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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SFWA Nebula Awards - Andre Norton Award

Sci-fi/fantasy fans! Check out the finalists in the Andre Norton Award for an outstanding young adult science fiction or fantasy book.

Nebula Award finalists

The best in Sci-fi and Fantasy, including Young Adult titles and movies, as decided by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.

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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 2 to Saturday 8 August 2026.

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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 16 to Saturday 22 August 2026.

More Pacific Language Weeks

Pukapuka Hou - New titles

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New For You - March 2026

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

Reading recommendations

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Historical fiction reading guide

Recommended titles 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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August 2025

What's on

Pacific Language Weeks

Pukapuka Hou - New titles

New for adults

New for teens

New for kids

Reading recommendations

Coming up: Sustainable September