Speakers and talks
Find out about speakers and author talks at libraries.
WORD Christchurch Festival 2026
The programme is out! WORD Christchurch Festival is on from 1 to 6 September 2026. Read all about events, writers, and get librarian picks!
How to watch a horror film | FULLY BOOKED
Aug 13th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dr Erin Harrington explores how appreciating the craft of filmmaking can help us better understand – or even develop – one’s love of horror.
Author talk: Roimata Smail
Aug 15th | 11:00am - 12:30pm
You are warmly invited to join Roimata Smail for an inspiring, informative Te Tiriti workshop-style talk. Free event, bookings required.
Sporty Reading: A Sports Biography Book Club
Aug 25th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
A book club for people who enjoy reading sports biographies. This book club has a guest speaker: Antony Bush, author of "The Back Fix".
WORD Christchurch Festival 2026
The programme is out! WORD Christchurch Festival is on from 1 to 6 September 2026. Read all about events, writers, and get librarian picks!
How to watch a horror film | FULLY BOOKED
Aug 13th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dr Erin Harrington explores how appreciating the craft of filmmaking can help us better understand – or even develop – one’s love of horror.
Author talk: Roimata Smail
Aug 15th | 11:00am - 12:30pm
You are warmly invited to join Roimata Smail for an inspiring, informative Te Tiriti workshop-style talk. Free event, bookings required.
Sporty Reading: A Sports Biography Book Club
Aug 25th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
A book club for people who enjoy reading sports biographies. This book club has a guest speaker: Antony Bush, author of "The Back Fix".
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