libwebteam@ccc.govt.nz (Digital Library Web Team) libwebteam@ccc.govt.nz (Digital Library Web Team) en-nz http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/News/Website/ New and updated content from Christchurch City Libraries. 2012 Christchurch City Libraries Tue, 21 May 2013 07:12:07 +1200 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:59:10 GMT http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/ http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/assets/images/logos/CCL-logo-Colour.gif Go to our May Fiction A to Z newsletter online. You can subscribe to our newsletters to receive them as an email.http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=635711Tue, 21 May 2013 07:12:07 +1200 Samoan Language Week 2013 is celebrated from 26 May to 1 June. Find out about events at our libraries and useful resources. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Events/Samoan-Language-Week/Mon, 20 May 2013 11:48:13 +1200 http://cclblog.wordpress.com/category/auckland-writers-and-readers-festival-2013/Follow our coverage of the Festival on the blog - interviews, sessions, and other AWRF flavours.http://cclblog.wordpress.com/category/auckland-writers-and-readers-festival-2013/Thu, 16 May 2013 15:25:55 +1200 http://cclblog.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/ghastly-war-and-glorious-romps-sir-max-hastings/Sir Max Hastings - author, journalist, broadcaster, editor - spoke in Christchurch on Tuesday 14 May, a guest of The Press Christchurch Writers Festival. He will be in Auckland as part of the Auckland Writers and Readers Festival.http://cclblog.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/ghastly-war-and-glorious-romps-sir-max-hastings/Thu, 16 May 2013 11:25:42 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/newtitles/rss/fiction_for_rss.xml All of the fiction that arrived over the past week. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/newtitles/rss/fiction_for_rss.xml Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/newtitles/rss/nonfiction_for_rss.xml All the non-fiction books that arrived over the past week. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/newtitles/rss/nonfiction_for_rss.xml Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/newtitles/rss/JustOrdered_for_rss.xml All the items ordered over the past week. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/newtitles/rss/JustOrdered_for_rss.xml Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 +1200 A sample of photographs of Gothic Revival buildings in Christchurch. Some are still standing post earthquakes, others were demolished many years ago.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/Photos/Topics/Gothic-Revival/Wed, 15 May 2013 15:11:45 +1200 The stories of the bilingual names for Christchurch City Libraries.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Maori/LibraryNames/Wed, 15 May 2013 13:17:24 +1200 http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157633491034204/CERA reopened parts of central Christchurch today with the latest reductions to the rebuild zone taking effect. Here are some photos from the newly opened areas.http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157633491034204/Tue, 14 May 2013 13:58:26 +1200 Go to our May Thrillers and Suspense newsletter online. You can subscribe to our newsletters to receive them as an email.http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=631593Tue, 14 May 2013 08:09:33 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/LearningCentres/Community/AfterSchool/#sciencealiveThe awesome Science Alive people will now be visiting nine of our libraries delivering after-school sessions. Yay!http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/LearningCentres/Community/AfterSchool/#sciencealiveMon, 13 May 2013 15:30:55 +1200 http://cclblog.wordpress.com/2013/05/13/soon-is-partly-a-novel-about-story-telling-about-fiction-and-about-art-an-interview-with-charlotte-grimshaw/Jane interviewed New Zealand author Charlotte Grimshaw who will be speaking at the The Auckland Writers and Readers Festival. Steve Braunias will be talking with Charlotte and her father C.K. Stead about how power plays out in their fictional landscapes.http://cclblog.wordpress.com/2013/05/13/soon-is-partly-a-novel-about-story-telling-about-fiction-and-about-art-an-interview-with-charlotte-grimshaw/Mon, 13 May 2013 11:42:26 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/DigitalCollection/Publications/1910s/SummitRoad/Newly digitised booklet containing articles by Blanche Baughan, Leonard Cockayne and Robert Speight on various aspects of the Summit Road, with an introduction by Harry Ell, and a brief mention of the work of the Summit Road Association.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/DigitalCollection/Publications/1910s/SummitRoad/Mon, 13 May 2013 11:37:25 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Society/Economics/New-Zealand/Budget/The Budget sets out the Government's economic policies and plans for collecting taxes and spending public money in the coming year. It is introduced in May. This page links to Budget resources, news and related organisations.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Society/Economics/New-Zealand/Budget/Mon, 13 May 2013 11:11:05 +1200 https://cclblog.wordpress.com/2013/05/12/happy-mothers-day/We celebrated Mother's Day with some fabulous photos of mums from our collection.https://cclblog.wordpress.com/2013/05/12/happy-mothers-day/Mon, 13 May 2013 10:45:16 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Events/NZ-Sign-Language-Week/New Zealand Sign Language Week takes place from 13 to 19 May 2013. Deaf Aotearoa organises this celebration of one of the country's official languages, New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL).http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Events/NZ-Sign-Language-Week/Mon, 13 May 2013 10:41:14 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/Places/Buildings/Court-Theatre/Actors and playwrights Yvette Bromley and Mervyn Thompson began the Court Theatre in August 1970 as they realised the need for a professional theatre in Christchurch. This page looks at the various venues of the Court Theatre. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/Places/Buildings/Court-Theatre/Mon, 13 May 2013 10:39:20 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/Places/Public/ArtsCentre/The Arts Centre of Christchurch is housed in the Gothic Revival buildings of the University of Canterbury's former site. This is a brief guide to the history of the buildings. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/Places/Public/ArtsCentre/Wed, 08 May 2013 15:15:55 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Recreation/Sports/Running/We have updated our page on running in Christchurch. It has information on local running events, and some historical information. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Recreation/Sports/Running/Wed, 08 May 2013 15:14:42 +1200 Go to our May Teen Scene newsletter online. You can subscribe to our newsletters to receive them as an email.http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=629709Wed, 08 May 2013 07:50:51 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/WarsAndConflicts/WorldWar1/ServiceDetails/How to find information on WWI military personnel and serviced details.