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.

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.

Technology Programmes - eKnow How

Explore library sessions from basic computer skills to music production. Some are pay-for, & some free drop-ins. Book your spot now!

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.

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.

DIY Wā Kōrero: Storytimes - Guess What?

Do a Wā Kōrero: Storytimes at your place! We recommend eBooks and eResources for home about Guessing.

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.

DIY Wā Kōrero: Storytimes - Guess What?

Do a Wā Kōrero: Storytimes at your place! We recommend eBooks and eResources for home about Guessing.

Tūranga school visits

We welcome you and your class to Tūranga. Find more about school visits, self-directed tours, and more.

For School Children

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.

School programmes

We are partnering with GCSN | Greater Christchurch Schools' Network to offer the following exciting programmes.

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.

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.

School programmes

We are partnering with GCSN | Greater Christchurch Schools' Network to offer the following exciting programmes.

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.

For Teens & Adults

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.

Absolute beginners crochet - 12-25 years

May 25th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Papanui Library

An introductory session to making a crochet granny square. Learn the basic stitches and leave with additional resources to continue at home.

Classes and Programmes

Programmes

Preschoolers’ programmes

School children

Adults and families