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Resources for learners of te reo Maori [updated]

We have updated our page on resources for people learning te reo Maori.

RSS: New Fiction

All of the fiction that arrived over the past week.

RSS: New Non-fiction

All the non-fiction books that arrived over the past week.

RSS: Just Ordered

All the items ordered over the past week.

Starting school [updated]

We've updated our page of information on starting school.

Gotta love New Zealand

Our theme for February is Celebrating New Zealand: Te hākari o Aotearoa. We look at local events. think about Te Tiriti and give you information on our upcoming book sale.

Editions - February 2012

Our monthly bulletin links you with what's new on our websites. Subscribe to get it straight to your in box!

All New Fiction February newsletter

Go to our February All New Fiction newsletter online. You can subscribe to our monthly All New Titles lists to receive them as an email.

All New Children's February newsletter

Go to our February All New Children's newsletter online. You can subscribe to our monthly All New Titles lists to receive them as an email.

All New Young Adult February newsletter

Go to our February All New Young Adult newsletter online. You can subscribe to our monthly All New Titles lists to receive them as an email.

All New Audio and Video February newsletter

Go to our February All New Audio and Video newsletter online. You can subscribe to our monthly All New Titles lists to receive them as an email.

All New Non-Fiction February newsletter

Go to our February All New Non-Fiction newsletter online. You can subscribe to our monthly All New Titles lists to receive them as an email.

All New Large Print February newsletter

Go to our February All New Large Print newsletter online. You can subscribe to our monthly All New Titles lists to receive them as an email.

Magazine record display changes

We are changing how we display magazines on our catalogue. Issues received from January 2012 onwards will be shown on one record per title. Find out more about this change.

New titles February 2012

Our newly arrived titles across six genres: fiction, non-fiction, audio and video, children's, large print and young adults. These items arrived in January 2012.

Oxford Art Online [updated]

We've updated our page on this Source. Access information on all forms of fine arts and artists including architecture, design, fashion and traditional crafts. Includes a useful range of New Zealand and Pacific content.

Oxford Music Online [updated]

We've updated our page on this Source. Music reference and research tool that charts the history and culture of music and musicians from around the world, from pre-history to the present day.

Photographs of people reading

We've added some cool summertime reading photos to our Flickr set of photographs of people enjoying books.

Multisport [updated]

We've updated our page on multisport in time for the upcoming Speights Coast to Coast event.

Ellerslie International Flower Show [updated]

Our page links to gardening resources and events for the keen gardeners of Christchurch.

Classical Sparks [updated]

We've updated our page with information on the 2012 lineup for Classical Sparks and the great tunes you can expect.

Most popular items for adults 2011

Curious about what was hot at Christchurch City Libraries in 2011? This is the list of our 100 most popular items - from the Road Code, to The Conductor, to Paul Henry and beyond.

Steffano Webb 1880-1967

This is a brief biography of Christchurch photographer Steffano Webb, and is illustrated with some of his photographs.

Address of the Superintendent on opening the 17th Session of the Provincial Council of Canterbury, 1861

Address by William Sefton Moorhouse, opening the first session of the third Provincial Council of Canterbury. The address provides an overview of the development of the Canterbury province, economic growth and general progress in the previous year.

Summertime Reading Club Winners

We've announced the winners in our annual Summertime Reading Club. Find out who won the iPod Touch and who got $50 vouchers.

Grand reopening for Upper Riccarton Library

A media release on the reopening of Upper Riccarton Library, Monday 23 January.

Heritage Week [updated]

In 2012, the Heritage Team will again be focused on recovery and the Council will not be running a Heritage Week event.

Nga Pounamu Centre [updated]

Find out about Maori resources available at Central Library Peterborough - Te Kete Wānanga o Peterborough and in our community libraries.

Finding art images [updated]

Finding images of artworks can be difficult. This page suggests resources to help you find them including the Source and gallery websites.

