Events
Shared Reading (Linwood Library)
CancelledCome and join our reading group with a difference.
Shared reading is an opportunity to listen to a short story and a poem as a group and then break it down and discuss it. Share your thoughts - how it made you feel, how you interpreted it,…
Would you like to explore a whole new world in immersive 3D? Come to Matatiki Hornby Centre and you can choose an experience on our VIVE Virtual Reality device. Let us take you to a world where you can paint your own artwork orr choose…
He Karu, He Taringa Film Screening
CancelledDrop in and watch the short film, He Karu, He Taringa, a story about how a takiwātanga (autistic) child sees and hears the world.
To six-year-old Ben, the world is full of loud noises and frightening images. As Ben struggles with everyday…
Sensory Hour at Redwood Library
CancelledSensory 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 at Tūranga
CancelledSensory Hour
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 will…
Your space, your story! Design a peronalised pinboard for photos, notes and much more.....
Free, no bookings required.
This is an unsupervised activity.
Your space, your story! Design a peronalised pinboard for photos, notes and much more.....
Free, no bookings required.
This is an unsupervised activity.
Exhibition: City Nature Challenge (2-28 April)
Do you want to be a part of the global City Nature Challenge? Find out how you can use the iNaturalist app to help record our incredible NZ species and show them to the rest of the world!
Come…
Leanne Buchan- Photographer
My passion in photography ignited after the passing of my beautiful mum.
Being out in nature and at one with the birds, the ocean and wildlife, allowed me to find comfort and solitude in my healing.
I have…
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…
Exhibition from 28 March to 25 May 2025.
Diaries and letters that normally hide in our Archives are being highlighted in this interesting exhibition focusing on war correspondence.
Come and see the personal letters, diaries, photos, records…
The Exhibition features artworks from the 25 students who have been taking part in the course run by the Unique Child Art Studio.
The youngest student is 5 years old, and the oldest is 11.
The goal is not “just to hold an art…
Come marvel at the wonderful art made by Year 12 Papanui High School students!
Each piece is scanned, transferred to vinyl and installed onto our library windows for all to see. Pieces range from detailed paintings and…
Your space, your story! Design a peronalised pinboard for photos, notes and much more.....
Free, no bookings required.
This is an unsupervised activity.
Leanne Buchan- Photographer
My passion in photography ignited after the passing of my beautiful mum.
Being out in nature and at one with the birds, the ocean and wildlife, allowed me to find comfort and solitude in my healing.
I have…
Sue Blair (LNPSNZ) has been taking photos for over 50 years. Her first camera was her brother’s box brownie and over the years she has taken photos in film, black and white and digital formats covering many styles and genres.
In 2006 she…
A Justice of the Peace will be available to members of the community, to witness signatures and documents, certify document copies, hear oaths, declarations, affidavits or affirmations as well as sign citizenship, sponsorship or rates…
A Justice of the Peace will be available to members of the community, to witness signatures and documents, certify document copies, hear oaths, declarations, affidavits or affirmations as well as sign citizenship, sponsorship or rates…
A Justice of the Peace is available at the Linwood Library every Tuesday 10am to 1pm.
Services provided include: Witness signatures on documents,certification of document copies, taking oaths, declarations,affidavits or…
