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Contents Diwali 2019 ................................................................... 4 Chinese Language Week 2019.............................. 5 eKnow how .................................................................. 7 Pacific Language Weeks .......................................... 9 After school clubs and programmes ............... 10 Get into zines? .......................................................... 11 A Lion in the Meadow ...............................................13 Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2019 ................................... 14 Get your motor running ....................................... 16 Signature programme ........................................... 17 Heritage programmes ..............................................21 Beca Heritage Festival 2019 .................................. 22 Authors and books ................................................... 24 Creative and connected .......................................... 26 Youth programmes .................................................. 28 Holiday fun! ................................................................ 30 All about kids .............................................................. 33 Babytimes/Storytimes ............................................ 34 How to book Unless specified, events are free of charge. Places are limited. In person: go to your local library and staff will book on your behalf
Book now Bookings are essential wherever you see this symbol. Book now via external organisation
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Kia Ora There’s a busy schedule of fun activities planned for the city’s libraries over the coming months creating lots of opportunities for residents and visitors to try something new. The diverse mix of cultures that make up our city will be celebrated through Chinese Language Week in September and the Pasifika Language Weeks held throughout September and October. People will have the chance to learn some basic phrases in these languages and more about the customs and crafts hailing from these lands. There is also a spotlight on te reo Māori, with Māori Language Week running from 9–15 September. This is our chance to recognise the Māori language as a unique taonga for all New Zealanders, with library visitors even able to use a Reo Māori option on our self-issue kiosks during the week. Another highlight will be the events that have been planned to mark the 50th anniversary this year of Margaret Mahy’s A Lion in the Meadow — the first book she ever had published. A giant copy of A Lion in the Meadow will be travelling around the city’s libraries and children will so have the chance to dress up as their favourite character from one of Margaret’s books and win a book prize at a special event in December.
Carolyn Robertson Head of Libraries and Information Unit Christchurch City Council
Diwali 2019 What is Diwali? Diwali or Deepavali is a celebration of the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and renewal of life. It is a time for friends and families to gather, share food and look forward to the year ahead. Originally a Hindu festival from India, Diwali is now celebrated by communities around the world by the symbolic lighting of lamps or diya and fireworks as a symbol of bringing positivity and light into our homes and communities. The festival falls in either October of November each year, depending on the cycle of the moon, and coincides with the Hindu New Year.
How to celebrate Diwali in your home and community Diwali is about enjoying great food and sweets with family, friends and neighbours. Often people will invite friends to their home to share in celebrations or take a plate of sweets to their neighbours. Light candles and lamps throughout your home to fill it with positive energy and the Diwali festive feeling. As a family or household this invites positive energy and hopes for the coming year into our home. Get dressed up and dance. Hindu families will often wear their newest and best clothes on Diwali to celebrate the New Year. Diwali is like Christmas and New Year wrapped into one. Celebrate with your friends and family and come together to share your hopes and dreams for the coming year ahead. Diwali Shubhkamnaye Happy Diwali from our families to yours
Diwali Celebrations in TĹŤranga Come and celebrate Diwali with traditional Indian dancing. Bharatanatyam is one of the Indian classical and traditional dance forms from South India and is portrayed by a dancer with excellent footwork, impressive gestures and facial expressions accompanied by song. 10.30am: Prayer song, and a Bharathanatyam performance 11.50am: Closing performance of Bharathanatyam TĹŤranga Hapori | Community, Level 1 Saturday 19 October 10.30am-12noon
Bharathanatyam Performance Hornby Library Saturday 2 November, 10.30-11.30am
Diwali Storytimes Join us at these libraries to celebrate Diwali for a colourful session with Indian stories, songs, movement and rhymes. Namaste! Upper Riccarton Library Monday 21 October, 10am Shirley Library Tuesday 22 October, 10.30am Hornby Library Wednesday 23 October, 10.15am Linwood Library Thursday 24 October, 10am
Chinese Language Week 2019 22 - 28 September 2019
Are you interested in learning Chinese language and culture? Come along to one of our cultural events taking place throughout the week. Linwood Library Chinese Language and Culture Appreciation Workshops Learn basic Chinese phrases and numbers, familiarise yourself with China’s cities and types of cuisines, play mah-jong, practise calligraphy, and even listen to some traditional Chinese music. Monday 23 September, Wednesday 25 September and Thursday 26 September, 3.30-5pm
Shirley Library Wā Kōrero: Storytimes Come along to this special themed storytimes session with Chinese songs and rhymes. Tuesday 24 September, 10.30-11.30am
Chinese taster class Bookings required Join us for an interactive session using basic Mandarin Chinese for adults. Saturday 28 September, 10-11am
Introduction to Mah-jong session Bookings required Saturday 28 September, 2-3pm
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Join us after school! Our after school classes are a time of exploration, fun and carefully controlled chaos where participants can follow their own interests and meet with like minds.
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays After school till 5.30pm Auahatanga | Creativity (level four), Tūranga
Book online: www.imagination-station.org.nz
eKnow how Technology Help Drop-in Sessions Get help with specific issues such as using email, searching the internet, using the library catalogue, using electronic resources and any other general technology related queries. Hornby Library Tuesdays, 11am-12noon
Introduction to iPads Bookings required $15 Have you got an iPad but don’t know where to start? This course will help you build confidence and give you the skills to enjoy your device. For absolute beginners.
