters Home

May 14 | All day

Tūranga

Papanui High School: Window Art Installation

May 14 | All day

Papanui Library

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