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August 2025

 

Haere mai and welcome to our Science & Nature newsletter.

Find library titles, events, and resources that reveal the surprising and wondrous about the world we live in.

 

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The Great Library Seed and Plant Swap

Every year in September Christchurch City Libraries hosts the Great Library Seed and Plant Swap. Find out where and when you can swap.

 

Library events: Looking at space

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Christchurch Pride: March 2026

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

Event

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!

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Christchurch Pride: March 2026

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

 

New books

Science

"Things Scientists Don't Know Yet" by Gallivan, Peter
"What If Every Volcano Erupted at Once?" by Young, E.
"Planet Earth" by Weider, Shoshana Z.
"Don't Let It Break You, Honey" by Evans, Jenny
"Alchemy" by Ball, Philip, 1962-
"Separation of Church and Hate" by Fugelsang, John, 1969-
"What If Every Volcano Erupted at Once?" by Young, E.

Featured topic: Astrophotography

"Unseen Universe" by Harper, Caroline
"Praxisbuch Nachthimmel fotografieren" by Bus, Rutger
"Stargazing" by Nataraj, Nirmala
"Praxisbuch Nachthimmel fotografieren" by Bus, Rutger
"Astrofotografie für Einsteiger" by Kerste, Alexander
"THE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO ASTRO PHOTOGRAPHY" by Shaw, Mike
"Praxisbuch Nachthimmel fotografieren" by Bus, Rutger

Featured topic: Forage plants

"Natural Watercolor Paint Making" by Green, Joanne (Artist)
"Foraging New Zealand" by Langlands, Peter
"How to Be A Color Wizard" by Logan, Jason
"Foraging New Zealand" by Langlands, Peter
"A Forager's Guide to Wild Drinks" by Knight, Liz
"Elixir" by Kassabova, Kapka, 1973-
"Foraging New Zealand" by Langlands, Peter
 

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Christchurch Pride: March 2026

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

 

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Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize

The winner for this 2025 international prize for popular science writing has been announced.

 
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