So Many Stories

So Many Stories

Conversations with Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi

Join Christchurch City Libraries on the first Friday of each month at 9am on PlainsFM and discover what our libraries are all about – connecting people, inspiring discovery, and enriching communities. Each show features stories from people who work in libraries, and the members of our community we engage with every day. We also bring you a peek between the pages of interesting pukapuka.

2023 shows coming up:

7 April; 5 May; 2 June; 7 July; 4 August; 1 September; 6 October; 3 November; 1 December

 

Episode 14 - March 2023

This episode was broadcast on Friday 3 March 9am, and aired again on Sunday 5 March 3.30pm. Listen to So Many Stories on PlainsFM.

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Here's what you will hear in Episode 14. This month’s episode is all about the diverse people of Ōtautahi | Christchurch and the Christchurch City Libraries network.

International Women's Day: Wednesday 8 March

We talk to Digital Curation Librarian Sarah Snelling ahead of International Women’s Day.
Trustee Sarah Mankelow chats about the Humans of Christchurch | Ōtautahi exhibition, and ‘human’ Sophie Estob Gradwell shares her story.

Christchurch Pride: Friday 10 March to Sunday 19 March

Lara Moses, Library Liaison – Youth and Youth Librarian Alice McLay share how Christchurch City Libraries will be celebrating diversity and providing a safe space for tamariki, rangatahi and LGBTQIA+ allies during Christchurch Pride and beyond. Everything from magnificent Queens telling stories, to book lists and information on local organisations you can access at your local library.

Ukrainian Association of New Zealand – South: Saturday 11 March

Michael Lidski shares a little about the local Ukrainian community and invites us to join this fundraising event at Tūranga on Saturday 11 March.

Nowruz: Sunday 12 March to Sunday 26 March

Hero Modares of the Kia Ora Academy introduces us to Nowruz or Persian New Year. Celebrate Nowruz with us on Saturday 25 March 2pm to 4pm at Tūranga. There is also an Iranian exhibition on from Sunday 12 March to Sunday 26 March.

Neurodiversity Celebration Week: Monday 13 March to Sunday 19 March

Dr Annick Janson spoke to us from her home in Raglan about her personal and professional experience of the challenges and beautiful opportunities that neurodiversity can bring for whānau. Yaniv Janson’s discovery of art, his exhibition and development of his fully booked Colour me happy workshop based on the PERMA theory of wellbeing. Finally Annick invites you to join her for the Positive Parenting workshop bring together her personal experience and professional knowledge on parenting with neurodiverse whānau.

Visit our page on Neurodiversity Celebration Week.

Lara and Alice
Lara and Alice

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LGBTQIA+ reading guide

Read the rainbow with fiction, biographies, and graphic novels.

Christchurch Pride 10 March to 19 March 2023

Christchurch Pride is on now! Enjoy events including book clubs, and making zines and badges.

Humans of Christchurch Ōtautahi Exhibition (until 12 March)

A collection of stories & photos celebrating everyday heroes will be on display at Tūranga’s Te Pito Huarewa Southbase Gallery this summer.

LGBTQIA+ stories and resources at the library

We help you find LGBTQIA+ books and resources in our collection.

New Year

The tradition of celebrating the New Year as a new beginning goes back to the earliest societies. For many of us, 1 January is New Year.

Episode 13 - February 2023

This episode was broadcast on Friday 3 February 9am, and aired again on Sunday 5 February 3.30pm. Listen to So Many Stories on PlainsFM.

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Here's what you will hear in Episode 13:

