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Springbok tour protestors invited to share memories
Libraries, Things to do | 20 Jul 2021This month is the anniversary of the divisive and controversial 1981 Springbok tour and Christchurch City Libraries want those who were at the protests to share their memories.
Humans of Ōtautahi celebrated in new exhibition
Libraries, Things to do | 14 Jul 2021A five-year University of Canterbury photography project provides a window into the people and environments of Christchurch during a period of rapid change.
Urgent maintenance work under way at Tūranga
Central city, Libraries | 25 May 2021Urgent work is being carried out at Tūranga after the discovery of an issue with one of the ground source heat pumps underneath the Cathedral Square building.
Library friends stack up for Big Bargain Book Sale
Libraries | 15 Mar 2021At nearly 90, Elizabeth Williams helps oversee the volunteers running the two-day Big Bargain Book Sale at the Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre this month.
Council proposing changes to libraries' opening hours
Financial matters, Libraries | 23 Feb 2021A streamlining of opening hours at Christchurch libraries is among the cost-saving measures proposed in Christchurch City Council’s 10-year draft budget.
Digital exhibition captures community earthquake images
Libraries | 16 Feb 2021Several seldom seen photos capturing post-earthquake life in Christchurch will go on show in a new digital exhibition by Christchurch City Libraries to mark the 10th anniversary of the quakes.
Library lending by the numbers – what are we reading?
Libraries | 21 Dec 2020Christchurch’s prolific book and audio borrowers are keeping city libraries busy, borrowing more than 4 million items in the last year.
Game on for League of Legends fans at Tūranga
Libraries, Things to do | 13 Oct 2020Christchurch teenagers are bringing their A-games to Tūranga to battle for League of Legends supremacy at the biggest esports tournament hosted by a library in New Zealand.
Don’t write off Big Bargain Book Sale – it’s back
Libraries, Things to do | 12 Oct 2020Christchurch City Libraries’ annual Big Bargain Book Sale is back on this month following two COVID-19-enforced delays.
Eco-friendly design earns Tūranga 5-star rating
Libraries | 1 Sep 2020The awards and accolades keep coming for Christchurch’s central library building, Tūranga.
Reap rewards at Great Library Seed and Plant Swap
Libraries | 1 Sep 2020People can sow the seeds of sustainability at The Great Library Seed and Plant Swap this month.
Opawa turns page on stunning new library
Libraries | 31 Aug 2020A striking new “edition” of a dedicated community library has opened in Opawa.
Library bargains a turn-up for the book lovers
Libraries | 10 Aug 2020Literature lovers will be out to bag a bargain at the annual Christchurch City Libraries Book Sale this month.
Libraries offer bumper crop of homegrown fruit and veg tips
Libraries | 27 Jul 2020People can learn more about reaping the financial and health benefits of growing their own vegetables with a little help from South Library.
Unlikely Librarian raises literary community bar
Libraries | 14 Jul 2020Poetry and book lovers can soak up a conversation in a local bar with Lyttelton creative Ben Brown during a new Christchurch City Libraries outreach series.