Events
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…
Come along to make a Christmas card for Sending Love.
Write a special message in your card and put it in our Sending Love box.These Christmas cards will then be distributed to people who may be experiencing loneliness within our…
Come along to make a Christmas card for Sending Love.
Write a special message in your card and put it in our Sending Love box.These Christmas cards will then be distributed to people who may be experiencing loneliness within our…
Come along to make a Christmas card for Sending Love.
Write a special message in your card and put it in our Sending Love box.These Christmas cards will then be distributed to people who may be experiencing loneliness within our…
Come along to make a Christmas card for Sending Love.
Write a special message in your card and put it in our Sending Love box.These Christmas cards will then be distributed to people who may be experiencing loneliness within our…
Guess who has arrived at Tūranga! Two of Santa's elves have come to stay on Hapori until Christmas! Toi and Twinkle can usually be found on Hapori or adventuring nearby. They will be having fun exploring our collection and helping out…
Inside Out / Young people's designs for public artworks in miniature. SCAPE Public Art's Inside Out competition invites local students to design sculptures and murals. See the 3D models of the designs by competition finalists,…
Picture Me Exhibition (30 November-5 January)
Celebrating the power of children's books to shape identity and foster international connections, featuring work by International and New Zealand illustrators.
The WEA Outdoor Painting group share an enjoyment of painting with each other in nature.
Painting is on Saturday mornings (weather, time and life permitting).
They paint at a different location each week.
Join us for a month-long celebration at South Library! We invite you to share your cherished memories and heartfelt messages on our wall and windows. Whether it’s an anecdote, a drawing, or a simple note of gratitude, your contributions…
Sewing @ the Library
In ProgressSewing Machines and Overlocker available in the Library at Matatiki Hornby Centre.
These machines are availabe Saturday through to Tuesday 9-1pm.
Please note - you will need prior knowledge of using a sewing machine or overlocker as this…
Sewing @ the Library
In ProgressSewing Machines and Overlocker available in the Library at Matatiki Hornby Centre.
These machines are availabe Saturday through to Tuesday 9-1pm.
Please note - you will need prior knowledge of using a sewing machine or overlocker as this…
Sending Love From the Library
In ProgressCome along to make a Christmas card for Sending Love.
Write a special message in your card and put it in our Sending Love box.These Christmas cards will then be distributed to people who may be experiencing loneliness within our…
Wā Pēpi: Babytimes
In ProgressMeet others in the community and join our relaxed, fun group for interactive songs, rhymes, and books that will 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 that will delight and develop your baby or toddler. Perfect for 0-2 years.
All whānau and caregivers welcome.
Free, no bookings required.
…E te tī, e te tā, kua tae mai nei te wā. Kuhu mai ki roto i te whare o Tūranga mō te kaupapa ko Ngā Pakiwaitara.
Nau mai hoki mai rā, join us every Tuesday between 10:30-11am for our Ngā Pakiwaitara, bilingual story times.
Let the power of…
Do you have a reluctant reader that just needs to build confidence with a non-judgemental audience? Then reading to dogs is a great option for them.
They can come to the library and have a one-on-one session with one of the friendly dogs…
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Come and have fun at South Library!
Every Tuesday.
Join us for a variety of activities including technology, crafts and games in a fun learning environment.
All whānau welcome!
Free, no bookings required.
Come and have fun at Redwood Library!
Tuesday 3.30-4.30pm during term time. Join us for a variety of activities including technology, crafts and games in a fun learning environment.
All whānau welcome!
Caregivers please stay…
Join us for a variety of STEAM activities including technology, crafts and games in a fun learning environment.
All whānau welcome over 5 years of age!
Caregivers please stay in the library during the session.Free, no bookings required.