May 2026

Haere mai. Discover what's happening this month in libraries. Explore what's new and cool in our collections.

Tune in to NZ Music Month in May

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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.

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NZ Music Month {Library Choir}

May 10th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tūranga

LA Mitchell and friends are back again to guide us through this unique celebration of New Zealand music. Free, bookings required.

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CSO Music Trails

May 22nd | 10:30am - 11:15am

New Brighton Library

A fun 45-minute performance filled with song, dance and storytelling especially for 2-6 year olds, featuring a brass ensemble.

More NZ Music Month

I want to listen: eResources you can listen to

Explore eResources you can listen to — eAudiobooks and Music. Free with your library membership.

Tune into audiobooks and music

New For You - May 2026

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

"London Falling" by Keefe, Patrick Radden, 1976-

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Discover new books

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Kia ora Te Kaha! Share your pics of One New Zealand Stadium

We want your pictures of the stadium and the site, past and present, to give them a permanent home in the city’s memory

Share your stadium photos

Youth Week - 18 to 24 May 2026

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

What's on: Youth Week

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Pasifika

Resources focused on Pacific knowledge, heritage and identity, and information on Pacific Language Weeks.

Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta - Rotuma Language Week Sunday 10 to Saturday 16 May
Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa - Samoa Language Week Sunday 31 May to Saturday 6 June

Pacific Language Weeks

The world's best writers, coming to Ōtautahi Christchurch!

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Karen Hao (USA): Empire of AI: WORD Christchurch

May 11th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

The Piano

Hao is a strong voice of influence around AI issues. She joins The Press journalist Victoria Meakin in conversation.

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RF Kuang: From Yellowface to Katabasis: WORD Christchurch

May 21st | 7:00pm - 8:00pm

The Piano

The #1 New York Times bestselling writer RF Kuang (USA) joins writer Rachael King to discuss the imaginative worlds she creates.

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Louise Erdrich (USA): WORD Christchurch

May 26th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

The Piano

Join WORD Christchurch and see Louise Erdrich — one of the greatest living American writers — in conversation with writer Nic Low.

WORD Christchurch events

Ōmōkihi update

Update on Ōmōkihi South Library and Customer Service Hub
The wall lining in the west end of the building has been painted and ceiling installation is underway. On the east end, wall linings are being installed. Landscaping has started beside the library and on Hunter Terrace.

News about Ōmōkihi

Coming up

Tabletop Tūranga boardgame festival - 5 to 7 June
Matariki June - Hune

What's on at libraries

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