Gardening [updated]

Christchurch hosts many garden events each year such as the Festival of Flowers and the Ellerslie International Flower Show. This page links you with gardening and garden-related information and resources.

Kites [updated]

We've updated our page on kites and manu tukutuku in time for Kite Day, Saturday 28 January 2012.

Windsor Hotel

Hotel, boys school, hotel, hostel, hotel. Brief history of the Windsor Hotel on Armagh Street, now demolished.

About OverDrive [updated]

The OverDrive platform now also contains over 23,000 Project Gutenberg e-books

About The Times Digital Archive 1785 - 2006 [updated]

Full digital version of The Times newspaper (1785-2006), the oldest daily newspaper in continuous publication!

Elizabeth Ann Gard'ner 1858-1926

A brief biography on Elizabeth Gard'ner, founding superintendent of the School of Domestic Instruction in Lichfield Street.

William Reece 1856-1930

A biography of William Reece, Christchurch businessman and Mayor.

Academic OneFile [updated]

Multidisciplinary resource containing peer reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading reference sources.

Gale Virtual Reference Library [updated]

Access to over 100 electronic reference books covering virtually any subject, including health, business, careers, history, literature, biography, science and more.

Biography and Memoir January 2012 newsletter

Go to our January Biography and Memoir newsletter online. You can subscribe to our newsletters to receive them as an email.

Hornby Library to revert to normal Saturday hours

Hornby Library will be open 10am to 4pm on Saturday 21 January. From Saturday 28 January, it will revert to the normal hours of 10am to 1pm.

Upper Riccarton Library re-opening

Upper Riccarton Community and School Library / Te Kete Wananga o Putaringamotu is set to re-open Monday 23 January.The grand re-opening will also usher in the Chinese New Year, with celebrations including paper lantern-making sessions and a performance by the Qiao Yi Lion Dance Team.

Fiction A to Z January 2012 newsletter

Go to our January Fiction newsletter online. You can subscribe to our newsletters to receive them as an email.

Thrillers and Suspense January 2012 newsletter

Go to our January Thrillers and Suspense newsletter online. You can subscribe to our newsletters to receive them as an email.

History and Current Events January 2012 newsletter

Go to our January History and Current Events newsletter online. You can subscribe to our newsletters to receive them as an email.

Free WiFi Questions and Answers [updated]

FAQs about Christchurch City Libraries' free public wireless access

Windsor Hotel

A brief history of the Windsor Hotel, a well-known landmark on Armagh Street which was demolished following the 22 February, 2011 earthquake.

A paper advocating the formation of a North Canterbury defence league

The author’s concern about a war between the British Empire and Germany leads him to propose the formation of a league to defend the port of Lyttelton and Canterbury.

Miss Mary Victoria Gibson 1864-1929

A brief biography of educator Miss M.V. Gibson.

Alexander Lean: architect, musician, soldier

Alexander Lean was an early Christchurch resident who failed as a farmer but made an impact on the city with his architectural skills, and involvement in music and territorial soldiering.

Help us and win!

Help us organise our links and go in a draw to win $90 worth of Booksellers vouchers. The survey takes only 10 - 15 minutes.

Caring for family papers and photos [updated]

We have updated our guide to caring for family records and links to further sources of information.

Emilie Croxton (nee Marriner) 1854?-1928

Mrs Croxton was a member of the Home Industries Committee, one of the organising committees of the 1906 New Zealand International Exhibition.

Christchurch Lunatic Asylum Annual Report, 1868

The Asylum's second annual report for 1868 written by E.W. Seager, the asylum superintendent. The report lists registration, treatments, entertainments and employment for the patients, as well as a case study of a cure and statistics.

Condemnation of land reclamation at Lyttelton [1913]

Pamphlet authored by Joshua Little, an elected member of the Lyttelton Harbour Board, outlining his views on, and opposition to, land reclamation in Lyttelton.

