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June 2024

 

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Find out what's happening in June and what's new in our collections.

 

Matariki

Join us this month for exciting free Matariki and Puaka activities and events for you and your whānau to enjoy.

Matariki Learning Resource

Information and activities about Puaka and Matariki to help year 1 to 8 pupils identify, learn about, and celebrate the Māori New Year.

Large paper stars

Create folded paper stars for Matariki with our downloadable make sheet [1MB PDF].

More about Matariki
 

Free streaming movies & tv

Tired of paying for streaming services? If you're a Christchurch City Libraries member, you can get movies, documentaries, and tv series for free. Get started on Beamafilm.

If you want more, there's also Kanopy, Access Video, and content aimed at kids.

More Movies and TV
 

New For You

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

More New For You
"Cold Hearted" by Stone, Leia
"A New Start at the Beach Hotel" by Capaldi, Francesca (Novelist)
"Massif" by Nix, Garth, 1963-
"Only One for the Orc" by Taylor, Isabelle (Romance author)
"Quiet Strength" by Cullen, Margaret 1952-
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"A New Start at the Beach Hotel" by Capaldi, Francesca (Novelist)
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Listen in!

Audio

So Many Stories: the library Plains FM radio show

From December 2022 to January 2025, the library show on Plains FM shared what libraries are all about.

Video

Ngā Kōrero Auaha Creative Stories: Anthea - Remix Plastic

Learn how Anthea Ibell uses 3D printer waste in her sustainable business, Remix Plastic.

Ngā Kōrero Auaha
 

KidsFest - 4 July to 19 July

KidsFest is full of winter holiday fun for kids. Have a look at what's happening in libraries.

See library KidsFest events
 

What's on

Blog Post

Letters come to life at Letters Out Loud

Ky reports back on a WORD session where a panel of readers brought to life 150 years' worth of letters from the Papers Past archives.

Book now for free event

Event

Kawhe Reo ki Tūranga

Sep 14th | 11:00am - 1:00pm

Tūranga

Grab a coffee from the café and join us for some Māori language themed kēmu (games), a kōrero (chat) or explore our te Reo Māori resources.

Event

Kawhe Reo ki Matatiki

Sep 16th | 11:00am - 1:00pm

Matatiki Hornby Centre

Grab a coffee from the café and join us for some Māori language themed kēmu (games), a kōrero (chat) or explore our te Reo Māori resources.

Book now for Peter Graham talk
Sep
7
Behind the Curtain: A Court Theatre Exhibition
Sep 7 | All day
Tūranga
Sep
7
WHAIAO: Exhibition
Sep 7 | All day
Tūranga
Sep
7
The Great Library Seed and Plant Swap
Sep 7 | All day
Shirley Library
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