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Christchurch Streets and Places
Explore the origins of street names via searchable documents or the interactive Christchurch streets map.
Huinga Ako - Tūranga, part of a series
After school programme Huinga Ako helps students with finding resources that link to their Te Ao Māori-focused assignments.
Wā Pēpi: Babytimes
Wā Pēpi: Babytimes - enjoy stories and rhymes for babies and under 2s at home.
Drawing connections: Exploring Cecil Wood's architecture, part of a series
May 6th, All day
An exhibition using the architectural drawings of Cecil Wood to explore the cultural and historical context of Ōtautahi's built environment.
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Credo Reference
A digital reference collection that includes eBooks on every subject for all ages.
Creativebug
Unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft video classes.
BWB Critical Issues Collection
A deep analysis of New Zealand's big issues, social, environmental and political.
For Readers
For Readers
New For You - May 2024
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.
Fantasy fiction reading guide
Find Fantasy authors you might like to try and reading lists for a range of Fantasy sub-genres including Epic, Grimdark, and Urban Fantasy.
True crime reading guide
Truth can be stranger than fiction and just as gripping - read tales of murder, investigations, trials, and the wrongfully imprisoned.
Join the library. It's free!
Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - join online now.
Recent necrology, April 2024
Some well-known people who have died recently including British author, Lynne Reid Banks and Kiwi poet and editor, Vincent O’Sullivan.
Asomdwe ne Komm - Wā whakatā - FingerTip Faves - April 2024
Here are the FingerTip team's favourite reads of the month.
Met Gala
Have a look at the books & docos that show off the high fashion exhibitions at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Discover Canterbury: Sign Language Week
Learn about New Zealand Sign Language Week, on from 6 to 12 May 2024.