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Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi

May 2025

 

Haere mai and welcome to our Older Adults newsletter.

Discover library services and useful information for older adults.

 

Events

Staff List

DNA for Genealogy

The books look at DNA testing, analysing your results and dealing with new information and secrets revealed.

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.

Knit 'n' yarn

Various times and locations

Selected libraries

Come along and enjoy a chat with others as you knit. For anyone who loves to knit or wants to learn.

Art for Adults at Aranui Library
Series

Aug 31st | 10:00am - 12:00pm

Aranui Library

View all dates

A drop-in social and creative group - draw and paint at your own pace. Meet new people, have conversations and make art. Materials supplied!

What's on for older adults
 

What's new

New titles

"Ghosts of the Night" by Sperring, Chris
"Stolen Revolution" by Torbati, Yeganeh
"The Electron" by Clegg, Brian, 1955-
"Rome's Age of Revolution" by Whitmarsh, Tim
"Making Picture Books" by Gleeson, Libby, 1950-
"Web of Vows and Vengeance" by Ashbrook, Aria
"Stolen Revolution" by Torbati, Yeganeh

Large Print

"The Calamity Club" by Stockett, Kathryn, 1969-
"Start at the End" by Grey, Emma
"Country People" by Mason, Daniel
"The Intrigue" by Moreno-Garcia, Silvia
"Beginning Middle End" by Luiselli, Valeria, 1983-
"Ransom" by Silva, Daniel, 1960-
"Start at the End" by Grey, Emma
Explore more New For You
 

Read New Zealand eBooks

Audio

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.

Website

Children's audiobooks on BorrowBox

Find funny, fantastic, thrilling listens for children in BorrowBox.

More eBooks
 

Get some help with technology

Aug
31
TechMate at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Aug 31st | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Aug
31
Technology help drop in session
Aug 31st | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre
Sep
1
Auahatanga - Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Creative Time
Sep 1st | 9:30am - 12:30pm
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
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More tech events at libraries
 

More from the library: Matariki

This June we celebrate Matariki and Puaka. Learn more about Māori New Year and find library resources, activities and events.

 
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