Stock availability at Central Library, Peterborough

To avoid disappointment when choosing items from the catalogue before visiting, we recommend phoning ahead to place an express (same day) hold. Please note that there is a small charge of $2 for this service.

Big Bargain Book Sale 2012 [updated]

Ex-library stock for sale - 17 & 18 February.

Mobile Library back on the road Mon 9 Jan: at Cowles Stadium this morning as scheduled

The Mobile Library is at its usual stop at Cowles Stadium this morning Mon 9 January.

Central Library (updated)

We have a temporary mini-library - Central South City Library in the South City Mall, and a large library at Central Library Peterborough at 87-91 Peterborough Street in Central Christchurch.

Libraries re-opening 4 & 5 Jan

Most of our libraries are either open or are targeted to re-open on Wednesday 4 January. Diamond Harbour Library is targeted to open on Thursday 5 January.

About Home Improvement Collection [updated]

Even the smallest home improvement project can be scary. By using this collection of home improvement focused titles, hobbyists and professional carpenters alike will immediately put their projects on a more solid foundation.

Libraries reopening after Christmas

Libraries reopening Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 December.

World Languages [updated]

We have established temporary world language collections at Papanui, Hornby and Central Library Peterborough.

Fantasy December Newsletter

Do you like your fantasy shaggy with teeth? This month we focus on wolves, and as always feature a selection of new fantasy.

Twelfth Night [updated]

Twelfth Night is usually celebrated in the evening and night of 5 January, based on an old custom of observing sunset as the start of a new day.

1922 Christchurch Telephone Directory

New addition to our digital collection: a telephone directory from 1922 for Christchurch and surrounding areas. The directory includes an alphabetical listing, a classified directory of business telephone subscribers, advertising, and instructions and advice for using the telephone exchange.

Strange and Company

Explore the origins and history of Strange and Company. In its heyday, this department store was one of the largest in Australasia.

Central Library Peterborough now open

A new Central City library is now open in Peterborough Street.

Join the Summertime Reading Club

Register your reading online for the Summertime Reading Club.

New Year [updated]

Find out about New Year celebrations in New Zealand and in other cultures and religions.

Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) [updated]

Did you know 2012 will be the Year of the Dragon? Find out more about the Chinese New Year celebrations.

Muppets colouring competition

Kids can win a cool Muppets prize pack by entering our colouring competition.

New Central City Library to open [media release]

A second temporary Central City library is set to open in Peterborough Street next week.

Thrillers and Suspense December newsletter

Discover our picks in the latest Thrillers and Suspense newsletter.

Armchair Travel December newsletter

Walking a puma in South America? Escape to the Pole? Travel vicariously with our latest Armchair Travel newsletter.

About Fundview [updated]

New Zealand funding information for voluntary organisations from hundreds of schemes.

About Jazz Music Library [updated]

Access to one of the largest collections of streaming jazz available online. Contains thousands of jazz artists, ensembles, albums, and genres.

About Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries [updated]

A virtual encyclopedia of the world's musical and aural traditions including spoken word, and natural and human-made sounds.

Miss Kate Baldwin 1865-1907

A brief biography of Miss Baldwin. She was a highly respected headmistress of the girls'department of Gloucester Street (now Christchurch East) School, a position she held from 1898.

Mary Caroline Colborne-Veel 1861-1923

A brief biography of Mary Colborne-Veel. She was a well-known Christchurch poet who was a regular contributor to The Press newspaper and to the School Journal.

Earthquake recovery presentations

We have added three presentations on libraries supporting earthquake recovery given by Libraries and Information Unit manager Carolyn Robertson.

Science fiction - December newsletter

Hugo winners, machine men and women unincorporated in this month's newsletter.

Central Library Peterborough [updated]

We've updated our page on Central Library Peterborough with some photos. It is set to open at 87-91 Peterborough Street on Monday 19 December.

