Speakers and talks
Find out about speakers and author talks at libraries.
WORD Christchurch Festival 2026
WORD Christchurch Festival is over - you can still borrow books by WORD writers, explore librarian picks, & read event reports.
Mathateca Presents: Show Your Working
Sep 10th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Interested in how maths shapes our lives? Hear from locals about the interesting things they do and how maths helps them do it.
Cultivate with Richard Till and Dan Rutherford
Sep 29th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Landscape designer Dan Rutherford joins Richard Till for a hands-on workshop on growing herbs, veges and more in compact urban spaces.
Craft Snippets with Christine Powell
Sep 30th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Christine’s creative journey has taken her from Antarctica to the colourful warmth of knitting and eventually, to writing a book about both.
WORD Christchurch Festival 2026
WORD Christchurch Festival is over - you can still borrow books by WORD writers, explore librarian picks, & read event reports.
Mathateca Presents: Show Your Working
Sep 10th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Interested in how maths shapes our lives? Hear from locals about the interesting things they do and how maths helps them do it.
Cultivate with Richard Till and Dan Rutherford
Sep 29th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Landscape designer Dan Rutherford joins Richard Till for a hands-on workshop on growing herbs, veges and more in compact urban spaces.
Craft Snippets with Christine Powell
Sep 30th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Christine’s creative journey has taken her from Antarctica to the colourful warmth of knitting and eventually, to writing a book about both.
Events
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What's on
Find out about what's happening in libraries in September, October, and November. Read it online or pick up a brochure from your library.