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Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi

April 2025

 

Haere mai and welcome to our Older Adults newsletter.

Discover library services and useful information for older adults.

 

Events

Art for Adults at Aranui Library
Series

Aug 31st | 10:00am - 12:00pm

Aranui Library

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A drop-in social and creative group - draw and paint at your own pace. Meet new people, have conversations and make art. Materials supplied!

The Great Stash Swap
Series

Sep 1st, All day

New Brighton Library

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Bring along your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace, trims, paints, brushes, zips ... then choose what you want to take.

What's on
 

What's new

New titles

"Ghosts of the Night" by Sperring, Chris
"Stolen Revolution" by Torbati, Yeganeh
"The Electron" by Clegg, Brian, 1955-
"Rome's Age of Revolution" by Whitmarsh, Tim
"Making Picture Books" by Gleeson, Libby, 1950-
"Web of Vows and Vengeance" by Ashbrook, Aria
"Stolen Revolution" by Torbati, Yeganeh

Large Print

"The Calamity Club" by Stockett, Kathryn, 1969-
"Start at the End" by Grey, Emma
"Country People" by Mason, Daniel
"The Intrigue" by Moreno-Garcia, Silvia
"Beginning Middle End" by Luiselli, Valeria, 1983-
"Ransom" by Silva, Daniel, 1960-
"Start at the End" by Grey, Emma
Explore more New For You
 

Top Picks

Three Wee Bookshops at the End of the World by Ruth Shaw [New Zealand]

Written in Ruth's characteristic style, this absorbing memoir traverses the highs and lows of a life lived to the full, creating another deeply satisfying read.

Haven't read her first memoir The Bookseller at the End of the World? You can borrow the book or eBook, read it in large print, or listen to the eAudiobook on uLibrary.

 

A Love Like No Other by Kate Frost [large print]

An emotionally moving story of family, friendship, love, loss and hope from bestselling author, Kate Frost.

 

Listen to eAudiobooks

Audio

The Great Alone is waiting for you in BorrowBox

A gripping novel of family dynamics, heartbreak and hope, set against the beauty of the Alaskan wilderness. Listen now in BorrowBox.

Website

Children's audiobooks on BorrowBox

Find funny, fantastic, thrilling listens for children in BorrowBox.

More eAudiobooks
 

Coming soon

May is NZ Music Month

Website

NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa

May is New Zealand Music Month. Find out about music events at libraries, and explore our music resources.

Find out more
 

WORD Christchurch events in May

Event

Behind the Curtain: In Rehearsal Workshop

Sep 8th | 5:45pm - 7:00pm

Tūranga

Take part in a rehearsal room process in this 1-hour workshop unpacking a scene with Director Kathleen Burns.

Blog Post

Demolition begins: The Rutherford Ward, Queen Mary Hospital

We look at the history of the Queen Mary Hospital at Hanmer Springs as demolition work begins on its South Block, or Rutherford Ward.

Event

Behind the Curtain: In Rehearsal Workshop

Sep 8th | 5:45pm - 7:00pm

Tūranga

Take part in a rehearsal room process in this 1-hour workshop unpacking a scene with Director Kathleen Burns.

Find out more
 

Blog Post

Moe mai rā, e Robyn Kahukiwa

Moata considers the work of iconic Māori artist, Robyn Kahukiwa.

Read Moata's blog post
 
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