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Find the information to help you improve your home and garden.
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Do you want to tinker on your car? We have a motor manual collection, both in libraries or online.
Look after the furry / feathered members of your household with information on pets.
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Gardening
Christchurch has long been called the ‘Garden City’. Explore our gardening and garden-related information and resources.
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Resources for cooks, bakers, and brewers. All kinds of kai, cookbooks, and more.
Knitting
We have knitting and crocheting books and resources for beginners and experts.
Sustainable living
Find out about sustainable living events, activities and resources.
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Crafts and Collecting
Explore resources to improve your craft skills. If you enjoy collecting, we have guidebooks, catalogues and online resources to help.
Pets and other animals
Information about some of New Zealand's most popular pets and resources about owning pets.
Motor Manuals
Repair manuals for cars, motorcycles, outboard motors and other engines.
Carter's Price Guide to Antiques
Prices of antiquities, antiques, collectables, retro, vintage and 20th century design.
Exhibition - 新年 新期望 - New Year | New Wishes, part of a series
Celebrating the Vibrant Spirit of Chinese Folk Arts in New Year Traditions. Discover the vibrant history of Chinese folk art.
Art on the Rooftop - Charcoal and Pastel
Jan 23rd | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for summer art sessions and get inspired by the views from Tūranga, or try a still life. $5.85 per session, materials supplied.
Art on the Rooftop - Watercolours
Jan 26th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for summer art sessions and get inspired by the views from Tūranga, or try a still life. $5.85 per session, materials supplied.
Craft Snippets: Textiles with Amy Rickman
Jan 29th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Learn about artisan crafts from enthusiasts and experts who love to share. This month hear from Amy Rickman who has a passion for textiles.
Exhibition - 新年 新期望 - New Year | New Wishes, part of a series
Celebrating the Vibrant Spirit of Chinese Folk Arts in New Year Traditions. Discover the vibrant history of Chinese folk art.
Art on the Rooftop - Charcoal and Pastel
Jan 23rd | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for summer art sessions and get inspired by the views from Tūranga, or try a still life. $5.85 per session, materials supplied.
Art on the Rooftop - Watercolours
Jan 26th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for summer art sessions and get inspired by the views from Tūranga, or try a still life. $5.85 per session, materials supplied.
Craft Snippets: Textiles with Amy Rickman
Jan 29th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Learn about artisan crafts from enthusiasts and experts who love to share. This month hear from Amy Rickman who has a passion for textiles.
