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June–August 2021
What’s on in your library 1
The WORD Christchurch Festival is back! Save the date: 25–29 August WORD Christchurch is taking over the city again this August, with 70+ events of literature and ideas. Go into the draw to WIN a double pass to the WORD gala on 27 August by answering the following question: Who wrote The Absolute Book and appeared at last year’s WORD Festival? Email your answer by 20 August to libraryevents@ccc.govt.nz
Contents
All about whānau 04
Holiday fun 14
After school clubs 22
Youth programmes 25
Creative and connected 28
eKnow how 33
Authors and books 36
Heritage 39
Sustainability 43
Are you part of the Children’s University?
Did you know that you could be earning learning hours
by going along to any of our library-run programmes?
Visit cuaustralasia.com for more
information on this project and
how you can get involved.
christchurchcitylibraries.com
What’s on in your library 1
How to book:
Unless otherwise stated, our events
are open to all ages, free and with no
bookings required.
When you do need to book a place,
you can do this either:
Online:
Find the event listing at
christchurchcitylibraries.com
Follow the instructions to book and
(where applicable) pay online.
In person:
Go to your local library and staff
will book on your behalf.
By phone:
03 941 7923
Paid events will incur a booking fee.
For more information visit:
my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/contact-us
For library locations please visit:
christchurch.bibliocommons.com/locations
Important: Our top priority is the safety of our staff and
customers. Events may be cancelled or postponed with
very little notice upon government advice, COVID-19
alert level changes or if adequate physical distancing
and contact tracing measures cannot be put into place.
Please check our website for the latest information
before attending any event.
What’s on in your library 3
All about
whānau
christchurchcitylibraries.com
4 What’s on in your library
Wā Pēpi Babytimes
For tamariki under 2 years
Programmes include stories, music, movement and
rhymes. Kōrero pukapuka, pūoru, korikori.
Most programmes run during school terms only.
Aranui Library Tuesdays, 10am
Fendalton Library Thursdays, 10.30am
Hornby Library Fridays, 10.15am
Linwood Library Fridays, 11am
Lyttelton Library Fridays, 10.30am
Matuku Takotako:
Tuesdays, 10.30am
Sumner Centre
New Brighton Library Wednesdays, 10.30am
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale
Library and Community Fridays, 10.30am
Centre
Papanui Library Wednesdays, 11am
Parklands Library Fridays, 10.30am
Shirley Library Thursdays, 10.30am
South Library Tuesdays, 11am
Spreydon Library Wednesdays, 10.30am
Te Hāpua:
Wednesdays, 11am
Halswell Centre
Sundays, Mondays
Tūranga
10.30am
Upper Riccarton Library Tuesdays, 10am
What’s on in your library 5
Wā Kōrero Storytimes
For tamariki over 2 years
Most programmes run during school terms only,
check our website for details.
Fendalton Library Tuesdays, 10.30am
Hornby Library Wednesdays, 10.15am
Linwood Library Thursdays, 10am
Lyttelton Library Tuesdays, 11am
Matuku Takotako:
Wednesdays, 10.30am
Sumner Centre
New Brighton Library Mondays, 2pm
Ōrauwhata:
Bishopdale Library and Wednesdays, 10.30am
Community Centre
Papanui Library Thursdays, 11am
Parklands Library Thursdays, 10.30am
Redwood Library Fridays, 10.30am
Shirley Library Tuesdays, 10.30am
South Library Thursdays, 11am
Spreydon Library Fridays, 10.30am
Te Hāpua: Halswell
Thursdays, 11am
Centre
Tūranga Wednesdays, 10.30am
Upper Riccarton Library Mondays, 10am
6 What’s on in your library
Bilingual Storytimes
For tamariki between 2–5 years
Come along for bilingual storytimes!
Te Reo Māori
Tūranga
Hapori | Community, Level 1.
Tuesdays, 10.30am.
