Rangatahi - Teens
A guide to the library for teens. Discover useful (and fun) eResources, explore library events - and find your next great read.
Featured
Our Insect Neighbours exhibition: 21 March – 17 May 2026
Christchurch City Libraries and Canterbury Museum bring you a closer look at the hidden world of insects. Te Pito Huarewa Gallery, Tūranga.
Our Insect Neighbours exhibition: 21 March – 17 May 2026
Christchurch City Libraries and Canterbury Museum bring you a closer look at the hidden world of insects. Te Pito Huarewa Gallery, Tūranga.
Events
Matatiki Sewing Club – Create Together!, part of a series
Apr 30th | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
We’ve got sewing machines and all the basics ready for you! Just bring your ideas and some fabric and see what happens.
Matatiki Board Game Club - ages 15+, part of a series
May 1st | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
New to board games? A seasoned strategist? Somewhere in between? Come along, meet new people, and enjoy the selection of board games.
Crafty Sundays, part of a series
Bring your latest craft project and meet other crafty teens.
Our Insect Neighbours: a closer look at their hidden world, part of a series
Apr 28th, All day
Our Insect Neighbours: a closer look at their hidden world. Visit to see all sorts of wonderous critters and learn something new!
Matatiki Sewing Club – Create Together!, part of a series
Apr 30th | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
We’ve got sewing machines and all the basics ready for you! Just bring your ideas and some fabric and see what happens.
Matatiki Board Game Club - ages 15+, part of a series
May 1st | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
New to board games? A seasoned strategist? Somewhere in between? Come along, meet new people, and enjoy the selection of board games.
Crafty Sundays, part of a series
Bring your latest craft project and meet other crafty teens.
Our Insect Neighbours: a closer look at their hidden world, part of a series
Apr 28th, All day
Our Insect Neighbours: a closer look at their hidden world. Visit to see all sorts of wonderous critters and learn something new!
More events for teens
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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.
Dakota Coleman - NZ Music Month performance: South Colombo
May 24th | 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate New Zealand Music Month with a live performance from a talented local musician, Dakota Coleman. Free, no bookings required.
Dakota Coleman - NZ Music Month performance: Spreydon
May 3rd | 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate New Zealand Music Month with a live performance from talented local musician Dakota Coleman. Free, no bookings required.
Take the Library Stage
May 16th | 1:30pm - 3:30pm
This event will run like an open mic session - where you can show off your musical talent. All musical talents and experience are welcome!
Take the Library Stage
May 7th | 5:00pm - 6:30pm
This event will run like an open mic session - where you can show your own musical talent. All musical talents and experience are welcome!
Dakota Coleman - NZ Music Month performance: South Colombo
May 24th | 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate New Zealand Music Month with a live performance from a talented local musician, Dakota Coleman. Free, no bookings required.
Dakota Coleman - NZ Music Month performance: Spreydon
May 3rd | 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate New Zealand Music Month with a live performance from talented local musician Dakota Coleman. Free, no bookings required.
Take the Library Stage
May 16th | 1:30pm - 3:30pm
This event will run like an open mic session - where you can show off your musical talent. All musical talents and experience are welcome!
Take the Library Stage
May 7th | 5:00pm - 6:30pm
This event will run like an open mic session - where you can show your own musical talent. All musical talents and experience are welcome!
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.