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WORD Christchurch Festival 2026
The programme is out! WORD Christchurch Festival is on from 1 to 6 September 2026. Read all about events, writers, and get librarian picks!
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WORD Christchurch Festival 2026
The programme is out! WORD Christchurch Festival is on from 1 to 6 September 2026. Read all about events, writers, and get librarian picks!
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Vanuatu Bislama Lanwis Wik - Vanuatu Bislama Language Week
Halo. Vanuatu Bislama Lanwis Wik - Vanuatu Bislama Language Week is on from Sunday 26 July to Saturday 1 August 2026.
WHAIAO presents: Books of Mana - Panel Discussion
Aug 8th | 11:00am - 12:30pm
Panel discussion with Jacinta Ruru, Angela Wanhalla, and Jeanette Wikaira on ‘Books of Mana: 180 Māori Authored Books of Significance’.
Library from Home
Access library services from home or when you are out & about — streaming movies, eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, and more!
Ferment with Richard Till and Nicholas Brown
Aug 11th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Follow the fascinating transformation from grape juice to wine as Richard Till and Nicholas Brown of Black Estate share stories. $48.15
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Vanuatu Bislama Lanwis Wik - Vanuatu Bislama Language Week
Halo. Vanuatu Bislama Lanwis Wik - Vanuatu Bislama Language Week is on from Sunday 26 July to Saturday 1 August 2026.
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eResources for Rangatahi - Teens
Relax with eBooks, eAudiobooks, comics and graphic novels. Explore resources for study. Free with your library membership!
The Calamity Club has landed in uLibrary
Listen to The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett and other new eAudiobooks. Available now in uLibrary.
eDS eResources Discovery Search
Access most of our eResource collection, articles, eBooks, journals, photographs & more, through a single access point.
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eResources for Rangatahi - Teens
Relax with eBooks, eAudiobooks, comics and graphic novels. Explore resources for study. Free with your library membership!
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Best of 2026 ... so far!
Find out the books librarians have loved this year so far.
New For You - July 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Mystery fiction reading guide
From historical whodunnits and cosy crime to psychological thrillers and Scandi noir - our guide will help you find your next mystery read.
Arts and literature reading guide
Find fun reads that shed light on your favourite music, theatre or literature. Reads that inform and entertain just like great works of art.
New For You
Best of 2026 ... so far!
Find out the books librarians have loved this year so far.
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WHAIAO presents: Books of Mana - Panel Discussion
Aug 8th | 11:00am - 12:30pm
Panel discussion with Jacinta Ruru, Angela Wanhalla, and Jeanette Wikaira on ‘Books of Mana: 180 Māori Authored Books of Significance’.
The Booker Prize 2026
The 2026 Booker Prize longlist has been announced. Read the longlisted titles, and check out our list of winners and shortlisted titles.
Papanui Book Club Recommendations July 2026
What the Papanui Book Club members are enjoying this month.
Wallet-making Workshop
Aug 16th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Curious about our sewing machines? Learn the basics and take home your very own fabric wallet. Free, no bookings required.
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WHAIAO presents: Books of Mana - Panel Discussion
Aug 8th | 11:00am - 12:30pm
Panel discussion with Jacinta Ruru, Angela Wanhalla, and Jeanette Wikaira on ‘Books of Mana: 180 Māori Authored Books of Significance’.