Media releases and library news
Find articles and media about Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi.
- 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: Philipp - Kea Aerospace
Rapid prototyping facilities at Tūranga allowed Aerospace Engineer Philipp Sueltrop to manufacture parts for an Aerospace Design Challenge.
Ngā Kōrero Auaha Creative Stories: Jai Music & connections
Jai made his debut album which fuses his Indian heritage with hip hop in Tūranga's AV Studio, and he has connected with like-minded people.
Te Mahere Rautaki Kaurera | Our Draft Long Term Plan 2024-34
Mar 27, 2024
Have your say on Te Mahere Rautaki Kaurera | Our Draft Long Term Plan 2024-2034 from Monday 18 March to Sunday 21 April 2024.
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Mar 20, 2024
Check for the latest information on changes in opening hours or closures.
Access to Story Box Library finishes Friday 22 March 2024
Mar 18, 2024
Aroha mai, the last day of access to Story Box Library is Friday 22 March 2024. Here are some alternative resources you can use.
Hornby closes 28 Mar; Matatiki Hornby Centre opens 19 Apr
Mar 18, 2024
Hornby Library is closing Thursday 28 March 6pm and Matatiki Hornby Centre opens on Friday 19 April 3pm.
So Many Stories: the library Plains FM radio show
Join us on Plains FM radio to discover what our libraries are all about – connecting people, inspiring discovery, & enriching communities.