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/WarsAndConflicts/WorldWar1/ServiceDetails/Tue, 07 May 2013 15:50:35 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/WarsAndConflicts/WorldWar1/Regiments/How to find information on WWI regiments.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/WarsAndConflicts/WorldWar1/Regiments/Tue, 07 May 2013 15:49:51 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/WarsAndConflicts/WorldWar1/Casualties/index.aspHow to find information on WWI casualties.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/WarsAndConflicts/WorldWar1/Casualties/index.aspTue, 07 May 2013 15:48:35 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Databases/StandardsNZ/About/Online access to view standards on the Standards New Zealand web site. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Databases/StandardsNZ/About/Tue, 07 May 2013 15:23:50 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Recreation/Sports/Rugby/Christchurch/Early/This page is a brief history of the beginnings of rugby in Christchurch, compiled by Richard L.N. Greenaway. It covers the pre-1900 development of the sport and links to further reading.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Recreation/Sports/Rugby/Christchurch/Early/Tue, 07 May 2013 15:06:10 +1200 http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=626887A great selection of new picture books including Monsters love colors, Prudence wants a pet, and Pirates vs cowboys.http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=626887Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=636763All the newest non-fiction in our libraries. Also available online.http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=636763Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=636761All the newest fiction in our libraries. Also available online.http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=636761Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=636762The newest titles in our Large Print collection. Also available online.http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=636762Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/News/2013/05-01/Christchurch City Libraries adds another flagship service to its impressive range of Digital Libraries resources today (Wednesday 1 May) - Freegal Music, enabling library members to download and keep up to three songs a week from Sony Music's catalogue.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/News/2013/05-01/Fri, 03 May 2013 11:47:36 +1200 http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=636764All the latest in Young Adult books in our libraries. Also available online.http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=636764Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=636759Get the latest in children's books and AV in our libraries. Also available online.http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=636759Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/DigitalCollection/Archives/Archive431/A small collection of material related to the World War I experience of William Brown. The collection includes a letter and two postcards from a military hospital in Malta, a Christmas card with a Dardanelles photograph, and two unlabelled portrait photographs.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/DigitalCollection/Archives/Archive431/Fri, 03 May 2013 11:07:06 +1200 http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=605106All the newest downloadable e-books and audiobooks, digitised collection items and the source databases available from our website for the previous month. Subscribe to this new email newsletter now to get it sent direct to your email inbox each month. Also available online.http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=636760Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=605100All the latest audio and video in our libraries. Also available online.http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=636758Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157633398521294/Photos of the rather splendid sculpture atop C1 Espresso. Another gem of a show from the Christchurch Art Gallery.http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157633398521294/Thu, 02 May 2013 16:00:07 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/NewTitles/Current/Our newly arrived titles, now across seven genres: digital, fiction, non-fiction, audio and video, children's, large print and young adults. These items arrived in April 2013.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/NewTitles/Current/Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157633382803913/A Flickr set of images of Christchurch statues.http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157633382803913/Thu, 02 May 2013 15:38:46 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/Places/Memorials/Statues/Information on statues of William Rolleston, William Sefton Moorhouse, Queen Victoria, Captain Cook, James Edward Fitzgerald, John Robert Godley and Captain Robert Falcon Scott.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/Places/Memorials/Statues/Thu, 02 May 2013 15:37:19 +1200 http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157633382209623/The Eastern, Katie Thompson, and Luckless in performance on Wednesday 1 May at Central Library Tuam.http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157633382209623/Thu, 02 May 2013 12:28:34 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Forms/Book-A-Librarian/If you need help using library resources or computers, with e-books or have a research project, simply book a librarian for a FREE individual 30 minute session. It's a great way to get some one on one assistance.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Forms/Book-A-Librarian/Wed, 01 May 2013 16:12:25 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Databases/Freegal/About/Freegal is a service that lets you legally download and keep music MP3s from the Sony Music catalogue. Download up to three songs per week. Service available to Christchurch City Libraries members only. Please note that if your card is barred, you will not be able to access Freegal.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Databases/Freegal/About/Wed, 01 May 2013 13:52:42 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Linwood/Linwood Library and Service Centre at Eastgate is now open upstairs at Eastgate Mall from Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, and Saturday 10am to 4pm. The opening hours for the Service Centre are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Linwood/Wed, 01 May 2013 13:51:48 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Editions/Current/ Our monthly bulletin links you with what's new on our websites. Subscribe to get it straight to your in box! http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Editions/Current/ Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/About/Website/Theme/Our theme for May is music as our libraries become the venues for some excellent gigs for NZ Music Month.