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Big Bargain Book Sale 2019 Big Bargain Book Sale 2019

Mar 22nd | 9:00am - Mar 23rd | 4:00pm
75 Lyttelton Street, Somerfield
Our Big Bargain Book Sale is on Fri 22 March 9am to 7pm & Sat 23 March 9am to 4pm at Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre. Bag a Booky Bargain!
Our Big Bargain Book Sale is on Fri 22 March 9am to 7pm & Sat 23 March 9am to 4pm at Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre. Bag a Booky Bargain!
Blogpost

"I started writing this when I was 17" "I started writing this when I was 17"

By Cclstaff
Interview with new local author for teens Jack Hartley.
Interview with new local author for teens Jack Hartley.
Website

New titles - March 2019 New titles - March 2019

Our monthly list of the new audio and video, eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, and stuff for kids and teens.
Our monthly list of the new audio and video, eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, and stuff for kids and teens.
Website

The Ockham New Zealand Book Awards 2019 The Ockham New Zealand Book Awards 2019

The 2019 shortlist represents the best in New Zealand writing in fiction, poetry and general and illustrated non-fiction.
The 2019 shortlist represents the best in New Zealand writing in fiction, poetry and general and illustrated non-fiction.
Article

Huraina Huraina

The latest copy of free library magazine Huraina is online, or pick up a paper copy from your library.
The latest copy of free library magazine Huraina is online, or pick up a paper copy from your library.
Blogpost

Seaweek 2019 Seaweek 2019

By ValerieL
Seaweek will run from Saturday 2 to Sunday 10 March 2019, and there's more marine-related events in the weeks before.
Seaweek will run from Saturday 2 to Sunday 10 March 2019, and there's more marine-related events in the weeks before.
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Historical Fiction Genre Guide Historical Fiction Genre Guide

Recommended titles and authors for readers who love royal intrigue, fans of sagas, or those gripped by the action in historical adventure.
Recommended titles and authors for readers who love royal intrigue, fans of sagas, or those gripped by the action in historical adventure.
Blogpost

Kā Huru Manu Exhibition Kā Huru Manu Exhibition

By Moata
Explore history, landscape & names of Canterbury & Banks Peninsula at a Ngāi Tahu Cultural Mapping Project exhibition.
Explore history, landscape & names of Canterbury & Banks Peninsula at a Ngāi Tahu Cultural Mapping Project exhibition.
Event

Sustainable Living Series Launch Sustainable Living Series Launch

Feb 10th
Tūranga
Come along to a series of public talks, workshops, and storytimes - all with a focus on sustainable living.
Come along to a series of public talks, workshops, and storytimes - all with a focus on sustainable living.
Event

Kā Huru Manu exhibition and events Kā Huru Manu exhibition and events

Jan 27th - Apr 28th
Tūranga
Immerse yourself in an historical journey and explore the Māori place names of Canterbury and Banks Peninsula.
Immerse yourself in an historical journey and explore the Māori place names of Canterbury and Banks Peninsula.
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Book clubs and reading groups Book clubs and reading groups

Want to talk about books and ideas? Make 2019 the year you join a book club or reading group!
Want to talk about books and ideas? Make 2019 the year you join a book club or reading group!
Staff List

Stuff we love - The Holiday Edition Stuff we love - The Holiday Edition

recommended by StaffPickles
Librarians share the stuff they are looking forward to enjoying these summer holidays. A Staff Pickles list.
Librarians share the stuff they are looking forward to enjoying these summer holidays. A Staff Pickles list.
Blogpost

Stacy Gregg interview Stacy Gregg interview

By Missbeecrafty
"I write for strong, brave independent-minded readers who aspire to be heroes" - an interview with New Zealand writer Stacy Gregg.
"I write for strong, brave independent-minded readers who aspire to be heroes" - an interview with New Zealand writer Stacy Gregg.
Article

Best of 2018 Best of 2018

What books, movies, & music have you loved? Explore the picks of our staff and customers, and Best of the Year lists. Have your say!
What books, movies, & music have you loved? Explore the picks of our staff and customers, and Best of the Year lists. Have your say!
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Best book covers of 2018 Best book covers of 2018

By Donna R
My pick of New Zealand's finest book covers this year - the bold and the beautiful in book design.
My pick of New Zealand's finest book covers this year - the bold and the beautiful in book design.
Article

Parihaka Parihaka

There was a peaceful resistance to a militia invasion of Taranaki settlement Parihaka 5 November 1881. Discover the Christchurch connection.
There was a peaceful resistance to a militia invasion of Taranaki settlement Parihaka 5 November 1881. Discover the Christchurch connection.
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Tāngata Ngāi Tahu Tāngata Ngāi Tahu