About the Maori Land Court Minute Books Index [updated]

Quick and easy access to an index of over 1100 minute books between 1865 and 1910. From the Taitokerau, Waikato-Maniapoto, Tairawhiti, Waiariki, Aotea, Takitimu, and Waipounamu Maori Land Court Districts.

Summertime Reading Club

Kids can join in our Summertime Reading Club in 2011. This very popular summer activity starts again on 16 December and runs to 20 January 2012.

Parker - Hulme Murder Case, 1954 [updated]

Pauline Parker, 16, and Juliet Hulme, 15, were found guilty in 1954 of killing Pauline's mother, Honora Mary Parker, with a brick in a sock. Meet Peter Graham, author of So Brilliantly Clever: Parker, Hulme & the Murder That Shocked the World. Peter Graham is coming to Christchurch for a Press Literary Liasion and will be at our libraries signing copies of his new book which will be available to purchase on the day.

Merry Christmas Christchurch / Meri Kirihimete Otautahi

Find out what's happening at Christchurch City Libraries in our newsletter for customers.

Christmas reading for kids

Pictures books, Christmas stories, and ideas for Christmas cooking, crafts and celebrations - all in our Christmas reading list.

Christmas music [updated]

The library has Christmas music for all musical tastes - from jazz, to carols, to Kiwi tunes.

About Breakout [updated]

Access funding information on awards, scholarships and grants for school, study, research or professional development.

About Index New Zealand (INNZ) [updated]

An index of abstracts and descriptions of articles in New Zealand publications.

Building of the new Aranui Library gets underway [media release]

Work will start on the new Aranui Library next week, with contractors starting site works.

Christmas images

A Yule-tastic sample of our Christmas images - parades, Father Christmas, Santa photos and old Christmas cards.

Mobile Library to be at Fendalton Library car park

Because of the closure of the Fendalton Library, the Mobile Library will be in the Fendalton car park on: Wednesdays, 4:30 - 7:00 from Wednesday 30 November; Mondays, 1:30 - 4:00 from Monday 5 December; Saturdays from Saturday 24 December.

Season's greetings: our December theme

Nga mihi o te wa - Christchurch City Libraries wish all the best for the festive season. This month we bring you our web pages about Christmas music, reading and more. We focus on a Canterbury Christmas, and show off some images of Christmas past.

About Health Reference Center - Academic [updated]

Access full text nursing and allied health journals, plus a wide variety of personal health information sources that offer reliable health information to researchers, students and practitioners.

About NoveList Plus [updated]

Find new authors and reading options using your favourite writer, book or genre as a starting point.

About Student Resources In Context [updated]

A comprehensive multi media reference source for high school and tertiary students.

Learning Centres' holiday programmes January 2012

Super dooper music looper, digital makeover, claymation and more in the Learning Centres' holiday programmes for January 2012.

Ballantynes Christmas window [Flickr]

Photos of the Ballantynes Christmas window. The tagline this year is "Reflecting on a year of Sadness, Loss and Much Upheaval ... Embracing a season that promises Hope, Love and New Beginnings".

Holiday programmes January 2012

Find out about Christchurch City Council holiday programmes for January 2012 from Christchurch City Libraries, Christchurch Art Gallery and Recreation and Sports Centres. PDF Brochure.

Aranui AFFIRM [updated on the Pulse]

Aranui is celebrating the 10th AFFIRM family festival on Saturday 3 December 2011 at Wainoni Park, Hampshire Street.

Essie Summers

We've updated our page on New Zealand's Queen of Romance, Essie Summers.

Fendalton Library [updated]

We have updated the Fendalton Library page with information on its closure including FAQ.

Fendalton Library to temporarily close for earthquake repairs [media release]

Fendalton Library will close tomorrow (Saturday) to allow earthquake repairs to be carried out. The library on Jeffreys Road, which partly re-opened to the public last month, will close at 4pm on Saturday 26 November. Repair work will begin next week and it is hoped the library will re-open in February next year.

