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Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi

August 2025

 

Haere mai. Welcome to Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi – Christchurch City Libraries
Have a browse, see what's happening in libraries, and explore what's new and cool in our collections.

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Look back at WORD Christchurch Festival 2025

The Festival is over for the year. Read librarian reports on WORD events.

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Ngā Kōrero Auaha Creative Stories: The King family

The King family love spending time at Matatiki Hornby Centre. They read, make 3D models, sew, swim, play games - it's like a second home.

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Family history eResources

Explore online resources for researching family history and genealogy.

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What's on

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Unconscious Bias on LinkedIn Learning

In this course, diversity expert Stacey Gordon Stacey explores the most common forms of unconscious bias and its implications.

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Excel Essential Training on LinkedIn Learning

Get up to speed with Excel expert Dennis Taylor as he demonstrates how to efficiently manage & analyse data in Microsoft Excel.

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Pacific Language Weeks

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Cook Islands Māori Language Week

Kia orana! 'Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani - Cook Islands Māori Language week is on from Sunday 3 to Saturday 9 August 2025.

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Tonga Language Week

Mālō e lelei. Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e Lea Faka-Tonga - Tonga Language Week is on from Sunday 17 to Saturday 23 August 2025.

More Pacific Language Weeks
 

Pukapuka Hou - New titles

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New For You - December 2025

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

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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.

Find your next great read
 

New for adults

"Dog Man" by Pilkey, Dav, 1966-
"The Endless Sky" by Morrissey, Di, 1948-
"Attention" by Enright, Anne, 1962-
"The Break in" by Do, Anh, 1977-
"The Mushroom Tapes" by Garner, Helen, 1942-
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New for teens

"Blue Lock" by Kaneshiro, Muneyuki
"The Avengers in The Veracity Trap!" by Kidd, Chip, 1964-
"Gachiakuta" by Urana, Kei
"The Apothecary Diaries" by Hyūga, Natsu
"Kemono Jihen" by Aimoto, Shō, 1987-
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New for kids

"Dog Man" by Pilkey, Dav, 1966-
"Peppa's Countdown to Bedtime" by Holowaty, Lauren
"The Break in" by Do, Anh, 1977-
"Welcome to the Night-time Train" by Fitzgerald, Louise (Acting coach)
"The Smurfs Archives" by Peyo, pseud., 1928-1992
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Reading recommendations

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Historical fiction reading guide

Recommended titles and authors for readers who love royal intrigue, fans of sagas, or those gripped by the action in historical adventure.

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Arts and literature reading guide

Find fun reads that shed light on your favourite music, theatre or literature. Reads that inform and entertain just like great works of art.

More reading recommendations
 

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National Poetry Day competition 2025

Enter our National Poetry Day competition between 18 and 31 August 2025. Winners will have their poem printed on a tote bag!

About the poetry competition
 

Coming up: Sustainable September

Join us next month for our annual Great Library Seed and Plant Swap plus plenty more events with a sustainability focus.

More about Sustainable Living
 
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