Faitauga Tusi | Samoan Storytimes
Tūranga
Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2.
Mandarin
Tūranga
Activity Room | Hapori | Community, Level 1.
Third Saturday of the month, 11am.
Join us to celebrate Pasifika Language Weeks
with craft activities, storytimes, song and exploring
our resources. See our website for details.
What’s on in your library 7
Storytimes at Barrington
Come along to our free storytimes and craft session.
Barrington Mall, 256 Barrington Street
Second Monday of the month, 10.30–11.30am.
Toddler Times
Designed to be a bridge between our Wā Pēpi
Babytimes and our Wā Kōrero-Storytimes. Join us for
interactive stories, songs, and sensory items as we
model a range of activities.
Spreydon Library
Mondays, 10.30–11am.
Story Box Library Storytimes
Join us for a screening of stories from our
e-resource Story Box Library - ‘The best place for
children to watch celebrated stories read aloud
by our favourite storytellers’.
Best enjoyed by tamariki aged 2–5,
accompanied by an adult.
Tūranga
Tautoru / TSB Space, Hapori | Community, Level 1.
15 and 20 July, 2–2.30pm.
Try Story Box
Library on our
website!
8 What’s on in your libraryFriday Whānau
Fun Night
An evening of stories, family and fun at the library!
Join us for story time, followed by fun, hands-on
activities to do as a family.
All welcome, but best enjoyed by 5–12 year olds
and their whānau.
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
First Friday of each month, 5–6pm.
South Library
Second Friday of the month, 5–6pm.
Tūranga
Hapori | Community, Level 1.
Fourth Friday of each month, 6–7pm.
Winter Warmer
Warm up your brain with winter inspired STEAM craft,
followed by stories and hot chocolate.
Spreydon Library
Friday 16 July, 2.30–4.30pm.
Bedtime Stories at Fendalton
Dress up in your PJs and come along to enjoy
themed stories, songs and simple crafts.
All welcome, but best enjoyed by 4–7 year olds.
Fendalton Library
First Friday of the month, 6.30–7.30pm.
What’s on in your library 9Family Makerspace
Have fun and make cool stuff with a different activity
every week.
Tūranga
Taupuni Auaha / Creative Space,
Hapori | Community, Level 1. Saturdays, 2.30–4pm.
Alice in Wonderland’s
Birthday Celebration
Celebrate the classic book Alice in
Wonderland with a different themed
craft each day.
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
28 June–4 July, all day.
Alice in Wonderland’s
Birthday Party
Bring the whānau to celebrate Alice in
Wonderland’s birthday! Listen to snippets
from the book, create some cool crafts, and
play some themed party games with us.
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Thursday 1 July, 3.30–5pm.
10 What’s on in your libraryCSO Music Trails
through the Libraries
These free 45 minute performances provide a fun and
interactive way of introducing young people to live
music. With elements of dance, song and stories, this
is a gorgeous opportunity for preschoolers to see the
instruments up close and join in with the musical fun.
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Wednesday 9 June, 10.30am.
Linwood Library
Wednesday 7 July, 10.30am.
Fendalton Library
Wednesday 4 August, 10.30am.
Celebrate Japan at South
Join us for Japanese themed events to celebrate Japan
as the host of the Olympics 2021.
See our website for more details.
South Library
Friday 23 July–Sunday 8 August.
Festa Della Repubblica
Join the Dante Society and Italian community
in Christchurch to celebrate their national
day, with cultural stories, music, some light
refreshments, and much more.
Tūranga
Tautoru / TSB Space, Hapori | Community, Level 1.
Sunday 6 June, 11am–2pm.
What’s on in your library 11Philippine
Independence Day
Celebration 2021
123rd Philippine Independence
Day Celebration ‘Kalayaan 2021’.
A spectacular display of colours, costumes,
music and performances to celebrate
Philippine Independence Day!
Tūranga
Tautoro / TSB Space, Hapori | Community,
Level 1. Saturday 12 June, 11am–2.30pm.
