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Storytelling beyond words at Christchurch’s Tūranga

7 Mar 2019

One of the last Drut’sylas – an oral storyteller in the Jewish tradition – will share a wealth of folklore at Tūranga on 14 March.


Springbok tour protestors invited to share memories

20 Jul 2021

This 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.


Tūranga in running for prestigious award

28 May 2019

Christchurch’s new central library Tūranga has been short-listed for a prestigious international award.


Council votes to end fines for overdue library items

27 Jan 2022

Library fines are on the way out and any owed debts will be removed.


Eco-friendly design earns Tūranga 5-star rating

1 Sep 2020

The awards and accolades keep coming for Christchurch’s central library building, Tūranga.


Early Christchurch revealed through Wheeler’s Panorama

31 May 2022

Two days before Christmas – December 23 1880 - stonemasons put their finishing touches onto the Christ Church Cathedral tower.


New chapter looms for Christchurch’s Opawa Library

4 Apr 2019

A striking new building that will house books for all ages will replace the earthquake-damaged Opawa Library.


Mahy returns to Christchurch city library with trash to treasure tale

23 Oct 2019

An 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.


Novel approach to Christchurch book bargain sale

21 Mar 2019

Books lovers can check out a mini Discovery Wall when they swamp the Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre this Friday in search of a bargain at the annual Christchurch City Libraries sale.


The story of a little book with a big heart

14 Jul 2022

Passion, perseverance and patience.