August 2024

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

WORD Christchurch Festival coming soon

WORD Christchurch Festival is on from 27 August to 1 September. Tūranga will host sessions, workshops and even a poetry machine — pick up a programme from libraries, and book now.

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Library App

Our app lets you find stuff, place holds easily, check out books on the self check machine, & switch between your family's library cards.

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CINCH Community Information Christchurch

Visit the CINCH online directory to join and connect with community groups, organisations, activities, education, and hobbies.

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New For You

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

More New For You

New at the library

"Farewell to Eden" by Faulks, Sebastian, 1953-

"Murder at the Spirit Lounge" by Kidd, Jess

"Alexander" by Richardson, Edmund, 1982-

Free eResources

Family history eResources

Explore online resources for researching family history and genealogy.

Horroromance (because love is terrifying) 🫀

When you want a love story but to also to be frightened. Love is a battlefield, but also sometimes a slaughterhouse.

Browse free eResources

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What's on

Zinefest workshops at the library

Join us for zinemaking sessions ahead of Ōtautahi Zinefest on Saturday 31 August.

Simplify Your Life: Ageing Positively Week

Oct 20th | 10:30am - 12:00pm

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre

Learn some tips and tricks from professional de-clutterer Liz Zhang to help you downsize and organise your belongings.

Mindful Colouring for Wellbeing

Oct 18 | All day

Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre

Mobile Discovery Wall

Oct 18 | All day

Papanui Library

Spinster, Married, Widow: Exhibition

Oct 18 | All day

Tūranga

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Audio

So Many Stories: the library Plains FM radio show

From December 2022 to January 2025, the library show on Plains FM shared what libraries are all about.

Video

Ngā Kōrero Auaha – Creative Stories: Indrani Bedi

Indrani Bedi has scanned over 1500 slides and negatives using the Photo Scanner on Tūranga, Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4

Ngā Kōrero Auaha

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