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Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi

June 2025

 

Haere mai, Tālofa lava. 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.

 

King's Birthday Monday 2 June

Our central library Tūranga is open 10am to 5pm on Monday 2 June. All other libraries are closed for the public holiday.

 

Matariki: Māori New Year

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

Event

Matariki Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Jun 3rd - Jun 25th | 10:30am - 11:00am

Various libraries

Join us in celebrating the Māori New Year through Matariki-themed stories, song and rhymes. Ideal for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Event

Matariki After School Activity Zone

Jun 3rd - Jun 27th | 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Various libraries

Join us to design and make shadow pictures, origami star boxes and/or origami stars to celebrate Matariki.

Discover Matariki
 

What's on

Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.

KidsFest - 28 June to 13 July 2025

KidsFest is full of winter holiday fun for kids. Have a look at what's happening in libraries. Tickets are on sale NOW!

The Great Stash Swap
Series

Jul 14th, All day

Lyttelton Library

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Bring along your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace, trims etc then choose what you want to take away. No cash involved!

Philippines

Celebrate Philippine Independence Day from 10 to 14 June. Explore resources about the Philippines, and Filipino crafts and activities.

The Great Stash Swap
Series

Jul 14th, All day

Lyttelton Library

View all dates

Bring along your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace, trims etc then choose what you want to take away. No cash involved!

What's on
 

News

AWA - New shared digital collection

We’re excited to let you know we’ve partnered with Selwyn Libraries to offer our members a shared digital collection for a two year trial.

Find out about AWA
 

Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa - Samoa Language Week

Website

Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa - Samoa Language Week

Tālofa lava. Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa - Samoa Language Week is on from Sunday 1 to Saturday 7 June 2025.

Event

The Great Stash Swap
Series

Jul 14th, All day

Lyttelton Library

View all dates

Bring along your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace, trims etc then choose what you want to take away. No cash involved!

Explore Pasifika resources
 

Online Resource

Beamafilm

Unlimited access to thousands of great movies, documentaries and series for free with your library card.

Get started with Beamafilm
 

Pukapuka Hou - New titles

New for adults

"The Names" by Knapp, Florence
"End your Fight With Food" by Turnbull, Claire
"My Friends" by Backman, Fredrik, 1981-
"Fundamentally" by Younis, Nussaibah
"Never Flinch" by King, Stephen, 1947-
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"End your Fight With Food" by Turnbull, Claire
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New for teens

"Dragon Ball Super" by Toriyama, Akira, 1955-2024
"Blue Box" by Miura, Kouji (Manga author)
"The Thrashers" by Soto, Julie, 1988-
"Avatar, the Last Airbender" by Hicks, Faith Erin
"The Summer Hikaru Died" by Mokumokuren (Manga writer)
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"Blue Box" by Miura, Kouji (Manga author)
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New for kids

"Sweet Valley Twins" by Andelfinger, Nicole
"Robot Time!" by Do, Anh, 1977-
"In Plain Sight" by Spratt, R. A.
"I Spot A Fish" by Vincent, Kay
"Rise of the Ender Dragon" by Zombie, Zack (Fictitious character)
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"Robot Time!" by Do, Anh, 1977-
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Discover new books
 
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