November 2024

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

Letters come to life at Letters Out Loud

Ky reports back on a WORD session where a panel of readers brought to life 150 years' worth of letters from the Papers Past archives.

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New For You - September 2026

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

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"We Chase Shadows" by Osman, Richard, 1970-

"Big Little Truths" by Moriarty, Liane, 1966-

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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.

Letters come to life at Letters Out Loud

Ky reports back on a WORD session where a panel of readers brought to life 150 years' worth of letters from the Papers Past archives.

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Letters come to life at Letters Out Loud

Ky reports back on a WORD session where a panel of readers brought to life 150 years' worth of letters from the Papers Past archives.

Fiordland Deer Recovery & The Hollows Boys with Peta Carey

Simone reports back from a WORD session with Peta Carey, author of The Hollows Boys, about brothers & helicopter deer recovery in Fiordland.

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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.

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Events

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Kawhe Reo ki Tūranga

Sep 14th | 11:00am - 1:00pm

Tūranga

Grab a coffee from the café and join us for some Māori language themed kēmu (games), a kōrero (chat) or explore our te Reo Māori resources.

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Kawhe Reo ki Matatiki

Sep 16th | 11:00am - 1:00pm

Matatiki Hornby Centre

Grab a coffee from the café and join us for some Māori language themed kēmu (games), a kōrero (chat) or explore our te Reo Māori resources.

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Ngā Pakiwaitara - Bilingual Storytimes
Series

Sep 8th | 10:30am - 11:00am

Tūranga

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Nau mai hoki mai rā, join us every Tuesday between 10:30-11am for our Ngā Pakiwaitara, bilingual story times.

Event

Kawhe Reo ki Tūranga

Sep 14th | 11:00am - 1:00pm

Tūranga

Grab a coffee from the café and join us for some Māori language themed kēmu (games), a kōrero (chat) or explore our te Reo Māori resources.

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Letters come to life at Letters Out Loud

Ky reports back on a WORD session where a panel of readers brought to life 150 years' worth of letters from the Papers Past archives.

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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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November 2024

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Ngā Pakiwaitara - Bilingual StorytimesSeries

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Ngā Pakiwaitara - Bilingual Storytimes
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