Kura Takiura – Self-guided visits and activities

Learning at Christchurch City Libraries

Self- guided visits and activities

Exhibitions

Find out about the current exhibitions at Tūranga, and what's coming up

Bring your class to experience the Mānuka Storygrove!

 

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Tuakiri Investigates: Eccentric Christchurch: On the Move, part of a series

Exhibition looking at some of the more unusual movements of people and objects around Ōtautahi Christchurch. On until 20 March 2026.

Mānuka Storygrove exhibition at Tūranga, part of a series

Follow the trail of blooms at Tūranga to find the Mānuka Storygrove – a hidden grove of summertime wonder. On until 28 February 2026.

Mobile Discovery Wall

Selected libraries
Heritage comes to life with this interactive touchscreen technology. The mobile discovery wall visits community libraries around the city.

GoBots

Calling all explorers! Discover Ōtautahi Christchurch one fun challenge at a time.
GoBots is a fun, interactive app, perfect for families. Learn all about Christchurch’s parks and nature reserves, and the state-of-the-art library, Tūranga. Complete a series of challenges and collect points to build your very own GoBot. Download the app and bring along iPads, tablets, or phones to explore with GoBots.

The BookBot Challenge

The Bookbots are intergalactic heroes from Planet Biblio. They have devised a series of challenges and games for you to enjoy! Get points when you complete the challenges that will help you build your own customised Bookbot. Download the app and join in some AR fun! Take along iPads, tablets, or phones and venture into Bookbots at Tūranga.

Scavenger hunts

Discover the library at your own pace with our downloadable scavenger hunts.

We welcome self-guided visits to the libraries. Teachers and supervising adult helpers are asked to supervise and care for their ākonga at all times. Please contact the library before your visit as a courtesy.

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FAQ

  • Self‑guided visits allow a class to explore the library at their own pace. We ask that kaiako and supervising adults remain with their ākonga at all times and contact the library before their visit as a courtesy. There are scavenger hunts downloadable from Kura Takiura for them to use. 

    Groups can explore exhibitions at Tūranga and interact with activities such as the BookBots Challenge or scavenger hunts.

     

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