  • Listen to a short segment about Waitangi Day by Maatakiwi.
  • Ngapiu talks about Māori Services and the Pou Kohikohinga Māori role.
  • We hear from Andrew who is part of the Otago Museum team bringing the interactive Tūhura Tuarangi - Aotearoa in Space exhibition to Tūranga.
  • The start of February marks the end our Summertime Reading Challenge competition so Bronwyn explains what happens now and when our lucky winners will be contacted.
  • Margot and her Fendalton Library colleague Ray have a long relationship with the annual Culture Galore event at Ray Blank Park. We hear about how library is involved on the day, children’s books collection in Italian, Danish and Portuguese alongside Korean and Chinese items held at Fendalton Library that are part of the library network World Languages collection.
  • A highlight of summer has been our partnership with Orana Park bringing our library van into the zoo and presenting special Storytime sessions at various animal exhibits including the gorillas and Spider Monkeys! We hear from park representative Khloe Peck about working at a zoo and some of the important conversation work they are involved in.
  • To mark the restart of Wā Pepi Babytimes and Wā Kōrero Storytimes around the network we hear from experienced Fendalton Library presenter Margot White about what these regular programmes include and why your whānau are welcome to join. If you would like to bring the whole whānau down to relax and enjoy stories and craft, Margot has her special Bedtime Stories in the evening on the first Friday of the month, with the 3rd of February being a special Lunar New Year session.
  • Robyn tells why her whānau are big fans of their local Storytimes sessions at Hornby Library.

Margot at FendaltonKy at Orana Park Khloe at Orana ParkRobyn reads

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Te Tiriti o Waitangi - The Treaty of Waitangi

An agreement made between Māori and the British Crown in 1840, it is New Zealand’s founding document. Read our backgrounder to the Treaty.

Waitangi Day in Christchurch & Canterbury - Mon 6 Feb 2023

Find out about Waitangi Day celebrations to enjoy in Ōtautahi and further afield. All libraries are closed Monday 6 February 2023.

Wā Pēpi: Babytimes

Wā Pēpi: Babytimes - enjoy stories and rhymes for babies and under 2s at home.

Summertime Reading Challenge

Kids and Teens - ages 0 to 18 - tell us about your summer reads in three words and be in to win!

Wā Kōrero: Storytimes

Enjoy Wā Kōrero: Storytimes at your library!

World Languages Collection

Including Afrikaans, Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Polish, Rarotongan and more...

Episode 12 - January 2023

This episode was broadcast on Friday 6 January 9am, and will air again on Sunday 8 January 3.30pm. Listen to So Many Stories on PlainsFM.

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Here's what you will hear in Episode 12:

  • Children and Young Adults Service Specialist Ky McWilliam speaks to Jessica Urlichs, a poet and author from Aotearoa. They talk about Jess's picture book The Rainbow in My Heart, her writing process and how the book can be used to help children learn about their emotions.
  • Electronic Resource Librarian Simone Entwisle tells us about how you can enjoy eBooks and eAudiobooks anywhere you are over the summer including the very popular and guiltiest of pleasures; the romance novel.

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Read a hot romance eBook this summer

If you have never read a romance novel, try one if you read an ebook no one will ever know.

Best eBooks for Adults 2022

A selection of award winners, bestsellers and well reviewed books from 2022.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas: eBooks

Christmas stories & romantic reads with a dash of snowy Christmas mysteries, a sprinkling of craft and gift making, plus some recipes.

Historical fiction - eBooks and eAudiobooks

A collection of historical novels available through Libby and OverDrive.

Romance - eBooks & eAudiobooks

Would you like to be distracted with thoughts of romance? Here are a few romantic e-reads that might tickle your fancy.

Romance fiction reading guide

Like your Romance fiction modern or historical, rural or fantastical, restrained or raunchy? Our guide can help you find 'The One'.

Episode 11 - December 2022

This episode was broadcast on Friday 2 December 9am, and will air again on Sunday 4 December at 3.30pm. Listen to So Many Stories on PlainsFM.

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Here's what you will hear in Episode 11:

  • Sarah Cameron (Public Programmes Coordinator) and Susan Osteen (Children’s Librarian) tell us how our Summertime Reading Challenge helps tamariki avoid the slump in reading and literacy levels over summer by encouraging reading for pleasure in a fun and rewarding way.
  • We needed to hear from tamariki about what they are reading so we hear from library regular Zahra Toumi on her latest reads and Library Assistant Jon Truesdale chats with budding broadcasters Jimmy Cribb, Theo Garing, and Macklin Keatley.
  • Co-chair of the local English teachers collective Waitaha English Laura Borrowdale  attended at a recent zine making workshop held in Tūranga Central Library and for secondary school English teachers in Waitaha, Canterbury.
  • Professional Learning and Development Advisor Alice Cameron gives a glimpse of how Christchurch City Libraries staff are supported in professional development to provide quality services and access to resources for all library users.

