Events

Library events

Storytimes, cultural celebrations, tech classes, book groups, exhibitions, author talks, hobbies, crafts, and more - discover programmes and events at libraries around the city.

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Entertain: Richard Till: memorable & manageable festive food

Nov 26th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
This workshop will give you ideas, inspiration & the confidence to host something special. $48.15 including booking fee for library members.

Entertain: Richard Till: memorable & manageable festive food

Nov 26th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
This workshop will give you ideas, inspiration & the confidence to host something special. $48.15 including booking fee for library members.

What's on

For kids

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

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

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Enjoy Wā Kōrero-Storytimes at your library!

Afterschool Activity Zones and Bookable Programmes

Join us for after school fun and learning. Term 4 bookings open 7pm Thursday 3 September.

Sending Love From the Library

1 November to 18 December
At selected libraries
Make a Christmas card for Sending Love at a participating library, write a special message in your card and put it in our Sending Love box.

SCAPE Public Art Aspiring Artist models: Linwood, part of a series

See wild, thoughtful, and exquisite ideas for public art, created in 3D by local school students. 28 October to 22 November 2026.

WHAIAO exhibition, part of a series

Ki te Whaiao, Ki Te Ao Marama - a celebration of Mātauranga Māori and the Library's Ngā Pounamu Māori Collections.

JP Clinics

Justices of the Peace are available at set times at a number of our libraries around Christchurch. JPs can witness signatures, verify copies of documents, hear oaths, declarations and more. There is no charge for JP services.

Justice of the Peace clinics at libraries

Books and Authors

Love to talk books? Join one of the many book clubs or groups around the city. We also host occasional author talks and literary events.

Book and author events at libraries

Computers and Technology

Tech drop-in sessions, iPad training, 3D printing and more!

Featured technology events

Learning centre programmes

Library Learning Centre classes enable our communities to connect, learn and create. We provide individuals, groups and schools with access to and support of digital technologies - promoting lifelong learning with a focus on fun and creativity.

Find out more about Learning centre programmes for adults, teens and kids.

Displays and exhibitions

Artworks, informative displays, and exhibitions including those held at Te Pito Huawera Gallery,Tūranga.

Hobbies, crafts and games

Come along to knit 'n' yarn sessions, card and board games, video-gaming or crafts sessions.

Local and family history

Classes and sessions dedicated to local or family history.

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Local and Family history events

Te Ao Māori

WHAIAO exhibition, part of a series

Ki te Whaiao, Ki Te Ao Marama - a celebration of Mātauranga Māori and the Library's Ngā Pounamu Māori Collections.

Ngā Pakiwaitara - Bilingual Storytimes, part of a series

Nau mai hoki mai rā, join us every Tuesday between 10:30-11am for our Ngā Pakiwaitara, bilingual story times.

Rangahau-ā-Iwi: Whakatōhea

Nov 3rd | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Come along to our Iwi Research event where the focus this month will be Whakatōhea.

Speakers and talks

Find out about speakers and author talks at libraries.

Library Events Calendar

Check our online calendar to find out what's on at your local library - storytimes, book clubs, after school activities and more!

Celebrate!

Cultural celebrations, themed weeks, and notable events. Annual festivals, holidays, anniversaries, and special days of the year in Christchurch.

Upcoming celebrations

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