About Naxos Video Library [updated]

Performing arts video library. Concerts, operas, ballets, feature films and documentaries.

About The Guardian and Observer [updated]

Access to scanned and searchable editions of The Guardian (1821-2003) and The Observer (1791-2003). Provides news coverage from the past two centuries.

About Literature Resource Center [updated]

Access to research on literary topics, authors, and their works

Christmas in Christchurch and Canterbury [updated]

Find out about Christmas related events in Christchurch to enjoy in the lead up to Christmas Day on 25 December - from carol services and concerts to Santa parades and festive displays.

Christchurch Christmas parades [updated]

Find out more about the history of the Christchurch Christmas parades.

Have your say - best reads of 2011

Share your favourite reads of 2011 in our annual list of the best of the best.

Best reads of 2011

We bring together the cream of the crop for 2011 - and you can tell us your favourite reads of the year.

Win a copy of Christchurch dreaming by Mary Hobbs

Find out about Christchurch dreaming, and win yourself a copy by sharing your favourite Christchurch image from our collection.

Christchurch dreaming: an interview with Mary Hobbs

Mary Hobbs' book Christchurch dreaming features "priceless images of the past, wonderful photos of the Christchurch and Canterbury we still have, and exciting new concepts and dreams for a beautiful Christchurch of tomorrow". Read our interview with her, and discover her favourite images of Christchurch.

About General Business File ASAP [updated]

Comprehensive business research from a diverse range of sources, including newspapers, journals, directory listings and investment reports.

About The Illustrated London News 1842-2003 [updated]

Access to the fully digitised and searchable copy of the world's first illustrated weekly newspaper from 1842 to 2003.

About TumbleBook Library [updated]

Access to an online collection of animated books which teach kids the joy of reading. Also included are games, quizzes and puzzles.

If you want ... a good humorous novel

A selection of books to make you giggle. A Christchurch City Libraries list on BiblioCommons.

Fiction A to Z - November newsletter

Newbies by Anne Enright and Clyde Edgerton and a special feature on novels about dogs in this month's Fiction A to Z newsletter.

Top up your Metrocard at Spreydon Library

Metrocards can now be issued and topped up at Hornby, Lyttelton, New Brighton and Spreydon libraries.

About Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture Collection [updated]

Key issues in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture. Practical aspects as well as the scientific theory.

Playaway audiobooks [updated]

Playaway combines a wide variety of audio content with an easy-to-use player all in one small unit. Enjoy your favourite authors and titles on the go, whenever and wherever - the only thing you need to do is press play!

About Gale Virtual Reference Library [updated]

Access to over 100 electronic reference books covering virtually any subject, including health, business, careers, history, literature, biography, science and more.

World languages collections [updated]

Small temporary world languages collections have been established at Fendalton and Hornby libraries after the earthquake as our main world collections libraries remain closed.

Top 10 fiction titles of 2011

Philip Tew, Selection and Access Librarian, shares his top ten novels of 2011. A Christchurch City Libraries list on BiblioCommons.

Sergeant Henry James Nicholas V.C. M.M. memorial photos [Flickr]

Photos of the statue overlooking the Bridge of Remembrance, decorated with wreaths for Armistice Day.

Sgt Henry James Nicholas V.C. M.M. [updated]

Our page on local war hero Henry Nicholas who was awarded the V.C. and the M.M. for bravery.

Tintin colouring competition [Kids]

Wow! We got almost a thousand Tintins in our colouring competition. Find out what the judge had to say, and have a look at some of the fabulous entries.

About Naxos Music Library [updated]

Access to the world's largest online classical music library of streaming music. Includes standard and rare recordings, album notes, reference and tuition material. Continually updated.

About Music Online [updated]

Search Alexander Street Press's reference material, audio and music.

About Fundview [updated]

New Zealand funding information for voluntary organisations from hundreds of schemes.

