Christchurch City Libraries blog hosts a series of regular podcasts from specialist human rights radio show Speak up - Kōrerotia. This show is created by Sally Carlton. For the second year in a row, Speak Up-Kōrerotia has partnered with CPAG (Child Poverty Action Group) to record a show about child poverty and the Budget. As the…
New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults – 2018 finalists announced
The finalists for the 2018 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults have been announced. "From sharks and dawn raids to earthquakes, kidnap plots, Jean Batten and the familiar chaos that is kids at breakfast time, their range is diverse. But they all share the magical ability to transport, inform and delight, says convenor…
KidsFest 2018
KidsFest is full of winter holiday fun for kids in Christchurch and Canterbury. It runs from 7 to 21 July. KidsFest is always popular and many events book out quickly, so have a look and secure your spot! Tickets are on sale now! See KidsFest events at Christchurch City Libraries Browse the KidsFest website for…
Fun Holiday Programmes
Have a look back at our April Holiday Programmes in the Learning Centres: ‘Lego Animation’ is always a good way to kick start the holidays! We had our young movie buffs directing and producing their own short animated movies over at Te Hāpua: Halwell Centre. At Upper Riccarton, it was all about "reduce, reuse and…
Inter Library Robotics Competition
The atmosphere was tense. The clock ticked down. Sumner fought hard. South fought back. South 1st, South 2nd, Sumner 3rd Next competition will see Fendalton up against South. Watch this space. Robotics Robotics is a six week after school programme for boys and girls Year 4 to 8. Students will learn how to programme an…
Great reads for not-so-eager readers
Ever found yourself asking "What will get my younger reader hooked on reading? Here's a few key tips from librarians: Graphic novels (or comics) are legit They actually use more of your brain than just reading words alone, because you're deciphering the messages from the words and the pictures together - so don't tell me…
Pax: searching for peace
A recent addition to the children's fiction shelves, Pax by Sara Pennypacker is a deeply emotional story that explores the special connection between a boy and his fox. The narratives of the two main characters, Peter and his fox Pax, are beautifully entwined in the tale of an epic journey through a world threatened by…
The camel ride including two young travellers at the New Zealand International Exhibition 1906-1907: Picturing Canterbury
The three adult camels which offered rides to vistors to the New Zealand International Exhibition (1906-1907) were purchased in Melbourne, Australia. Prior to their departure to New Zealand, the camels gave birth. Accompanied by two baby camels, the three adult camels arrived in Christchurch in October 1906 onboard the S.S. Wimmera. After being unloaded they…
Earth Day, Every Day for Canterbury Kids
Love the Earth? So do we! Earth Day is celebrated globally on 22 April each year and Christchurch City Libraries is kicking off an Earth Smart programme for kids this April school holidays as part of the Christchurch City Council's commitment to sustainability and climate change initiatives. The following initiatives, programmes and resources are a great…
Best (& Worst) Children’s Books of 2017
The end of one year and the start of another gives rise to lots of 'Best of' lists and reflections on what has stood out for the year. Here's yet another literary round-up... The Best (& Worst) Children's Books Evening co-hosted at the end of the year by the Canterbury Literacy Association and Christchurch City…
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