Traditional Games and Colouring-in
Take part in Filipino traditional games and a special
colouring-in activity.
Tūranga
Ngā Purapura / Activity Room |
Hapori | Community, Level 1.
Saturday 12th June, 11am–1pm.
Parol (Lantern) Making
Learn how to make your own Parol.
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Tuesday 8 June, 3.30–4.30pm.
Thursday 10 June, 3.30–4.30pm.
Upper Riccarton Library
Tuesday 8 June, 3–4pm.
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library
Wednesday 8 June, 3.30–4.30pm.
12 What’s on in your libraryUnder the Mountain
Twins Rachel and Theo, while on holiday,
discover that beneath the extinct volcanoes
around Auckland giant creatures - the
Wilberforces - are awakening from a
thousand-year-long snooze. Their plan?
To destroy the world…
Get comfy at Tūranga this winter with
Maurice Gee’s classic novel Under the
Mountain. Listen to the book read aloud by
librarians over Friday afternoons during the
month of June.
If you like, wear your jammies or a onesie,
and bring a cushion! Hot chocolate provided.
Tūranga
Wāhi Whānau / Family Place,
Hapori | Community, Level 1.
Fridays 4 June–2 July, 4–5pm.
What’s on in your library 13Holiday fun Tickets on sale Tuesday 1 June, 9am christchurchcitylibraries.com
Holiday programmes
Bots and Bugs Adventures
Come and enjoy stories, fun activities and
even bring home a tiny robot of your own!
Bookings required.
$10 5–7 years
New Brighton Library
Tuesday 20 July, 1–3pm.
Upper Riccarton Library
Monday 12 July, 10am–12noon.
Create in Virtual Reality
Create your very own dream world! Use code to
make objects move and make your world come to
life, then view your creation in virtual reality. Some
experience with Scratch style programming is
helpful, but not necessary.
Bookings required.
$20 8–12 years
Upper Riccarton Library
Tuesday 20 July, 10am–12.30pm.
Spreydon Escape Space
Based on the popular Escape Room experiences, have a
go at the Spreydon Escape Space. A mischievous library
gremlin is up to no good. Can you crack the riddles, solve
the puzzles and break the enchantment in time to save
the library?! Book in a session with up to 5 friends.
See our website for dates and times.
Bookings required, 1.5 hours approx.
Ages 10–14
What’s on in your library 15Minecraft Game Zone
Learn through play as you explore, build and
interact with others inside a virtual world. To really
enjoy this programme you’ll need to have a basic
understanding of Minecraft.
Bookings required.
$10 8–12 years
South Library
Tuesday 13 July, 10am–12noon.
Wednesday 14 July, 10am–12noon.
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Thursday 15 July, 1–3pm.
Monday 19 July, 12.30–2.30pm.
Tūranga
Taiwhanga Rorohiko | Computer Lab
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4.
Monday 19 July, 9.30–11.30am.
Minecraft T-Shirt Design
Wear your own Minecraft design on a t-Shirt!
Create your very own Minecraft skin to use in-game,
then print and apply it onto a t-shirt. Bring your own
t-shirt, we'll provide the rest.
Bookings required.
$25 8–12 years
Tūranga
Taiwhanga Rorohiko | Computer Lab
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4.
Thursday 15 July, 9am–12noon.
Thursday 22 July, 9am–12noon.
16 What’s on in your libraryDreamscapes
Venture into the city and photograph a space that
captures your interest. Use software to collage and
add illustrations to your photo and create your own
dreamscape. Inspired by the exhibition 'We Stand Here:
Celebrating five years of the Christchurch Documentary
Project' currently on display.
Please bring a rain jacket. If there is heavy rain,
we’ll take photographs from Tūranga balconies.
Bookings required.
$20 9–12 years
Tūranga
Facilitation Space, Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Monday 12 July, 9.30–11.30am.
Wednesday 21 July, 9.30–11.30am.
