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Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi

August 2025

 

Welcome to our Home & Living newsletter.

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

 

Blog Post

Craft snippets: Furoshiki with Ayumi Hirata

Report back from a Craft Snippets session with Ayumi Hirata discussing the history and benefits of furoshiki, Japanese fabric gift wrapping.

 

Library events

Christchurch Pride: March 2026

Christchurch Pride events for teens include book clubs, gaming, and a Beat Saber Tournament.

Teddy Bear Sleepover

Feb 24th | 11:00am - 12:00pm

South Colombo

Bring along your favourite soft toy to have a sleepover at the library! All soft toys are welcome!

The Great Stash Swap

Feb 22nd | 11:00am - 2:00pm

Upper Riccarton Library

Bring your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace, trims, paints, brushes, zips, etc... Then choose what you want to take away.

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

The Great Stash Swap

Feb 22nd | 11:00am - 2:00pm

Upper Riccarton Library

Bring your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace, trims, paints, brushes, zips, etc... Then choose what you want to take away.

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

 

New titles

Cookbooks

"My Best Friend Is Gluten-free" by Lo, Jannell
"My Cambodia" by Yun, Nite, 1982-
"Ready for Dessert Revised" by Lebovitz, David
"The Soup Solution" by Pike, Charlotte (Cook)
"Protein in 15" by Wicks, Joe
"Indian Food Is Easy" by Selvaraju, Vijaya
"My Cambodia" by Yun, Nite, 1982-

Gardening

"Gardens for Modern Houses" by Dunlop, Beth, 1947-
"The Preserver's Garden" by Hill, Staci
"Gardens of Texas" by Penick, Pam
"The Australian Vegetable Garden" by Blazey, Clive
"Grown & Gathered" by Purbrick, Matt
"The Fruit & Vegetable Gardener" by Bird, Richard, 1942-
"The Preserver's Garden" by Hill, Staci

Handicrafts

"Amazing Glaze Food-safe Recipes" by Kline, Gabriel, 1977-
"Piece by Piece" by MacDonald, Lauren
"Witchy Stitching" by Black, Meg
"Amazing Glaze Food-safe Recipes" by Kline, Gabriel, 1977-
"Kazoo"
"Clay your Way" by Olympia, Lolita
"Piece by Piece" by MacDonald, Lauren

Sewing

"Sewing Machines Made Simple" by Shaw, Jessica (Writer on sewing)
"Sewing With Scraps" by Helmersson, Birgitta
"Sew the Garment-making Book of Knowledge" by Emodi, Barbara, 1953-
"Building Patterns" by Furrer, Suzy
"Luna Lapin" by Peel, Sarah
"Make your Own Animal Friends" by Ferris, Katia
"Sewing With Scraps" by Helmersson, Birgitta
 

Website

Crafts and Collecting

Explore resources to improve your craft skills. If you enjoy collecting, we have guidebooks, catalogues and online resources to help.

 
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