Shirley Library Thursdays, 3.30-4.30pm
South Library Tuesdays, 1-2.30pm 22 October-26 November
South Library Wednesdays, 11am-12noon
Beyond Beginners iPads
Spreydon Library (Bring Your Own Device only) Tuesdays, 10.30-11.30am Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre Mondays, 2-3pm Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Tuesdays, 2-3pm Tūranga He Hononga | Connection, Ground Floor Tuesdays, 1-2pm Upper Riccarton Library Thursdays, 11am-12noon
Beginning Computer Skills Bookings required $15
Bookings required $15 Build upon your iPad knowledge with a different topic each week. Explore music, books, movies and social networking. Shirley Library Wednesdays, 10-11.30am 23 October-27 November South Library Fridays, 9.30-11am 25 October-6 December Excluding 15 November Canterbury Show Day
Using your Android Smartphone Bookings required $7 Learn more about your Android smart phone, how to connect to wifi networks, download apps and browse the internet. South Library Monday 14 October, 10am-1pm Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Friday 18 October, 10am-1pm Shirley Library Monday 18 November, 9am-12noon
GenConnect Questions about your iPad, Smart Phone or Tablet? Want to know how to use Skype, Facebook, or share your photos with family or friends? Unsure what an app is or what the best ones to use are? Come along to a free GenConnect session, where friendly high school students will be on hand to help with all of your technology questions! Papanui Library Tuesdays, 12.10-12.40pm Upper Riccarton Library Thursdays, 1-2pm
Develop basic computer skills such as using a mouse and keyboard, working with Windows 10, email and searching the Internet. Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Mondays, 5.30-7pm 21 October-2 December Excluding 28 October Labour Day For more information or for bookings please call 9417923 or visit our website christchurchcitylibraries.com Huraina September–November 2019 |
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Open Creative Time An opportunity to use the exciting range of equipment available in the Creative Production Studio — 3D printers, vinyl and craft cutters, sewing machines and more. Staff will be on hand to support you with equipment. These are not structured sessions, but a chance for you to use the equipment available and work on your creative projects. Bring your own materials or purchase 3D filament and vinyl from the library. Please note these sessions will not run during October school holidays. Tūranga Creative Production Studio, Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Mondays, 6-7.30pm (sewing and embroidery machines) Wednesdays, 6-7.30pm (vinyl and craft cutters) Thursdays, 6-7.30pm (3D printing) Thursdays, 10am–12noon (general interest)
RoboFun for Adults: Drop-in sessions An introduction to the amazing world of robotics. Explore robotics in a fun and engaging way. South Library Thursdays, 10-11am 24 October–28 November
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Introduction to 3D Design and Printing 13yrs + Bookings required $25 In this class you will learn how to use free, basic 3D modelling software to design and 3D print, using biodegradable PLA plastic. Skills required: basic computer skills, such as how to save a file and use a mouse. Tūranga Computer Lab, Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Tuesday 10 September, 6-7.45pm
Virtual Reality Experience 13yrs + Would you like to explore a whole new world in immersive 3D? Come to Tῡranga and you can choose an experience on our HTC VIVE Virtual Reality device. Let us take you to a world where you can paint your own artwork all around you, or choose from several options that will truly amaze you. Make the journey to another reality one you won’t forget! These sessions are for adults. There is also VR gaming for young adults on Level 1.
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Saturday 21 September, 10-11.45am
Tūranga Check the online libraries calendar for times.
Introduction to Laser and Vinyl Cutting
Open Studio
13yrs + Bookings required $25 Come and learn about our craft, vinyl and laser cutters. Get an introduction to design software and produce your own creation. Competent computer skills required. Tūranga Computer Lab, Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Tuesday 24 September, 6-7.45pm
This is a chance for anyone to come in and discover more about audio and video production. No experience is necessary, just enthusiasm. Tūranga Audio Video Studio, Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Mondays, 6.30-7.30pm Fridays, 10am-12noon Sundays, 10.30am-12.30pm
Pacific Language Weeks Growing numbers of Pacific Islanders are calling New Zealand home, with Pacific peoples projected to make up more than 10% of the country’s population by 2026. With more Pasifika people being born outside of the Islands, it is important to safe guard Pacific languages for future generations. Please join Christchurch City Libraries in proudly supporting and celebrating Pacific languages throughout September and October with crafts, stories and family times dedicated to Tongan, Fijian, Niuean, Tokelauan and Tuvaluan languages.
Tuvalu Language Week Sunday 29 September — Saturday 5 October
Family Makerspace Join us in learning how to weave and decorate a fan the Tuvaluan way.
Niue Language Week Sunday 13 October — Saturday 19 October
Niuean Storytimes Enjoy stories, songs and rhythms in Vagahau Niue.
Tūranga Hapori |Community, Level 1 Saturday 5 October, 2.30-4pm
Aranui Library Thursday 17 October, 10.30am
Aranui Library Saturday 5 October, 11am-12.30pm
Family Makerspace Come along and make your very own Niuean leaf envelope and write a message for someone you would like to celebrate or thank.
Tongan Language Week
Fijian Language Week Sunday 6 October — Saturday 12 October
Aranui Library Monday 14 October, 3.30pm
Tongan family times
Fijian family times
Hear stories, songs and performances from Christchurch’s Tongan Community.
Hear stories, songs and performances from Christchurch’s Fijian Community.
Join Pasifika Librarians in weaving a Niuean Lili (table mat) to use at home.
Tūranga Hapori | Community, Level 1 Saturday 7 September, 12-2pm
Tūranga Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2 Saturday 12 October, 1-2pm
Family Makerspace
Family Makerspace
Join Pasifika librarians in making your very own Tongan Ngatu (Tapa) print.
Join us in making a Fijian Salusalu (garland).
Sunday 1 September — Saturday 7 September
Learn about different Tongan tapa designs and their meaning. Tūranga Hapori | Community, Level 1 Saturday 7 September, 2.30-4pm
Tūranga Hapori | Community, Level 1 Saturday 12 October, 2.30-4pm
Tūranga Hapori | Community, Level 1 Saturday 19 October, 2.30-4pm
Tokelau Language Week Sunday 27 October — Saturday 2 November
Family Makerspace Join us in making Tokelauan fans out of recycled materials. Tūranga Hapori | Community, Level 1 Saturday 2 November, 2.30-4pm
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After school clubs and programmes All after school programmes run during the school term (excluding public holidays) and begin in the second week of each term.
Robotics 8-12yrs Bookings required $20 per term Learn the basics of how robots work and how to programme one by completing a set of challenges. Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre Wednesdays, 3.30-4.30pm South Library Fridays, 3.30-4.30pm
Makerspace Workshop Club 10-13yrs Bookings required $20 per term A dynamic and innovative workshop exploring a range of exciting technologies. New Brighton Library Tuesdays, 3.30-5pm South Library Tuesdays, 3.30-5pm Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Mondays, 3.30-5pm Tūranga Computer Lab, Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Thursdays, 3.30-5pm
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Girls Makerspace Workshop Club 10-13yrs Bookings required $20 per term South Library Mondays, 3.30-5pm
Minecraft Club 6-13yrs Bookings required $20 per term Get creative and start crafting! Build imaginative worlds and battle nocturnal creatures at our Minecraft Club. Join the club and play with your friends. A tutor will be on hand to supervise and assist. A basic understanding of the game is required. New Brighton Library Wednesdays 3.30-4.30pm South Library Fridays, 3.30-4.30pm Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Thursdays, 3.30-4.30pm Tūranga Taiwhanga Rorohiko/ Computer Lab, Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Tuesdays, 4-5pm Upper Riccarton Learning Centre Fridays, 4-5pm
Girls Minecraft Club 6-13yrs Bookings required $20 per term South Library Saturdays, 2.30-3.30pm
Afterschool Studio Time 10-13yrs Bookings required $20 per term Come and learn about the Tūranga Audio Video Studio. Learn about DJ equipment and music recording and try your hand at video editing. Half of the term focuses on audio/music production and the other half on filmmaking/video production. Tūranga Taupuni Oro/Ataata/ Audio/Video Studio, Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Tuesdays, 4-5pm
Get into Zines! A zine (pronounced zeen), short for magazine or fanzine, are small-circulation, self-published magazines. They can be created digitally or by physically cutting and gluing text and images together.