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/About/Website/Theme/Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Newsletters/Customers/2013/April/In this edition we have ... Linwood Library and Service Centre at Eastgate, Free music from Freegal, and New Zealand Music Month. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Newsletters/Customers/2013/April/Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:44:39 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Maori/Music/Our resource guide to Maori musical traditions has been updated.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Maori/Music/Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:20:58 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/YourVoice/Our annual customer satisfaction survey is running now. Christchurch City Council area who complete the survey will have one entry into the draw for an iPod Nano, conditions apply.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/YourVoice/Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:58:13 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/News/2013/04-26/Mayor Bob Parker will officially open Christchurch City Council's temporary new Linwood Library and Service Centre at Eastgate Shopping Centre next week. The 1200 square metre facility, on the first floor of the shopping centre, will officially open at 11am on Tuesday 30 April. Read the full media release for details.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/News/2013/04-26/Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:56:32 +1200 The Pacific Northwest Library Association's Young Reader's Choice Award is the oldest children's choice award in the U.S. and Canada. Only 4th to 12th graders are eligible to vote. Here are their picks for 2013.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Kids/LiteraryPrizes/YoungReaders/Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:06:56 +1200 The Coretta Scott King Award honours African-American authors and illustrators for outstanding contributions to children's and young adult literature. We have updated our page to include the latest winners.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Kids/LiteraryPrizes/CSKing/Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:01:59 +1200 The Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction recognise the best books for adult readers published in the United States during the previous year. The finalists have just been announced and are listed on our pages.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Literature/Prizes/Carnegie/Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:44:17 +1200 Our resource page on traditional Maori medicine and healing has been updated.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Maori/Rongoa/Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:57:47 +1200 Media release about New Zealand Music Month at Christchurch City Libraries.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/News/2013/23-04/Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:05:14 +1200 Go to our April Kids' Books newsletter online. You can subscribe to our newsletters to receive them as an email.http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=627240Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:11:41 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Events/NZMusicMonth/Christchurch City Libraries celebrates NZ Music Month in May with free music events at our libraries. We are proud to partner with RDU (Radio United) 98.5FM for New Zealand Music Month 2013. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Events/NZMusicMonth/Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:36:14 +1200 http://storify.com/ChristchurchLib/new-zealand-books-in-a-nutshellFor New Zealand Book Month in March 2013, Christchurch City Libraries and Waimakariri District Libraries tweeted the hashtag #nznutshell and showcased words and ideas from Kiwi books. http://storify.com/ChristchurchLib/new-zealand-books-in-a-nutshellMon, 22 Apr 2013 12:25:04 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Society/Culture/Holidays/AnzacDay/ANZAC Day - 25 April - commemorates New Zealanders killed in war and honours all returned service personnel. It is the anniversary of the landing of Allied forces at Gallipoli in 1915 during World War I, and became an official holiday in 1921.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Society/Culture/Holidays/AnzacDay/Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:15:08 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Kids/Holidays/ANZACDay/ANZAC Day is celebrated in Australia and New Zealand on 25 April.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Kids/Holidays/ANZACDay/Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:13:33 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/Digitised/WarsAndConflicts/WorldWarI/Malthus/Timaru-born Cecil Malthus wrote two books about his war-time experiences. A collection of Malthus' letters has been digitised and made available online by Christchurch City Libraries. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/Digitised/WarsAndConflicts/WorldWarI/Malthus/Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:09:53 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/People/HenryNicholas/Henry Nicholas was the first soldier from the Canterbury Regiment to be awarded the Victoria Cross.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/People/HenryNicholas/Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:06:04 +1200 Go to our April Biography and Memoir newsletter online. You can subscribe to our newsletters to receive them as an email.http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=623168Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:19:07 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Events/HolidayProgrammes/Find out about holiday programmes, events, and activities in Christchurch for the school holidays.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Events/HolidayProgrammes/Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:18:22 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Society/Culture/Holidays/AnzacDay/Events/Find out about ANZAC Day services in Christchurch and Canterbury.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Society/Culture/Holidays/AnzacDay/Events/Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:58:24 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Literature/Events/2013/Auckland/Christchurch City Libraries connects you with the Auckland Writers and Readers Festival 2013 to be held from 15-19 May at the Aotea Centre, The Edge, in Auckland. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Literature/Events/2013/Auckland/Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:04:51 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Mobiles/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D105080065As part of the New Regent Street opening, the library mobile van will be in Gloucester Street on Saturday parked alongside the Transitional Reading Room parklet from 10am to 4pm. The location will be adjacent to the new proposed Central Library site. The transitional Reading Room is a CCC initiative and the oversized furniture has been designed by F3.