By Gregccl
Tāngata Ngāi Tahu: People of Ngāi Tahu. Volume One is a new book celebrating the rich and diverse lives of fifty people of Ngāi Tahu.
Tāngata Ngāi Tahu: People of Ngāi Tahu. Volume One is a new book celebrating the rich and diverse lives of fifty people of Ngāi Tahu.
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Reading in Mind book scheme Reading in Mind book scheme

If you have a mental health issue like anxiety, reading books can help you better understand & manage your mental health & wellbeing.
If you have a mental health issue like anxiety, reading books can help you better understand & manage your mental health & wellbeing.
Blogpost

An interview with Rhys Darby An interview with Rhys Darby

By Kimccl
Funnyman Rhys Darby has teamed up with Scholastic in a fun new fiction series for kids. He talked to us about it.
Funnyman Rhys Darby has teamed up with Scholastic in a fun new fiction series for kids. He talked to us about it.
Event

Strength and Perseverance: exhibition Strength and Perseverance: exhibition

Oct 18th | 9:00am - Feb 28th | 8:00pm
Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2,…
A digital exhibition about the fight for women's rights and independence. It explores what has been achieved and how we got here.
A digital exhibition about the fight for women's rights and independence. It explores what has been achieved and how we got here.

New in New Zealand

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The Biggest Cake in the World
The Biggest Cake in the World
Cowley, Joy, 1936-
Dead Letters
Dead Letters
Davidson, Jared, 1984-
Legends of Rotorua and the Hot Lakes
Legends of Rotorua and the Hot Lakes
Reed, A. W. 1908-1979
Workplace Bullying
Workplace Bullying
Needham, Andrea W.
Coming-of-age Cinema in New Zealand
Coming-of-age Cinema in New Zealand
Fox, Alistair
Hidden Light
Hidden Light
Hall, Ken, 1960-
The Hero From Nithdale Station
The Hero From Nithdale Station
Tripp, Dick
Stand by Me
Stand by Me
Sherson, Venetia, 1948-
Shooting Albatrosses
Shooting Albatrosses
Paulin, Leon, 1953-
The Fallen Mender
The Fallen Mender
Francis, R. J.
Rufus Marigold
Rufus Marigold
Murray, Ross (Artist)
Max Gimblett
Max Gimblett
Gimblett, Max, 1935-
Abroad
Abroad
Barton, Gerry
Water, North Otago's Gold
Water, North Otago's Gold
Pheasant, Keith
Elle & the Youthquake
Elle & the Youthquake
The Changing Face of Fashion
Early New Zealand Ecclesiastical Architecture
Early New Zealand Ecclesiastical Architecture
Sedcole, Albert J.
Linwood Community House
Linwood Community House
"a Celebration of Our Journey" 1979-2018
The Nam Shadow
The Nam Shadow
Brungar, Carole, 1960-
Service Stations and Other Liminal Spaces
Service Stations and Other Liminal Spaces
Re-Draft's 18th Collection of Writing by New Zealand…
Women in the Field, One and Two
Women in the Field, One and Two
Sleigh, Thomasin, 1983-

Blog Posts

Event

Big Bargain Book Sale 2019 Big Bargain Book Sale 2019

Mar 22nd | 9:00am - Mar 23rd | 4:00pm
75 Lyttelton Street, Somerfield
Our Big Bargain Book Sale is on Fri 22 March 9am to 7pm & Sat 23 March 9am to 4pm at Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre. Bag a Booky Bargain!
Our Big Bargain Book Sale is on Fri 22 March 9am to 7pm & Sat 23 March 9am to 4pm at Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre. Bag a Booky Bargain!
Blogpost

"I started writing this when I was 17" "I started writing this when I was 17"

By Cclstaff
Interview with new local author for teens Jack Hartley.
Interview with new local author for teens Jack Hartley.
Blogpost

Little Blog of Large Print: NZ Novels Little Blog of Large Print: NZ Novels

By Reneeccl
Renee recommends New Zealand fiction that is available in large print or audiobook format.
Renee recommends New Zealand fiction that is available in large print or audiobook format.
Website

New titles - March 2019 New titles - March 2019

Our monthly list of the new audio and video, eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, and stuff for kids and teens.
Our monthly list of the new audio and video, eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, and stuff for kids and teens.
Blogpost

Keen: Ockham poets read at Scorpio Books Keen: Ockham poets read at Scorpio Books

