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May 2025

 

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Explore what's happening this month, and find out what's new in our collections.

 

NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa

May is New Zealand Music Month. Find out about music events at libraries, and explore our music resources.

Explore NZ Music Month
 

What's on for teens

Event

Behind the Curtain: In Rehearsal Workshop

Sep 8th | 5:45pm - 7:00pm

Tūranga

Take part in a rehearsal room process in this 1-hour workshop unpacking a scene with Director Kathleen Burns.

Blog Post

Demolition begins: The Rutherford Ward, Queen Mary Hospital

We look at the history of the Queen Mary Hospital at Hanmer Springs as demolition work begins on its South Block, or Rutherford Ward.

About Like Bodies, Like Minds
 

Youth Week - 18 to 24 May 2026

Library events for Youth Week include Junk journalling, Bullet journalling, and Making friendship bracelets.

What's on for Youth Week
 

Listen to BorrowBox

The Great Alone is waiting for you in BorrowBox

A gripping novel of family dynamics, heartbreak and hope, set against the beauty of the Alaskan wilderness. Listen now in BorrowBox.

Too close to home? Read NZ crime stories in BorrowBox

Read New Zealand crime and thriller fiction set in our back yard in BorrowBox's eBook collection.

Listen to eAudiobooks
 

New For You - August 2026

New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!

Find your next great read
 

New Fiction

"We Chase Shadows" by Osman, Richard, 1970-
"Agrippa" by Harris, Robert, 1957-
"Big Little Truths" by Moriarty, Liane, 1966-
"Warriors" by Twist, Gibson
"Brain Damage" by McFadden, Freida
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"Agrippa" by Harris, Robert, 1957-
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New Non-Fiction

"Lucky You're Tough" by Law, Mark (Helicopter pilot)
"Stuff the British Stole" by Fennell, Marc
"Pokécology" by Yonehara, Yoshinari
"Stolen Revolution" by Torbati, Yeganeh
"The Four Wives of Windsor" by Vigar, Simon
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"Stuff the British Stole" by Fennell, Marc
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New from Aotearoa

"Lucky You're Tough" by Law, Mark (Helicopter pilot)
"It Gets in your Blood" by Smith, Marty
"Kluge" by Adam, Pip
"The Warriors Light It Up!" by Riley, David, 1966 June 28-
"Te Ngahere I Te Rā" by Lightfoot, Kiri
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"It Gets in your Blood" by Smith, Marty
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Discover new books
 

WORD Christchurch events coming soon!

Event

Behind the Curtain: In Rehearsal Workshop

Sep 8th | 5:45pm - 7:00pm

Tūranga

Take part in a rehearsal room process in this 1-hour workshop unpacking a scene with Director Kathleen Burns.

6 Olivia Laing books in 2026: WORD Christchurch 2026

Debora is a fan of Olivia Laing, and is going along to see them at WORD Christchurch. Find out why & book your tickets too!

Librarian picks of WORD Christchurch Festival 2026

Our librarians are getting ready to WORD. Here are some of the hottest hot tips for WORD Christchurch Festival, on from 1 to 6 September.

Read about WORD & book now
 

Recommended reading

Fantasy fiction reading guide

Find Fantasy authors you might like to try and reading lists for a range of Fantasy sub-genres including Epic, Grimdark, and Romantasy.

True crime reading guide

Truth can be stranger than fiction and just as gripping - read tales of murder, investigations, trials, and the wrongfully imprisoned.

Reading recommendations
 

Pasifika events

Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta - Rotuman Language Week

Ḁlalum 'ḁus 'e gasav ne fäeag rotuḁm te'is. Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta - Rotuma Language Week is on from Sunday 10 to Saturday 16 May 2026.

Pasifika Library Services - Tuvalu Vaka making

Oct 2nd | 10:00am - 11:30am

Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre

Create your own miniature canoes inspired by traditional Tuvalu vaka, while learning about Pacific climate sustainability practices.

Explore Pasifika resources
 

Naxos Music Library

Online classical music library of streaming music. Includes standard and rare recordings, album notes, reference and tuition material.

Online Resource

Naxos Jazz

Stream over 32,000 jazz albums, from jazz legends to contemporary jazz.

Online Resource

Naxos Music Library World

Streaming over 10,000 world music albums, from legendary historical performances to contemporary world music.

More about Naxos
 

Coming soon: Matariki

Website

Matariki: Māori New Year

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

More about Matariki
 
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