Events
Mobile Discovery Wall
CancelledThe 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…
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…
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.
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…
21 June to 31 August 2025.
Matariki-Puaka, a time for reflection, resetting and reconnecting. A time for focusing on wellbeing of mind, body and soul, of whānau, hapori, and our taiao.
It is a time that if we apply a holistic te ao Māori…
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.
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…
Are you interested in family history (genealogy)?A member of the Canterbury Genealogy Society will be available to help with your family history questions.
How to start your Family Tree.Resources to help you research your Family…
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Join us at our Whānau Fun and Wellbeing Day and foster your creativity and resilience while enjoying some 'me' time exploring stalls to support whānau/family wellbeing including rongoā (Māori herbal medicinal products), health…
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…
Saturday Storytimes
Cancelled,Have you missed our normal Wā Kōrero-Storytimes? Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts, and fun on Saturdays!
The whole whānau are welcome to attend, we will have a half hour Storytimes session followed by a fun craft.Held every…
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Blender is a free 3D digital-modelling and animation application. This intensive one-day introductory workshop will take you through the interface and teach you basic modelling skills.
The focus of the course is building simple, static…
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…
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…
Matariki Crafting for Wellbeing
CancelledCrafting for Wellbeing takes a well-earned break this month but keen crafters can join in on the enjoyable and uplifting activities offered at Tūranga as part of Matariki Whānau and Wellbeing Day. These include:
Make a Matariki…