A New Look for the Library App

We’ve refreshed the Christchurch City Libraries app with a new look and new features.

What’s new?

The updated app includes features you already know, plus some exciting new additions. You’ll be able to:

  • Receive notifications when a hold is ready to collect or an item is overdue
  • Access selected eResources directly through the app
  • Enjoy an improved app experience

New Library App

  • To access te reo Māori in the app, open My Account and select the Languages option from the menu.  From this list, select te reo Māori and confirm the change. Once selected, the app interface will update to te reo Māori. 

  • OpenDyslexic is an optional accessibility feature designed to make reading easier for people with dyslexia. The font is weighted at the bottom of each letter to help reduce common reading errors caused by letter rotation and crowding. When enabled, it can improve reading stability, focus, and overall comfort while navigating content in the app.

    To enable this feature, navigate to the Preferences menu. Within the Interface Font section, turn on OpenDyslexic. Once selected, the font will automatically update across supported areas of the app.

    If you would like to return to the default font, switch the setting back to Standard.

  • You can access your lists and shelves from the website under My Account. These lists and shelves are not available on the new Library App. 
    You can also make new lists on the Library App, but these lists will only be visible in the App. 

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  • Supported Devices

    CCL Mobile - the Library App was built specifically for iPhone and Android devices.

    Supported OS versions

    The current minimum OS versions supported for CCL Mobile - the Library App are: 

    App Platform Minimum OS version
    CCL Mobile for iOS iOS 15.6 or later
    CCL Mobile for Android Android 7 Nougat or higher

    If your device does not support a version of iOS or Android listed above, you will be unable to download the app.

  • It can be hard work if you have to manage other people's library cards as well as your own. You can use the Library App to easily borrow and place holds for more than one library account. 

    The Library allows you to add multiple accounts, making it easy to manage individual accounts within the app. Find out how this feature works and get started setting up more than one account on your Android or iOS device.

    This is useful if:

    • You are looking after the library cards of your children and borrowing books for them;
    • You borrow books for elderly relatives, or people in your care.

    Christchurch City Libraries App

    Download from:

    Android devices - Google Play Store

    iOs devices - App Store

    Adding extra accounts

    You can link to additional accounts by navigating to the My Details menu and selecting Linked Accounts. 

    To add a new linked account, select + Add in the top-right corner of the screen. Then enter the barcode and PIN for the account you wish to link. Once entered, selecting Link will complete the process.

    Alternatively, you can choose Scan Membership Card, which uses your device’s camera to scan the library barcode. This provides a quicker option and removes the need to manually enter the borrower number.

    Selecting Linked Accounts again will display all linked accounts. You can also remove linked accounts if needed.

View more about Library App

Please update your app

Visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and check you have the latest version of the Christchurch City Libraries app.

If you see an “Update” button, tap Update to install the latest version.

Once the update is complete, open the app. You may need to close and reopen it for all the new changes to load.

Turn on notifications

To receive notifications about your library account, including when a hold is ready to collect or an item is overdue:

  1. Open the app and go to My Account
  2. Select Preferences
  3. Turn on Notifications

You’ll also need to allow notifications in your device settings if prompted.

If you have multiple library cards saved in the app, you’ll need to add your additional card numbers again after updating.

We are working on some issues as we set up the new app.

Please contact the library if you have any questions.