By Fionaccl
Fee reports back from a special evening of poetry and hears from the finalists in the Poetry section of the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.
Fee reports back from a special evening of poetry and hears from the finalists in the Poetry section of the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.
Blogpost

Just the facts: Non-fiction book groups Just the facts: Non-fiction book groups

By Helenccl
Book groups are the perfect way to meet new people and they're not just for lovers of fiction.
Book groups are the perfect way to meet new people and they're not just for lovers of fiction.
Article

Huraina Huraina

The latest copy of free library magazine Huraina is online, or pick up a paper copy from your library.
The latest copy of free library magazine Huraina is online, or pick up a paper copy from your library.
Blogpost

Seaweek 2019 Seaweek 2019

By ValerieL
Seaweek will run from Saturday 2 to Sunday 10 March 2019, and there's more marine-related events in the weeks before.
Seaweek will run from Saturday 2 to Sunday 10 March 2019, and there's more marine-related events in the weeks before.
Blogpost

Kā Huru Manu Exhibition Kā Huru Manu Exhibition

By Moata
Explore history, landscape & names of Canterbury & Banks Peninsula at a Ngāi Tahu Cultural Mapping Project exhibition.
Explore history, landscape & names of Canterbury & Banks Peninsula at a Ngāi Tahu Cultural Mapping Project exhibition.
Staff List

Treaty of Waitangi Treaty of Waitangi

recommended by Simone_CCL
The BWB Treaty of Waitangi Collection is a rich online resource for Waitangi Day.
The BWB Treaty of Waitangi Collection is a rich online resource for Waitangi Day.
Event

Sustainable Living Series Launch Sustainable Living Series Launch

Feb 10th
Tūranga
Come along to a series of public talks, workshops, and storytimes - all with a focus on sustainable living.
Come along to a series of public talks, workshops, and storytimes - all with a focus on sustainable living.
Website

Book clubs and reading groups Book clubs and reading groups

Want to talk about books and ideas? Make 2019 the year you join a book club or reading group!
Want to talk about books and ideas? Make 2019 the year you join a book club or reading group!
Staff List

Stuff we love - The Holiday Edition Stuff we love - The Holiday Edition

recommended by StaffPickles
Librarians share the stuff they are looking forward to enjoying these summer holidays. A Staff Pickles list.
Librarians share the stuff they are looking forward to enjoying these summer holidays. A Staff Pickles list.
Blogpost

Stacy Gregg interview Stacy Gregg interview

By Missbeecrafty
"I write for strong, brave independent-minded readers who aspire to be heroes" - an interview with New Zealand writer Stacy Gregg.
"I write for strong, brave independent-minded readers who aspire to be heroes" - an interview with New Zealand writer Stacy Gregg.
Blogpost

Podcast - Teaching war, teaching peace Podcast - Teaching war, teaching peace

By Cclstaff
Does how we learn about and commemorate war also help us learn about peace? With recommended reading and resources on WWI.
Does how we learn about and commemorate war also help us learn about peace? With recommended reading and resources on WWI.
Article

Best of 2018 Best of 2018

What books, movies, & music have you loved? Explore the picks of our staff and customers, and Best of the Year lists. Have your say!
What books, movies, & music have you loved? Explore the picks of our staff and customers, and Best of the Year lists. Have your say!
Blogpost

Best book covers of 2018 Best book covers of 2018

By Donna R
My pick of New Zealand's finest book covers this year - the bold and the beautiful in book design.
My pick of New Zealand's finest book covers this year - the bold and the beautiful in book design.
Blogpost

Before Tūranga – The Lyttelton Times Before Tūranga – The Lyttelton Times

By Alireadsccl
Gingerbread architecture, sleepless hotel guests, and a "hippie emporium" - all used to be where Tūranga is now. Find out more in our post.
Gingerbread architecture, sleepless hotel guests, and a "hippie emporium" - all used to be where Tūranga is now. Find out more in our post.
Blogpost

Tāngata Ngāi Tahu Tāngata Ngāi Tahu

By Gregccl
Tāngata Ngāi Tahu: People of Ngāi Tahu. Volume One is a new book celebrating the rich and diverse lives of fifty people of Ngāi Tahu.
Tāngata Ngāi Tahu: People of Ngāi Tahu. Volume One is a new book celebrating the rich and diverse lives of fifty people of Ngāi Tahu.
Blogpost

An interview with Rhys Darby An interview with Rhys Darby

By Kimccl
Funnyman Rhys Darby has teamed up with Scholastic in a fun new fiction series for kids. He talked to us about it.
Funnyman Rhys Darby has teamed up with Scholastic in a fun new fiction series for kids. He talked to us about it.
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