December 2024

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

Summertime Reading Challenge on until 31 January

Ages 0 to 18. Keep reading this summer & win. Pick up a postcard, do 3 challenges, & drop the postcard in. Enjoy events & win prizes!

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2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

The shortlist has been announced for New Zealand's most prestigious literary awards.

More about Summertime Reading

Best of 2025 for Kids and Teens

Our selectors have picked the best books of 2025 for tamariki and rangatahi. Have a browse and find a great read!

Read the best books of 2024

What your kid's teacher wishes you knew - holiday reading

What is the "summer slide" and how can you keep it from impacting on your child's literacy?

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BorrowBox eAudiobooks

Summertime Reading includes audiobooks! Listen to four fun titles for kids and teens right now - no holds or queues.

The Treaty of Waitangi Collection

New Zealand History Collection

The Treaty of Waitangi Collection

New Zealand History Collection

More eAudiobooks

What's on

Our Autumn brochure is out now, read it online or pick up a copy at the library. Find out about the fun and learning happening in libraries.

Christmas

Links and information about the Christmas holidays - events, food, crafts, music, reading and more!

More Events

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!

"Delusions of Grandeur" by Perry, Grayson, 1960-

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Browse new books

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