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.
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 Romantasy.
I want to watch: Movies and TV
Movies, documentaries, or dramas. Stream them for free with your library membership. Read about your favourite films, directors, and actors.
Graphic novels and comics
Great stories and great art come together in a range of genres and styles, including biographies - for kids, teens or adults.
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 Romantasy.
I want to watch: Movies and TV
Movies, documentaries, or dramas. Stream them for free with your library membership. Read about your favourite films, directors, and actors.
Graphic novels and comics
Great stories and great art come together in a range of genres and styles, including biographies - for kids, teens or adults.
Pop culture magazines
Anime and Manga
In the catalogue: Anime and Manga
Liam's 20 Best Graphic Novel Reads of 2025
Twenty of Liam's favourite manga and graphic novel books and series read this year.
Graphic novels and comics
Great stories and great art come together in a range of genres and styles, including biographies - for kids, teens or adults.
Armageddon Expo: Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April at Te Pae
Comics, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, manga, stars, cosplay... the library has plenty of resources for Armageddon attendees and fans of all kinds.
Liam's 20 Best Graphic Novel Reads of 2025
Twenty of Liam's favourite manga and graphic novel books and series read this year.
Graphic novels and comics
Great stories and great art come together in a range of genres and styles, including biographies - for kids, teens or adults.
Armageddon Expo: Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April at Te Pae
Comics, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, manga, stars, cosplay... the library has plenty of resources for Armageddon attendees and fans of all kinds.
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 several libraries: Fendalton, Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre, Matatiki Hornby Centre, New Brighton 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.