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What's on: March, April, and May 2023

Find out what's happening in libraries this autumn. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.

Best Books of 2022 for Kids & Teens

Our selectors pick the best reads of the year for tamariki and rangatahi.

Summertime Reading Challenge

Kids and Teens - ages 0 to 18 - tell us about your summer reads in three words and be in to win!

Zines!

Resources to help you learn more about zines and zinemaking, and ways you can get started on making your own.

Episode 10 - November 2022

This episode was broadcast on Friday 4 November 9am, and will air again on Sunday 6 November at 3.30pm. Listen to So Many Stories on PlainsFM.

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Here's what you will hear in Episode 10:

Katie Brazil, Team Leader for Outreach and Learning provides an overview of how we provide services to a wide range of community groups and individuals as well as programming such as Shared Reading.

Library Assistant Toni Campion-Cusack talks to Marionette and Monique from Kilmarnock Enterprises about the Library van service and how the library supports their team.

Tokona te kaika, Homelink customer Joan Rendall shares her love of reading and how the Outreach library van and our new Tokona te kaika services allows her to continue to read despite limited mobility.

Teacher Nicki and two tamariki, Marley (4) and Nate (3) from Sydenham Community Preschool talk about their experience of our Pre-School Outreach Delivery Specialist Susan Dodd.

Jono from Housing First along with Dave and Michelle talk about the safe community gathering place The Commons has become each Wednesday where kai, music and art is shared. World Homeless Day Photovoice Exhibition.

Lis Rate-Smith from Drug Arm Art East tells us about the Recovery Garden exhibition coming to Tūranga on the 18th of November. The therapeutic potential of art and how libraries have provided opportunities to discover new mediums and technology that inspire further creativity.

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Ngapiu Tainui-Maclure (Pou Kohikohinga Māori) shares how she and her team provide iwi research guidance in groups and one to one.

Mataakiwi Wakefield (Kaitakawaenga) shares the significance of November 5th and Parihaka.

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Parihaka

There was a peaceful resistance to a militia invasion of Taranaki settlement Parihaka 5 November 1881. Discover the Christchurch connection.

How we can help you: Use the library from home

If you have a condition that affects your ability to visit the library, we can help: Concession Membership, Agreed Support & Tokona te Kaika

Episode 9 - October 2022

This episode was broadcast on Friday 7 October 9am, and will air again on Sunday 9 October at 3.30pm. Listen to So Many Stories on PlainsFM.

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Here's what you will hear in Episode 9. We focus on topics related to heritage and history and celebrate International Day of Older Persons (October 1):

  • Lyn Gifford (Librarian – Family History) chats with Poppia Marriott (Library Assistant) about Christchurch Heritage Festival
  • Sarah Tester (Community Stories Liaison) and Maeve Platts (Resource Description and Access Librarian) talk Photo Hunt and Canterbury Stories
  • Toni Campion-Cusack (Library Assistant) describes her work with rest homes and care centres
  • Darral Campbell (CEO Dementia Canterbury) reflects on an almost decade-long partnership between Christchurch City Libraries and Dementia Canterbury
  • and we feature Louisa Vowles’ (Exhibitions Project Manager) address to guests at the opening of the In Search of Ngaio exhibition.

Episode 9

School holidays

School holiday fun and learning. Bookings are open now for our bookable programmes, some are free. You can also drop in for free activities.

Photo Hunt 2022: Celebrations and Commemorations

Photo Hunt 2022 is back! Share your photographs and highlight the key moments in out city's history.

Photo Hunt 2022: Local tragedies

Photo Hunt 2022 is back! Share your photographs and highlight the key moments in our city's history.

Photo Hunt 2022: Happy Holidays!

Photo Hunt 2022 is back! Share your photographs and highlight the key moments in out city's history.

Christchurch Hip Hop Summit: Sunday 9 to Saturday 15 October

This year the summit will extend across 7 days and locations across the CBD - including Tūranga!

Photo Hunt 2022: Perplexing public proceedings

Photo Hunt 2022 is back! Share your photographs and highlight the key moments in out city's history.

QUIZ: Milestones and Moments - Christchurch Photo Hunt

Test your knowledge about some important milestones that have shaped Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Christchurch Heritage Festival - 7 to 24 October 2022

Explore the interesting and fun local history events, exhibitions, and activities on at the Christchurch Heritage Festival.

