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.
Programmes
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
We have bookable programmes & free activities on in libraries in the Christmas and New Year holidays.
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.
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.
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.
NZ-VR
NZ-VR is a school outreach programme that uses virtual reality to connect young New Zealanders with the marine environment.
Join us for school holiday fun and learning
We have bookable programmes & free activities on in libraries in the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Technology programmes for teens & 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.
Recent necrology, November 2023
Some well-known people who have died recently including author A. S. Byatt and musician Shane McGowan.
Preschoolers’ programmes
School children
- Holiday programmes:
- Tūranga School Visits
Adults and families
- Community connections for adults
- Craft and hobby groups
- Technology help drop-in sessions
- Community advice clinics: Citizen’s Advice and JPs
