March 2024

Haere mai, welcome to Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi – Christchurch City Libraries
Find out what's happening in March and what's new in our collections.

Big Bargain Book Sale

Our annual book sale is on at Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre, 75 Lyttelton Street, Somerfield, Christchurch.
Put it in your diary and get ready to bag a bargain!

Friday 15 March 9am to 7pm
Saturday 16 March 9am to 4pm

What you need to know

New For You

New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!

More New For You

"Bird Child & Other Stories" by Grace, Patricia, 1937-

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"I Seek A Kind Person" by Borger, Julian

"How to Know A Person" by Brooks, David, 1961-

"Still Standing" by Crighton, Anna, 1944-

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Find more new titles

What's on

Storytimes, cultural celebrations, tech classes, book groups, exhibitions, author talks, hobbies, crafts, and more - discover programmes and events at libraries around the city.
Check the library events calendar to find what events are on.

See What's On

Babytimes and Storytimes are back!

Wā Pēpi and Wā Kōrero are back! Stories, songs, and fun for tamariki and whānau.

Wā Pēpi: Babytimes

Wā Kōrero: Storytimes

"Mob Manor Mystery" by Zombie, Zack (Fictitious character)

"The Worried Wombat" by Cobb, Amelia (Children's author)

"Chugga Tugga Tugboat" by Sutton, Sally, 1973-

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More for Tamariki - Kids

Christchurch Pride

Christchurch Pride 15 to 31 March 2024

Christchurch Pride events for rangatahi - teens include book clubs, and making zines and badges.

Pride events

Beat Saber Battle - Pride Edition

Mar 14th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Tūranga

New Brighton - Create Your Own Pride Merch - 12+ years

Mar 15th | 2:00pm - 5:00pm

New Brighton Library

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Explore Pride library events

Rangatahi - Teens

"A Cruel Twist of Fate" by Askwith, H. F.

"Komi Can't Communicate" by Oda, Tomohito, 1991-

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More for Rangatahi - Teens

The Treaty of Waitangi Collection

A collection of searchable electronic reference books on the Treaty of Waitangi from leading thinkers on this foundational document.

Explore eResources

Te Ao Māori

Ngā Pakiwaitara - Bilingual Storytimes

Series

Feb 27th | 10:30am - 11:00am

Tūranga

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

Pou Kohikohinga in Residence at South Library

Mar 5th | 9:00am - 5:00pm

South Library

Have questions about the Māori collection or want help with kaupapa Māori research? Our Māori Collection specialists are onsite to help.

"A-wake-(e)nd" by Brown-Pereira, Audrey, 1975-

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Find more te Ao Māori

Ngā Kōrero Auaha - Creative Stories

Video

Ngā Kōrero Auaha Creative Stories: Philipp - Kea Aerospace

Rapid prototyping facilities at Tūranga allowed Aerospace Engineer Philipp Sueltrop to manufacture parts for an Aerospace Design Challenge.

Audio

So Many Stories: the library Plains FM radio show

Join us on Plains FM radio to discover what our libraries are all about – connecting people, inspiring discovery, & enriching communities.

View more customer stories

Pasifika

Resources focusing on Pacific knowledge, heritage & identity, and supporting the learning and retention of Pacific languages and culture.

Canterbury Polyfest is on Saturday 16 March. Have a look at our Pasifika collections and resources.

Find Pasifika books

Local history

Discovery Wall

Tūranga is the home of NZ’s largest digital touchwall. Find out more, and how you can contribute to this unique heritage resource.

Canterbury Stories

Online collections from our digitised archives, publications, & photographs. Includes Photo Hunt images, exhibitions, image sets, & more.

Discover more Local History

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