Augmented Reality Creature Cards
Design and build your own 3D modelled creature and
then see it appear in the real world through the power
of augmented reality. Some experience with
3D modelling is helpful but not necessary.
Bookings required.
$20 10–14 years
New Brighton Library
Tuesday 13 July, 9–11.30am.
South Library
Monday 19 July, 9.30am–12noon.
Tūranga
Taiwhanga Rorohiko | Computer Lab
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4.
Wednesday 21 July, 9–11.30am.
What’s on in your library 17Atoms, Lasers, and the Nanoworld
In collaboration with the University of Canterbury,
explore the exciting world of physics and the
nanoworld: from manipulating atoms in virtual reality
to experimenting with optics and lasers. You’ll even get
to bring home your own laser-cut atomic structure!
Bookings required.
$10 13–17 years
Tūranga
Ngā Purapura / Activity Room | Hapori |
Community, Level 1.
Wednesday 14 July, 2–4pm.
Science Fun drop in
Experience the amazing world of SCIENCE with live
demonstrations by the University of Canterbury’s
School of Physical and Chemical Sciences. Lots of
hands-on experiments will be available for kids to
explore mechanics, fluids, chemical reactions and the
mind-boggling behaviour of molecules and atoms at
extremely low temperatures.
Free All ages
Tūranga
Wednesday 14 July, all day.
Dinosaur Day
Join us for awesome Jurassic fun! Enjoy crafts,
story time, scavenger hunt, LEGO Jurassic World
video game and more. Scavenger Hunt and
Dinosaur Craft.
Fendalton Library
Monday 19–Friday 23 July.
Story time: Friday 23 July, 3pm.
18 What’s on in your librarySchool Holiday
drop in fun
Check out these drop in activities happening around
our network during the school holidays. Visit our
website for times, dates and locations.
Woolly
Monsters
Wind a whimsical
woolly monster to
warm up your winter.
Sheep on
a Stick
Craft a baa-rilliant
paper puppet.
Snowflake
Wool Art
Embrace the season
and create a beautiful
snowflake.
DIY Phone
Amplifier for
Rangatahi
Amp up the volume
and get the party
started!
What’s on in your library 19Librarian for a Morning
Come and see what happens behind the scenes at
your local library! Learn how to sort and shelve,
use the catalogue, share stories and many other
fun and creative things our librarians do!
Bookings required.
South Library
Friday 16 July, 9am–12noon (9–12 years).
Friday 23 July, 9am–12noon (5–8 years).
Tūranga
Hapori | Community, Level 1.
Tuesday 13 July, 9am–12noon (5–8 years).
Friday 23 July, 9am–12noon (9–12 years).
Te Hāpua: Halswell centre
Thursday 15 July, 9am–12noon (9–12 years).
Te Ara o Te Toa
Celebrate the school holidays through fun, traditional
Māori games that are sure to get you thinking and
moving! These events have something for everyone
to enjoy!
Bookings required.
Ages 7+
(Under 7s require parental supervision)
Aranui Library
14 July, 10am–12 noon and 1–3pm.
Tūranga
Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2.
15 July, 10am–12 noon and 1–3pm.
21 July, 10am–12 noon and 1–3pm.
Ōrauwhata Bishopdale Library
22 July, 10am–12 noon and 1–3pm.
20 What’s on in your librarySherlock Holmes Investigates
Do you want to be a detective?
Celebrate Sherlock Holmes with forensic science
experiments and see if you can solve the crime!
Bookings required.
8–13 years
South Library
Wednesday 14 July, 2–3.30pm.
Monday 19 July, 2–3.30pm.
Paper Fan Medallions
Have fun and make your own paper fan medallions.
Tūranga
Hapori | Community, Level 1.
Tuesday 13 July, 3.30–4.30pm.
Upper Riccarton Library
Thursday 15 July, 3.30–4.30pm.
South Library
Tuesday 20 July, 10–11am.
