Events
Join us for a friendly chess session with coach Ross Black on hand to offer tips, guidance, and strategy support. These sessions are perfect for beginners, seasoned players, and everyone in between! Come along, make new…
Drop by Tūranga to join our monthly creative sketch session.
Whether you'd like to go old school with pencil and paper, or explore some new arty tech with our iPad Pros and Apple Pencils, we'll have everything set up for you to get…
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…
Every library holds taonga - some nestled safely away, others passed through countless hands.
Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu brings these treasures together. Gathering the objects that speak to them, our library kaimahi have given you the chance…
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Get ready for Magic and Make-Believe Day by showing off your colouring-in skills!
Come down to Shirley Library, pick up an entry form and go wild! The winning entries will get a magical prize.
All entries must be handed to Shirley…
A Tuakiri Investigates pop up exhibition. Cantabrians have always embraced a challenge. The 1970s and 1980s were peak decades for attempting to break a world record – any world record! From feats of endurance to quirky stunts, explore…
Come and have a go at playing trading card games at this family-friendly club! Bring your deck to challenge someone to a casual game and trade your extra cards. There will be trial decks available for Pokémon,…
Join us to explore the creative world of Minecraft.
Build your own virtual world, and navigate the ever-changing Minecraft landscape with fellow gamers.
To really enjoy this game, you will need a basic understanding of Minecraft and be…
Sensory Hour is aimed specifically at children and adults with sensory sensitivities, who may experience difficulties using a large, busy library with lots of noise, lights and people. They may be easily distracted by their external…
Sensory Hour is an opportunity for people with sensory sensitivities to relax and enjoy the library.
During our sensory hour, we will be turning down the artificial lighting and minimising the activities happening on the floor. We…
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…
Every library holds taonga - some nestled safely away, others passed through countless hands.
Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu brings these treasures together. Gathering the objects that speak to them, our library kaimahi have given you the chance…
Get ready for Magic and Make-Believe Day by showing off your colouring-in skills!
Come down to Shirley Library, pick up an entry form and go wild! The winning entries will get a magical prize.
All entries must be handed to Shirley…
A Tuakiri Investigates pop up exhibition. Cantabrians have always embraced a challenge. The 1970s and 1980s were peak decades for attempting to break a world record – any world record! From feats of endurance to quirky stunts, explore…
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…
Come and have fun at our Afterschool Activity Zone. Join us for a variety of activities including technology, crafts and games. This is a playful, interactive environment and operates every Tuesday from 3.30 -…
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 in the library…
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…
Be the hero in a tabletop roleplaying campaign where everything rests on your roll of the dice!
Create a character and join in a shared story, where you will find yourself adventuring across unexplored lands, slinging sorcerous spells, and…
