Free events for good times and curious minds! Find out what's happening in Ageing Positively Week - it's on from 17 to 24 October.

Moata digs into the history of Johnson's Grocers, as a new mural pops up commemorating this Christchurch institution.

Join us for a special evening of stories, conversationsnbsp;and music.\nListen to author Monica Macansantos as she talks about her writing journey to our emcee Becky Buadanbsp;and shares readings from...

Each year Christchurch City Libraries runs the Photo Hunt to gather photographs from across the community, along with the unique stories…

Explore cycling resources at your library as well as events and important information for cyclists using Canterbury roads.

Rachel shares some stories written in Tūranga during WORD Christchurch 2026 and suggests resources for aspiring writers.

Mōkihi Wānanga\nJoin us to learn more about traditional Māori watercraft known as mōkihi or mogi here in Te Waipounamu/South Island.nbsp;Gain an understanding of how the maramatakanbsp;(Māori Lunisola...

Libraries are turning to social media to connect with their communities – with brilliant, often hilarious results. On the way, they’ve launched some unlikely stars.

Whether you want to start reading immediately, discuss your favourite characters, or simply bask in the excitement with fellow fans, this celebration is for you

Free events for good times and curious minds! Find out what's happening in Ageing Positively Week - it's on from 17 to 24 October.

New to Christchurch? Just moved into your first home? Not sure what to do with your outdoor space? Cultivate is a workshop that will help you get started.

Each year Christchurch City Libraries runs the Photo Hunt to gather photographs from across the community, along with the unique stories…

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The finalists for the children’s categories in the PANZ Book Design Awards share their insights on designing books for children. The PANZ Book Design Award ceremony will be held on Thursday, when the ...

A children’s book designed to foster a love for ornithology has taken out the top prize at the 2026 Publishers Association of NZ Book Design Awards.

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Secrets, spies, and free speech was stunningly topical, and the chair and panellists were knowledgeable and articulate, and pretty funny to boot (I actually got sore cheeks). Discussion ranged arou…

In support of the WHAIAO Exhibition,nbsp;Christchurch City Art Gallery Te Puna Waiwhetū proudly presents TOITŪ - Visual Sovereignty.nbsp;This feature from Academy Award nominee Chelsea Winstanley goes...

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