Haere mai, welcome to our non-fiction newsletter. Discover interesting library events, and books and resources focused on the factual.
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New titles that explore history and global issues including politics, media, climate change, racism and more.
New biographies and memoirs of the famous, the interesting and everyday people.
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Join us in June and July for exciting free Matariki and Puaka activities and events for you and your whānau to enjoy.
Event
Jun 25th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tūranga
Discover some of the quirks and curiosities of burials in 19th century Christchurch - local cemeteries, inquest intricacies and more.
Jun 23rd | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bell, Lamb & Trotter have provided funeral services in Canterbury for 154 years. Andrew Bell will discuss the changes seen over the years.
Jun 24th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Each month read a book of your choice on a set theme and over the year we will read across the entire non-fiction spectrum.
Jun 30th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Fendalton Library
A book club for people who enjoy reading sports biographies. Join us for a casual discussion about the latest reads, or any old favourites.
Check out some of the titles Tūranga's two Dewey book groups have discussed so far in 2026.
Video
Watch documentaries on Kanopy,
Jul 9th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Should synthetic biology be used to save threatened species? Hear from two University of Canterbury scientists on this much debated topic.
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