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.

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2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

The shortlist has been announced for New Zealand's most prestigious literary awards.

Blog Post

QUIZ: Directories

A directory is an index or list of individuals and/or organisations that also includes contact details. Great for local history research.

Discover Matariki

What's on

Our Autumn brochure is out now, read it online or pick up a copy at the library. Find out about the fun and learning happening in libraries.

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!

2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

The shortlist has been announced for New Zealand's most prestigious literary awards.

Philippines

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

2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

The shortlist has been announced for New Zealand's most prestigious literary awards.

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

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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.

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2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

The shortlist has been announced for New Zealand's most prestigious literary awards.

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

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June 2025

King's Birthday Monday 2 June

Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa - Samoa Language Week

Pukapuka Hou - New titles

New for adults

New for teens

New for kids