We have a number of drop-in after school clubs happening across our network of libraries. These combine homework help, craft activities, technology tasters and much more. Check out our website for more details on each individual library and what they have planned each week! Aranui Library Wednesdays, 3.30–4.30pm Linwood Library Thursdays, 3.30–4.30pm New Brighton Library Mondays, 3.30–4.30pm Shirley Library Mondays, 3.45–4.45pm Tūranga Creative Space, Hapori | Community, Level 1 Wednesdays, 4–5pm
Make a Zine Workshop All ages welcome Photocopying charges may apply Anyone can make a Zine. Make your own Zine to swap at Zinefest. Learn how to make a photocopied Zine in three different formats. Bring your own poetry, flash fiction, art, political rants, articles or compose something on the day. Post in the Library Post Box to share your creations. Tūranga Facilitation Space, Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Saturday 7 September, 1-3pm
Funtime Comics All ages welcome Photocopying charges may apply Come along, meet and consult with our resident Comic Artists’ Collective on your creations. Funtime have been producing an annual anthology of local work since 1991. Tūranga Facilitation Space, Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Saturday 14 September, 1-5pm
Zine Time 12yrs + Create your own A3 folded Zine. Zines are easy to make and are a great way to share your art, poems and writing with the world. Take home copies to share, swap with others to build your own collection, or post your Zine in the Library Post Box. Tūranga Creative Space Hapori | Community, Level 1 Sunday 22 September, 1-3pm
Zinefest Open Time All ages welcome Photocopying charges may apply Rushing to meet the deadline for Zinefest? Complete your creation at Tūranga. Drop in and use our Technology Spaces for drawing and copying your Zine. Access to Adobe Illustrator and MacBooks available for the technically experienced. Tūranga Facilitation Space, Production Studio, Computer Lab 1, Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Saturday 28 September, 1-4pm
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GINGERBREAD HOUSE FAMILY CHALLENGE
BE IN TO WIN A FAMILY PASS TO SEE THIS MAGICAL STAGE PRODUCTION Get your hands dirty with flour and water, paint and glue! MAKE or BAKE a gingerbread house, inspired by the story of Hansel & Gretel. Work together with your friends or family on this fun and creative challenge – just in time for the school holidays! Be as creative or elaborate as you wish – walls made of play dough, edible windows, a roof made from cotton wool! Bake it in the oven, or use your favourite art supplies such as marker pens or crayons. Check out our website for details of free drop-in craft sessions running at a number of our Christchurch City Libraries. Competition is open to all ages and group entries are encouraged! Entries open Monday 17 September and close Sunday 27 October 2019
ENTRY FORM Attach this completed entry form to your creation (or download a copy from christchurchcitylibraries.com) and drop off at any one of our Christchurch City Libraries. If your entry is edible, please take photographs from each angle and submit these instead. Name(s) Phone
Ages(s) Email
For conditions of entry please visit christchurchcitylibraries.com
*Prize is for 2 adults & 2 children to attend Hansel & Gretel on Saturday 23 November, 1.30pm at the Isaac Theatre Royal.
50th anniversary of Lion in the Meadow Activity Zone Venture into Tūranga to discover our homage to Margaret Mahy and her first book ever published. We’ve created a place to read, relax and explore, with activities inspired by A Lion in the Meadow in celebration of its 50th birthday! Saturday 28 September – Sunday 8 December Tūranga | Exhibition Space Hapori | Community, Level 1
A Roaring Read Join us as we share our favourite Margaret Mahy picture books at this special celebration storytime! See our giant copy of The Lion in the Meadow being read in English and te reo Māori. Come dressed as your favourite character from one of Margaret’s books and you could be in to win a book prize! Stay on after the stories to make your own lion ears and tail to take home. It’s going to be a rambunctious, rollicking and roaring good time! Saturday 7 December, 11am – 12noon Tūranga | TSB Space Hapori | Community, Level 1
Lion in the Meadow Storytimes There will be special celebration storytimes happening around Christchurch City Libraries during spring. Come along and see our giant copy of The Lion in the Meadow as it travels around the city. See christchurchcitylibraries.com for more details on dates and times.
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Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2019 Māori Language Week 2019 9-15 Mahuru / September 2019 Since 1975 New Zealand has celebrated Te Wiki o te Reo Māori | Māori Language Week, recognising the Māori language as a unique taonga for all New Zealanders. Christchurch City Libraries have supported the kaupapa of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori over the years in a number of ways, endeavouring to promote the week as a time for learning and celebrating te reo Māori. Check out the Reo Māori option on our selfissue kiosks during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori again this September.
The hei tiki logo for the week is an iconic symbol and depicts strength, leadership and pride within our nation. The kanohi (face) represents the ever changing face of Aotearoa. The arero (tongue) is brightly colored to symbolise the overarching key messages for the campaign, which include strengthening the status and acquisition of the Māori language as well as strengthening people’s determination to use it. The arero as a whole represents the revitalisation of te Reo Māori as a living language and as an ordinary means of communication Te Reo Māori is a living, breathing language, visible in our schools and public places. Nowadays it’s common to hear Reo Māori being spoken on our favourite TV shows like Shortland Street, What Now and even the News. So if you haven’t started already, now is a great time to look at learning the Māori Language or brush up the language skills you already have.
Te Taura Whiri I te Reo Māori are hoping that more organisations, companies and community groups than ever will plan to take part in Māori Language Week this year. Following on from the success of last year the theme for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2019 will stay “Kia Kaha te Reo Māori — strengthening the Māori Language.