About FirstSearch [updated]

Find information in a wide range of subjects in 11 databases from the Online Computer Library Centre (OCLC).

About Fine Arts and Music Collection [updated]

The Fine Arts and Music Collection supports students, artists, teachers, art buffs and music lovers to research drama, music, art history, and filmmaking.

About Find My Past AU [updated]

A family history and genealogy website covering Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands. The focus is mainly Australian.

LiveOnline outage this weekend

Our interactive service LiveOnline will be unavailable from 2pm on Saturday 19 November 2011. Normal service should resume on Sunday 20 November.

Holiday reading 2011 [Kids]

Our annual list of great picture books, information books, poetry, books for older and younger readers, and for young adults.

About Expanded Academic ASAP [updated]

Social science, humanities and politics, medicine, general interest and science journals.

About Ebsco Megasearch [updated]

Access all of EBSCO's databases through a single entry point. Results are provided from full-text magazines, reference works and multimedia content.

About Criminal Justice Collection [updated]

Journals focused on law and law enforcement, social work and rehabilitation.

About CorporateCitizens [updated]

Searchable directory of New Zealand businesses committed to building relationships with community and voluntary organizations.

Nga Kupu Ora Maori Book Awards

We list the winners of these awards. They were established in 2009 by Massey University.

Bridge of Remembrance photos [Flickr]

Recent photographs of the Bridge of Remembrance, Christchurch.

About Culinary Arts Collection [updated]

Recipes and culinary industry information for recreational cooks and professional chefs alike.

About British Newspapers 1600-1900 [updated]

Significant digital collection of British historic newspapers and ephemera.

About Contemporary World Music [updated]

Music and sounds of the world for scholarship and pure enjoyment.

About ChiltonLibrary.com [updated]

Repair, maintenance and service information for cars, trucks, vans and SUVs.

About Christchurch City Council Cemeteries Database [updated]

Details of interments from Christchurch City Council cemeteries compiled by the Greenspace Unit of the Christchurch City Council.

About Business Source [updated]

Access to a research database on all aspects of business.

William Trethewey, 1892 - 1956

William Thomas Trethewey was a monumental mason and sculptor who created many memorials around Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region. His most well known works are the Cenotaph in Cathedral Square and the Captain Cook statue in Victoria Square.

Learning Centres School Programmes brochure [PDF]

The focus of the Learning Centres are to offer a place for children, teachers and the community to integrate technology into their learning, update skills and access information. To find out more about the Learning Centres, and programmes that are currently running, please visit the Learning Centre website.

About Gale Megasearch [updated]

Search the content of all or a selection of Gale Cengage's forty eight products from a single search box! Suitable for students, businesses and researchers.

If you want... stories about angry young men

Fiction featuring angry young men from the mid-20th century onwards.

About Credo Reference [updated]

Access to more than 100 online full text reference books from leading publishers.

About findNZarticles [updated]

findNZarticles provides access to New Zealand content, including material by or about New Zealanders, from a range of New Zealand newspapers and journals.

About RDS Business Suite [updated]

Access company, industry, market and product information on international businesses.

Christmas and New Year hours [updated]

We've updated our page on our opening hours over Christmas and the New Year.

About Gale World History in Context [updated]

Access to five thousand years of world history from antiquity to the present for students and researchers.

Motor manuals [updated]

We have updated our motor manuals page so you can search for a manual and information while the Central Library collection is unavailable.

The International IMPAC Dublin Literary Awards

We have added our 2012 nominations for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award to our page. This year's picks are Gifted by Patrick Evans, Settlers' Creek by Carl Nixon, and Their faces were shining by Tim Wilson.

About Student Research Center [updated]

Simultaneous searching of EBSCO's student databases that covers all subject areas. Aimed at high school students.

If you like ... Maori writers

Explore some outstanding Maori writers in our collection. A Christchurch City Libraries list on BiblioCommons.

