Thanks for thinking of us. Please contact the library first to discuss what you'd like to donate.
Here's a general guide to donating items to the library.
Art
If you have art you want to donate to the library, read our Art Donations Policy.
Archives
Fill out this form if you have archival material you wish to donate to the library archives (papers, letters, maps, etc).
Books and magazines
If you have books or magazines you think would be good for our general library lending collection, you can drop them off at the library. Donations are only accepted if they are in excellent condition and required for our collection, as per the conditions listed in our Donations policy.
Photos
Digital images
We invite you, your family and iwi, society or club to contribute your photographs and memories to be permanently preserved in the library’s heritage collection. If you have digital photos or videos you can upload them directly to the Discovery Wall website, or contact us at librarydigitalcontent@ccc.govt.nz
Physical photos
If you would like to contribute a collection of printed photos - either as a donation or loan - please contact us at librarydigitalcontent@ccc.govt.nz.
Zines
If you want to add your zine to the library's zine collection, print out this form and:
- Drop off your zine/s at a library;
- OR post to us at:
Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi
PO Box 73045
Christchurch 8154
New Zealand
Tell us about your zine, and we can catalogue it correctly – making it easier for you and others to discover your zine online. Your author name doesn’t have to be your legal name; it could be a nickname, your social media handle, or you can choose to remain anonymous. We know that zines can be incredibly personal and you can choose how you want to be connected to it.
Content Development Policy
Our Content Development Policy helps clarify how we select and manage content in our libraries, and how we will consider your donation.
