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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.

New Zealand Sign Language

Find out more about New Zealand sign language and browse NZSL resources. NZ Sign Language Week is from 4 to 10 May 2026.

Event

Dakota Coleman - NZ Music Month performance: South Colombo

May 24th | 2:30pm - 3:00pm

South Colombo

Celebrate New Zealand Music Month with a live performance from a talented local musician, Dakota Coleman. Free, no bookings required.

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!

New Zealand Sign Language

Find out more about New Zealand sign language and browse NZSL resources. NZ Sign Language Week is from 4 to 10 May 2026.

Philippines

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

New Zealand Sign Language

Find out more about New Zealand sign language and browse NZSL resources. NZ Sign Language Week is from 4 to 10 May 2026.

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 31 May to Saturday 6 June 2026.

New Zealand Sign Language

Find out more about New Zealand sign language and browse NZSL resources. NZ Sign Language Week is from 4 to 10 May 2026.

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

"A Year at Awakino Station" by Mathisen, Jaz
"The Ending Writes Itself" by Clarke, Evelyn (Novelist)
"It's Not What You Think" by Mackintosh, Clare
"The Name Game" by O'Leary, Beth
"The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances" by Dixon, Glenn, 1957-
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"The Ending Writes Itself" by Clarke, Evelyn (Novelist)
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New for teens

"The Faraway Inn" by Durst, Sarah Beth, 1974-
"Counting Down With Theodore Brown" by Devenney, Daniel
"Blue Lock" by Kaneshiro, Muneyuki
"Fall in Love, You False Angels" by Uzuki, Coco
"See You in My 19th Life" by Yi, Hye
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"Counting Down With Theodore Brown" by Devenney, Daniel
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New for kids

"Hikaru in the Light!" by Matsuda, Mai
"Miffy Looks for Snuffy" by Bruna, Dick, 1927-2017
"It's My Bird-day!" by Willems, Mo, 1968-
"Feed your Robot!" by Milbourne, Anna
"Things That Go" by Creighton-Pester, David
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"Miffy Looks for Snuffy" by Bruna, Dick, 1927-2017
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