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Mānuka Stories

It's on! Embrace the challenge this summer and win prizes. When the mānuka blooms, it’s time to read.

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Mānuka Stories

It's on! Embrace the challenge this summer and win prizes. When the mānuka blooms, it’s time to read.

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Best of 2025

What reads and watches did library staff enjoy this year? Tell us your favourites and go in the draw to win a readers bundle.

Christmas

Links and information about the Christmas holidays - events, food, crafts, music, reading and more!

Christmas and New Year holiday hours 2025 / 2026

Ngā mihi o te Kirihimete me te Tau Hou. Check our hours and services over Christmas and New Year 2025 and 2026.

Join us for school holiday fun and learning

Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.

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Join us for school holiday fun and learning

Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.

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eAudiobooks

Borrow eAudiobooks for adults, kids and young adults. Listen when you are on the move, or taking it easy.

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.

Talking Books Book Club

Join the Talking Books Book Club from uLibrary. December's title is Dramatic Murder by Elizabeth Anthony.

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eAudiobooks

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For Readers

For Readers

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!

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.

World and travel reading guide

Be transported. Find reads that take you to exotic cities, feast on the foods of a foreign culture, or be inspired by real life adventurers.

Short stories reading guide

Looking for something you can read easily in a lunch break? Find short stories in a range of genres, hand-picked by librarians.

New For You

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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Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - join online now.

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Stationery Swap

12 to 26 January
Selected libraries
Stock up before school starts! Bring along your spare stationery and swap it for something you need, it’s all free.

Popular on LinkedIn Learning - Interpersonal Communication

Join personal branding and career expert Dorie Clark as she shares techniques for getting your message across effectively in the workplace.

Using AI to boost your creative potential.

Join instructor Alison McCauley as she shows you how to use a range of AI tools and approaches to enhance your creativity.

eAudiobooks

Borrow eAudiobooks for adults, kids and young adults. Listen when you are on the move, or taking it easy.

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Stationery Swap

12 to 26 January
Selected libraries
Stock up before school starts! Bring along your spare stationery and swap it for something you need, it’s all free.

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