Armageddon Expo
The Armageddon Expo brings together comics, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, manga, stars of film and TV, and lots more. The 2025 event is scheduled for Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.
Comics Plus
Read all the comics with unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga, For ages 16+.
Science fiction reading guide
Gazing toward the stars? If you like stories set on alien worlds, inter-species politics, and space travel try our science fiction guide.
Fantasy fiction reading guide
Find Fantasy authors you might like to try and reading lists for a range of Fantasy sub-genres including Epic, Grimdark, and Urban Fantasy.
Movies and TV
Movies, indie documentaries, or binge-worthy dramas. Stream them for free. Or read about your favourite films, directors, and actors.
Comics Plus
Read all the comics with unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga, For ages 16+.
Science fiction reading guide
Gazing toward the stars? If you like stories set on alien worlds, inter-species politics, and space travel try our science fiction guide.
Fantasy fiction reading guide
Find Fantasy authors you might like to try and reading lists for a range of Fantasy sub-genres including Epic, Grimdark, and Urban Fantasy.
Movies and TV
Movies, indie documentaries, or binge-worthy dramas. Stream them for free. Or read about your favourite films, directors, and actors.
Pop culture magazines
Anime and Manga
In the catalogue: Anime and Manga
2024 SLJ Best Books - Graphic Novels and Manga (Kids/YA)
School Library Journal (SLJ) is a magazine and website for school librarians and public librarians who work with young people.
Japan Fiesta: Saturday 12 October 2024
Japan Fiesta in Christchurch will be held at Riccarton Park on Saturday 12 October 10am to 6pm.
Claire's Best Manga of 2022
It's awards season! Someone who reads far too much manga hands out arbitrary genre awards to the series that they enjoyed reading the most.
2024 SLJ Best Books - Graphic Novels and Manga (Kids/YA)
School Library Journal (SLJ) is a magazine and website for school librarians and public librarians who work with young people.
Japan Fiesta: Saturday 12 October 2024
Japan Fiesta in Christchurch will be held at Riccarton Park on Saturday 12 October 10am to 6pm.
Claire's Best Manga of 2022
It's awards season! Someone who reads far too much manga hands out arbitrary genre awards to the series that they enjoyed reading the most.
Cosplay
In the catalogue: Cosplay and Costume design
Cosplay and creative costuming
Photos of people getting creative with library resources to make costumes and cosplay.
Sewing, overlocker and embroidery machines
Sewing machines are available at five libraries: Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre, Matatiki Hornby Centre, New Brighton, South, and Tūranga.
Games and gaming
Games and gaming
Take a leap into a universe of gaming - PlayStation, table football or board games.
Previous events
See our photos from past Armageddon events.
- 2019: Renee's post: Armageddon at Tūranga: Tools for expo prep.
- Previous blog posts about Armageddon
- 2012: George’s report and photos on Flickr
- 2011: Bronwyn’s report and photos on Flickr
- 2010: Bronwyn’s report and photos on Flickr
- 2009: Photos on Flickr.
