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Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi

January 2025

 

Haere mai, welcome to our newsletter for people from ages 13 to 24. Take a look at some fresh new books and check out what's on.

 

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!

Website

2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

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

Blog Post

QUIZ: Directories

A directory is an index or list of individuals and/or organisations that also includes contact details. Great for local history research.

Summertime Reading Challenge
 

Make (Y)our Space competition: Papanui Library

Aspiring artists aged 12‒18 years. Enter a competition to design, draw or paint an artwork for Te Kete Wānanga o Papanui.

Enter & win
 

Return to Reading

Has it been a while since you spent time reading? Get back into it with our lists of the most readable and enjoyable books.

Return to Reading: New Adult General Fiction

With relatable characters and engaging plots, these stories explore themes like self-discovery, relationships, and navigating adulthood.

Return to Reading: New Adult Romance

With heartfelt stories and relatable characters, these books explore love, relationships, and self-discovery.

Return to Reading
 

New!!!

Take a look at the newest of new books and find your next great read.

Fiction

"Beth Is Dead" by Bernet, Katie
"I, in the Shadows" by Bovalino, Tori
"Dragon Cursed" by Kova, Elise
"Killer Spirit" by Barnes, Jennifer Lynn
"Gaslit" by Davidhizar, Megan
"Love and Other Curses" by Avery, Annaliese
"I, in the Shadows" by Bovalino, Tori

Graphic Novels

"The Ancient Magus' Bride" by Yamazaki, Kore
"Blue Period" by Yamaguchi, Tsubasa
"Blue Lock" by Kaneshiro, Muneyuki
"Bungo Stray Dogs" by Asagiri, Kafuka
"Blue Lock" by Kaneshiro, Muneyuki
"Case Closed" by Aoyama, Gōshō
"Blue Period" by Yamaguchi, Tsubasa
New for teens
 

New Year | New Wishes - 新年 新期望 18 Dec 2024 to 23 Feb 2025

Discover the vibrant history of Chinese folk art through the traditions of shadow puppetry, New Year pictures and clay sculptures.

 
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