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Check out the Kōrero Māori resources on the Te Taura Whiri I te Reo Māori website; a good one is the Kia Kaha Te Reo Taiao pamphlet. As the saying goes, a little word can save a language. So why not give it a go, start small and aim big. Help us strengthen te Reo Māori within our homes, our communities and within ourselves. Nā reira, kia kaha te Reo Māori – karawhiua — therefore let the Māori Language be strong – give it a go.
Join us at the following events to celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo MÄ ori.
NgÄ Pakiwaitara: Bilingual Story Times Fun, song and stories at three different locations across the library network. See the Libraries Events Calendar for more details.
Wharewhare with the whÄ nau For all ages and all levels of te Reo MÄ ori, come play wharewhare/housie with a twist. Linwood Library Thursday 12 September 3.30-4.30pm
Kids in Town Singing, dancing and all types of performances by Canterbury kids. Term 4, 17 October – 19 December 2019 Thursdays 12 - 1.30pm at Tōranga
Get your motor running Haynes Motor Manuals Do you love the sound of an engine purring into life? Do you love tinkering with your car engine in your spare time? If you do, then Christchurch City Libraries has something for you. Haynes Manuals AllAccess is a great place to get a huge range of Motor Manuals online. Haynes Motor Manuals cover everything from Suzuki Swift to Jaguar X-Type.
Car Magazines on RBdigital Rather than tinker with your own car, you may want to drool over cars you might not be able to afford. On RBdigital there is a great selection of car magazines, where you can read about electric Porsches, Ferraris, IndyCar racing or Ford Prefects. All free with your library card. Find out more at christchurchcitylibraries.com
Haynes Manuals AllAccess eResource Taster Get your motor running with this introduction to using car and motorcycle manuals from your tablet or smartphone. Haynes Manuals AllAcess is free with your library card and password/Pin. Drop-in and have a chat with us during these times! TĹŤranga He Hononga | Connection, Ground floor Saturday 21 September and each Saturday in November 2-4pm
Signature programme A series of events specifically designed to explore and celebrate the diversity of spaces and resources available in Tūranga.
Illuminate SG Discover our treasures.Celebrate our stories. An exhibition to celebrate 160 years of Christchurch City Libraries. Until 27 October
EXTRAORDINARY SG An exhibition inspired by the people and landscapes of Ōtautahi. 9 November 2019-27 January 2020
Discover the stories
Legend
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Auaha Hīhī / Spark Place He Hononga | Connection, Ground Floor
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Tautoru / TSB Space Hapori | Community, Level 1
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Ngā Purapura / Activity Room Hapori | Community, Level 1
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Exhibition Space Hapori | Community, Level 1
You are warmly invited to discover the stories, the people and the artefacts that feature in the Extraordinary exhibition with Chris Szekely, Chief Librarian at the Alexander Turnbull Library. Friday 8 November, 6pm
SG Te Pito Huarewa / Southbase Gallery, Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2 HH He Hononga | Connection, Ground Floor
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Remix Plastic HH
Creatives in Residence Tūranga is collaborating with people and organisations who are working on a variety of creative projects. By utilising our spaces and resources, Tūranga is an incubator where ideas and expertise are developed and shared for the enrichment of the community. You can discover our Creatives in Residence and get inspired by them through performances, workshops, installations and drop-in sessions.
Come and meet Anthea Madill from Remix Plastics. Through her experiences in conservation, sustainability and living a zero waste lifestyle, Anthea provides environmentally focused education. Come and learn what you can do to reduce your plastic consumption and create a better world. Sunday 20 October, 2-4pm Sunday 10 November, 2-4pm
First Map: How James Cook Charted Aotearoa New Zealand TSB
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James Cook’s chart of NZ has long been regarded as one of the most extraordinary achievements in cartography. Join Scorpio Books as they launch First Map: How James Cook Charted Aotearoa New Zealand by acclaimed NZ author Tessa Duder. Illustrated by David Elliot, it tells the human story behind the creation of this famous chart.
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Award winning artist Yuki Kihara presents Samoan Queer Lives, the first book of its kind that features a collection of autobiographical pieces by fa`afafine, transgender, and queer people of Samoa. Thursday 12 September, 6pm
The Great Ngaio Marsh Game Show and Awards TSB
The Green Connection Pod The Green Lab, formerly Greening the Rubble, creates urban green spaces that support strong social connections and wellbeing in Christchurch. To enable and promote genuine human connection, the team have created The Green Connection Pod, a welcoming space for kōrero, connection and contemplation. Enveloped by greenery, the Green Connection Pod is a place where people can find a moment’s peace together. Research shows that green spaces enhance mental wellbeing, lift our mood, reduce anxiety and depression, and support genuine connections. The prototype for the Pod was created in Tūranga, so we’re excited to host it and collaborate with The Green Lab on activating the Pod. Come in for a green immersion experience and a chat!
Yuki Kihara – Samoan Queer Lives
Wednesday 11 September, 6pm
Don’t miss this night of brain teasers and laughs as two teams of crime writers, with captains Vanda Symon and Paul Cleave, and special guest, Scottish crime queen Val McDermid (pictured), compete for the title of Sharpest Knives, followed by the presentation of the Ngaio Marsh Awards: Best Novel, Best First Novel and Best NonFiction. Cash Bar Available. $15*/Free with Season Pass. For bookings, visit wordchristchurch.co.nz Saturday 14 September, 7.30pm
ZineFest TSB
The annual Ōtautahi Zinefest aims to foster creativity within Christchurch and brings together creatives to celebrate DIY publishing, zines and zine culture. Zine makers from across the country will be coming together to sell their wares. Come along to collect wonderful artwork, writings, poems, thoughts and comics, and maybe share somethings yourself! See page 11 for zine workshops.
Paint n’ Pen SP
SCAPE Public Art Bookings required
Bookings required Exploration of street art in the inner city and New Brighton will inspire words as wonderful as the images on the walls. These creative writing workshops are free and open to all; children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Families are welcome. This project is presented by The Commuting Book with the collaboration of The School for Young Writers, Watch This Space and Christchurch City Libraries.
Celebrating 21 years of installing free-to-view contemporary public art in Christchurch city, SCAPE Public Art once again finds a home in Tūranga with workshops, an exhibition, book launch, plus a piece of art on Library Plaza. Bookings essential for workshops, visit scapepublicart.org.nz/learn/ school-holiday-activities, email education@scapepublicart.org.nz or phone 03 365 7990.