What’s on in your library 21After school
clubs
Afterschool Activity Zone
We have a number of drop-in clubs
happening across our libraries.
Check our website for details.
christchurchcitylibraries.com
22 What’s on in your libraryAfter school clubs and
programmes
All of our after school programmes run during the school
term only (excluding public holidays) and begin in the
second week of each term. Bookings open from 1 July.
Minecraft Club
Get creative and start crafting! Build imaginative worlds
and play with your friends. A basic understanding of the
game is required.
Bookings required.
$20 6–13 years
New Brighton Library
Tuesdays, 3.30–4.30pm.
South Library
Tuesdays, 3.30–4.30pm.
Tūranga
Taiwhanga Rorohiko / Computer Lab,
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4.
Tuesdays, 4–5pm.
Upper Riccarton Library
Fridays, 4–5pm.
Minecraft Creation Club
Take your Minecraft experience to the next level!
Alter the look of the game and add your own mobs by
creating player skins, retexturing blocks, and building
your own Minecraft Bedrock add on. You’ll learn 3D
block modelling, texturing and animation to create
personalised Minecraft content.
Bookings required.
$25 9–14 years
South Library
Thursdays, 3–5.30pm.
What’s on in your library 23STEaM Lab
Join us to explore the dynamic world of technology.
Hands-on fun!
Bookings required.
$25 10–13 years
Tūranga
Taiwhanga Rorohiko / Computer Lab, Auahatanga |
Creativity, Level 4.
Thursdays, 3.30–5pm.
Dungeon Delvers Intermediate
Be the hero in a tabletop roleplaying campaign
where everything rests on your roll of the dice!
Bookings required.
Free 10–14 years
Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre
Mondays (fortnightly), 3.30–5.30pm.
New Brighton Library
Group A: Tuesdays (fortnightly), 3.30–5pm.
Group B: Tuesdays (fortnightly), 3.30–5pm.
Shirley Library
Mondays (fortnightly), 4–5.30pm.
Hornby Library
Fridays, 3.30–5pm.
Dungeon Delvers Teen
Be the hero in a tabletop roleplaying campaign
where everything rests on your roll of the dice!
Bookings required.
Free 13–18 years
Shirley Library
Wednesdays (fortnightly), 4–5.30pm.
24 What’s on in your libraryYouth
programmes
christchurchcitylibraries.com
What’s on in your library 25Youth Creative Time
Drop in and have a go with technologies like sewing
machines, 3D printers, vinyl cutters, laser cutter,
design software and electronics. No experience
necessary – staff will be on hand if you need help.
Tūranga
Taupuni Waihanga / Production Studio,
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4. Fridays, 4–6pm.
Youth Studio Time
Drop in and have a go in our audio and video studio.
No experience necessary – staff will be on hand to help.
Tūranga
Taupuni Oro / Ataata / Audio Video Studio,
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4. Fridays, 4–6pm.
Faultline Poetry Open Mic
Whether you’ve got passionate slam poems, unfinished,
unheard poems or anything in between, come along to
share, be inspired and hang with a supportive crowd.
Tūranga
Wāhi Rangatahi / Youth Space, Hapori | Community,
Level 1. Fourth Thursday of the month, 4–6pm.
The Zone
Have a go at sticker making, 3D printing, book club,
board games, robotics and heaps more. Check out our
weekly term time schedule online.
Ages 12+
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Wednesdays, 3.30–4.30pm.
Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre
Fridays, 4–5pm.
26 What’s on in your libraryTeen Book Club
Join our Youth
Librarians where we’ll
discuss what we’re
reading, what we love
(and what we don’t!)
as well as introducing
you to new genres and
authors. Expect games,
laughs, conversation,
and a MUCH larger ‘to
be read’ pile.
Tūranga
Hapori |Community, Level 1.
First Thursday of the month, 4–6pm.
Shirley Library
Second Thursday of the month, 4–5pm.
