November 2026

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

Ōmōkihi’s next chapter starts 1 December

Beckenham’s newly rebuilt library and customer service hub, Ōmōkihi, will officially open its doors at 3pm on Tuesday 1 December.

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DINOvember: November 2026

November is DINOvember at libraries. Check out what's happening and explore dinosaur books and resources.

Event

Heritage Highlights: Stories behind the stories Gavin Bishop

Nov 11th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tūranga

Celebrated local author and illustrator Gavin Bishop will share the inspiration for his books. Hear the stories behind the works.

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Author talk: Frank Ashwood

Nov 25th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tūranga

Frank Ashwood, author of The World Beneath Our Feet in conversation with Rob Cruickshank.

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Entertain: Richard Till: memorable & manageable festive food

Nov 26th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Tūranga

This workshop will give you ideas, inspiration & the confidence to host something special. $48.15 including booking fee for library members.

What's on

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New For You: November 2026

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

"A Life Forensic: A Meandering, Scarcely Credible, Thoroughly Unreliable Memoir" by Hampton, Nigel

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WHAIAO Exhibition

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Toitū te Kupu: The Power of Poetry

Nov 18th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Tūranga

Hear poets Isla Huia, Robert Sullivan, & Ōtautahi Youth Poetry Slam winners Ngā Kōhine o Te Kupu. Hosted by Ariana Tikao. Free, book now.

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WHAIAO presents: Folk Tales Performance

Nov 20th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Tūranga

Join Kim Te Pairi Garrett & Lizzie Tollemache for dark tales from the folklore of two cultures as they come together, to bewitch & inspire.

More: WHAIAO

Show Day: Friday 13 November

Friday 13 November is Show Day. All libraries are closed. Explore the Library from home.

Happy 50th birthday, Orana Park

Explore the new Orana Wildlife Park Collection on Canterbury Stories:

Read: Orana Wildlife Park

Kea flying at Orana Wildlife Park [2009], In copyright, Orana Wildlife Park collection. CCL-Orana-38-OWP-Kea-in-flight-as-visitors-look-on.

Explore eResources

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Languagenut

Languagenut makes language learning fun, flexible, and easy for everyone in the community. Learn te reo Māori, Pasifika languages and more.

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LOTE4Kids

Storytime in your language! Kids can enjoy a digital collection of books in Languages Other Than English, including NZSL and te reo Māori.

More: Language eResources

New for kids: Launchpads

Launchpads are interactive devices for kids available from Tūranga. They have preloaded stories and games, and are not connected to the internet. Each Launchpad is themed around a subject like dinosaurs, space, nature, STEAM and more. Find about Launchpads.

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