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South Library closed; South Colombo opens 9am Monday 24 Feb
South Library has now closed. The temporary library, South Colombo, will open at The Colombo on Monday 24 February.
New Year | New Wishes - 新年 新期望 18 Dec 2024 to 23 Feb 2025
Discover the vibrant history of Chinese folk art through the traditions of shadow puppetry, New Year pictures and clay sculptures.
CCL Mobile - The Library App
Our app lets you find stuff, place holds easily, check out books on the self check machine, & switch between your family's library cards.
Justices of the Peace (JPs)
Visit a Justice of the Peace at some of our libraries, now including a Wednesday session 5pm to 7pm at Tūranga. Find out where and when.
South Library closed; South Colombo opens 9am Monday 24 Feb
South Library has now closed. The temporary library, South Colombo, will open at The Colombo on Monday 24 February.
New Year | New Wishes - 新年 新期望 18 Dec 2024 to 23 Feb 2025
Discover the vibrant history of Chinese folk art through the traditions of shadow puppetry, New Year pictures and clay sculptures.
CCL Mobile - The Library App
Our app lets you find stuff, place holds easily, check out books on the self check machine, & switch between your family's library cards.
Justices of the Peace (JPs)
Visit a Justice of the Peace at some of our libraries, now including a Wednesday session 5pm to 7pm at Tūranga. Find out where and when.
Events
South Library closed; South Colombo opens 9am Monday 24 Feb
Jan 13, 2025
South Library has now closed. The temporary library, South Colombo, will open at The Colombo on Monday 24 February.
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Aotearoa New Zealand eResources
Explore eResources about Aotearoa New Zealand.
Listen to Richard Osman's The Last Devil to Die on BorrowBox
Listen to the fourth in the bestselling series The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, read by Fiona Shaw - no holds, no queues.
Listen to The Survivors by Jane Harper on BorrowBox
Listen to the brilliant new psychological crime instalment from bestselling author of The Dry, Jane Harper - no holds, no queues.
Skip the Line with Libby and OverDrive
Reads without the wait! Skip the line and borrow a popular title for a two week loan. One title at a time, no holds or renewals.
Aotearoa New Zealand eResources
Explore eResources about Aotearoa New Zealand.
Listen to Richard Osman's The Last Devil to Die on BorrowBox
Listen to the fourth in the bestselling series The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, read by Fiona Shaw - no holds, no queues.
Listen to The Survivors by Jane Harper on BorrowBox
Listen to the brilliant new psychological crime instalment from bestselling author of The Dry, Jane Harper - no holds, no queues.
Skip the Line with Libby and OverDrive
Reads without the wait! Skip the line and borrow a popular title for a two week loan. One title at a time, no holds or renewals.
eBooks
Aotearoa New Zealand eResources
Explore eResources about Aotearoa New Zealand.
For Readers
For Readers
New For You - February 2025
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
New Titles
Explore the latest eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, & stuff for kids and teens.
Personal development reading guide
Want to lead a more healthy, sustainable life, or try new challenges and hobbies? Great reads to help you be your best self.
Romance reading guide
Like your Romance fiction modern or historical, rural or fantastical, restrained or raunchy? Our guide can help you find 'The One'.
New For You - February 2025
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
New Titles
Explore the latest eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, & stuff for kids and teens.
Personal development reading guide
Want to lead a more healthy, sustainable life, or try new challenges and hobbies? Great reads to help you be your best self.
Romance reading guide
Like your Romance fiction modern or historical, rural or fantastical, restrained or raunchy? Our guide can help you find 'The One'.
New For You
New For You - February 2025
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
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Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - join online now.
Since the ground shook - Exhibition
This exhibition commemorates the impact of the earthquakes and launches on the 10 year anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
Fictional writers
It is not that they write fiction …. It is that they ARE fiction. These writers haven’t let not being real stop them publishing books.
Summertime Reading Challenge 2024 / 2025 winners
Thanks to everyone who entered the Summertime Reading Challenge this year. We had 1321 entries! See our list of prize winners.
Introduction to Photoshop: Photo and Image Restoration, part of a series
Apr 5th | 10:30am - 4:30pm
This one-day intensive course will introduce the basics of Photoshop, approaching it through photo and image restoration.
Since the ground shook - Exhibition
This exhibition commemorates the impact of the earthquakes and launches on the 10 year anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
Fictional writers
It is not that they write fiction …. It is that they ARE fiction. These writers haven’t let not being real stop them publishing books.
Summertime Reading Challenge 2024 / 2025 winners
Thanks to everyone who entered the Summertime Reading Challenge this year. We had 1321 entries! See our list of prize winners.
Introduction to Photoshop: Photo and Image Restoration, part of a series
Apr 5th | 10:30am - 4:30pm
This one-day intensive course will introduce the basics of Photoshop, approaching it through photo and image restoration.
