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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

GenConnect at Upper Riccarton Library
Series

Dec 11th | 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Upper Riccarton Library

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Come and get help with your technology issues from Riccarton High School students will be available every Thursday from 1 to 1.45pm.

Fala Time at Matatiki Hornby Centre
Series

Dec 10th | 9:00am - 12:00pm

Matatiki Hornby Centre

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Seeking help with research, exploring family history, or looking for guidance on community events? Our Pasifika Librarians are here to help.

What's on
 

What's new

New titles

"Life of Brian" by Hirst, Brian, 1950-
"Dobre Dobre" by Kratochvila, Laurel
"SWNZ Guide to Star Wars Collectible Cards and Stickers New Zealand 1977-1997" by Glasgow, Matt
"Media Bias" by Arndt, Thomas (Adjunct professor)
"The Neurospicy Guide for Beginners" by Campbell, Luke
"The Maze" by Allen, Hania
"Dobre Dobre" by Kratochvila, Laurel

Large Print

"The Impossible Fortune" by Osman, Richard, 1970-
"The Last Death of the Year" by Hannah, Sophie, 1971-
"Too Old for This" by Downing, Samantha
"Problematic Summer Romance" by Hazelwood, Ali
"Polkinghorne" by Braunias, Steve, 1960-
"A Different Kind of Power" by Ardern, Jacinda, 1980-
"The Last Death of the Year" by Hannah, Sophie, 1971-
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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

Listen to Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton on BorrowBox

Listen to this gripping psychological thriller, read by Saskia Maarleveld. Available now, no waitlist!

Audio

Listen to My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes on BorrowBox

Listen to this hilarious, heartwarming story from #1 internationally bestselling author Marian Keyes, read by the author. Available now!

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Coming soon

May is NZ Music Month

Website

NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa

May is NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa. Find out about music events at libraries, and explore our music resources.

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WORD Christchurch events in May

Video

Unconscious Bias on LinkedIn Learning

In this course, diversity expert Stacey Gordon Stacey explores the most common forms of unconscious bias and its implications.

Video

Excel Essential Training on LinkedIn Learning

Get up to speed with Excel expert Dennis Taylor as he demonstrates how to efficiently manage & analyse data in Microsoft Excel.

Video

Unconscious Bias on LinkedIn Learning

In this course, diversity expert Stacey Gordon Stacey explores the most common forms of unconscious bias and its implications.

Find out more
 

Blog Post

Moe mai rā, e Robyn Kahukiwa

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

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