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Mobiles/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D105080065Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:31:23 +1200 http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157633267034513/Photos of the Transitional Reading Room parklet adjacent to the new proposed Central Library site. The transitional Reading Room is a CCC initiative and the oversized furniture has been designed by F3.http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157633267034513/Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:59:22 +1200 The shorlist for the 2013 Women's Prize for Fiction (formerly the Orange Prize).http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Literature/Prizes/WomensPrize/Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:48:23 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Art/People/W/WarrenMiles/Sir Miles Warren is one of Christchurch's foremost architects. We have updated our page on his career and achievements. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Art/People/W/WarrenMiles/Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:57:50 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/mobiles/The van stop at Sumner will now be on the old library site at 14 Wakefield Avenue, Sumner. The Bishopdale stop will move to the carpark is on the corner of Harewood Road and Farrington Avenue.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/mobiles/Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:47:31 +1200 http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=570704A great selection of titles this month including new titles from Robin Hobb and Kim Harrison and hard-boiled fantasy for those who like it gritty.http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=622816Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157633252797691/Art created by Mike Hewson on The Crossing airbridge, Colombo Street.http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157633252797691/Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:44:23 +1200 http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157633250232134/Photos taken Monday 15 April 2013, after Manchester Street reopened this weekend.http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157633250232134/Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:43:46 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Practical-Living/Places/Ohinetahi/Ohinetahi stands at the head of Lyttelton Harbour. A notable house, believed to be the first design in New Zealand of the architect Benjamin Mountfort was built by Christopher Alderson Calvert in 1851. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Practical-Living/Places/Ohinetahi/Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:44:19 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Learning/ReadyForReading/index.aspWhen a child turns four they can come into any Christchurch City Library and pick up a Ready for Reading pack. The pack contains a purpose written book Right on Time, a jigsaw, a birthday card, and a pamphlet with tips on how parents can help their child get ready for reading.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Learning/ReadyForReading/index.aspFri, 12 Apr 2013 09:30:13 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Linwood/FAQ/We have added some more information about Linwood Library and Service Centre at Eastgate to our website.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Linwood/FAQ/Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:14:51 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Kids/NZDisasters/Wahine.asp45 years ago today, a storm hit Wellington and caused the inter-island ferry Wahine to sink with the loss of 51 lives. This page explains what happened and links to resources on the disaster.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Kids/NZDisasters/Wahine.aspWed, 10 Apr 2013 09:30:55 +1200 http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157633197703533/South Library's display of quilts made by new New Zealanders from the Migrant Quilt Group which meets weekly at the Sydenham Community Centre. Exhibiton goes from 13 March to 14 April 2013.http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157633197703533/Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:26:22 +1200 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Kids/Maori/Kia ora. On this page we would like to share with you some of the cool Maori resources we have for tamariki. Get crafty, read and learn Te Reo Maori, and explore.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Kids/Maori/Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:48:46 +1200 Go to our April Armchair Travel newsletter online. You can subscribe to our newsletters to receive them as an email.http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=620534Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:56:58 +1200 Go to our April Thrillers and Suspense newsletter online. You can subscribe to our newsletters to receive them as an email.http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=620183Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:55:28 +1200 http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157633175102444/Colombo Street - from Lichfield to Hereford Streets - re-opened at 5pm Friday 5 April 2013. Here are some photos of the newly accessible parts of Colombo and Cashel Streets.http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157633175102444/Sat, 06 Apr 2013 10:34:44 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Databases/ScheduledOutage/We apologise that unfortunately Safari Books Online will be down for maintenance for approximately two to three hours on Saturday April 6th from 19:00 (7pm), and Saturday April 13th from 18:00 (6pm). Expected downtime is expected to be under one hour but could be up to three hours. All versions of Safari will be down including the API, the web interface, Back Office, the mobile interface, and the Safari To Go iPad app. During that time Safari web users will see a message that the site is down for maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Databases/ScheduledOutage/Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:51:11 +1300 http://cclblog.wordpress.com/2013/04/04/new-regent-street/The countdown is on to the re-opening of New Regent Street. We have in our collection some splendid 1931 New Regent Street plans. Find out more.http://cclblog.wordpress.com/2013/04/04/new-regent-street/Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:56:10 +1300 The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award honours the memory of Swedish children's author Astrid Lindgren, and promotes interest in children's and young adult literature around the world. We list all winners since the inception of the Award in 2002.