Christmas
Find all sorts of resources to help you celebrate the festive season.
Christmas takes place on 25 December each year. This page links you to information on this celebration, Christmas resources at the library, images and websites.
See our holiday hours to find out when library locations and services are available over the holiday period.
About Christmas
- The origins and history of Christmas Britannica.com
- How Christmas Works How stuff works
- Why is Christmas on the 25th December?
A Coaster For Your Cuppa!
Nov 14th | 10:30am - 12:30pm
Design a set of four ceramic literary coasters that will be the envy of your bookish friends! A great festive gift option!
Sew a Christmas Bag, part of a series
Join us for an exciting workshop where you’ll craft your own reusable fabric Christmas bags from scratch!
CSO Christmas at Tūranga
Nov 21st | 11:00am - 12:00pm
A free festive Christmas performance featuring CSO brass, woodwind and harp players.
Entertain: Richard Till: memorable & manageable festive food
Nov 26th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
This workshop will give you ideas, inspiration & the confidence to host something special. $48.15 including booking fee for library members.
A Coaster For Your Cuppa!
Nov 14th | 10:30am - 12:30pm
Design a set of four ceramic literary coasters that will be the envy of your bookish friends! A great festive gift option!
Sew a Christmas Bag, part of a series
Join us for an exciting workshop where you’ll craft your own reusable fabric Christmas bags from scratch!
CSO Christmas at Tūranga
Nov 21st | 11:00am - 12:00pm
A free festive Christmas performance featuring CSO brass, woodwind and harp players.
Entertain: Richard Till: memorable & manageable festive food
Nov 26th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
This workshop will give you ideas, inspiration & the confidence to host something special. $48.15 including booking fee for library members.
Christmas in the catalogue
Christmas in the catalogue
More Christmas in the catalogue
Christmas for kids
Background information about Christmas, great Christmas reads, craft, and fun for kids.
Stocking stuffers: For purchase at the Library
Bilingual Story Cards
Bilingual Story Cards
Ignite imagination and improve literacy with our bilingual story cards for tamariki - at libraries for $19 for a pack of 60 cards.
Library tote bags
Library tote bags $9
Our "Stories come to life at the library" black and white tote bag goes with everything! Pick yours up at a library near you for $9.
New Zealand Christmas
Websites
- Kiwi Christmas
Stories from NZ History which illustrate what Christmas is like in this part of the southern hemisphere. - NZ Post Christmas
Find out the mailing dates for Christmas cards and packages, plus Santa’s address for letters or send him a message from the website. - New Zealand Christmas Songs
From New Zealand Folk Song.
Christmas in Christchurch
Explore all the Christmas related events in Christchurch – from carol services and concerts to Santa parades and festive displays.