Summer fun at libraries across Christchurch

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained? Christchurch City Libraries is hosting more than 900 free or low cost events inside and outside libraries across the city this summer.

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained? Christchurch City Libraries is hosting more than 900 free or low cost events inside and outside libraries across the city this summer.

This year the libraries team are taking the books outside to enjoy learning and creating amongst nature. With something for everyone, there is a wide range of activities to take part in, with events ranging from stories in the sun and craft-making to story walks and International Lego Day.

Christchurch City Council Head of Libraries Carolyn Robertson says summer is the perfect time to get the kids out of the house and into their local libraries.

“While the kids are on holiday it’s often tough to come up with ideas on how to keep them entertained. We’re lucky that Christchurch has so many fantastic libraries offering awesome events that gets kids involved in reading, creating and imagining.

“This year we’re focusing on taking the libraries to the outdoors. We have heaps of things on offer to get the kids outside, while still enjoying everything the library has on offer. It’s all about expanding the ways we can connect with our libraries.”

Some of the events on offer include:

• Stories in the sun between 12 and 31 January across various libraries
• Pool Parties between 13 January and 12 February
• Spreydon storywalk at Barrington Park between 14 January and 12 February
• Library visits Riverside market held on 20 January and 27 January
• Summertime reading challenge at the park from 11 to 25 January

“Every library is putting on events so we encourage people to check out our What’s On calendar on our libraries web page to see what things are happening in your area,” Ms Robertson says.

To find out what events are happening at your local library, click here.