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Council proposing changes to libraries' opening hours

23 Feb 2021

A streamlining of opening hours at Christchurch libraries is among the cost-saving measures proposed in Christchurch City Council’s 10-year draft budget.


Libraries’ top page turners revealed for 2021

14 Dec 2021

A guide to learning te reo Māori was the most sought after New Zealand non-fiction title at Christchurch libraries in 2021.


Libraries keeping pace with changing face of sport

2 Dec 2021

There was great enthusiasm from a group of young Esports enthusiasts who got to unbox and try out a new collection of keyboard and mice units at Upper Riccarton Library recently.


Public feedback ensures services are retained

23 Jun 2021

Public feedback has resulted in Christchurch City Council re-thinking plans around library and art gallery opening hours and service centres in Lyttelton and Akaroa.


Diamond Harbour Library to temporary close

17 Nov 2021

Diamond Harbour Library is closing for two weeks for the finishing touches to be added to its latest makeover.


Overdue library fines could be on way out

25 Nov 2021

Christchurch City Council could join the global trend of removing overdue fines for items borrowed from its libraries.


Teamwork in new Esports event

6 Jul 2022

Te Hāpua Halswell Centre has played host to the country’s first ever Esports Minecraft Build Challenge/Wero Hanga.


Pictures worth a thousand words

7 Oct 2021

Do you have a box of photos at the top of the wardrobe or under the bed? Do you think no-one would be interested in your old photos? Think again!


Construction begins on new Hornby centre

22 Nov 2021

Hornby will see a new landmark taking shape in the community, with construction now under way on the eagerly awaited library, customer services and recreation and sport centre.


Volunteer role bookends storied library career

22 Jun 2021

A “case of arm twisting” has kept Barbara Clarke busy with books as a volunteer despite retiring from Christchurch City Libraries in 2013 after a 35-year career.