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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

Website

Christchurch Pride: March 2026

Christchurch Pride events for teens include book clubs, gaming, and a Beat Saber Tournament.

Christchurch Pride: March 2026

Christchurch Pride events for teens include book clubs, gaming, and a Beat Saber Tournament.

Teddy Bear Sleepover

Feb 24th | 11:00am - 12:00pm

South Colombo

Bring along your favourite soft toy to have a sleepover at the library! All soft toys are welcome!

 

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

 

Books about films

"Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas" by Jennings Jelter, Dana
"Star Wars" by Rinzler, J. W.
"Marvel Studios Cross-sections" by Marsham, Liz
"Joe Bob Briggs Goes to the Drive-in" by Briggs, Joe Bob, 1953-
"Anime Archives" by Mielke, James
"Superman" by Field, James (Screenwriter)
"Star Wars" by Rinzler, J. W.

Books about musicians

"168 Songs of Hatred and Failure" by Cameron, Keith (Music journalist)
"Blood Harmony" by Mazor, Barry
"The Time Lives Behind the Music"
"Qānūn-i 50 um" by 50 Cent, (Musician)
"Heavy Duty" by Downing, K. K.
"Dolly Parton" by Parton, Dolly, 1946-
"Blood Harmony" by Mazor, Barry

Books about art

"Good Movies as Old Books" by Stevens, Matt
"Creative Alcohol Ink Flowers" by Smink, Anne Roos, 1990-
"The Great Chinese Art Heist" by Pezzullo, Ralph
"Ambigrammia" by Hofstadter, Douglas R., 1945-
"The Land Carries Our Ancestors"
"Women Holding Things" by Kalman, Maira
"Creative Alcohol Ink Flowers" by Smink, Anne Roos, 1990-
 

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.”

 

Video

Arts documentaries on Beamafilm

Explore the work of poets, authors, musicians and artists on Beamafilm.

 
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