Teen Writing Club
Come in to craft, create and develop your writing. Bring
along whatever tools you like - pens, pencils, paper,
laptop, but most importantly, your ideas.
Tūranga
Wāhi Rangatahi / Youth Space, Hapori | Community,
Level 1. Third Thursday of the month, 4–5.30pm.
Manga Club
Have a go at drawing manga or just hang out and chat
with other manga fans!
Tūranga
Wāhi Rangatahi / Youth Space, Hapori | Community,
Level 1. Second Thursday of the month, 4–5.30pm.
Shirley Library
Third Thursday of the month, 3.30–5pm.
What’s on in your library 27Creative and
connected
christchurchcitylibraries.com
28 What’s on in your librarySketch at Tūranga
Drop by our monthly creative sketch session. Materials
provided but you’re welcome to bring your own.
Tūranga
He Hononga | Connection, Ground Floor.
Third Sunday of the month, 2–4pm.
Let’s have a cuppa
Get to know your community and library team with a cup
of tea, biscuit and a chat.
Spreydon Library
Tuesday 20 July 10.30–12.30pm.
Linwood Library
Friday 25 June, 10am - 12noon
Friday 25 August, 10am - 12noon
Magic: The Gathering
Come along to play, swap cards or hang out. Bring your
own Magic: The Gathering decks or borrow our cards.
8–18 years
Shirley Library
First Saturday of each month, 1–4pm.
Reading to Dogs
Help kids practice reading aloud
and develop a love of stories with
this super popular programme!
This is a partnership between the
libraries and the council’s Animal
Management team. All furry friends
have been trained and tested for
health, safety and temperament.
Currently available at Shirley, New Brighton and
Papanui Libraries. Check our website for details.
What’s on in your library 29Join our regular clubs!
Find out where and when at:
christchurchcitylibraries.com
Knit ‘n’ Yarn
Bring your knitting, crochet or other craft and have
fun with these friendly, social groups.
Rummikub Club
Come along and play Rummikub - an exciting,
interactive strategy game. We’ll provide some boards
but you’re welcome to bring your own.
Social Games and Cards Club
Try your hand at a variety of board games like
Scrabble, Upwords, Chess or play simple card games.
Scrabble Club
Have a way with words? Come and join our friendly
groups! Some boards provided, but feel free to bring
your own.
Mahjong Group
Interested in learning or playing Mahjong?
Join one of our free, fun and social groups.
World Knit in Public Day
Join us at selected libraries to celebrate
World Knit in Public Day 12 June 2021.
Check our website for details.
30 What’s on in your libraryLibrary Tech Taster at Eastgate
Come along to our pop-up tech taster and try out
technologies like DJ decks, VR headsets, 3D printer,
Osmo and Beebots. Explore the history of Ōtautahi
with the Mobile Discovery Wall, watch a family movie
and learn about other choice stuff that our libraries
have to offer!
Check out our website for more information about
session times.
Ground floor, Eastgate Mall.
12–16 July, 10am–4pm.
English Conversation Club
Drop in to our casual, supportive Conversation Club
to practice conversations in English. This is not a
class, but a chance to chat with others in English
and meet new people. Great for ESOL learners.
Hornby Library
Wednesdays 11am–12noon.
Tūranga
Every second Thursday, 3–4pm.
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Mondays 9.30–10.30am.
Upper Riccarton Library
Thursdays 11am–12 noon.
What’s on in your library 31Harry Potter Crafts
Celebrate all things Harry Potter with crafting fun!
Hornby
Wednesday 28 July, 3.30–5pm.
Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre
Friday 30 July, 3.30–5pm.
Tūranga
Taupuni Auaha / Creative Space,
Hapori | Community, Level 1.
Saturday 31 July, 2.30–4pm.
Harry Potter Day
Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday
(Muggles most welcome)!
Shirley Library
Saturday 31 July.
Morning session
(ages 5–10) - storytime and wand making.
