Events

Kiri and Lou at the Library

Saturday 10 June – Sunday 22 October 2023

An exhibition exploring the world of feelings, childhood emotions, friendship and stop-motion animation.

Free entry - All ages

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…

An exploration of the local history content that has been collected, digitised and made available online by Christchurch City Libraries over the past 20 years.

Developed from an exhibition at Te Pito Huawera | Southbase Gallery Tūranga…

Curl up with some good reads and be in to win with Shirley Library's Winter Book Bingo!

Challenge yourself to read a variety of books that fit different categories on our bingo board. You might find yourself beating the winter blues…

Got some leftover seeds or seedlings?

Bring them in to your library to share with the community!We welcome vegetable, herb, flower, native and heritage seeds - and you can even bring any spare seedlings you have potted up.

Thanks to Trees…

Got some leftover seeds or seedlings?

Bring them in to your library to share with the community!We welcome vegetable, herb, flower, native and heritage seeds - and you can even bring any spare seedlings you have potted up.

Thanks to Trees…

Got some leftover seeds or seedlings?

Bring them in to your library to share with the community!We welcome vegetable, herb, flower, native and heritage seeds - and you can even bring any spare seedlings you have potted up.

Thanks to Trees…

Got some leftover seeds or seedlings?

Bring them in to your library to share with the community!We welcome vegetable, herb, flower, native and heritage seeds - and you can even bring any spare seedlings you have potted up.

Thanks to Trees…

Got some leftover seeds or seedlings?

Bring them in to your library to share with the community!We welcome vegetable, herb, flower, native and heritage seeds - and you can even bring any spare seedlings you have potted up.

Thanks to Trees…

Got some leftover seeds or seedlings?

Bring them in to your library to share with the community!We welcome vegetable, herb, flower, native and heritage seeds - and you can even bring any spare seedlings you have potted up.

Thanks to Trees…

Got some leftover seeds or seedlings?

Bring them in to your library to share with the community!We welcome vegetable, herb, flower, native and heritage seeds - and you can even bring any spare seedlings you have potted up.

Thanks to Trees…

Kia ora rangatahi! Your old clothes no longer passing the vibe check? Bring them in to Tūranga and swap them out for some new-to-you outfits. Get some out of pocket looks without emptying your pockets!

Well...do empty your pockets…

Got some leftover seeds or seedlings?

Bring them in to your library to share with the community!We welcome vegetable, herb, flower, native and heritage seeds - and you can even bring any spare seedlings you have potted up.

Thanks to Trees…

We are proud to be hosting a selection of work created by the students of Bishopdale, Northcote, Redwood, Casebrook Intermediate and Papanui High Schools. 

This year's universal theme is Functional Prototypes. The students have been…

We are proud to be hosting a selection of work created by the students of Bishopdale, Northcote, Redwood, Casebrook Intermediate and Papanui High Schools. 

This year's universal theme is Functional Prototypes. The students have been…

We are proud to be hosting a selection of work created by the students of Bishopdale, Northcote, Redwood, Casebrook Intermediate and Papanui High Schools. 

This year's universal theme is Functional Prototypes. The students have been…

Got some leftover seeds or seedlings?

Bring them in to your library to share with the community!We welcome vegetable, herb, flower, native and heritage seeds - and you can even bring any spare seedlings you have potted up.

Thanks to Trees…

Clothes, shoes, accessories galore!

Save the planet and your wallet by choosing preloved clothing.

Discover your new favourite outfit at our Clothing Swap for teens

Discover a journey that transcends the ordinary and delves deep into the heart of our connection with Mother Earth. Join us at the "Back to the Roots" art exhibition, proudly presented by Newen, where skateboards become canvases, and art…

Artful Drawing Letters Exhibition

Embark on the 'Letter Drawing Project,' born during a 2015 Southeast Asia biking expedition led by art teacher Andreza Teixeira. Interactions with Cambodian children revealed an unexpected closeness to…