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Kids/LiteraryPrizes/ALMA/Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:38:06 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/Photos/Topics/Thinking/This is a sample of photographs relating to thinking and learning. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/Photos/Topics/Thinking/Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:11:29 +1300 http://cclblog.wordpress.com/2013/04/03/middle-island-or-new-munster/Explore some of the old maps in our collection that show old names for our North and South Islands. http://cclblog.wordpress.com/2013/04/03/middle-island-or-new-munster/Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:06:19 +1300 The finalists of the New Zealand Post Book Awards for Children and Young Adults have been announced. We have updated our pages accordingly.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Kids/LiteraryPrizes/NZPost/Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:00:09 +1300 Go to our April Teen Scene newsletter online. You can subscribe to our newsletters to receive them as an email.http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=618274Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:31:58 +1300 http://cclblog.wordpress.com/2013/03/28/easter-parade/Find out about our Easter opening hours and some Easter movies and musicals and more. http://cclblog.wordpress.com/2013/03/28/easter-parade/Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:45:35 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Databases/SafariBooks/About/Electronic reference library of technology, digital media, business and management titles.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Databases/SafariBooks/About/Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:14:48 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Society/Culture/Holidays/Easter/This page links to information about the origins, traditions and dates of Easter, as well as events, activities and library resources.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Society/Culture/Holidays/Easter/Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:14:07 +1300 The James Tait Black Prizes are Britain's s oldest literary awards. Two prizes are awarded annually for the best work of fiction and the best biography published in the previous year.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Literature/Prizes/taitblack/Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:31:08 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/News/2013/03-25/Linwood Mini Library will close this week while preparations continue for the opening of a new temporary library and service centre at Eastgate Shopping Centre.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/News/2013/03-25/Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:26:31 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/Places/Memorials/KateSheppard/We have updated our page on the Kate Sheppard Memorial with the transcript of its inscription - and some large format photographs.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/Places/Memorials/KateSheppard/Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:40:37 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Collections/World-Languages/We have updated our page with information on the new Polish language collection.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Collections/World-Languages/Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:46:00 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Central/Peterborough/We have updated our page with information on the new Polish language collection.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Central/Peterborough/Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:43:15 +1300 http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157633058296406/Photos taken at the launch of the Polish language collection at Central Library Peterborough. Thursday 21 March 2013. http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157633058296406/Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:50:11 +1300 The Betty Trask Prize and Awards are awarded to writers under the age of 35 for a first novel, which must be "of a romantic or traditional nature, i.e. not experimental". We have updated our list with the latest winners.http://www.MyWebSite.com/item.htmlFri, 22 Mar 2013 10:32:07 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Databases/CredoReference/About/Access to online full text reference books on every major subject from leading publishers. Information includes images, sound files, animations and videos. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Databases/CredoReference/About/Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:43:02 +1300 http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157633051396557/The book sale is on Friday 22 March 9am to 7pm and Saturday 23 March 9am to 4pm at Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre.http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157633051396557/Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:39:33 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/LearningCentres/Community/Holidays/We offer a variety of accessible, safe and affordable activities for children during their school holidays. Our programmes run city wide and are aimed at children between the ages of five and 15 years.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/LearningCentres/Community/Holidays/Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:55:50 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/News/alerts/You may be noticing problems with catalogue when searching and placing holds. Our IT team is on the case. Sorry for the inconvenience.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/News/alerts/Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:18:48 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Music/Events/Jazz-Festival/The annual jazz and blues festival held in Christchurch the week after Easter features international, national and local talent in a mix of paid and free events. The Cavell Leitch New Zealand Jazz & Blues Festival runs from April 3 to April 7, 2013.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Music/Events/Jazz-Festival/Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:15:01 +1300 Go to our March Biography and Memoir newsletter online. You can subscribe to our newsletters to receive them as an email.http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=613005Wed, 20 Mar 2013 07:34:12 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/News/2013/18-04/Media release: Monday 18 March 2013. Booklovers around the city are looking forward to a real feast as Christchurch City Libraries prepares for their annual book sale, which will see a huge range of books with over 60,000 titles for sale at bargain prices. The sale will be held at the Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre on Friday 22 - Saturday 23 March and includes adult, young adult, children's fiction and non-fiction.