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November 2024

 

Haere mai, 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.

2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

The shortlist has been announced for New Zealand's most prestigious literary awards.

Our digital library is always available for accessing eBooks, comics and magazines, audiobooks, streaming video, newspapers, and more.

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New For You - March 2026

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

More New For You
"Dear Debbie" by McFadden, Freida
"Stolen in Death" by Robb, J. D., pseud., 1950-
"My Husband's Wife" by Feeney, Alice
"Antihero" by Hurwitz, Gregg Andrew, 1973-
"Half His Age" by McCurdy, Jennette, 1992-
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"Stolen in Death" by Robb, J. D., pseud., 1950-
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Just arrived / On order titles
 

Library news

Location confirmed for pop-up South Library

Christchurch City Libraries is partnering with The Colombo shopping centre to create a new pop-up library in early 2025.

2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

The shortlist has been announced for New Zealand's most prestigious literary awards.

More about the pop-up library
 

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2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

The shortlist has been announced for New Zealand's most prestigious literary awards.

QUIZ: Directories

A directory is an index or list of individuals and/or organisations that also includes contact details. Great for local history research.

Discover BorrowBox
 

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Skip the Line with AWA in Libby and OverDrive

Reads without the wait! Skip the line and borrow a popular title for a two week loan. One title at a time, no holds or renewals.

More about Skip the Line
 

Events

Event

Ngā Pakiwaitara - Bilingual Storytimes
Series

Mar 10th | 10:30am - 11:00am

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre

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Nau mai hoki mai rā, join us for our Ngā Pakiwaitara, bilingual story times.

Event

Te Kāhui Ōhua
Series

Mar 27th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Tūranga

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Casual, monthly reading group that celebrates our Ngā Pounamu Māori Collection. All welcome, bring the whānau! Free! No booking required!

Event

Ngā Pakiwaitara - Bilingual Storytimes
Series

Mar 10th | 10:30am - 11:00am

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre

View all dates

Nau mai hoki mai rā, join us for our Ngā Pakiwaitara, bilingual story times.

Event

Te Kāhui Ōhua
Series

Mar 27th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Tūranga

View all dates

Casual, monthly reading group that celebrates our Ngā Pounamu Māori Collection. All welcome, bring the whānau! Free! No booking required!

More Events
 

2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

The shortlist has been announced for New Zealand's most prestigious literary awards.

Try Comics Plus
 

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Coming soon

Summertime Reading Challenge on until 31 January

Ages 0 to 18. Keep reading this summer & win. Pick up a postcard, do 3 challenges, & drop the postcard in. Enjoy events & win prizes!

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