Classes and Programmes
Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi runs a wide range of classes and programmes for everyone from babies to seniors.
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Kura Takiura: Learning at Christchurch City Libraries
Our programmes for ākonga from Years 0 to 13 bring literacy-based experiences to life through creativity and exploration.
Kura Takiura: Learning at Christchurch City Libraries
Our programmes for ākonga from Years 0 to 13 bring literacy-based experiences to life through creativity and exploration.
For Preschoolers
For Preschoolers
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes - enjoy stories and rhymes for babies and under 2s at home.
Wā Kōrero-Storytimes
Enjoy Wā Kōrero-Storytimes at your library!
Online Wā Kōrero-Storytimes
Listen in! Librarians and authors share stories online.
Events for preschoolers
For Kids
For School Children
Kura Takiura: Learning at Christchurch City Libraries
Our programmes for ākonga from Years 0 to 13 bring literacy-based experiences to life through creativity and exploration.
After School Activity Zones and Bookable Programmes
Join us for after school fun and learning. Join one of our Bookable Programmes or drop in to a free activity zone.
Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.
Reading to dogs
Kids can read to dogs at Papanui Library & Matatiki Hornby Centre - it's a fun way to improve their reading skills. Ph 941-7923 to book.
Kura Takiura: Learning at Christchurch City Libraries
Our programmes for ākonga from Years 0 to 13 bring literacy-based experiences to life through creativity and exploration.
After School Activity Zones and Bookable Programmes
Join us for after school fun and learning. Join one of our Bookable Programmes or drop in to a free activity zone.
Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.
Reading to dogs
Kids can read to dogs at Papanui Library & Matatiki Hornby Centre - it's a fun way to improve their reading skills. Ph 941-7923 to book.
Classes for kids
For Teens
For Teens
Technology programmes for teens and adults
Explore library programmes and sessions designed to help you use technology.
Library events for teens
Library events for teens - drop-in Creative Time, technology programmes, Manga Club, Book Clubs, and more.
Auahatanga - Creative Spaces
There is amazing technology at Christchurch City Libraries. Find out about each piece of gear, where you can find it, & how you can use it.
Intro to Creative Design - Tinkercad - 13+ years, part of a series
Mar 5th | 10:30am - 11:30am
1-hour taster class. Learn the basics of Tinkercad—a free, beginner-friendly 3D design tool.
Technology programmes for teens and adults
Explore library programmes and sessions designed to help you use technology.
Library events for teens
Library events for teens - drop-in Creative Time, technology programmes, Manga Club, Book Clubs, and more.
Auahatanga - Creative Spaces
There is amazing technology at Christchurch City Libraries. Find out about each piece of gear, where you can find it, & how you can use it.
Intro to Creative Design - Tinkercad - 13+ years, part of a series
Mar 5th | 10:30am - 11:30am
1-hour taster class. Learn the basics of Tinkercad—a free, beginner-friendly 3D design tool.
Classes for teens
For Adults
For Adults
Technology programmes for teens and adults
Explore library programmes and sessions designed to help you use technology.
Auahatanga - Creative Spaces
There is amazing technology at Christchurch City Libraries. Find out about each piece of gear, where you can find it, & how you can use it.
Intro to Creative Design - Tinkercad - 13+ years, part of a series
Mar 5th | 10:30am - 11:30am
1-hour taster class. Learn the basics of Tinkercad—a free, beginner-friendly 3D design tool.
Introduction to Photoshop: Photo and Image Restoration
May 9th | 10:30am - 4:00pm
A one-day intensive course will introduce the basics of Photoshop, approaching it through photo and image restoration.
Technology programmes for teens and adults
Explore library programmes and sessions designed to help you use technology.
Auahatanga - Creative Spaces
There is amazing technology at Christchurch City Libraries. Find out about each piece of gear, where you can find it, & how you can use it.
Intro to Creative Design - Tinkercad - 13+ years, part of a series
Mar 5th | 10:30am - 11:30am
1-hour taster class. Learn the basics of Tinkercad—a free, beginner-friendly 3D design tool.
Introduction to Photoshop: Photo and Image Restoration
May 9th | 10:30am - 4:00pm
A one-day intensive course will introduce the basics of Photoshop, approaching it through photo and image restoration.