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Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi

June 2025

 

Welcome to our Arts & Entertainment newsletter.

We'll be letting you know about movies and music, and library resources focused on the arts.

 

Blog Post

Alistair Te Ariki Campbell ONZM 1925-2009

25 June 2025 marks a hundred years since the birth of one of New Zealand's leading poets - Alistair Te Ariki Campbell.

 

Library events

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Ageing Positively Week: 17 to 24 October

Free events for good times and curious minds! Find out what's happening in Ageing Positively Week - it's on from 17 to 24 October.

Ageing Positively Week: 17 to 24 October

Free events for good times and curious minds! Find out what's happening in Ageing Positively Week - it's on from 17 to 24 October.

Asomdwe ne Komm Wā whakatā FingerTip Faves: August 2026

The Fingertip Team share their favourites from August.

 

Top picks

A Short Book About Art by Dana Arnold

Using six common themes that bind together art from around the globe, this lively and illuminating journey through art history seeks to answer basic questions about art.

 

Quilting The National Parks by Stephanie Forster

From pillows to wall hangings, there is a project for every area of your home and skill level. With clear and concise pattern instructions, this book will have you creating a modern masterpiece based on natural landscapes.

 

New titles

New in films

"Project Hail Mary" by Weir, Andy, 1972-
"My Mothers Wedding"
"The Sheep Detectives" by Swann, Leonie, 1975-
"Michael"
"Greenland 2"
"The Christophers"
"My Mothers Wedding"
"Michael"
 

Books about films

"But Have You Read the Book?" by Lopez, Kristen
"Dune" by Fraser, Greig, 1975-
"Toy Story Treasury of Characters" by Saunders, Catherine
"Fashioning Hitchcock" by Young, Caroline (Journalist)
"A Sudden Flicker of Light" by Thomson, David, 1941-
"Pérez Prado" by Radanovich, John
"Dune" by Fraser, Greig, 1975-

Books about musicians

"Welcome to your Life" by Orzabal, Roland, 1961-
"Reckless" by Apter, Jeff
"Star of the Show" by Parton, Dolly, 1946-2026
"Rookie" by Bassett, Joshua, 2000-
"Blow by Blow" by Tolinski, Brad
"This Is A Message to Persons Unknown" by Cross, Rich (Writer)
"Reckless" by Apter, Jeff

Books about art

"Don't Call It Art" by Kleon, Austin
"Stupid Faces in Stunning Paintings" by Mierlo, Matthijs van
"The Man Who Stole the Gods" by Campbell, Matthew (Reporter)
"The Secret Language of Birds" by Rees, Colin P.
"South Island Māori Rock Art" by Graham, Philippa Flower
"The History of the Bayeux Tapestry" by Walden, Libby
"Stupid Faces in Stunning Paintings" by Mierlo, Matthijs van
 

Featured magazine: Hi-Fi Choice

“Hi-Fi Choice is the essential guide to audio excellence in the home. It is a no-nonsense guide to the finest products available, from vinyl and valves, to multi-channel digital audio and high-fidelity video. Hi-Fi Choice sorts the best from the rest with rigorous test processes and a highly experienced team of reviewers.”

 

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Ageing Positively Week: 17 to 24 October

Free events for good times and curious minds! Find out what's happening in Ageing Positively Week - it's on from 17 to 24 October.

 
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