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/News/2013/18-04/Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:38:06 +1300 http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=610415Bruce Springsteen! Willie Nelson! Rugby! Tattoos! Marvel comics! All this and more in this month's Popular Culture newsletter.http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=610415Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:18:43 +1300 http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=612307Explore new fiction from Carlos Fuentes, Mo Yan and more. http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=612307Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +1300 Mini Linwood Library now closing on Saturday 30 March (Easter Saturday).http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Linwood/Mini/Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:11:38 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Recreation/Sports/Rugby/This page lists rugby resources at your library, and links to clubs, associations, tournaments and competitions - including the Rugby World Cup, Super Rugby and the Ranfurly Shield. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Recreation/Sports/Rugby/Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:44:52 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Recreation/Sports/Multisport/Multisport includes duathlons, triathlons or other endurance events where more than one sporting discipline is involved, such as swimming, cycling, distance-rrunning and kayaking. This page lists mulitsport resources at your library and provides links to futher material.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Recreation/Sports/Multisport/Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:43:52 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Databases/StandardsNZ/About/Online access to view standards on the Standards New Zealand web site. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Databases/StandardsNZ/About/Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:43:05 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Society/Culture/Holidays/StPatricks/17 March is Saint Patrick's Day. It is the day when Irish communities around the world celebrate their culture with music, dancing, parades, and traditional food and drink.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Society/Culture/Holidays/StPatricks/Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:09:51 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/ReadingCrusade/The Reading Crusade has kicked off, find out all about it.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/ReadingCrusade/Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:08:58 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Collections/World-Languages/A Polish collection is being launched at Central Library Peterborough on 21 March 2013 at 6pm. Find out more on our World Languages page.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Collections/World-Languages/Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:02:55 +1300 A brief history of Christchurch's professional orchestra and a guide to resources by and about the orchestra.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Music/People/C/Christchurch-Symphony-Orchestra/Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:12:05 +1300 Leadership and mental illness, the love-charm of bombs, reflections on Charming Creek - our latest newsletter reflections the wonderful diversity of our collection.http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=610066Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:32:31 +1300 The Edgar Allan Poe Award honours the best in mystery fiction. We have updated our list to include the latest winner.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Literature/Prizes/Edgar/Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:59:20 +1300 Go to our March Thrillers and Suspense newsletter online. You can subscribe to our newsletters to receive them as an email.http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=609367Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:12:31 +1300 We have updated our lists of the Crime Writers' Association Awards to include the latest winners.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Literature/Prizes/CWA/Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:05:19 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Linwood/Mini/Mini Linwood Library will be closing on Thursday 28 March (before Easter). Linwood Library and Service Centre at Eastgate is scheduled to open in late April 2013 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Linwood/Mini/Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:48:41 +1300 http://www.christchurchcitylibraries.com/Databases/Ancestry/About/Access a wide variety of content to help trace your family history. Includes records from United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.http://www.christchurchcitylibraries.com/Databases/Ancestry/About/Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:41:32 +1300 http://www.christchurchcitylibraries.com/Databases/Busythings/About/Access colourful, quirky and fun games and activities for 3 to 7 year olds. Designed to entertain and educate. http://www.christchurchcitylibraries.com/Databases/Busythings/About/Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:40:40 +1300 This author event for NZ Book Month is cancelled due to illness. Another chance to meet and hear Karen on Thursday 28 March, 5-6pm at Central Tuam Library.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Events/index.asp?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D104157998Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:36:52 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Linwood/Mini/Linwood Library and Service Centre at Eastgate is scheduled to open in late April 2013.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Linwood/Mini/Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:31:59 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Databases/Australian-Art-Sales-Digest/About/New in The Source - access art market information for Australian and New Zealand including past, current and forthcoming auctions, market statistics and news.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Databases/Australian-Art-Sales-Digest/About/Fri, 08 Mar 2013 08:01:14 +1300 http://www.christchurchcitylibraries.com/Databases/National-Geographic/About/Access to the digital archive of the world-renowned magazine National Geographic. Coverage is from 1888 onwards up until the most recent issues.http://www.christchurchcitylibraries.com/Databases/National-Geographic/About/Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:44:10 +1300 http://thepulse.org.nz/Play/Festivals/LYFE/LYFE - the Linwood Youth Festival Experience at Linwood Park is back and takes place on Saturday 16 March 2013 from 12pm to 4pm.http://thepulse.org.nz/Play/Festivals/LYFE/Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:41:42 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/Photos/Topics/Events/New-Zealand-Book-Month/Browse our sampler of photographs celebrating New Zealand books, authors, and all things booky.