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I want to listen: eResources you can listen to
Explore eResources you can listen to — eAudiobooks and Music. Free with your library membership.
I want to learn: eResources for learners
Explore eResources for learners. Use LinkedIn Learning for Libraries, Mango Languages, and more for free with your library membership.
I want to read: eResources for readers
Explore eResources for readers - eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, graphic novels, newspapers and more. Free with your library membership.
I want to research: eResources for deep dives and study
Access thousands of full text journals, discover primary sources, research your family history and more. Free with your library membership.
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I want to watch: Movies and TV
Movies, documentaries, or dramas. Stream them for free with your library membership. Read about your favourite films, directors, and actors.
Aotearoa New Zealand eResources
Explore Aotearoa New Zealand and Ōtautahi Christchurch eResources. Free with your library membership.
eResources for Rangatahi - Teens
Relax with eBooks, eAudiobooks, comics and graphic novels, and movies. Explore resources for study. Free with your library membership!
eResources for Tamariki - Kids
Kids can read eBooks, listen to eAudiobooks, get homework help, play educational games, and watch movies and tv shows - all for free!
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Apr 04, 2026
Check for the latest information on changes in opening hours or closures.
Justices of the Peace (JPs)
Visit a Justice of the Peace at some of our libraries. Shirley Library's session is now on Thursdays 10am to 1pm. Find out where and when.
New For You - May 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
NZ Chinese Language Week: 29 June - 5 July 2026
Nĭ hăo! New Zealand Chinese Language Week 2026 is on from 29 June to 5 July. Find out what's on.
2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards
The winners have been announced for New Zealand's most prestigious literary awards.
Jobs - Current vacancies
Want to work with us? Find information about our current vacancies and how to apply.
KidsFest - 4 July to 19 July
KidsFest is full of winter holiday fun for kids. Have a look at what's happening in libraries. Tickets go live Tuesday 9 June, 9am.
Matariki: Māori New Year
Join us in June for exciting free Matariki and Puaka activities and events for you and your whānau to enjoy.
New Zealand Sign Language
Find out more about New Zealand sign language and browse NZSL resources. NZ Sign Language Week is from 4 to 10 May 2026.
Women's Prize for Fiction
Honours and celebrates fiction written by women and published in the U.K. The 2026 shortlist has been announced.
NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa
May is New Zealand Music Month. Find out about music events at libraries, and explore our music resources.
The Dublin Literary Award
The 2026 shortlist for this international book prize for a novel written in or translated into English have been announced.
Easter
Check our Easter hours. Explore information about the origins, traditions and dates of Easter, events, activities and library resources.
NZ Booklovers Awards
The 2026 winners have been announced for adult fiction, lifestyle book, young adult fiction, junior fiction, and picture books categories.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week: 16 to 22 March
Find resources and information on ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and more. Neurodiversity Celebration Week is on from 16 to 22 March.
Writing competitions for kids and teens
Young writers! We list writing comps for you to enter. Win prizes with your awesome words.
Rangatahi - Teens
A guide to the library for teens. Discover useful (and fun) eResources, explore library events - and find your next great read.
NZ Music Month: Picturing Canterbury
Christchurch City Libraries celebrates NZ Music Month during May every year. Here are some musical highlights from Canterbury Stories.
John Britten: Picturing Canterbury
Born in Christchurch in 1950, John Britten found fame as the designer of motorcycles. The Britten Museum opened Wednesday 18 February 2026.
Couloir Peak and Cameron Glacier: Picturing Canterbury
The Cameron River valley, Couloir Peak, and Cameron Glacier as seen from Ōtūroto Lake Heron, 2008. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Cousin’s Christmas photo with Santa Claus
Cousins Barbara Carswell and Winifred Boyd with Santa Claus at Beaths Toyland, 1953. An image from Canterbury Stories.
NZ Music Month: Picturing Canterbury
Christchurch City Libraries celebrates NZ Music Month during May every year. Here are some musical highlights from Canterbury Stories.
John Britten: Picturing Canterbury
Born in Christchurch in 1950, John Britten found fame as the designer of motorcycles. The Britten Museum opened Wednesday 18 February 2026.
Couloir Peak and Cameron Glacier: Picturing Canterbury
The Cameron River valley, Couloir Peak, and Cameron Glacier as seen from Ōtūroto Lake Heron, 2008. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Cousin’s Christmas photo with Santa Claus
Cousins Barbara Carswell and Winifred Boyd with Santa Claus at Beaths Toyland, 1953. An image from Canterbury Stories.
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