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Holds are now free for all customers
Holds are now free. Find out about this and all the changes to pricing after the adoption of the Council's Long Term Plan.
WORD Christchurch Festival 2024: 27 August to 1 September
See what our picks of the 2024 festival are and find works by WORD-attending writers in our collection. Book your tickets now!
Discovery Wall
Tūranga is the home of NZ’s largest digital touchwall. Find out more, and how you can contribute to this unique heritage resource.
QUIZ: School holidays
Test yourself on some education and schooling facts in time for school holidays.
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Online Learning
Explore free eResources to help you learn — crafts, languages, technology, and more.
NZ newspapers not available on NewsBank - Access New Zealand
Jul 04, 2024
From Monday 1 July, there are no issues of The Press and other New Zealand newspapers available on NewsBank – Access New Zealand.
Together We Read: Body of Lies - 1 to 15 August
Together We Read digital book club is the gripping thriller Body of Lies by Sarah Bailey. Read - or listen - on the Libby app.
Comics Plus
Read all the comics with unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga, For ages 16+.
For Readers
For Readers
New For You - July 2024
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
New Titles
Explore the latest eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, & stuff for kids and teens.
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.
Join the library. It's free!
Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - join online now.
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Jul 26, 2024
Check for the latest information on changes in opening hours or closures.
Workshop: Mary Jean Chan: WORD Christchurch Festival 2024
Aug 29th | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
In this generative creative writing workshop involving close readings and writing exercises, we will explore several stricter poetic forms.
University of Canterbury Composting Workshop
Oct 7th | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join University of Canterbury sustainability experts for an all-ages composting workshop to learn how you can help reduce waste via compost.
Arrivals in English
Aimed at Beginner-level learners this resource provides practical English for newcomers adjusting to life in New Zealand.