Rangatahi - Teens
A guide to the library for teens. Discover useful (and fun) eResources, explore library events - and find your next great read.
Featured
Big Bargain Book Sale - 20 and 21 March 2026
Bag a bargain! Our much-loved book sale is on Friday 20 March 9am to 7pm, and Saturday 21 March 9am to 4pm at Pioneer Rec and Sport Centre.
Big Bargain Book Sale - 20 and 21 March 2026
Bag a bargain! Our much-loved book sale is on Friday 20 March 9am to 7pm, and Saturday 21 March 9am to 4pm at Pioneer Rec and Sport Centre.
Events
Featured
51 Threads exhibition, part of a series
Handcrafted pieces combining calligraphy and embroidery that honour of our 51 shuhadaa (martyrs) of the 15 March mosque attacks.
An Alternative Book Group, part of a series
A book group for adults who "read" in alternative formats. Discuss your last read, favourite audiobook narrator or discover something new.
Wednesday Teen Takeover, part of a series
It's all yours! Wāhi Rangatahi/Youth Space is your space for VR (virtual reality), boardgames, tech, crafts and much more.
Intro to Creative Design - Silhouette Studio - 13+ years, part of a series
Mar 19th | 10:30am - 11:30am
1-hour taster class. Learn the basics of Silhouette Studio—a free design program.
51 Threads exhibition, part of a series
Handcrafted pieces combining calligraphy and embroidery that honour of our 51 shuhadaa (martyrs) of the 15 March mosque attacks.
An Alternative Book Group, part of a series
A book group for adults who "read" in alternative formats. Discuss your last read, favourite audiobook narrator or discover something new.
Wednesday Teen Takeover, part of a series
It's all yours! Wāhi Rangatahi/Youth Space is your space for VR (virtual reality), boardgames, tech, crafts and much more.
Intro to Creative Design - Silhouette Studio - 13+ years, part of a series
Mar 19th | 10:30am - 11:30am
1-hour taster class. Learn the basics of Silhouette Studio—a free design program.
More events for teens
Recommended Reads
Reading Recommendations - Teens
Explore fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, rainbow reads and more - all made for rangatahi. Find your next favourite read at the library.
Rainbow reads for rangatahi - teens
Books for teens that explore and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.
Young Adult Fiction Award 2025
See the 2025 winner and shortlist, and previous winners & shortlists in the YA Fiction Award (NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults).
New for Rangatahi
Young Adult eBooks
Young Adult eAudiobooks
Online Learning
Explore free eResources to help you learn — crafts, languages, technology, and more.
Beamafilm
Unlimited access to thousands of great movies, documentaries and series for free with your library card.
Kanopy
On-demand streaming video service with a large collection of award-winning independent, international and classic films, and documentaries.
Mango Languages
Join the conversation. There's more than 70 languages to explore in Mango Languages.
Online Learning
Explore free eResources to help you learn — crafts, languages, technology, and more.
Beamafilm
Unlimited access to thousands of great movies, documentaries and series for free with your library card.
Kanopy
On-demand streaming video service with a large collection of award-winning independent, international and classic films, and documentaries.
Mango Languages
Join the conversation. There's more than 70 languages to explore in Mango Languages.
Homework help
LiveOnline
Get answers to questions & help using eResources. LiveOnline operates 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, & 9.30am to 5pm Saturday.
AnyQuestions
Free online homework help to New Zealand school students. Log on to the website from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday during the school year.
Many Answers
Many Answers is a place where you can search for answers to popular questions asked on AnyQuestions.
SFWA Nebula Awards - Andre Norton Award
Sci-fi/fantasy fans! Check out the finalists in the Andre Norton Award for an outstanding young adult science fiction or fantasy book.
Pride Poetry Hour
Mar 27th | 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Join Ray Shipley for a special, early edition of their beloved 'Late Night Poetry Hour' in celebration of Pride 2026!
RF Kuang: From Yellowface to Katabasis: WORD Christchurch
May 21st | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The #1 New York Times bestselling writer RF Kuang (US) joins WORD Christchurch to discuss the imaginative worlds she creates.
Karen Hao (USA): Empire of AI: WORD Christchurch
May 11th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hao is a strong voice of influence around AI issues. She joins The Press journalist Victoria Meakin in conversation.
SFWA Nebula Awards - Andre Norton Award
Sci-fi/fantasy fans! Check out the finalists in the Andre Norton Award for an outstanding young adult science fiction or fantasy book.
Pride Poetry Hour
Mar 27th | 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Join Ray Shipley for a special, early edition of their beloved 'Late Night Poetry Hour' in celebration of Pride 2026!
RF Kuang: From Yellowface to Katabasis: WORD Christchurch
May 21st | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The #1 New York Times bestselling writer RF Kuang (US) joins WORD Christchurch to discuss the imaginative worlds she creates.
Karen Hao (USA): Empire of AI: WORD Christchurch
May 11th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hao is a strong voice of influence around AI issues. She joins The Press journalist Victoria Meakin in conversation.
2025 Kirkus Reviews - Best Young Adult Books of the Year
Kirkus Reviews is an American book review magazine founded in 1933. Published twice a month, they review over 10,000 books a year.
Most Popular in 2025: eBooks: Rangatahi - Teens
Sunshine on the Reaping, the latest of the Hunger Games book is first, with Sarah J. Maas taking out three of the top 5 spots.
Most Popular in 2025: eAudiobooks: Rangatahi - Teens
Audiobooks of The Hunger Games and Sarah J. Maas's popular series are the most popular titles for teens in 2025.
Most Popular in 2025: Rangatahi - Teens: Books
Hunger Games, Sarah J. Maas and more - the popular fiction for teens in 2025. Garfield is the king of non-fiction.
2025 Kirkus Reviews - Best Young Adult Books of the Year
Kirkus Reviews is an American book review magazine founded in 1933. Published twice a month, they review over 10,000 books a year.
Most Popular in 2025: eBooks: Rangatahi - Teens
Sunshine on the Reaping, the latest of the Hunger Games book is first, with Sarah J. Maas taking out three of the top 5 spots.
Most Popular in 2025: eAudiobooks: Rangatahi - Teens
Audiobooks of The Hunger Games and Sarah J. Maas's popular series are the most popular titles for teens in 2025.
Most Popular in 2025: Rangatahi - Teens: Books
Hunger Games, Sarah J. Maas and more - the popular fiction for teens in 2025. Garfield is the king of non-fiction.