January 2025

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!

Behind the Curtain: In Rehearsal Workshop

Sep 8th | 5:45pm - 7:00pm

Tūranga

Take part in a rehearsal room process in this 1-hour workshop unpacking a scene with Director Kathleen Burns.

Demolition begins: The Rutherford Ward, Queen Mary Hospital

We look at the history of the Queen Mary Hospital at Hanmer Springs as demolition work begins on its South Block, or Rutherford Ward.

Win with Summertime Reading

Lunar New Year 2026

Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse! Events at libraries take place from 14 to 28 February 2026.

Discover Lunar New Year

New For You - August 2026

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

Find your next great read

eBooks

Read an eBook - there are plenty to choose from!

Behind the Curtain: In Rehearsal Workshop

Sep 8th | 5:45pm - 7:00pm

Tūranga

Take part in a rehearsal room process in this 1-hour workshop unpacking a scene with Director Kathleen Burns.

Explore eBooks

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.

Make a Return to Reading

What's on

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.

Behind the Curtain: In Rehearsal Workshop

Sep 8th | 5:45pm - 7:00pm

Tūranga

Take part in a rehearsal room process in this 1-hour workshop unpacking a scene with Director Kathleen Burns.

Find out what's on

New books

"The Monks of the West, From St. Benedict to St. Bernard" by Montalembert, Charles Forbes, comte de, 1810-1870

"The Great Italian Breakout" by Farrington, Karen

"The Little Book of Advice for Flower Gardeners" by Ledward, Daphne

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