Events

The Picture Me festival is a celebration of illustration centred on the power of children's books to shape identity and foster international connections. 

This exhibition combines the work of three illustrators - Piotr Socha from…

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…

House of Treasures Te Whare Taonga

On 1 October 2020, Canterbury Museum celebrated 150 years since opening on Rolleston Avenue.

To mark this anniversary, 150 objects from the Museum’s collection were chosen for a commemorative book titled…

Discover the history of women's cycling in Ōtautahi Christchurch from 1890 to now.

Explore the history of Christchurch as a cycling hub and the stories of local Christchurch women whose lives were transformed in the 1890s through their…

Ōtautahi Christchurch-based artist Cosette Calder finds inspiration from a 400-year-old Japanese art form known as Kintsugi. Kintsugi means to “join with gold.” This ancient artform is a method of repairing objects, usually ceramic pottery…

Year 2 and 3 students have created stunning artworks inspired by the Bird of the Year competition and the natural beauty of spring. 

Join us in celebrating their creativity and love for the environment.

Step Ahead Trust is a not for profit organization which provides a range of activities for people living in the community with mental illnessVisit the exhibition on South Library from Thursday 19th to Monday 30th September.Free,…

Watercolours by Margaret Provan

Her paintings are a mixture of New Zealand Landscapes and European Cityscapes. The common thread is her fascination with historic buildings.

Visit the exhibition on South Library | On the Café wall…

The Greater Christchurch Schools Network, Christchurch City Council Libraries, LOOP (Papanui Youth Development Trust), and Plains FM are excited to present Top of the Pods 2024, a podcasting competition where teams of ākonga from across…

Come and have fun at Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre Library! 3.15 – 4.15pm on Thursdays during term time.

Join us for a variety of activities including crafts, technology, and games in a fun learning environment.

All whānau…

Come and have fun at Fendalton Library! 

Every Thursday 3.15-4.15pm during term time. Join us for a variety of activities including technology, crafts and games in a fun learning environment.

All whānau welcome!

Caregivers…

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…

Build your own virtual world and navigate the ever-changing Minecraft landscape with fellow gamers!

Special information: To really enjoy this club, you will need a basic…

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 Lyttelton Library!

Thursday 3.30-4.30 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 in the library…

Drop in after school 

Join us for a variety of activities including crafts and games in a fun learning environment!

All whānau welcome!

Caregivers please stay in the library during the session.

Free, no bookings required

Kia mau, kia ita ki tōku mana, ki tōku reo, kei roto i ngā tītī tōrea. Come and celebrate the inner waiata with us this year for te wiki o te reo Māori as we learn how to master the skills behind Tītī Tōrea. Keep the mind sharp and the fun…

Kia mau, kia ita ki tōku mana, ki tōku reo, kei roto i ngā tītī tōrea. Come and celebrate the inner waiata with us this year for te wiki o te reo Māori as we learn how to master the skills behind Tītī Tōrea. Keep the mind sharp and the fun…

Kia mau, kia ita ki tōku mana, ki tōku reo, kei roto i ngā tītī tōrea. Come and celebrate the inner waiata with us this year for te wiki o te reo Māori as we learn how to master the skills behind Tītī Tōrea. Keep the mind sharp and the fun…

Build your own virtual world and navigate the ever-changing Minecraft landscape with fellow gamers!

Special information: To really enjoy this club, you will need a basic understanding of…