Events
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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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Art for Adults is a drop-in social and creative group that meet every week to draw and paint at your own pace. Meet new people, have conversations and make art. Any skill level welcome and every session has a theme. Materials…
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.
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Come 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,…
Bring your knitting, crochet or other portable craft project and enjoy time with other crafters.
Have a look at our range of books to get ideas for your next project!
Free, beginners welcome
Come along and enjoy a chat with others as you…
Citizens Advice Bureau provides free and confidential advice to everyone. We take the time to listen to you and equip you with the information, options and support that fit your needs. We are in our office inside the building entrance.
Have you ever wanted to play Mahjong?
Then you are welcome to join our Mahjong group where you can play competitively or they will be happy to share their wealth of knowledge with you. Beginner to advanced.
We have some Mahjong sets to…
Come along to Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and play Rummikub - an exciting, interactive strategy game.
Mondays at Spreydon Library - Join our group to play Scrabble, Upwords, Chess and Cards,
Free, no bookings required
The conversation group is a drop in group where anyone is welcome to come and practice conversations in English, in a friendly and relaxed environment.
This is not a class, but an opportunity to talk with others in English…
Do you need help using your computer, smartphone, iPad, or tablet?
Come along to our drop-in sessions for help with email, searching the internet, using the library catalogue, eBooks, and general computer queries.
Bring your laptop, tablet,…
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Join us to design and make shadow pictures, origami star boxes and/or origami stars to celebrate Matariki.
Free, drop-in session
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…
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
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…
Some of you may remember the very successful photographic exhibition that Linwood Library ran three years ago. A range of photos were on display reflecting the life and times of our community here on the east side of…
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…
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…
