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We’d like to update you on what is happening at the libraries:

• The arrival of our newest little library
• Free online resources in the Source
• Great new ways of sharing using BiblioCommons
• Learning at your library
• Christchurch’s heritage and the Central City Plan

Christchurch’s newest library is in town

The Central South City Library has opened at the South City Mall on Colombo Street. It has more than 13,000 items for all age groups.

A new library is also planned for Peterborough Street in the next two months.

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Part of Papanui Library re-opened to the public in August, and the Mobile Library is now stopping outside Upper Riccarton Library on Sundays.

To keep up to date with the latest information on library re-openings and other news visit our website alerts page, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

Free online resources — always available

There’s something for everyone in the Source: online jigsaws and word puzzles for children, reference tools for teens, encyclopædias, dictionaries, resources for family research, and free music and video.

Press Display gives you same-day access to more than 1900 newspapers from around the world, including supplements and the crosswords.

Use OverDrive to download e-books and audiobooks.

To access these online resources all you need is your library card number and PIN. If you don’t have a PIN, phone us or ask at your library.

Like what you borrowed? Tell everyone!

Your new style BiblioCommons catalogue contains easy-to-use tools for discovering and sharing. You can:

• Track your borrowing, create lists and share them with your friends;
• Rate, review and share your opinions on items you borrow;
• Get personalised recommendations.

If you haven’t already tried it watch a short video introduction or try BiblioCommons now.

Learning at your library

Our Learning Centres work with Christchurch schools to deliver Connect and Horizons programmes. They offer a range of exciting community programmes including adult, preschool, after school, family and popular school holiday programmes.

The South Learning Centre computer lab, fitted with 31 computers and a data projector, is available some evenings and weekends for use by community and special interest groups or local businesses. To book phone 941-5140 or email LearningCentre@ccc.govt.nz.

Get NCEA help now!

• Enrol in our NCEA study boost course in September;
• Read the regular NCEA blog posts, or browse our subject guides.

Reconnect with Christchurch’s heritage

As we look forward to the rebuilding of Christchurch, it is time to reconnect with the heritage of our great city:

• Browse images of our city;
• View maps and read about our city’s architectural heritage;
• Discover the origins of Christchurch street names.

And have your say on the Central City Plan

If you haven’t given your ideas on the Central City Plan, there’s still time; consultation ends on 16 September. You can read and comment on the plan online, or pop into one of our libraries or other council facilities to read the draft and pick up a comment form.

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