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…

A Justice of the Peace is on site to take oaths, declarations, affidavits and affirmations; to witness signatures on documents and to certify document copies. The JP can also witness citizenship applications, sponsorship applications and…

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…

Make your Mānuka Stories game and race to the top!
This is an unsupervised activity.
Free, no booking required.

Fold up a little mystery message!
This is an unsupervised activity.
Age: Teens
Free, no booking required.

Unleash your imagination in our innovation hub at Matatiki Hornby Centre
Step into a world of possibilities at Matatiki Hornby Centre's Auahatanga Creative Space—where cutting-edge technology meets your inspiration.
No bookings needed—just…

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Join us for crafts, stories and lots of teddy fun!
Come along and enjoy a teddy-themed Storytime, craft activities, and have a picnic with your fuzzy friends!
Make sure you bring your blanket, picnic food and of course, your best teddy…

Looking for a moment of calm in your week? Join us for a drop-in wellbeing craft session at the library—a space to relax, recharge, and get creative. Bring your own materials and enjoy working on your personal craft project in a peaceful,…

Come along to the Sitting Room in the library at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre for a relaxing crafternoon.
The group meets every Thursday and Saturday between 1pm and 3pm.
Bring along your knitting, crochet, stitching or any other…

Interested in playing Mahjong?
Play Mahjong at Shirley Library!
For all skill levels.
Every Saturday 1-3.30pm.
Wanting to learn how to play? Contact us for the dates of our Mahjong lessons.
Free. No bookings required

Unleash your imagination in our innovation hub at Matatiki Hornby Centre
Step into a world of possibilities at Matatiki Hornby Centre's Auahatanga Creative Space—where cutting-edge technology meets your inspiration.
No bookings needed—just…

Tomo mai ki te Wao PūrākauTētahi wāhi e tupu noa ana ngā kōrero paki, ā, ka puāwai hoki ō mahara
Enter the Storygrove, a place where stories grow wild and your imagination blooms On your visit to Tūranga, follow the trail of blooms to find…

Stock up before school starts!
With the new school year just around the corner, our stationery swap is a great way to share any items you no longer use. Bring along your spare stationery and swap it for something you need, it’s all free.
Donations…

Make your Mānuka Stories game and race to the top!
This is an unsupervised activity.
Free, no booking required.

Make your Mānuka Stories game and race to the top!
This is an unsupervised activity.
Free, no booking required.

Fold up a little mystery message!
This is an unsupervised activity.
Age: Teens
Free, no booking required.

Fold up a little mystery message!
This is an unsupervised activity.
Age: Teens
Free, no booking required.

Fold up a little mystery message!
This is an unsupervised activity.
Age: Teens
Free, no booking required.

Plant it Forward! Share, swap and select new houseplants cuttings at our pop-up plant propagation station.
All indoor plant cuttings welcome.
Houseplants are a fun hobby and help clean the air!
Free, no booking required.

Exhibition:This summer the Tuakiri team revisits Eccentric Christchurch, looking at some of the more unusual movements of people and objects around Ōtautahi / Christchurch in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Visit Tuakiri | Level 2 to…