Photos Assemble! Christchurch Photo Hunt 2022

Our annual Photo Hunt kicks off on Saturday 1 October. Now's the time to start flicking through your photos and share them.

Chat with a Living Book: Tūranga

Thursday 20 Oct - Have a 15-minute lounge chat with a unique person from our community. Their interests include music, advocacy, & more.

Christchurch Photo Hunt 2022

Share your photos and stories in our annual Christchurch Photo Hunt. Entries open 1 October.

In search of Ngaio exhibition: Saturday 27 Aug-Sunday 27 Nov

In search of Ngaio is an exhibition that aims to uncover Dame Ngaio Marsh’s work and life.

Canterbury Stories

Canterbury Stories is our place for collecting and presenting online collections from our digitised archives, photographs and community.

Services for older adults

Find out about library services and resources for older adults.

Episode 8 - September 2022

This episode was broadcast on Friday 2 September 9am, and again on Sunday 4 September at 3.30pm. Listen to So Many Stories on PlainsFM.

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Here's what you will hear in Episode 8:

  • Justice shares ways you can adopt te reo into your everyday conversations with some handy kupu.
  • Hear about the exciting virtual reality underwater experience being shared with students in an effort to spread the word about conversation and ways to keep our waterways healthy.
  • Cathy from the Richmond Community Garden and our very own library courier driver Steve share their community garden experiences and ways you can participate.
  • Amber will teach us greetings and share information on events happening during New Zealand Chinese Language Week including traditional calligraphy.
  • We will also hear about the wide range of newspapers, magazines and books available in our libraries and electronically via Libby / Overdrive.

Episode 8

New Zealand Chinese Language Week

Nĭ hăo! New Zealand Chinese Language Week 2022 is on from 25 September to 1 October. Find out what's on.

Mental Health

Explore mental health resources available from your library & community. Find out What's on for Mental Health Awareness Week 26 Sept-2 Oct.

Richmond Community Gardens - So Many Stories

So Many Stories team took a tour of the Richmond Community Gardens and spoke with their coordinator, Cathy.

Chinese language eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines

Visit Libby and OverDrive to find eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines in Chinese.

The Great Library Seed and Plant Swap

Every year in September we host the Great Library Seed and Plant Swap. Come along and bring any seeds or seedlings you'd like to swap.

Celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori

Explore resources to help you strengthen your reo during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week.

NZ-VR

NZ-VR is a school outreach programme that uses virtual reality to connect young New Zealanders with the marine environment.

Sustainable living

Find out about sustainable living events, activities and resources.

Episode 7 - August 2022

This episode was broadcast on Friday 5 August 9am, and again on Sunday 7 August at 3.30pm. Listen to So Many Stories on PlainsFM.

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Here's what you'll hear in Episode 7:

WORD Christchurch Festival and a welcome back to LIVE events!

Nic Low

"What are you really excited about in this year's Festival?"

Moata interviews Nic Low, Programme Director for WORD Christchurch, looking ahead to WORD from 31 August - 4 September.

The Unlikely Librarian

"Aren't we all books bound in human skin?"

Poppia chats with Mike Moroney (aka the Unlikely Librarian), Library Assistant Auahatanga | Creativity tells us about his involvement in some of this year’s WORD events.

Mike's event is Indelible: Tattoo Tales Saturday 3 September 6.30pm to 7.30pm

Ray Shipley

"There's nothing quite like a live performance."

Poppia talks with Ray Shipley, poet, comedian, and former Youth Librarian looking forward to their Late Night Poetry Hour at WORD and National Poetry Day (Friday 26th August). They'll let you in on some picks from recent NZ poetry and fiction. Check out our Poetry page for more.

Ray is appearing in:
Ray Shipley's Late Night Poetry Hour Friday 2 September 9pm to 11pm
The Stardust Cabaret Saturday 3 September 7.30pm to 9pm
Out here: An anthology of Takatāpui and LGBTQIA+ writers from Aotearoa Friday 2 September 4pm to 5pm
and recommends Mohamed Hassan: How to be (a bad) Muslim Friday 2 September 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Chloe Gong

You'll also hear an excerpt from an interview with Chloe Gong talking about her latest YA novel Foul Lady Fortune with Alice and Alicia from Tūranga. Listen to the full interview.

