Media releases and library news
Find articles and media about Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi.
- People flock to new suburban Christchurch library The Press, 22 October 2024
- Top reads revealed The Star, 17 October 2024
- The best thing to happen to Hornby for years Liz Gordon, The Press, 15 October 2024
- Library seeking photos of city's active heritage Nor'west news, 10 October 2024
- Mall revamp for pop-up library and more new tenants The Press, 8 October 2024
- Location confirmed for pop-up South Library Newsline, 8 October 2024
- Developing Christchurch's photographic history Newsline, 3 October 2024
- Mall Santa's hobby will leave you in stitches Star News, 1 October 2024
- Explore the Gateway to Antarctica Newsline, 30 September 2024
Days of Ice at Tūranga - Matatiki Hornby Centre goes solar Newsline, 27 September 2024
- Breakfast TV - Max Lucas exhibition at Linwood Library
- Man in stitches Newsline, 27 September 2024
79-year-old Max Lucas is ‘knot’ your average stitcher. The dad, grandad, busy volunteer and self-proclaimed cranky husband started stitchwork during the COVID-19 lockdowns as something to do to fill the time. - Step into the past with new walking guide Newsline, 26 September 2024
- Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2024 Newsline, 12 September 2024
- Game, set, match - Christchurch Heritage Festival spotlight on sport Newsline, 11 September 2024
- Update for Fendalton Library Newsline, 16 August 2024
- 80,000 visitors explore new Matatiki Hornby Centre since it opened Star News, 22 July 2024
- Matatiki a hit with the community Newsline, 19 July 2024
- Library holds now free Newsline, 10 July 2023
- Kiwi comedian turns over a new page Newsline, 9 July 2024 (Sam Smith events at the library)
- Aotearoa's bugs are the bees knees Newsline 24 June 2024
- Volunteer's lifelong passion for books Newsline, 20 June 2024
- Tūranga: What a 21st century library can be Frank Film
- Tūranga: What a 21st century library can be The Star
- Celebrate Matariki and Puaka at Christchurch City Libraries Newsline, 4 June 2024
- The history of Christchurch streets Newsline, 27 May 2024
- New community facility now open for Hornby's growing population The Press, 21 April 2024
- Matatiki Hornby Centre opens Chris Lynch media, 20 April 2024
- Grand opening for Matatiki Hornby Centre The Star (sponsored content), 15 April 2024
- Library exhibition spotlights iconic pre-quake buildings Newsline, 17 April 2024
- New chapter for Hornby Library Newsline, 27 March 2024
Staff at Hornby Library are preparing for the big shift to their new premises at Matatiki Hornby Centre, in Kyle Park. Hornby Library on Goulding Avenue will close at 6pm on Thursday 28 March and will reopen at the new pool and library community centre on Friday 19 April, from 3pm. The customer services desk at Goulding Avenue will remain open until 5pm Friday 19 April, before also shifting across to Matatiki. - State-of-the-art library equipment provides opportunities for the community Newsline, 21 March 2024
Christchurch based Kea Aerospace are a local company designing and flying a large, solar-powered, unmanned aircraft for earth observations. All while having utilised the state-of-the-art laser cutting and printing equipment at Christchurch’s central library during their prototyping stage. - Bag a bargain at the annual Library book sale Newsline, 13 March 2024
- Update for Spreydon Library Newsline, 12 March 2024
Spreydon Library is closing for six weeks while Christchurch City Council refurbishes the building. The library, located at 266 Barrington Street, will be closed from 1pm on Saturday 23 March until Sunday 5 May. The library will re-open at 10am on Monday 6 May. - Date set for Matatiki Hornby Centre opening Star News, 23 February 2024
- Connecting South Library back to its history Newsline, 13 February 2024
The new South Library has been gifted a name - Ōmōkihi – connecting the building back to its riverside site. The name has been given to Christchurch City Council by Ngāi Tūāhuriri and is consistent with the traditional practice of whakahaumanu te papatupu | restoring the customary title to the land beneath the building. - People watching "Tūranga, Christchurch's central library, on a busy Friday morning Toby Morris, Sunday Star-Times, 11 February 2024
- Mark Lunar New Year at the library Newsline, 5 February 2024
- OverDrive: Record Number of Libraries Hit One Million Digital Lends in 2023 Publishers Weekly, 11 January 2024
Christchurch City Libraries joins the first-timers hitting a million OverDrive circulations in 2023. - A mainstay of childhood, the Lego, turns 66 Jackson Journal-Courier, 27 January 2024
"Across the Pacific, the public libraries of Christchurch, New Zealand, are offering competitions on International Lego Day in design of favorite books and literary characters with Legos."
Ngā Kōrero Auaha - Creative Stories
Ngā Kōrero Auaha – Creative Stories
We talk to creators who have made things happen with Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi.
Ngā Kōrero Auaha Creative Stories: Anthea - Remix Plastic
Learn how Anthea Ibell uses 3D printer waste in her sustainable business, Remix Plastic.
Ngā Kōrero Auaha Creative Stories: Philipp - Kea Aerospace
Rapid prototyping facilities at Tūranga allowed Aerospace Engineer Philipp Sueltrop to manufacture parts for an Aerospace Design Challenge.
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Oct 31, 2024
Check for the latest information on changes in opening hours or closures.
Tūranga is open 10am to 5pm Friday 15 November (Show Day)
Oct 14, 2024
Tūranga will be open from 10am to 5pm on Friday 15 November (Show Day); all other libraries will be closed.
Location confirmed for pop-up South Library
Oct 08, 2024
Christchurch City Libraries is partnering with The Colombo shopping centre to create a new pop-up library in early 2025.
Te Reo Māori on self-issue kiosks for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Sep 13, 2024
Self-issue kiosks will use te reo Māori during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, 14 to 21 September 2024. Learn how to use the kiosk language options.
So Many Stories: the library Plains FM radio show
Join us on Plains FM to discover what libraries are all about. November's show features Summertime Reading, Parihaka, Tiny Fest, and more.