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April 2025

 

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Discover library services and useful information for older adults.

 

Events

Make @ Tūranga Lunchtimes: Matariki earrings
Series

Jun 19th | 11:45am - 12:30pm

Tūranga

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Celebrate Matariki by creating some earrings using pre-designed templates! Choose your design, shape, material, size, & earring hook type.

He kai kei āku rika - Matariki Whānau Day

Jun 20th | 10:00am - 3:00pm

Tūranga

Join us for a day of whānau / family fun including stalls with a special focus on food sovereignty and food security.

What's on
 

What's new

New titles

"Mexico"
"They Carved A Wider Place for Women" by Wood, Beulah, 1943-
"Haunted by Erewhon" by Robinson, Roger, 1939-
"Doctor Who" by Richards, Justin, 1961-
"The Sculptor From Rūnanga" by Maunder, Paul
"Complaint!" by Ahmed, Sara, 1969-
"They Carved A Wider Place for Women" by Wood, Beulah, 1943-

Large Print

"Yesteryear" by Burke, Caro Claire
"Dear Debbie" by McFadden, Freida
"London Falling" by Keefe, Patrick Radden, 1976-
"Want to Know A Secret?" by McFadden, Freida
"Strangers" by Burden, Belle
"A World Appears" by Pollan, Michael
"Dear Debbie" by McFadden, Freida
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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

Fly, Wild Swans is waiting for you in BorrowBox

The long-awaited sequel to Wild Swans, Fly, Wild Swans is available now in BorrowBox.

Audio

Exit Strategy is waiting for you in BorrowBox

#30 in the Jack Reacher series, Exit Strategy is available now in BorrowBox. No waitlists.

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

Stop Motion Workshop - Magic and Make-Believe

Jul 8th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Shirley Library

Discover the magic of animation as you create your very own story in this stop motion workshop.

Event

Magic Trick Workshop - Magic and Make-Believe Day

Jul 8th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Shirley Library

Have you ever wanted to know how to do magic tricks with a deck of cards? Come down to Shirley Library and learn how.

Event

Stop Motion Workshop - Magic and Make-Believe

Jul 8th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Shirley Library

Discover the magic of animation as you create your very own story in this stop motion workshop.

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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