Episode 7

Poetry

Explore the world of poetry, including poetry from New Zealand, with lyrical library resources.

#LibraryFromHome: National Poetry Day

Aotearoa poetry in your whare for New Zealand's National Poetry Day. Here are poetry eBooks for you to borrow.

Meet Chloe Gong: interview

Alice and Alicia from Tūranga interviewed Chloe Gong about her life and career. Have a listen!

WORD Christchurch Festival 2022

WORD - Ōtautahi's own literary festival - is on from Wednesday 31 August to Sunday 4 September. Explore featured writers & festival info.

Go for launch! WORD Christchurch 2022

Moata makes her picks from this year's WORD Christchurch festival programme. Writers, and storytellers and authors galore!

Margaret Mahy

Find out more about Margaret Mahy, Children’s Librarian at Christchurch City Libraries & one of the world’s most famous children’s authors.

Episode 6 - July 2022

Here's what you'll hear in Episode 6:

  • Maatakiwi talks to local weaver Paula Rigby-Hira about a new woven installation by Ōtautahi Weavers at Linwood Library.
  • Ben Russell head of Music at Te Aratai (formerly Linwood College) tells us how the Library connects with his students and whānau through the annual musical showcase.
  • The success of the Manga and More! hosted by Wendy.
  • How the Recycle a Device initiative for Rangatahi came about and how you can support it.
  • Emilie tells us about The Better Digital Futures programme and how it empowers older adults.
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This episode was broadcast on Friday 1 July 9am, and again on Sunday 3 July at 3.30pm. Listen to So Many Stories on PlainsFM.

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Episode 6

Manga meet ups

Linwood Library at Eastgate
Enjoy all things manga? Come share your favourites, find a new one, or just have a chat! Join our monthly manga events.

Happy birthday, Pigeon: Mo Willems' bus obsessed bird

It's been 20 years since the Pigeon wasn't allowed to drive that bus. Lucky for us that Willems has written many great kids' books since.

Episode 5 - June 2022

Here's what you'll hear in Episode 5:

  • Learn about the significance of Matariki how you can learn more and participate in events around the city for all ages.
  • Susie from our Learning Centre team will share how technology will be used to explore the virtual environment and Matariki stars for school students.
  • Ky shares how you can celebrate Christchurch Pride around the library network through books and craft.
  • What’s On in June

This episode was broadcast on Friday 3 June 9am, and again on Sunday 5 June at 3.30pm. Listen to So Many Stories on PlainsFM.

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Episode 5

Matariki: Māori New Year

Stars of the Matariki cluster set on 23 Haratua / May, and rise 21 to 24 Piripi / June. Celebrate Matariki with Christchurch City Libraries.

Auahatanga - Creative Spaces

There is amazing technology at Christchurch City Libraries. Find out about each piece of gear, where you can find it, & how you can use it.

What's on: March, April, and May 2023

Find out what's happening in libraries this autumn. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.

Episode 4 - May 2022

Here's what you'll hear in Episode 4:

Patricia and Ben at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Patricia and Ben at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre

This episode was broadcast on Friday 6 May 9am, and again on Sunday 8 May at 3.30pm. Listen to So Many Stories on PlainsFM.

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Episode 4

Big Bargain Book Sale - Friday 24 & Saturday 25 March 2023

Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday 9am-4pm
The Big Bargain Book Sale will be held at the Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre.

Auahatanga - Creative Spaces

There is amazing technology at Christchurch City Libraries. Find out about each piece of gear, where you can find it, & how you can use it.

Te Ao Hou: A moment in time

Our exhibition marks the 70th anniversary of the iconic magazine. This phase presents moments of celebration, future visions & aspirations.

Youth Week - Saturday 7 May to Sunday 15 May 2022

A clothes swap at South, free bookable badge making workshop at Tūranga - find out what's happening for Youth Week.

Friends of the Library

Join the Friends and you can attend a Book Sale preview. Friends support the libraries with advocacy and fund raising.

NZ Music Month at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre

Find out what's happening in NZ Music Month at the library at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre.

Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa NZ Music Month 2022 - Ōtautahi

Get your NZ Music Month on! Explore what's on in Ōtautahi and in libraries.

3D Printing

Find out about 3D designing and printing at your library.

Episode 3 - April 2022

Here's what you'll hear in Episode 3:

Julia and Māia in Waruwarutū, the community space which holds the Ngā Pounamu Māori collection (which has a special emphasis on Te Ao Māori). It is located on Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2, Tūranga.
Julia and Māia in Waruwarutū, the space in Tūranga which is home to the Ngā Pounamu Māori collection.

This episode was broadcast on Friday 1 April 9am, and again on Sunday 3 April at 1pm. Listen to So Many Stories on PlainsFM.

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Episode 3

Events: Find out what's on at the library

Storytimes, cultural celebrations, tech classes, book groups, exhibitions, author talks, hobbies and crafts, and more.

Ngā Moutere o te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa / Pasifika

Pasifika collection brings together titles focusing on Pacific knowledge, heritage and identity, and Pacific languages and culture.

School holidays

School holiday fun and learning. Bookings are open now for our bookable programmes, some are free. You can also drop in for free activities.

Tuesday Terrors Horror Book Club

Last Tuesday of month, 6.30-7.30pm
Meet and discuss a different sub-genre of horror fiction every month with Mike and Clare.

Auahatanga - Creative Spaces

There is amazing technology at Christchurch City Libraries. Find out about each piece of gear, where you can find it, & how you can use it.

Focus on Wellbeing Mini-Expo Saturday 2 April 1pm to 4pm

Come to Tūranga, your central Christchurch library, to start a hobby, get fit, eat well or just relax at our Focus on Wellbeing mini-expo.

Book a Librarian - At the Library or At Home

Need help using library resources? Book a librarian for a FREE individual 30 minute session. Get help at the library, or over the phone!

Taupuni Oro/Ataata – Audio/Video Studio: Tūranga

The Audio/Video Studio is a place to shoot and edit video, record and edit sound, and to compose, record, and mix sound recordings.

Episode 2 - March 2022

Here's what you'll hear in Episode 2:

This episode was broadcast on Friday 4 March 9am, and aired again Sunday 6 March at 3.30pm. Listen to So Many Stories on PlainsFM.

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Annie talks to Maatakiwi at Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre
Annie talks to Maatakiwi at Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre

Episode 2

What's on: March, April, and May 2023

Find out what's happening in libraries this autumn. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.

Seaweek

Seaweek is New Zealand’s annual national week about the sea 4 to 12 March 2023.

Books to celebrate Seaweek

Celebrate Seaweek 2022 (5 to 13 March) with picture books about sea creatures that will teach kids about conservation and sealife.

No more fines!

Feb 01, 2022
Libraries are now fines free. Find out more.

Seaweek 2021: Mermaids and Mermen

The Mermaid of Black Conch won the Costa Book of the year in January. Here are some more wonderful tales of people from the sea.

Episode 1 - February 2022

Here's what you'll hear in Episode 1:

This episode was broadcast on Friday 4 February 9am, and will air again on Sunday 6 February at 3.30pm. Listen to So Many Stories on PlainsFM.

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Radio show
Sionainn, Nameeta, Rachael, and Amber recording audio for the radio show.

Episode 1

What's on: March, April, and May 2023

Find out what's happening in libraries this autumn. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.

Lunar New Year 2023 - Year of the Rabbit

Celebrate Lunar New Year! Events at libraries take place from 22 January to 5 February 2023.

The Unlikely Librarian

The Unlikely Librarian - Mike Moroney - meets local creative people for a conversation, and makes book recommendations.

Knitting

We have knitting and crocheting books and resources for beginners and experts.

Events: Find out what's on at the library

Storytimes, cultural celebrations, tech classes, book groups, exhibitions, author talks, hobbies and crafts, and more.

Knit 'n' yarn

Various times and locations
Selected libraries
Come along and enjoy a chat with others as you knit. For anyone who loves to knit or wants to learn.

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About So Many Stories

Christchurch City Libraries is trialling having a show on PlainsFM, so we can take our stories out to a wider audience.  In our pilot four episodes, we will be: visiting different libraries; discovering the amazing staff who work there; and exploring services, resources, and programming. We'll also be talking about favourite books.

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