Events
Exhibition:This summer the Tuakiri team revisits Eccentric Christchurch, looking at some of the more unusual movements of people and objects around Ōtautahi / Christchurch in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Visit Tuakiri | Level 2 to…
The Discovery Wall at Tūranga has a smaller, mobile 'sibling'. Local heritage comes to life with this unique interactive touchscreen technology that lets you explore the history of Christchurch. Try it out as it visits community…
Our friends from TechMate are here to help you with all your tech questions and advice.
Bring your device and get help from an expert.
TechMate can help with CV's, cover letters, cellphone set-up and operation, computer help and much…
Bring your knitting, crochet or other portable craft project and enjoy time with other crafters.
Have a look at our range of books to get ideas for your next project!For anyone who loves to knit, craft or wants to learn.
Free, beginners…
Come and join our friendly group of readers and chat about your current reading and old favourites. With no set book to read, this is a relaxed and social group with a monthly meet up in the library.
Held on the 2nd Monday of each month.…
Bring your knitting, crochet or other portable craft project and enjoy time with other crafters.
Have a look at our range of books to get ideas for your next project!
All ages, skill levels, and crafts welcome!
Art for Adults is a drop-in social and creative group that meet every week to draw and paint at your own pace. Meet new people, have conversations and make art. Any skill level welcome and every session has a theme. Materials…
Our friends from TechMate are here to help you with all your tech questions and advice.
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TechMate can help with CV's, cover letters, cellphone set-up and operation, computer help and much…
Do you enjoying playing Mahjong? Wanting to meet other players?
Come along to play at New Brighton Library on Mondays.
Please bring your own set, if you have one.
Meet others in our community when you and your preschooler join us for a fun variety of stories, songs and rhymes which foster children’s literacy. Perfect for 2-5 years.
All whānau and caregivers welcome.
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Meet others in the community and join our relaxed, fun group for interactive songs, rhymes, and books to delight and develop your baby or toddler. Perfect for 0-2 years.
All whānau and caregivers welcome.
Free, no bookings required.
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Shared Reading (Linwood Library)
CancelledCome and join our reading group with a difference.
Shared reading is an opportunity to listen to a short story and a poem as a group and then break it down and discuss it. Share your thoughts - how it made you feel, how you interpreted it,…
Citizens Advice Bureau provides free and confidential advice to everyone. We take the time to listen to you and equip you with the information, options and support that fit your needs. We are in our office inside the building entrance.
No…
Have you ever wanted to play Mahjong?
Then you are welcome to join our Mahjong group where you can play competitively or they will be happy to share their wealth of knowledge with you. Beginner to advanced.
We have some Mahjong sets to…
Come and join us in a game of Rummikub, a tile-based game for two to four players, combines elements of the card game rummy and mahjong.
Every Monday from 1-3pm.
Free, no booking required, everyone welcome.
An opportunity to use the exciting range of equipment available including 3D printers, vinyl and craft cutters, heat press, sewing machines, overlockers and more.
Staff will be on hand to support you using the equipment. These are not…
Mondays at Spreydon Library - Join our group to play Scrabble, Upwords, Chess and Cards,
Free, no bookings required
The conversation group is a drop in group where anyone is welcome to come and practice conversations in English, in a friendly and relaxed environment.
This is not a class, but an opportunity to talk with others in English…
Do you need help using your computer, smartphone, iPad, or tablet?
Come along to our drop-in sessions for help with email, searching the internet, using the library catalogue, eBooks, and general computer queries.
Bring your laptop, tablet,…
A social group that meets for a casual chat about everyone's current reads.
