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An open book – Christchurch’s best summer reads
Libraries | 23 Dec 2019Christchurch’s book lovers have combed the library shelves and pored over thousands of pages to pick the best fiction and non-fiction for readers of all ages to enjoy over summer.
Trophies keep stacking up for Tūranga
Libraries | 22 Nov 2019The list of accolades for Tūranga keep growing, with the central library building picking up yet another prestigious award.
Tūranga leaves big imprint at Architecture Awards
Libraries | 11 Nov 2019Christchurch’s Tūranga has taken pride of place at the New Zealand Architecture Awards.
Akaroa's library to close temporarily
Libraries | 29 Oct 2019Library users in Akaroa are being encouraged to stock-up now on their reading material because the township’s library will soon shut for repairs and refurbishment.
Mahy returns to Christchurch city library with trash to treasure tale
Libraries | 23 Oct 2019An original copy of A Lion in the Meadow recently rescued from a rubbish skip has revealed a special treasure from one of the world’s most-loved writers of children’s stories.
Christchurch's one in a million Tūranga celebrates first birthday
Central city, Libraries | 10 Oct 2019Tūranga will notch up its first anniversary on Saturday after an action-packed year during which the library has clocked over one million visitors and become a city favourite.
Christchurch’s Redwood Library to re-open next week
Facilities, Libraries | 02 Oct 2019Redwood Library will open its doors on 7 October following repairs and refurbishment.
Roar into Christchurch’s Tūranga to celebrate magic of Mahy
Libraries | 23 Sep 2019Imaginative young minds can wander into a meadow to find a lion – via a very big book – during celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the publication of Margaret Mahy’s magical tale.
Mine of information inspires Christchurch libraries games club
Libraries | 09 Sep 2019A long-time lover of games, gadgets and all things creative has helped to build up one of Christchurch City Libraries’ most popular clubs through the magic of Minecraft.
Pod to foster connections at Tūranga
Libraries | 28 Aug 2019A semi-circular structure surrounded by plants will be a calming conversation starter inside Tūranga.
Christchurch’s Redwood Library closed for further repairs
Libraries | 21 Aug 2019Redwood Library will remain closed in order to carry out more repairs.
Diamond Harbour turns page on longer library hours
Libraries | 14 Aug 2019Diamond Harbour Library will be open six days a week from Monday, 26 August.
Exhibition shines a light on 160 years of Christchurch libraries
Libraries | 05 Aug 2019When Christchurch residents borrowed their first books from a local library, it was from a single room on High St in 1859.
Christchurch’s Fendalton Library turns over fresh leaf
Libraries | 26 Jul 2019Library lovers can return to one of Christchurch’s most busy libraries following site work.
Temporary closure for Christchurch’s Redwood Library
Libraries | 22 Jul 2019Redwood Library will close for a month to allow for repair work and minor refurbishment.