Afternoon session
(ages 11+) - make your own wand, golden snitch
bath-bomb and whomping willow.
Harry Potter Movie Screening
Join us for a cosy screening of our favourite boy
wizard to celebrate his birthday.
Tūranga
Wāhi Whānau / Family Place,
Hapori | Community, Level 1.
Friday 30 July, 4–6pm.
32 What’s on in your libraryeKnow how
christchurchcitylibraries.com
What’s on in your library 33Technology Help Drop-in Sessions
Get help with specific issues such as using email,
searching the internet, using the library catalogue,
electronic resources and any other general
technology related queries.
These sessions happen across the city.
Check our website or call us on (03) 941 7923
to find a session near you.
Open Studio
This is a chance for anyone to come in and
discover more about audio and video production.
No experience is necessary.
Tūranga
Taupuni Oro / Ataata / Audio / Video Studio,
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4.
Mondays, 6.30–7.30pm.
Fridays, 9.30–11.30am.
Sundays, 10.30am–12.30pm.
34 What’s on in your libraryOpen Creative Time
Drop in and have a go with our creative technologies!
No experience necessary – staff will be on hand if you
need help.
Sewing and embroidery
Mondays, 6–7.30pm.
Vinyl and laser cutting
Wednesdays, 6–7.30pm.
3D printing
Thursdays, 6–7.30pm.
General interest
Thursdays, 10am–12noon.
Tūranga
Taupuni Waihanga / Production Studio,
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4.
Introduction to Photoshop: Photo
and Image Restoration
Learn the basics of photo restoration, like how to remove
scratches, tears, dirt as well as correct discolouration.
No experience with Photoshop necessary is required,
but you’ll need decent computer skills.
Bookings required.
$20 14 years +
Tūranga
Taiwhanga Rorohiki / Computer Lab / Auahatanga /
Creativity, Level 4.
Saturday 5 and 12 June, 10.30am–1pm.
What’s on in your library 35Authors and
books
christchurchcitylibraries.com
36 What’s on in your libraryLibrary-run Book Clubs
Love sharing your favourite reads? Come and join other
book lovers in a supportive and relaxed environment.
We currently have 7 of these casual book clubs across
the city. Visit our website or call (03) 941 7923 to find
one near you.
Book Discussion Scheme
BDS is a national
non-profit which lends books
and provides professional
discussion notes to book
groups. Small groups are
held in libraries and led by a librarian with a new book
provided each month to all members. A subscription
fee is required. Visit our website for details.
What’s on in your library 37Specialist book clubs
Chinese Book Club
Fendalton Library
Second Friday of the month, 6.30–7.30pm.
Upper Riccarton Library
Third Wednesday of the month, 6.30–7.30pm.
French Book Group
Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre
Fourth Thursday of the month, 10.30–11.30am.
Korean Book Club
Upper Riccarton Library
Second Friday of the month, 6pm.
Spanish Book Club
Tūhuratanga | Discovery, Level 3, Tūranga
Second Wednesday of the month, 6–7pm.
Dewey Book Group
Each month, read a non-fiction book of your choice on
a set theme. Over the year we’ll read across the entire
Dewey decimal spectrum!
Bookings required.
Tūhuratanga |
Discovery, Level 3
Last Wednesday of the
month, 6–7pm.
38 What’s on in your libraryHeritage
Check out the Mobile Discovery Wall
as it moves around our community
libraries over the next few months:
Fendalton Library 28 May–24 June
New Brighton Library 17 July–29 July
Eastgate Mall 12 July–16 July
Shirley Library 30 July–26 August
Elephants on Rolleston Avenue, 1978, Alan Tunnicliffe,
CCL-PH20-211. CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
christchurchcitylibraries.com
What’s on in your library 39Tuakiri Tasters
Join us at Tūranga each month as our family and
local history specialists offer introductory sessions
on different topics and library resources. Check our
website for details.
