Events
Be the hero in a tabletop roleplaying campaign where everything rests on your roll of the dice!
Join in on a shared story, where you will find yourself adventuring across unexplored lands, slinging sorcerous spells, and fighting against the…
Tomo mai ki te Wao PūrākauTētahi wāhi e tupu noa ana ngā kōrero paki, ā, ka puāwai hoki ō mahara
Enter the Storygrove, a place where stories grow wild and your imagination blooms On your visit to Tūranga, follow the trail of blooms to find…
Stock up before school starts!
With the new school year just around the corner, our stationery swap is a great way to share any items you no longer use. Bring along your spare stationery and swap it for something you need, it’s all free.
Donations…
Design a Deck Art Competition
Monday 9 February - Sunday 8 March 2026
Express your local love through creative design and go in the draw to win your art on a skate deck.
Download an entry form [284 KB PDF] or pick one…
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…
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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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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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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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.
…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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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 our community when you and your child join us for a fun variety of stories, songs and rhymes to foster their literacy. Most suitable for 7 years and under.
All whānau and caregivers welcome.
Free, no bookings required.
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.
View all Wā Kōrero-Storytimes…
Te Manu Tītī
Cancelled,Piki ake ki ngā parirau a Whaea Justice! Come find Whaea Justice and her manuhiri as she flies around our libraries with a bilingual story time. Fill your wairua/cup with some new pukapuka (books) and waiata (songs) that might take you back…
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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Join us for Creative Bites on Fridays from 2.30pm–4.30pm.
Join us to work on one of three projects:
Print on fabric with our Direct to Garment printerBring along a digital image and some fabric
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Come and have fun at Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library for Fantastic Friday Fun
Every Friday during term time
Join us for a variety of activities including technology, crafts and games in a fun learning environment
All whānau welcome!
Caregivers…
Come and have fun at our Afterschool Activity Zone- with a new activity every week!
Join us for a variety of activities including technology, crafts and games. This is a playful, interactive environment and operates every Tuesday and…
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Celebrate the Year of the Horse with our special storytimes.
Meet others in our community when you and your preschooler join Margot for a fun variety of stories, songs and a simple crafts will entertain your 4-7 year olds.
All whānau…
Tomo mai ki te Wao PūrākauTētahi wāhi e tupu noa ana ngā kōrero paki, ā, ka puāwai hoki ō mahara
Enter the Storygrove, a place where stories grow wild and your imagination blooms On your visit to Tūranga, follow the trail of blooms to find…