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/Photos/Topics/Events/New-Zealand-Book-Month/Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:16:55 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Events/CultureGalore/The Festival takes place on Saturday 9 March. Culture Galore is an outdoor multicultural festival held each March at Ray Blank Park, in Ilam. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Events/CultureGalore/Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:15:54 +1300 Go to our March Teen Scene newsletter online. You can subscribe to our newsletters to receive them as an email..http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=608130Wed, 06 Mar 2013 08:12:31 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Literature/People/M/Marsh_Ngaio/Internationally-renowned crime writer Dame Ngaio Marsh is one of Canterbury's most famous authors. Find out more about her life and work.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Literature/People/M/Marsh_Ngaio/Tue, 05 Mar 2013 09:57:46 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Practical-Living/Events/Christchurch/Ellerslie/New Zealand's largest garden event is hosted in Christchurch from Wednesday 6 to Sunday 10 March in North Hagley Park.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Practical-Living/Events/Christchurch/Ellerslie/Tue, 05 Mar 2013 09:55:17 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Events/InternationalWomensDay/This global day connects women around the world and aims to inspire them to achieve their full potential. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Events/InternationalWomensDay/Tue, 05 Mar 2013 09:54:49 +1300 Books that change lives will be the focus of Christchurch City Libraries NZ Book Month activities and events in March.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/News/2013/03-04/Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:04:09 +1300 http://cclblog.wordpress.com/2013/02/28/poetry-as-public-art-get-your-poem-published-on-victoria-street/This just in - a chance to have your poem on a Christchurch street. Literally. Your poem will need to reference some aspect of the history or use of Victoria Street and surrounds. It must be entered by 23 March 2013.http://cclblog.wordpress.com/2013/02/28/poetry-as-public-art-get-your-poem-published-on-victoria-street/Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:24:01 +1300 http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157632870838434/Browse our photos of the 2013 Festival of Flowers. It finishes on 3 March 2013. The Garden City Gorgeous takes place in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157632870838434/Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:36:48 +1300 Go to our February Kids' Books newsletter online. You can subscribe to our newsletters to receive them as an email.http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=606238Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:53:29 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/readingcrusade/We have added a cool poster, FAQ, and information on supporters to our Reading Crusade page. Kids can join the Crusade!http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/readingcrusade/Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:41:51 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Events/ChildrensDay/Celebrate this day for kids on Sunday 3 March. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Events/ChildrensDay/Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:12:14 +1300 http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/collections/72157632827362034/View our Flickr sets of images of Christchurch streets. http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/collections/72157632827362034/Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:21:38 +1300 http://cclblog.wordpress.com/2013/02/22/remember-and-share-2/It is two years today since the devastating 22 February 2011 earthquake. One way many people cope is by recounting experiences. Here are some ways you can do that.http://cclblog.wordpress.com/2013/02/22/remember-and-share-2/Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:10:32 +1300 http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157632820590271/Photos of memorials, tributes, art, rebuild, and demolition in Christchurch on the second anniversary of the 6.3 earthquake.http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157632820590271/Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:08:32 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Newsletters/How do you stay in touch with new stuff at our libraries? Subscribing to our newsletters is the way to go!http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Newsletters/Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:43:57 +1300 Go to our February Biography and Memoir newsletter online. You can subscribe to our newsletters to receive them as an email.http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=602836Thu, 21 Feb 2013 06:15:00 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/events/nzbookmonth/March 2013 is New Zealand Book Month. Christchurch City Libraries is celebrating with a series of events for all ages.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/events/nzbookmonth/Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:23:45 +1300 http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157632792072410/A Caxton Miscellany: The Caxton Press 1933-58, This Christchurch Art Gallery exhibition runs from 13 February to 17 March 2012 at Central Library Peterborough.http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157632792072410/Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:07:45 +1300 http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157632786752075/View photos of the exhibition. It opened in the Re:START mall on Friday 15 February 2013.http://www.flickr.com/photos/christchurchcitylibraries/sets/72157632786752075/Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:58:37 +1300 This award is presented annually to a person who has made an especially significant contribution to children's literature, publishing or literacy, We have updated our page to include the 2013 recipient of the Medal.http://www.christchurchcitylibraries.com/Kids/LiteraryPrizes/ChildrensLiteratureFoundationNZ/MargaretMahy/Mon, 18 Feb 2013 09:42:19 +1300 Christchurch City Council has signed a three-year lease on a space in Eastgate Shopping Centre which it plans to transform into a new temporary library and service centre.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/News/2013/02-15/Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:53:27 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Collections/This page lists all the major collections and types of resources held in our libraries.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Collections/Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:32:03 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Society/Culture/Holidays/Valentines/Mystery surrounds the origins of Valentine's Day, but February has long been associated with romance. This guide will help you find out more about Valentine's Day and highlight some romantic books, movies and music.