Learning Zone Bookings required Sunday 29 September, all day
Sundays, 12.30-3.30pm, visit the events calendar for dates and locations
Let’s Keep Talking TSB
It’s essential we keep the conversation going in Ōtautahi Christchurch about mental health and wellbeing. Former 1News Health Correspondent Lorelei Mason leads this kōrero with authors Naomi Arnold, Headlands: New Stories of Anxiety, Steve Langley, Been There: Young People’s Stories of Struggle and Hope, GP and youth advocate Dame Sue Bagshaw plus other guests. An event to promote the Reading in Mind programme. Generously supported by Pegasus Health. Refreshments provided. Thursday 3 October, 6pm
Flash Fiction Workshops AR
Bookings required Enter the increasingly popular world of flash fiction, the world’s shortest fiction. There is a workshop for beginners and one for more experienced flash fiction writers. Free
The SCAPE Learning Zone offers activities for school groups, building on their existing art skills and developing new ways of thinking and working - through exploration, discussion and recording ideas visually. 14 October-14 November, Monday-Friday
Sunday 10 November 10.30am: Beginners 2pm: Advanced
For more information or for bookings please call 9417923 or visit our website christchurchcitylibraries.com
Touchstones Bookings required Artist Audrey Baldwin’s workshops during the SCAPE Public Art season celebrates community, connecting and collaborating. The outcome will be a large-scale length of rope punctuated by stones which have been woven by participants. All are welcome, no bookings required. Up to 12 years: Saturday 26 October, 1.30-3pm SP
Teens: Saturday 2 November, 11.30-1pm, 1.30 - 3pm AR
Adults: Thursday 7 November 5.30-7pm, Saturday 9 November 1.30-3pm AR
Finale performance and parade to the Arts Centre: Saturday 16 November, 11am TSB
Holiday Programme AR
Bookings required Attend a Touchstones School Holiday Programme session at the SCAPE Learning Zone. Tuesday 8 October, 10.30-11.30am, 1-2pm
Re:ACTIVATE Aspiring Artists HH
Enjoy selected entries from the aspiring artists who submitted design proposals for artworks for the SCAPE Public Art Season 2019 Rock : Paper : Scissors, some of which have been produced in Hack Circle, City Mall.
Fun Palaces Tūranga is going to be more actionpacked than ever this weekend as we celebrate this free international celebration of culture at the heart of community, using arts, science, craft, tech, digital, heritage and other activities as a catalyst for community engagement. Fun for all ages! Saturday 5-Sunday 6 October
Book Launch OUT THERE: SCAPE Public Art 1998 - 2018 TSB
You are warmly invited to the book launch of OUT THERE: SCAPE Public Art 1998–2018 by respected arts commentator and historian Dr Warren Feeney. A chance to celebrate 20 years of SCAPE Public Art revolutionising the open spaces of Ōtautahi Christchurch. Wednesday 30 October, 6pm
Big Band Festival Tūranga is having a blast over Labour Weekend as we host pop-up events during the Big Band Festival. Get ready to dance! Friday 25-Sunday 27 October
Focus on Men During November, we’re having a series of events and displays for men of all ages and interests (of course everyone is welcome!). On the menu is a live pubcast, health and fitness gadgets, book groups, Menz Sheds and more. For a full calendar of events, visit christchurchlibraries.com
Heritage programmes Family History Fun Day All ages Free Join us at Tūranga for a full day of family history events and activities for all ages. Get to grips with genealogical DNA testing with family historian Fiona Brooker and Dr Rob Cruickshank. Learn more about your whakapapa with our Māori services team. Go behind the scenes of the library archives, listen to local history storytelling with Margaret Copland, break down family history brick walls and enjoy kids’ family historythemed craft and local history activities. Tūranga Saturday 12 October, 10am-4.30pm
Introduction to Family History Bookings required $15 Start your New Zealand family history research with this six-week course that will introduce you to some of the key resources available at Christchurch City Libraries and beyond. Bring along as much as you already know of your forebears — names, dates, places — and we will help you fill in some gaps. Skills required: Basic computer knowledge Tūranga Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2 Saturdays, 10am-12noon 26 October–30 November
Capture Your Story Bookings required $15 Christchurch City Libraries is offering a six-week programme for you to record an aspect of your family history as a short movie. Bring your own iPad, or use one of ours, to learn how to record your story using iMovie. Tūranga Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2 Wednesdays, 10am-12noon 23 October-27 November
Introduction to Local History Bookings required $15 Are you interested in learning more about Ōtautahi Christchurch’s colourful history? This six-week programme will show you the wealth of resources that Christchurch City Libraries has to offer. We will cover topics such as our Māori heritage, immigration and settlement, how to research the history of your house and neighbourhood, events that would have impacted the lives of locals (from snow days to influenza to war) and so much more. Tūranga Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2 Thursdays, 6-8pm 24 October-28 November
Talanoa I Measina, Sharing Our Stories Bookings required Record your Pasifika family history to pass on to future generations, using an individualised programme. Tūranga Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2 Various times and dates — enquire availability on booking.
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Discovery Wall one year anniversary
On 12 October 2019 we celebrate the one year anniversary of the Libraries’ Discovery Wall going live. Since launching, there have been over 20 million touches of the Discovery Wall at Tūranga and the Mobile Discovery Wall as it travels around the network. There are now over 10,000 images, available for you to explore, share and comment on. Check out the Mobile Discovery Wall as it moves around the community libraries: • Spreydon Library - September • South Library - October • Lyttelton Library - November Go to my.christchurchcitylibraries.com for specific dates.
Christchurch Heritage Festival
Encounter our stories
Be part of our Heritage Festival events. Tours, walks, talks, workshops and more... 7–28 October 2019 ccc.govt.nz/heritagefestival
Christchurch Heritage Festival
Photo Hunt 2019 Encounter our stories Share your photos and help to create a picture of our city’s heritage.
