Home & Living
Find the information to help you improve your home and garden.
Get the latest recipes from our huge recipe book collection or the latest magazines.
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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Home Improvement Source
Content from home improvement magazines and books, with user-friendly “how-to” information covering most DIY projects.
Home & Living
Gardening
Christchurch has long been called the ‘Garden City’. Explore our gardening and garden-related information and resources.
Food and drink
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.
Home & Living
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.
Auahatanga - Matatiki Hornby Centre Creative Time, part of a series
May 24th | 10:00am - 4:00pm
Unleash your imagination and step into a world of possibilities where cutting-edge technology meets your inspiration.
Crafty Sundays at Tūranga, part of a series
Bring your latest craft project and connect with other enthusiasts.
Chess Coaching at South Colombo, part of a series
Grab a chess set from the library and meet up with other players.
Art for Adults at Aranui Library, part of a series
A drop-in social and creative group - draw and paint at your own pace. Meet new people, have conversations and make art. Materials supplied!
Auahatanga - Matatiki Hornby Centre Creative Time, part of a series
May 24th | 10:00am - 4:00pm
Unleash your imagination and step into a world of possibilities where cutting-edge technology meets your inspiration.
Crafty Sundays at Tūranga, part of a series
Bring your latest craft project and connect with other enthusiasts.
Chess Coaching at South Colombo, part of a series
Grab a chess set from the library and meet up with other players.
Art for Adults at Aranui Library, part of a series
A drop-in social and creative group - draw and paint at your own pace. Meet new people, have conversations and make art. Materials supplied!