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Society/Culture/Holidays/Valentines/Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:30:12 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Practical-Living/Transport/This page lists resources that will help when buying a car, bike or boat. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Practical-Living/Transport/Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:16:28 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Practical-Living/Garden/Autumn/index.aspAutumn is time to harvest and clean up around the garden. It's also the time to get those over-wintering crops in. This page lists resources for Autumn plantings as well as dealing with both garden bounty and waste. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Practical-Living/Garden/Autumn/index.aspWed, 13 Feb 2013 11:54:12 +1300 Go to our February Armchair Travel newsletter online. You can subscribe to our newsletters to receive them as an email.http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=599837Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:39:36 +1300 Go to our February Thrillers and Suspense newsletter online. You can subscribe to our newsletters to receive them as an email.http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=599486Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:38:15 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/Places/Public/Hospitals/StHelens/A history of the hospital that was a birthing unit for wives of the working class men of the borough.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/Places/Public/Hospitals/StHelens/Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:35:38 +1300 http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Comics/We have updated our comics page on our website for teens with a bunch of new comics. http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Comics/Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:09:55 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Entertainment/Games/Games combine fun and learning. The library has resources on games from computer games to cards, mah jong to crosswords. Our childrens' computers have a selection of internet and CD-ROM games for kids to play on at the library. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Entertainment/Games/Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:59:34 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Practical-Living/Events/Christchurch/FestivalOfFlowers/The annual Festival of Flowers in Christchurch is a celebration of gardens, plants and everything floral. It starts on 16 February. This page links to information on the Festival and gardening resources. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Practical-Living/Events/Christchurch/FestivalOfFlowers/Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:57:01 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/WarsAndConflicts/WorldWar1/MaoriAndPacificIslander/Books and websites on Maori and Pacific Island soldier in WWI.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/WarsAndConflicts/WorldWar1/MaoriAndPacificIslander/Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:55:01 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Recreation/Sports/Golf/NewZealandWomensOpen/The major professional golf event for in New Zealand for women golfers, the ISPS Handa NZ Women's Open is played at the Clearwater Golf Club in Christchurch, 8 to 10 February 2013. This page details the event, and links to golf resources at your library. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Recreation/Sports/Golf/NewZealandWomensOpen/Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:42:17 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Recreation/Sports/Golf/We have updated our page connecting you with Christchurch golf history, tournaments, online and library resources as well as courses to play and clubs to join in Canterbury.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Recreation/Sports/Golf/Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:40:32 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Society/Culture/Holidays/NewYears/Chinese/10 February is the Lunar New Year. Find out more about it and the Lantern Festival.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Society/Culture/Holidays/NewYears/Chinese/Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:39:02 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/Places/Memorials/JublieeClock/index.aspWe have updated our page on the Victoria Clock Tower with the latest information, new links, and photos.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/Places/Memorials/JublieeClock/index.aspFri, 08 Feb 2013 10:37:25 +1300 Go to our February Teen Scene newsletter online. You can subscribe to our newsletters to receive them as an email.http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=597578Thu, 07 Feb 2013 07:42:49 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/news/On Thursday 7 February 2013, 11.15am to 11.45am library leaders will be available to answer any questions and hear your comments and ideas about our services. Join in by tweeting, using the hashtag #askccl. Follow @ChristchurchLib on Twitter.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/news/Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:24:04 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Society/Politics/New-Zealand/Treaty-Of-Waitangi/Quiz/How much do you know about Waitangi Day? Try our quiz and test your knowledge.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Society/Politics/New-Zealand/Treaty-Of-Waitangi/Quiz/Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:07:24 +1300 http://thepulse.org.nz/Play/Whats-On/Waitangi-Day/Our listing of local Waitangi Day celebrations.http://thepulse.org.nz/Play/Whats-On/Waitangi-Day/Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:06:54 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Society/Culture/Holidays/WaitangiDay/Waitangi Day marks the most significant moment in this country's history. Find out more about the Treaty and Waitangi Day.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Society/Culture/Holidays/WaitangiDay/Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:16:28 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/HolidayHours/WaitangiDay/6 February is Waitangi Day, a public holiday which commemorates the signing, in 1840, of the Treaty of Waitangi between Maori and representatives of the British Crown. All Christchurch City Libraries branches are closed on Waitangi Day.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/HolidayHours/WaitangiDay/Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:15:14 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Newsletters/Customers/2013/January/email_newsletter.htmlInformation on the products and services of Christchurch City Libraries.http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Newsletters/Customers/2013/January/email_newsletter.htmlMon, 04 Feb 2013 11:18:30 +1300 Our index of passenger lists has been updatedhttp://christchurchcitylibraries.com/FamilyHistory/PassengerLists/Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:00:32 +1300