Prizes to be won
Entries open 1-31 October 2019 Submit your entries at any of our Christchurch City Libraries, or at christchurchcitylibraries.com Photos will be uploaded to discoverywall.nz
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Authors and books Book Clubs Love sharing your favourite reads? Come and join other book lovers in our friendly, relaxed library environment. Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre Second Monday of each month, 10am Last Thursday of each month, 1pm Linwood Library Last Monday of each month, 10.45am Papanui Library Third Tuesday of each month, 10am Parklands Library First Wednesday of each month, 11am Shirley Library Fourth Wednesday of each month, 10.30am (bookings required) Tūranga Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Third Wednesday of each month, 10am Fourth Sunday of each month, 2pm
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Chinese Book Club Chat about favourite reads, discover new titles and authors, make friends and share your life experiences with other enthusiastic readers. Fendalton Library Second Friday of each month, 6.30-7.30pm Upper Riccarton Library Third Wednesday of each month, 6.15-7.15pm
He Kura Pounamu 12yrs + Join us at Tūranga for our monthly book group to discuss, learn and discover the works of Māori authors past and present. With a new theme each month, we will explore and discuss different texts held in the Ngā Pounamu Māori Collection. Come along to discover new titles and authors, share your whakaaro, hear others and meet people.
Korean Book Club
Nau mai, tauti mai
Come and share your ideas with other Korean book lovers.
Tūranga Waruwarutū / Ngā Pounamu Māori, Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2 Last Thursday of each month, 4-5pm
Upper Riccarton Library Second Friday of each month, 6pm
Dewey Book Group Bookings required Each month, read a non-fiction book of your choice on a set theme, and over the year we’ll read across the entire Dewey decimal spectrum. Find new reads and share your discoveries in the relaxed environment of Tūranga. Tūranga Tūhuratanga | Discovery, Level 3 Last Wednesday of each month, 6pm-7pm
Bookbuddies 8–10yrs Do you enjoy reading? Do you fancy trying something new? Would you like to share your thoughts about books? Do you want to read more? Are you unsure what to read next? Each month's session is themed with different activities and books. Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre First Saturday of the month, 10.30-11.30am
Book Discussion Scheme
Want to meet new people? Fancy getting adventurous with your reading? We’ve got the answer — join a book group. For five years, we’ve proudly partnered with Book Discussion Scheme, offering two types of book groups: • Daytime and evening groups for book lovers (high school age upwards) • ESOL groups who want to practise talking and reading in English These small groups are held in libraries and led by a librarian, with a new book provided each month to all members. For more details, or to find a group near you, visit christchurchcitylibraries.com or call 941 7923.
Celebrate the Festival of Adult Learning Ahurei Ākonga.
Storytimes for Seniors
You are warmly invited to discover, explore, connect and create – a wide variety of free events are happening in our libraries during this week.
Join us for an entertaining morning of storytelling and fun games such as Bingo. Aimed towards older adults. Shirley Library Friday 1 November, 10am-12noon
For more information, visit christchurchcitylibraries.com. Monday 2 September-Sunday 8 September
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Creative and connected Creative Christmas Card Workshop for Adults 15yrs + Bookings required Feeling crafty? Join us for a Christmas card making workshop and create your own personal greeting cards to give to friends and family in the festive season.
A photographic exhibition of Chung Wah Restaurant Come along and view an exhibition of photos of Chung Wah Restaurant, celebrating the history of an iconic Christchurch restaurant through a special series of photographs. Share your fond memories in our visitor book.
Shirley Library Tuesday 12 November, 9.30-11am Wednesday 20 November, 1-2.30pm
Upper Riccarton Library Saturday 21 September – Saturday 12 October
Drop-in Chinese Art Club 书画创作社团 10yrs + Join the club and work on calligraphy and brush painting. Bring your own brushes, ink, paint, and paper.
Linwood Library Sunday 24 November, 11am-2pm
欢迎自备毛笔，墨水与纸或其他 工具，与其他同 好一起交流推广 中华书画艺术创作 Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Sundays, 10.30am-12noon (school term time only)
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Have fun, create craft and make cool stuff. A different creative activity every week.
Tūranga Taupuni Auaha / Creative Space, Hapori | Community, Level 1 Saturdays, 2.30-4pm
The Great Stash Swap Bring along your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace, trims, paints, brushes, zips, needles, card, stamps — any old crafting supplies — then choose what you want to take away. No cash involved.
Family Makerspace
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Saturdays, 1.30-3pm
Culture Exchange Practice your English, learn about New Zealand culture and make new friends. Shirley Library Fridays, 3.45-4.45pm Parklands Library Thursdays, 4-5pm every second Thursday of the month
Friday Whānau Fun Night: An evening of stories, family and fun at the library This is aimed at 5–12 year olds and their family members of any age. Bring the kids. Bring the grandparents, uncle, cousins, whoever you like – the whole whānau is invited. Join us for a short storytime, followed by fun, hands-on activities to do as a family. We’ll be building, making and exploring right here in the library. Create some great family memories and get your weekend off to a perfect start. Themes will be: September – Speed, October – Art, November – Flower Power. Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre First Friday of each month, 5-6pm Tūranga Hapori | Community, Level 1 Fourth Friday of each month, 6-7pm
Island Time Pasifika Craft Session Bring the entire family to learn how to make Tuvalu woven stars. All Welcome. Tūranga Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2 Saturday 28 September, 2-3.30pm
Flower Power Party Embrace you inner flower child! Join us in celebrating the arrival of spring with a selection Flower Power inspired activities, crafts and fun. Please check at your local library for details, bookings may be required. Fendalton Library Friday 1 November, 6.30-7.15pm Linwood Library Thursday 21 November, 5-6.45pm Lyttelton Library Wednesday 20 November, 6.30-7.15pm South Library Thursday 7 November, 5-6.30pm Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Friday 1 November, 5-6pm Tūranga Hapori | Community, Level One Friday 22 November, 6-7pm Upper Riccarton Library Saturday 9 November, 11am–12pm
Our libraries host crafts, hobbies, and games clubs. Visit our website to see the full list. Knit ‘n’ Yarn Bring your knitting, crochet, or other craft and have fun with these friendly, social groups.
Rummikub Club Come along to the library 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!
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YA Studio Time 13yrs + The new library has a new audio and video studio. Every Friday it’s open for teens to come in and play around. No experience necessary, just enthusiasm. This is your opportunity to hang out in the studio, ask our specialist staff questions and meet like-minded new friends. Tūranga Audio Video Studio, Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Fridays, 4-6pm
YA Book Club 13yrs + Are you a fan of sci-fi? Excited about the Chaos Walking movie?
Youth programmes YA Creative time 13yrs + Get creative with the awesome new equipment on the fourth floor of the Tūranga. Drop in and use a variety of technologies for making your ideas a reality, including sewing machines, 3D printers, craft and vinyl cutters, design software, and electronics.
