July 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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Join us for school holiday fun and learning

Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.

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After School Activity Zones and Bookable Programmes

Join us for after school fun and learning. Join one of our Bookable Programmes or drop in to a free activity zone.

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Read Tom Bower's Betrayal now on Libby

Read the explosive new Royal biography from the No.1 bestselling investigative biographer, Tom Bower. Available now on Libby.

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What's on

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Wikin te Taetae ni Kiribati - Kiribati Language Week

Kam na bane ni mauri. Wikin te Taetae ni Kiribati - Kiribati Language Week is on from Sunday 5 to Saturday 11 July 2026.

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Read Tom Bower's Betrayal now on Libby

Read the explosive new Royal biography from the No.1 bestselling investigative biographer, Tom Bower. Available now on Libby.

More events

Speakers and talks

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Read Tom Bower's Betrayal now on Libby

Read the explosive new Royal biography from the No.1 bestselling investigative biographer, Tom Bower. Available now on Libby.

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Get your Library on at Open Christchurch 2026

Open Christchurch 2026: 52 open buildings, 6 guided walks, and a range of special activities (from expert talks and tours to workshops).

More speakers and author talks

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What better time to curl up in a hyggekrog

Curl up in your hyggekrog and discover the magic of a new language with Mango Languages.

Find out about Mango Languages

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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!

Find your next great read

Pukapuka Hou - New titles

Best of 2025

Staff pick their favourite books, audiobooks, and movies of 2025 so far.

Staff List

Most Wanted 2025 - so far!

Who's asked for what? Find our most requested titles of 2025.

Staff List

Te Hāpua Reads: March 2026

A round-up of the books, movies, podcasts and more that the Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre staff have enjoyed over the past month.

More favourites of the year

Kia ora AWA!

Christchurch City Libraries have partnered with Selwyn Libraries to create a shared digital collection - AWA.
AWA launched on 1 July and now library members in Christchurch and Selwyn have access to an increased range of eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines.

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"Libby's just wonderful. She's my best friend."

Judy is a big fan of Libby, and listens to lots of audiobooks. Watch the interview and hear about her audiobook experience.

More about AWA and Libby

Reading recommendations

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Mystery fiction reading guide

From historical whodunnits and cosy crime to psychological thrillers and Scandi noir - our guide will help you find your next mystery read.

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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

Save the Date! Family History Expo

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Christchurch Family History Expo at Tūranga: 2-3 August 2025

The biennial Family History Expo was last on in August 2025.

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July 2025

What's on

Speakers and talks

Pukapuka Hou - New titles

New for adults

New for teens

New for kids

Kia ora AWA!

Reading recommendations

Save the Date! Family History Expo