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Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi

April 2025

 

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

 

Easter and Anzac Day hours

Good Friday 18 April: All libraries closed.
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 April aren't public holidays, so libraries will be open their normal hours except Linwood Library at Eastgate will be closed on Easter Sunday.
Monday 21 April: Easter Monday our central library Tūranga is open from 10am to 5pm. All other libraries are closed.
Anzac Day Friday 25 April: All libraries closed.

Check holiday hours
 

Hoake ki te Taiao City Nature Challenge (24-27 April 2026)

Help put Ōtautahi Christchurch's biodiversity on the map! Come along to our City Nature Challenge events in April.

Explore City Nature Challenge
 

Join us for school holiday fun and learning

Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.

What's on in the holidays
 

New For You - April 2026

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

Find your next great read
 

New Fiction

"The Baby-sitters Club" by Nopra, Arley
"It's Not What You Think" by Mackintosh, Clare
"The News From Dublin" by Tóibín, Colm, 1955-
"This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me" by Andrews, Ilona
"The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances" by Dixon, Glenn, 1957-
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"It's Not What You Think" by Mackintosh, Clare
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New Non-Fiction

"A Year at Awakino Station" by Mathisen, Jaz
"All in" by McHardy, Karina
"More Than Toast" by Baldock, Rhiannon
"Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!" by Minnelli, Liza, 1946-
"Filling Meals" by Wilson, Lindsay
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"All in" by McHardy, Karina
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New NZ

"A Year at Awakino Station" by Mathisen, Jaz
"Māori Life" by Hoterene, Hare Moriki Waa
"Keep Calm We Are Coming" by Crosby, R. D.
"More Than Toast" by Baldock, Rhiannon
"The British Monarch, Māori Chiefs & Sub Tribes of New Zealand" by MacKey-Hoterene, Beau, 1983-
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"Māori Life" by Hoterene, Hare Moriki Waa
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Discover new books
 

Recommended reading

Graphic novels and comics

Great stories and great art come together in a range of genres and styles, including biographies - for kids, teens or adults.

Popular science reading guide

Popular science takes science and makes it engaging and interesting to read. We recommend some great popular science titles and authors.

Reading recommendations
 

eResources for Tamariki - Kids

Kids can read eBooks, listen to eAudiobooks, get homework help, play educational games, and watch movies and tv shows - all for free!

Try eResources for kids
 

Listen to BorrowBox

The Let them theory is waiting for you in BorrowBox

You don't have to wait to listen Mel Robbins' The Let them Theory. It's ready for you to borrow now in BorrowBox.

One of us is waiting for you in BorrowBox

You don't have to wait to listen to One of us by Elizabeth Day. It's ready for you to borrow now in BorrowBox.

Listen to eAudiobooks
 

What's on

Crafternoon Delight at Matatiki Hornby Centre
Series

Apr 25th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Matatiki Hornby Centre

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Looking for a moment of calm? Join us for a drop-in wellbeing craft session. Bring your own materials and enjoy working on your project.

LGBTQ+ Book Club
Series

Apr 25th | 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Aranui Library

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This club is for people with an interest in LGBTQ+ stories to share, discover, and discuss their favourite titles and authors.

Find out what's on
 

Financial Capability Drop In Clinics

Looking for guidance on managing debt, sticking to a budget, or saving? Have a chat with the team from Moana Community Trust.

Find out about the clinics
 

Like Bodies, Like Minds exhibition

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.

Video

New Favourites Collection on Kanopy

New to Kanopy. The Favourites Collection with unlimited, credit-free viewing.

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.

Video

New Favourites Collection on Kanopy

New to Kanopy. The Favourites Collection with unlimited, credit-free viewing.

About Like Bodies, Like Minds
 

Coming soon: Pasifika Fanau Day

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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.

More about Pasifika Fanau Day
 
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