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Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi

August 2024

 

Welcome to our Home & Living newsletter.

We let you know about interesting library events, books and other resources related to crafts, gardening, cooking and more!

 

Library events

New this week

Every week we publish just ordered, new fiction, and new non-fiction lists. Find out the newest titles added to the library collection.

134 years of The Press online: Papers Past now goes to 1995

Fans of news, information, local history, and all things Ōtautahi Christchurch! The Press on Papers Past now goes from 1861 to 1995.

Repair, Remake and Reuse @ Lyttelton Library

Are you a fan of The Repair Shop? Do you love fixing things yourself? We have a programme of events for you, and plenty of books to help too

Shed Stash Swap at New Brighton: Sat 29 Feb & Sun 1 March

Come along to New Brighton Library for a Shed Stash Swap. Bring along your fixings, fastenings, & other small items & find new treasures.

 

Featured eResource

Online Resource

Home Improvement Source

Content from home improvement magazines and books, with user-friendly “how-to” information covering most DIY projects.

 

New titles

Cookbooks

"The German Christmas Cookbook" by Krauss, Jürgen (Baker)
"The Japanese Pantry" by Davies, Emiko
"Pastry Temple" by Wood, Christina (Pastry chef)
"Everybody Loves Cake" by Henderson, Alisha
"Brew This Book" by Chapa, Asia Lui
"The Christmas Companion" by McAlpine, Skye
"The Japanese Pantry" by Davies, Emiko

DIY

"New Again" by Vanderzeil, Geneva
"The Maker's Manual" by Maietta, Andrea
"The Maker's Manual" by Coker, Emily
"The Maker's Manual" by Maietta, Andrea
"50 Projects for Building your Backyard Homestead" by Toht, David
"Woodworking" by Strong, Jeff
"The Maker's Manual" by Maietta, Andrea

Gardening

"The Plant Book" by Huynh, Tammy
"How to Houseplant" by Rodino, Heather
"The Kew Gardens Salad Book" by Linford, Jenny
"The Water-efficient Gardener" by Youngman, Angela
"100 Top Crops You Can Grow" by Valencia, Mark
"Case Studies" by Jones, Felicity
"How to Houseplant" by Rodino, Heather

Sewing

"Building Patterns" by Furrer, Suzy
"The Handmade Home" by Khounnoraj, Arounna
"Make your Own Animal Friends" by Ferris, Katia
"Woodland Wonders" by Lauzon, Ariane
"Sewing" by Bayard, Marie-Noëlle
"Jean Genius" by Hanna, Janelle
"The Handmade Home" by Khounnoraj, Arounna
 

Website

Knitting

We have knitting and crocheting books and resources for beginners and experts.

 
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