Events

For kids

Find library events for kids including after school activities, crafts, and technology, as well as stories and fun for babies and preschoolers.

For kids

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!

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.

Tuna and Ladders

5 January to 31 January 2026
Selected libraries
Make your Mānuka Stories game and race to the top! This is an unsupervised activity. Free, no booking required.

Our Voices Count exhibition, part of a series

Features protest/celebration banners made as a collaboration with Ron Te Kawa and Hei Whakapiki Mauri, Disability Leadership Canterbury.

Mānuka Storygrove exhibition at Tūranga, part of a series

On your visit to Tūranga, follow the trail of blooms to find the Mānuka Storygrove – a hidden grove of summertime wonder.

Creative Bites at New Brighton Library, part of a series

Join us for Creative Bites on Fridays from 2–4.30pm. Try DTG direct to garment printing, making a badge, or using a sewing machine.

JP Clinics

Justices of the Peace are available at set times at a number of our libraries around Christchurch. JPs can witness signatures, verify copies of documents, hear oaths, declarations and more. There is no charge for JP services.

Justice of the Peace clinics at libraries

Books and Authors

Love to talk books? Join one of the many book clubs or groups around the city. We also host occasional author talks and literary events.

Computers and Technology

Tech drop-in sessions, iPad training, 3D printing and more!

Learning centre programmes

Library Learning Centre classes enable our communities to connect, learn and create. We provide individuals, groups and schools with access to and support of digital technologies - promoting lifelong learning with a focus on fun and creativity.

Find out more about Learning centre programmes for adults, teens and kids.

Hobbies, crafts and games

Come along to knit 'n' yarn sessions, card and board games, video-gaming or crafts sessions.

Displays and exhibitions

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Local and family history

Classes and sessions dedicated to local or family history.

Local and Family history events

Te Ao Māori

Our Voices Count exhibition, part of a series

Features protest/celebration banners made as a collaboration with Ron Te Kawa and Hei Whakapiki Mauri, Disability Leadership Canterbury.

Ngā Pakiwaitara - Bilingual Storytimes, part of a series

Nau mai hoki mai rā, join us every Tuesday between 10:30-11am for our Ngā Pakiwaitara, bilingual story times.

Kawhe & Kōrero, part of a series

Want to practise your reo? Drop in for a cuppa and build your conversational kōrero skills with fellow learners.

Speakers and talks

Find out about speakers and author talks at libraries.

Library Events Calendar

Check our online calendar to find out what's on at your local library - storytimes, book clubs, after school activities and more!

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Celebrate!

Cultural celebrations, themed weeks, and notable events. Annual festivals, holidays, anniversaries, and special days of the year in Christchurch.

Upcoming celebrations

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