Join us for a monthly book club focusing on your favourite genres (different each month). We’ll have reading challenges, oodles of friendly discussion and, more importantly, snacks and hot chocolate. Tūranga Youth Space, Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Last Tuesday of each month, 4-5pm
VR Gaming 13yrs +
No experience is necessary – just enthusiasm, imagination and a desire to be creative. Specialist staff will be on hand if you need help. This is your chance to hang out with other creative youth, learn from and support each other and make really cool stuff.
Experience Virtual Reality with the latest Sony PS4 VR games, including Gran Turismo, Battle Zone and Eagle Flight.
Tūranga Creative Production Studio, Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Fridays, 4-6pm term time only
Tūranga Youth Space, Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Thursdays, 4-6pm
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Rap Starter Packs 12-24 years Bookings required Free Rhyme. Rhythm. Record. That’s the starter pack for your first rap. Come focus on a different skill each month and learn the basics of rap writing. Then put them into practice at the Tūranga studio. No experience required. Tūranga Taupuni Oro/Ataata – Audio/Video Studio, Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Monday 9 September, 4-6pm Monday 7 October, 4-6pm Monday 4 November, 4-6pm
Know Your Rights All ages Have you always wondered about your rights when it comes to tenancy? Are you a young person about to venture out on your own? Have you moved here from another country and want to know what is legal? Come join us for a presentation on tenancy rights and never wonder again. All welcome. Tūranga Auaha Hīhī /Spark Place, He Hononga | Connection, Ground Floor Friday 11 October, 4-6pm
Studio Starters: Video editing and music production Interested in the production of music or looking to expand your music production skills? Have you ever wondered how films are put together? At Tūranga, we have specialist staff who run courses in these areas and may be able to help you advance your skills! For more information on these please call us on 9417923.
Halloween Book Speed Dating 12yrs + They tell you ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’? Well we take it back. Come and take a deeper look at Christchurch City Libraries’ YA horror and thriller reads. Judge books based on their covers. Who knows, you might even make a love connection with a truly amazing book. Tūranga Taupuni Auaha / Creativity Space, Hapori | Community, Level 1 Friday 25 October, 3.45-5.45pm
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Holiday fun! Robot Adventures Bookings required 5-7 years $7 What is a robot? Come and find out for yourself. During this time, hear some great stories about what robots get up to. You will even have a chance to play with a robot and do some other fun activities too. South Library Monday 7 October, 10am-12pm Upper Riccarton Library Monday 30 September, 10am-12pm
Stop Motion Animation Bookings required 8-12 years $20 Get creative using Lego and discover the process of producing animated movies. Plan a story themed on being kind to our world, create a set and craft your own movie using stop motion photography. New Brighton Library Monday 30 September, 9.30am-3.30pm Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Friday 4 October, 9.30am-3.30pm Upper Riccarton Library Wednesday 2 October, 9.30am-3.30pm
Minecraft 3D Paper Design Minecraft Game Zone Bookings required 6-10 years $7 Minecraft Game Zone is a 3D gaming experience that involves creating your own virtual world and interacting with others online. To really enjoy this programme, you’ll need to have a basic understanding of Minecraft. Book in for a two hour session and play to your heart’s content.
Bookings required 7-10 years $15 Minecraft is a virtual world where you can discover and create interesting things. Learn how to use a selected range of tools in a graphics programme to design and build your own paper 3D Minecraft character. South Library Tuesday 1 October, 9.30am-3pm
New Brighton Library Wednesday 2 October, 10am-12pm
Tūranga Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Thursday 3 October, 9.30am-3pm
South Library Friday 4 October, 10am-12pm
New Brighton Library Tuesday 8 October, 9.30am-3pm
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Wednesday 9 October, 10am-12pm
Sound Treks
Tūranga Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Monday 7 October, 10am-12pm Upper Riccarton Library Thursday 10 October, 10am-12pm
Bookings required 9-12 years $7 Do you love music and like the idea of making your own, using an iPad? Pitched at a beginner level and using Garageband, you can make your own adventurous soundtracks to match our awesome themed video clips of space, nature and cats. Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Tuesday 1 October, 9.30am-12.30pm
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Tūranga Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Thursday 10 October, 9.30am-12.30pm
Laser Craft Pop Up Bookings required 8 yrs + Free Pop in to the library and book on the day for this family fun orientated technology craft session.
Celebrate Antarctica 7 yrs + Join us in celebrating our connection with Antarctica. Help us build a model of New Zealand’s Scott Base and also send messages to the team there.
Tūranga Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Wednesday 2 October, 1-2.30pm Wednesday 9 October, 1-2.30pm
Philippines Parol-making Bookings required 9-12 years Free Come and join us to create your own traditional Filipino lantern. Take part in this fun activity designed for 9-12 years old, although adults can join in too! The making of Parol or Filipino lanterns is an important Filipino tradition, especially around Christmas time.
Shirley Library Wednesday 9 October, 10.30-11.30 am
eBikes in Brighton
Upper Riccarton Library Monday 30 September, 10am-12noon
Curious about eBikes? Learn about eBikes and eBike conversions from New Brighton’s local bike mechanic.
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library Thursday 3 October, 2-3.30pm
New Brighton Library Sunday 27 October, 2pm
Papanui Library Monday 7 October, 10.30-11.30am Tūranga Taupuni Auaha / Creative Space, Hapori | Community, Level 1 Thursday 10 October, 10-11.30am
Smoothie rider Hungry? Jump on one of our Smoothie bikes and pedal up a delicious, healthy snack. New Brighton Library Saturday 20 October, 2-3pm
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Taonga Uku – Māori Clay Art Bookings required 7 yrs + Looking for something to do during the October holidays? Then come learn about the Māori clay art through story, games and craft – there’s something for everyone. Have you got what it takes? Are you up for the challenge? Then make sure you book your place. Tūranga Ngā Pounamu Māori Collection Area, Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2 Wednesday 2 October, 10am-12pm, 1-3pm Wednesday 9 October, 10am-12pm, 1-3pm
SPCA Happy Tales Bookings required 2 yrs + Stories, songs and interactive fun for preschool pet lovers. The SPCA will be here to share some of their happy tales, along with their adorable animal friends. Free. Tūranga Tautoru/TSB Space, Hapori | Community, Level 1 Thursday 3 October, 10-11am
Check out these drop-in activities happening around our network during the school holidays! Visit christchurchcitylibraries.com for times, dates and locations. Butterfly Craft Design and make a beautiful butterfly using a variety of craft materials. Multi-level activity with options for beginner crafters through to intermediate level.
