October 2025

Haere mai. Welcome to Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi – Christchurch City Libraries
Have a browse, see what's happening in libraries, and explore what's new and cool in our collections.

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Christchurch Photo Hunt: 1 to 31 October 2025

The annual Christchurch Photo Hunt is on from 1 to 31 October. Share your photos old and new - and win Riverside Market vouchers!

Enter the Photo Hunt

News

Five-month closure for Parklands Library repair

Parklands Library is closed for repairs and will reopen in March 2026.

More about Parklands closure

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Return your voting papers at the library

Completed voting papers may be returned at any Christchurch City Libraries branch during normal opening hours, until noon 11 October.

Listen to Audiobooks

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Audiobook fans! Have you tried uLibrary?

Try uLibrary today! uLibrary has eAudiobooks you won't find on other platforms. Borrow the Strike series and other great listens now.

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Unconscious Bias on LinkedIn Learning

In this course, diversity expert Stacey Gordon Stacey explores the most common forms of unconscious bias and its implications.

More eAudiobooks

Labour Day: Monday 27 October

Monday 27 October: Tūranga is open from 10am to 5pm. All other libraries are closed.

Pukapuka Hou - New titles

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New For You - December 2025

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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New this week

Every week we publish just ordered, new fiction, and new non-fiction lists. Find out the newest titles added to the library collection.

Find your next great read

Celebrate Diwali

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Diwali

Diwali is a celebration of the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and renewal of life. Library events - 18 to 26 October.

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Unconscious Bias on LinkedIn Learning

In this course, diversity expert Stacey Gordon Stacey explores the most common forms of unconscious bias and its implications.

More about Diwali

Pacific Language Weeks

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Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti - Fijian Language Week

Ni sa bula kece sara. Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti - Fijian Language Week is on from Sunday 5 to Saturday 11 October 2025.

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Faahi tapu he vagahau Niue - Niue Language Week

Fakaalofa lahi atu! Faahi tapu he vagahau - Niue Language Week is on from Sunday 19 to Saturday 25 October 2025.

More Pacific Language Weeks

Reading recommendations

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Horror fiction reading guide

Recommended reading lists for a range of horror fiction sub-genres, horror authors to try, and other horrific resources.

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Biography and memoir reading guide

True stories of artists, inventors, icons, and influencers, as well as everyday people.

More reading recommendations

How did your street get its name?

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Christchurch Streets and Places

Discover the history and origins of Ōtautahi streets. NEW: the map now connects to Canterbury Stories images of 1,400 Christchurch streets.

Explore Christchurch streets

...Never to Leave: Cuban Art Exhibition

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...Never to Leave: An Artist's Journey Through Havana

See the vibrant streets of Havana through the eyes of Cuban artist Yosvany Martínez in a Tūranga exhibition, 24 September-9 November 2025.

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Unconscious Bias on LinkedIn Learning

In this course, diversity expert Stacey Gordon Stacey explores the most common forms of unconscious bias and its implications.

More exhibition events

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Ngā Kōrero Auaha – Creative Stories: Indrani Bedi

Indrani Bedi has scanned over 1500 slides and negatives using the Photo Scanner on Tūranga, Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4

Watch this video

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October 2025

Listen to Audiobooks

Labour Day: Monday 27 October

Pukapuka Hou - New titles

New for adults

New for teens

New for kids

Celebrate Diwali

Pacific Language Weeks

Reading recommendations

How did your street get its name?

...Never to Leave: Cuban Art Exhibition