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Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi

September 2024

 

Haere mai, welcome to our non-fiction newsletter. Discover interesting library events, and books and resources focused on the factual.

 

WORD Christchurch Festival

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WORD Christchurch Festival 2024

Revisit WORD Christchurch 2024 - read our event reports, and find works by WORD writers in our collection.

Blog Post

Dawn Raids Reading: Pacific Underground at 30 - WORD 2024

Maatakiwi reports back on Dawn Raids reading and the following panel of the Pacific Underground production team & Oscar Kightley.

Blog Post

Rugby League in Aotearoa NZ: WORD Christchurch 2024

Maatakiwi reports back on a session for League-ys - Ryan Bodman on his book Rugby League in New Zealand: A People's History.

More WORD Christchurch reports
 

New For You

Staff List

New For You - Science & Nature - September 2024

Science and Nature books for people with enquiring minds. A selection of recently arrived or on order titles.

Staff List

New For You - History & Current Events - September 2024

Some of the newest additions to the collection that explore history and global issues - politics, media, climate change, racism and more.

More New for you lists
 

In the library catalogue

New in non-fiction

"The Dead Speak" by Coyle, Thomas
"Fawning" by Clayton, Ingrid, 1974-
"A Mind of My Own" by Burke, Kathy, 1965-
"Lessons From A Default Parent" by Beckett, Lou
"Where the Light Gets in" by Crowe, Ben
"Moonlight Express" by Rajesh, Monisha
"Fawning" by Clayton, Ingrid, 1974-

Non-fiction audiobooks

"Attention Seeker" by Michael, Darcy, 1980-
"What Is Lunar New Year?" by HQ, Who
"I'm Still Here" by Barrie, Amanda, 1935-
"Down Syndrome Out Loud" by Hart, Melissa, 1970-
"Mana" by Iti, Tame Wairere, 1952-
"Does Anyone Else Feel This Way?" by Rallo, Eli
"What Is Lunar New Year?" by HQ, Who

Non-fiction eBooks

"Wild Dogs and Canines!" by Kratt, Martin
"The Ultimate Guide to Drawing Beautiful Horses!" by Clay, Kathryn
"The Dynamic DC Origin Story" by Harper, Benjamin
"Star, Moon, Zoom!" by Butterfield, Moira, 1960-
"World Cup Heroes" by Waldendorf, Kurt
"Sloth's Guide to Keeping Calm" by Edwards, Lisa (Author and yoga teacher)
"The Ultimate Guide to Drawing Beautiful Horses!" by Clay, Kathryn
 
Find more Non-fiction
 

Library events

Sustainable living

It is Sustainable Spring! Find out about the Great Library Seed and Plant Swap, and loads more library events focused on sustainability.

Aotearoa Island Reads - International Women's Day edition

Mar 9th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tūranga

Looking for the ultimate reading list? Hear from our line-up of interesting and lively guests. A Friends of the Library event.

Awesome Antarctica

In October, celebrate Ōtautahi Christchurch's connection to Antarctica.

Christchurch Heritage Festival: 11 to 27 October 2025

Explore the interesting and fun local history events, exhibitions, and activities on at the Christchurch Heritage Festival.

More library talks
 

Biography and memoir reading guide

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

Non-fiction recommendations
 

2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

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

More NZ Geographic Archive
 
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