Junior Bee Craft Junior learners will love creating a mini bee craft using craft materials. For the experts, there is the option of making quilled bees
mBots Like solving puzzles? Then come along and have fun with our friendly little mBots and have a go at some of the challenges.
Ozobots Create your own basic coding pattern using special markers to guide Ozobots around a path. This is an informal drop-in session to have a look at how Ozobots work.
Creative Family Time There will be craft, 3D colouring, interactive games and more at this cool makerspace.
All about kids Ngā Pakiwaitara Bilingual Storytimes
CSO Music Trails through the libraries
Join Whaea Rochelle for these exciting bilingual story times for children (and parents) with all levels of te reo Māori. Stories are in both Māori and English, with fun-filled activities designed to get tamariki (children) up to kanikani (dance) to some cool Māori waiata/songs.
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, Music Trails through the Libraries is a gorgeous opportunity for your wee one to see instruments up close and join in with the musical fun. All sessions begin at 10.30am.
Pre-schoolers
Piki mai, kake mai! Tūranga Hapori | Community, Level 1 Tuesdays, 10.30am
Faitaunga Tusi Samoan Storytimes Enjoy and learn stories, rhymes and action songs in Samoan. Tūranga Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2 The last Saturday of every month, 1pm
Storytimes at Barrington 2–5 years Come along to our free Storytimes and craft session at Barrington Mall.
Papanui Library (String Quartet) Wednesday 4 September Fendalton Library (Percussion Duo) Wednesday 2 October Upper Riccarton Library (Woodwind Quintet) Saturday 9 November
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Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes. Kōrero pukapuka, pūoru, korikori. Most programmes run during school terms only.
Wā Pēpi Babytimes
Wā Kōrero Storytimes
Recommended for under 2yrs
Recommended for over 2yrs
Aranui Library Tuesdays, 11.15am
Parklands Library Fridays, 10.30am
Aranui Library Thursdays, 10:30am
Parklands Library Thursdays, 10.30am
Fendalton Library Thursdays, 10.30am
Shirley Library Wednesdays, 2pm Thursdays, 10.30am
Fendalton Library Tuesdays, 10.30am
Redwood Library Mondays, 10.30am
Hornby Library Wednesdays, 10.15am
Shirley Library Tuesdays, 10.30am (plus Super Saturday Storytimes at 11am)
Hornby Library Fridays, 10.15am Linwood Library Fridays, 11am Lyttelton Library Fridays, 10.30am Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre Tuesdays, 10.30am New Brighton Library Wednesdays, 10.30am Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre Fridays, 10.30am Papanui Library Wednesdays, 11am
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South Library Tuesdays, 11am Spreydon Library Wednesdays, 10.30am Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11am (Tuesday's session is bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese) Tūranga Mondays and Sundays, 10.30am Upper Riccarton Library Tuesdays, 10am
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Linwood Library Thursdays, 10am Lyttelton Library Tuesdays, 11am Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre Wednesdays, 10.30am New Brighton Library Mondays, 10.30am Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre Wednesdays, 10.30am Papanui Library Thursdays, 11am
South Library Thursdays, 11am Spreydon Library Fridays, 10.30am Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Thursdays, 11am Tūranga Wednesdays, 10.30am Upper Riccarton Library Mondays, 10am (plus Super Saturday Storytimes at 11am)
Celebrate Bishopdale Bring the whānau along for live performances, arts and crafts, food stalls and more! Sunday 24 November 11am – 2pm Bishopdale Park, Harewood Road FREE entry Cancelled if wet. For more info visit
ccc.govt.nz/WhatsOn
over 50 walks
28 September–13 October 2019 ccc.govt.nz/walkingfestival Going on a Bear Hunt Tuesday 1 October Time: 1-3pm (begin every 15 mins) Meet: Walter Park, Mairehau – by the playground. Parking available on Hills Rd. Approx distance: 1km We’re not scared? Come along for a swishy swashy, splash sploshy, squelchy muddy experience. Perfect outing for young walkers and families. Gumboots essential.
Gruffalo Explorers Wednesday 2 October Time: Anytime between 10am-1pm Meet: Bottle Lake Forest, Waitikiri Drive, Bottle Lake. Approx distance: 2.3km Young walkers can become “mouse” to explore the deep dark woods on this self-guided walk to meet new friends including snake, fox, owl, a few special New Zealand species and The Gruffalo!
Visit us Akaroa Community and School Library Te Kete Wānanga o Te Ao Marama 2 Selwyn Avenue
Te Kete Wānanga o Papanui 35 Langdons Road (corner Langdons Road & Restell Street)
Aranui Library Te Kete Wānanga o Aranui 109 Aldershot Street
Parklands Library Te Kete Wānanga o Waitikiri 46 Queenspark Drive
Diamond Harbour Library Te Kete Wānanga o Waipapa Waipapa Avenue, Diamond Harbour
Redwood Library Te Kete Wānanga o Te Kōpare o Iho 339 Main North Road
Fendalton Library Te Kete Wānanga o Waimairi 4 Jeffreys Road (corner Clyde and Jeffreys Roads)
Shirley Library and Service Centre Te Kete Wānanga o Ōraka 36 Marshland Road (by the Palms Mall)
Hornby Library Te Kete Wānanga o Te Urumanu Goulding Avenue Linwood Library Te Kete Wānanga o Ihutai 1st Floor Eastgate Shopping Centre, Buckleys Road Little River Library Te Kete Wānanga o Wairewa State Highway 75, Little River Lyttelton Library and Customer Services Te Kete Wānanga o Whakaraupo 18 Canterbury Street, Lyttelton Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre 37 Nayland St
South Library and Learning Centre Te Kete Wānanga o Wai Mōkihi 66 Colombo Street (corner Hunter Terrace and Colombo Street) Spreydon Library Te Kete Wānanga o Ōpāwaho 266 Barrington Street (by Barrington Mall) Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Te Kete Wānanga o Ōtūmatua 341 Halswell Road Tūranga Central Library 60 Cathedral Square Upper Riccarton Community and School Library Te Kete Wānanga o Pūtaringamotu 71 Main South Road, Sockburn
New Brighton Library Te Kete Wānanga o Karoro 213 Marine Parade Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre 13 Bishopdale Court, Bishopdale Shopping Centre, Farrington Avenue Papanui Library
Mobile Library Waka Hau-kōrero The Mobile Library supports neighbourhoods currently without library services. For details, see the timetable on our website.
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