Memories are funny things, aren't they? If you asked me what I did yesterday, I would probably stare at you blankly while I tried to remember, and whenever I ask the kids what they want for lunch, I've usually forgotten before I've even made it to the kitchen. But there are some things I never…
Kids’ Books newsletter
Whether you're looking for something educational, creative or fantastical, our latest Kids' Books newsletter has titles that will excite young minds and foster a love of reading. Be first in the know: subscribe to receive the newsletter directly in your inbox. Titles this month include: For more great reads for kids, check out our Kids' Books and…
Picture books newsletter
Fun reading for the kids in your life - subscribe to our monthly Picture books newsletter and find out what's new, and explore some classics. This month's titles include: Find the latest picture books in our collection…
Kate’s top 2019 Pride picks
Welcome to Pride 2019! Christchurch City Libraries is hosting different Pride events at Tūranga this year – check out Zines, Book Speed Dating, and a panel discussion with QTopia, or bring the whānau along for rainbow stories. In celebration of the season, I’d like to share my top picks for rainbow books for kids and…
Read me a story please!
Can you please read me a story? If the kids in your life love stories, and can't get enough of them, AND time is precious – you could try Story Box Library. Story Box Library is a collection of videos of stories being read by authors, actors, comedians, musicians, sportspeople, illustrators, TV presenters, performers, students…
Seaweek 2019
Have you ever wondered where all the water goes when it rains? Have you ever wondered what happens when anything other than water ends up in the river or swamp? All that water - and anything that's in the water - ends up in the sea. That shouldn't be a problem, after all, it's just…
Vale Tomi Ungerer, 1931-2019
Some books from your childhood just stick in your memory. For me one of those books is The Three Robbers - a story of three black-clad robbers plundering the countryside - and on the cover that big red axe! The Three Robbers So, it was sad to hear that the artist behind that image, Tomi Ungerer, had…
First Friday Whānau Fun Night: A-MAZE-ing Mazes
The first ever First Friday Whānau Fun Night at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre in December was an absolute blast! Held on the first Friday evening of the month, First Friday Whānau Fun Night is a chance for whānau to hang out at the library together and share stories, make memories, and explore some fun activities…
Getting crafty for Christmas
As I write this, there are only 8 more sleeps till Christmas, and only two more weekend days but as usual, I have only just begun the annual tradition of making a Christmas gift each for Miss Missy and the Young Lad. Of course I left deciding what to make till the last minute. For…
More Classic Rhymes for Kiwi Kids
It's mid-December. That means there's only a few more days before school breaks up, and Kiwi families start getting together to celebrate the holidays and ring in the New Year. Whether you spend Christmas holidays camping out in the bush or at the beach, meeting up with the whānau at the bach, or just hanging…
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