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.
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.
The Great Stash Swap at South Library
Jul 28th | 11:00am - 2:00pm
The Great Library Stash Swap is coming to South Library. Bring along your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, buttons etc. No cash required.
Craft Snippets - Artist, Therese Boustead
Jul 31st | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Craft Snippets is a way to learn about artisan crafts from enthusiasts and experts who love to share.
Super Crafty Club 65+ years @ Aranui Library, part of a series
Aug 1st | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Drop in to our seniors' arts and crafts sessions. Each session will have a different project for you to try.
Direct to Garment Printer Drop-In, part of a series
Print directly onto fabric and garments. Bring in your own light-coloured garment/fabric and a design to get started. $5.00 for each item.