General Elections and Referendum [updated]

Election Day is Saturday 26 November. Find out about voting, and how the electoral system works and the referendum.

Horse racing images

The people and places of the Races: browse our heritage collection of race day images.

Courage Day [updated]

15 November is the annual day marking the International Day of the Imprisoned Writer. Find out more on our page.

Best books of 2011 [the Pulse]

12 to 18 year olds can vote for their favourite book for 2011 from our top 5 - and go in the draw to win them all!

Best books of 2011 [Kids]

Kids can vote for their favourite book for 2011 from our top 5 - and go in the draw to win them all!

About Classical Music Library [updated]

Access to over 90,000 classical music tracks - from Gregorian chants to present-day recordings.

Bishopdale Community Centre and Library closes [media release]

Christchurch City Council closed the Bishopdale Community Centre and Library at the end of Thursday 3 November until further notice.

Bishopdale Library closed from 3 November

The Bishopdale Library is closed from 3 November until further notice.

About Australia / New Zealand NewsStand [updated]

Access to New Zealand and Australian full text newspaper articles and newswire stories.

About Academic Search Premier [updated]

Access to one of the world's largest scholarly full text database covering every area of academic study.

About Contemporary Women's Issues [updated]

Access to reports on a wide range of women's issues. Suitable for professional or tertiary research.

About World Book Early Peoples [updated]

Multi-media content that explores the history of ancient cultures including Maori and Polynesians. Suitable for children from primary school upwards.

Teen Scene - November newsletter

Emotionally intense stories, flaky girlfriends, and the future of Us - all in this month's newsletter.

Primary school children [updated]

We have updated our information on learning resources for primary school children.

Guy Fawkes [updated]

Find out more about the Gunpowder Plot. Guy Fawkes, and fireworks.

About World Book Web [updated]

The online version of the popular encyclopædia known as World Book. World Book Web contains seven distinct products catering for the information needs of children, students and adults.

About WorldBook Online Reference Centre [updated]

Powerful reference tool for advanced research in all subject areas. This is the online version of the popular World Book adult encyclopedia.

About World Book Online Info Finder [updated]

This is the school student version of the popular World Book adult encyclopedia now available in an online version known as World Book Online Reference Center. World Book have also developed "digital libraries" to complement the content on World Book Online Info Finder.

Dr Charles Little, G.P. during the influenza epidemic

Dr Charles Little was a country doctor looking after the area from Waikari to Waiau. When the 1918 influenza epidemic struck he travelled the district night and day to visit patients. He too became ill and died at Christchurch Hospital on 26 November, 1918.

Dr Margaret Cruickshank, NZ's first woman G.P.

Margaret Barnett Cruickshank was the first woman general practitioner in New Zealand. At the time the 1918 influenza epidemic struck she was the only doctor in Waimate. She battled the disease tirelessly but eventually became ill herself and died on 28 November, 1918.

Saving water in Christchurch

Water restrictions are in force in Christchurch until at least February 2012. They have been imposed because of earthquake damaged water supply systems. This page has some helpful information about how to conserve water in the home and garden.

About World Book Online Kids [updated]

Easy-to-use encyclopædia for young readers. Articles, multimedia, games, science projects and interactive tools for homework and fun.

About Books and Authors [updated]

Access to a readers advisory service which answers the question - what do I read next?

About Standards New Zealand [updated]

Online access to view standards on the Standards New Zealand web site at our libraries.

Political rights [The Pulse, updated]

Information for 13 to 18 year olds on voting and political rights.

Central South City Library [updated]

Central South City Library has free wireless access, library computers and scan to USB facilities.

Free WiFi at Christchurch City Libraries [updated]

Find out about free public wireless access at our libraries.

Mini Linwood Library hours extended

Mini Linwood Library is opposite the Christchurch City Council service centre in Smith Street, Linwood. Its new hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, and Saturday 10am to 4pm.