Family History
Bring your family history questions at our regular
drop-in events. A member of the Canterbury branch
of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists will be
on hand to help.
Shirley Library
Every second Saturday from 12 June, 10am–12noon.
Upper Riccarton Library
Wednesdays, 11am–1pm.
Ōtautahi Quiz online
Enjoy a good quiz? Keep an eye out for a new
regular feature on our website - the Ōtautahi Quiz.
Test your local history knowledge and discover
new resources.
Archives Open Day
Explore the Library Archives at Tūranga, uncover some
hidden gems and the stories they tell.
Tūranga
Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2.
Saturday 5 June, 1–4pm.
40 What’s on in your libraryBeginners Guide to Local History
Are you interested in learning about the history of
Ōtautahi Christchurch? Come and join our Local
History Librarians as we explore topics like our Māori
heritage, immigration and settlement as well as the
people, places and events that make our city unique.
Bookings required.
$15
Tūranga
Wāhi Whakaako / Teaching Room on
Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2.
Wednesdays 10am–12noon, six weeks
from May 26–June 30.
Introduction to Family History
Join our Family History Librarians for a six week course
which will introduce you to our key research resources.
Bring as much as you already know of your forebears
– names, dates, places – and we’ll help you fill in some
gaps. Basic computer knowledge is needed.
Bookings required.
$15
Tūranga
Wāhi Whakaako / Teaching Room on
Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2.
May 25–June 29, Tuesdays 2–4pm.
What’s on in your library 41Christchurch Family
History Expo
Learn about the latest trends in genealogy
and family history research. Featuring local
and international speakers (via webinar),
workshops, and exhibitor stands, this is a
must-attend event for both beginners and
experienced researchers.
$20 per ticket for the ‘Welcome Function”
all other events free of charge.
Find out more on our website.
Tūranga
Friday 20 August–Sunday 22 August.
eResource
Canterbury Stories
Explore the changing scenes of
Christchurch at canterburystories.nz. You
can now access more than 25,000 images from
the 1860s through to the 2020s! You can also
create an account to add comments to images
and to create your own sets of images to share.
Corner of High and Cashel Street, 1967, Ron Cone,
CCL-PH20-006. CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
View along High Street at the intersection with
Cashel Street looking towards the Christchurch
Gas Works and the Port Hills.
42 What’s on in your librarySustainability
Sustainability Series at South
Join us for a series of sustainability-themed activities
at South Library.
Sustainability Themed Afterschool
Activity Zone
Thursday 8 July, 3.30–4.30pm.
Shed Swap
Sunday 18 July, 11am–3pm.
Sustainability Storytimes
Thursday 29 July, 11am–12noon.
Young Adult Clothes Swap
Sunday 1 August, 11am–2pm.
Stash Swap
Our Great Stash Swap is back! Bring along your
unwanted fabric, haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace,
trims, paints, brushes, zips, needles, card, stamps or
other crafting supplies. You then choose what you
want to take away. No cash involved!
Tūranga
Tautoru / TSB Space, Hapori | Community, Level 1.
Sunday 13 June, 10.30am–12noon.
Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 July, 10am–4pm.
South Library
Sunday 15 August, 11am–2pm.
Upper Riccarton Library
Sunday 22 August, 11am–2pm.
What’s on in your library 43Celebrate
Matariki Whānau Fun Day
Nau mai, haere mai. Join us for our Matariki
Whānau Fun Day.
Enjoy crafts, waiata, stories and more.
Tūranga
Tautoru | TSB Space.
Saturday 19 June, 10am–2 pm.
Matariki Craft
Celebrate the New Year with special Matariki crafts;
paper globe and star art weaving.
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library
Friday 2 July, 3.30–5pm.
Matariki Wā Kōrero 2021
Find dates and times of our bi-lingual Storytimes
on our website.
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enjoy new reads!
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City Libraries
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inspiring discovery,
enriching communities
Call us (03) 941 7923 or find out more at
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