@christchurchlib.bsky.social
Official account of Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi located in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand. https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/
It looks like this from the outside. ^MT
04.03.2026 02:11 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
On this week at Tūranga is your chance to step into a 360° immersive room. Fly over Antarctica or watch penguins glide around you through the water. #seaweek
christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/69...
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View of some book bins with Māori children’s book and in the background is a small open whare.
Closer view of the whare iti which shows its cushioned floor with a few children’s books inside.
Good news for anyone who loved the little whare in our Mānuka Storygrove exhibition. It’s now a permanent fixture in our Ngā Pounamu Māori Collection, Level 2, Tūranga.
03.03.2026 23:19 — 👍 6 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Poetry shortlist
Non-Fiction shortlist
Fiction shortlist
A special shoutout and Kia ora to Ōtautahi Christchurch / Canterbury writers on the shortlist including Tina Makereti @tinamakereti.bsky.social, Erik Kennedy @erikkennedy.com, and Sam Mahon.
Our page links to media coverage, and shortlist-related blog posts
#TheOckhams
Ockhams shortlist
Can I interest you in some top books from Aotearoa New Zealand? The shortlist of the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards has just been announced. Check it out ⬇️
my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/new-zealand-...
Borrow the shortlisted titles from the library. Happy reading!
#TheOckhams #pukapuka ^DR
Drive my car movie poster
Spotted on Kanopy @kanopy.com :
Drive My Car (based on Haruki Murakami's short story) 2021 Japanese drama film, directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, who co-wrote the screenplay with Takamasa Oe. This has been on my "to-watch" list for ages! ^DR www.kanopy.com/en/christchu...
Longlisted in the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards!
'The Welcome of Strangers' by Atholl Anderson – an authoritative history of southern Māori, co-published with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Updated with new research, maps and visual narrative.
Available now: bwb.co.nz/books/the-welcome-...
The former prime minister’s memoir continues its international momentum, earning an Ockham shortlist spot after winning Best Political Book at the Westminster Book Awards in London.
03.03.2026 16:08 — 👍 6 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
A list of authors appearing at RAWA in Akaroa
Visit the RAWA website for find out more and see the full programme of events: RAWA website: www.rawafestival.com/2026-programme
03.03.2026 00:40 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Booklist of RAWA authors
Are you going to RAWA Readers and Writers Akaroa this weekend? Fee's done a booklist of RAWA writers. It is a star-studded lineup, including Michael Bennett, Gavin Bishop, Tina Makereti, and Booker Prize winner Shehan Karunatilaka. christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp... ^DR
03.03.2026 00:37 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0An Engagement Advisor will be on site at some libraries to help you make a submission using the bubbles tool. christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?&q...
02.03.2026 23:38 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The Christchurch City Council Draft Annual Plan 2026/27 is open for feedback until midnight on Friday 27 March. Have your say - You can view a print copy at the library. ^DR
my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/news/have-yo...
#Christchurch #Ōtautahi
Mānuka Stories winner, Benny picks up their prize at Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library.
Mānuka Stories winner, Kororia Rarere, picks up their prize at New Brighton Library.
Mānuka Stories winner, Benjamin (& Dad) picks up their prize at Redwood Library.
Mānuka Stories winner, Jessica Farrell picks up their prize at South Colombo.
Congratulations to everyone who entered our Mānuka Stories reading challenge competition this summer (and their grown-ups who helped them with their entries and encouraged them to engage with libraries and reading💓).
Full list of winners: my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/previous-com... ^MT
Note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.
02.03.2026 19:24 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We've got two library jobs available:
⭐Youth Librarian Tūranga Permanent, Full-time, applications close 11.55pm Thursday 12 March
⭐Manager Community Libraries Permanent, Full-time, Central city, applications close 10pm Sunday 8 March
Find out more: my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/jobs/
Graphic with a librarian holding a book and text "NEW FOR YOU"
March is here and with it a new batch of titles recently added to our collection! Find picks in a range of topics and genres; food & drink, mystery & thriller, biographies and more!
Find your next favourite read in our themed lists.
my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/new-for-you/
#newforyou
Talk ocean science with Olivia Cooper, Lauren Murphy and Maeva Gerbeaux
Seaweek starts tomorrow. my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/seaweek/
Events include talks from experts at Tūranga (and an ocean immersive experience) and a beach cleanup at New Brighton. ^DR
It's the last weekend for our Mānuka Storygrove exhibition at Tūranga. Be sure to check it out before it goes. ^MT
my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/turanga-exhi...
Promotional graphic with text "Celebrate! The year of the horse" and a cute illustration of an anthropomorphised horse holding a Chinese lantern.
Celebrate the the Year of Horse with us tomorrow at Matatiki Hornby Centre!
Enjoy a variety of themed activities, including music, Mahjong & Chinese Chess.
Free - All welcome, 1pm to 3pm
christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/69...
AUTHOR TALK ON TONIGHT AT TŪRANGA, 6PM TO 7PM ^MT
26.02.2026 02:48 — 👍 5 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
New this week graphic with 9 book covers including "The ferryman and his wife", "Aborescence", "Why we click" and "Math for knitters".
Specifically deez books. ^MT
25.02.2026 21:42 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
NEW BOOKS TIME.
Find all the newest new things in our new fiction, new non-fiction, and just ordered lists.
my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/new-titles/#... #pukapuka #pukapukahou ^MT
The Britten Museum "honours the life and genius of New Zealand inventor John Britten and showcases, amongst his other machines, his world-famous Britten V1000 motorcycle." It opened in Christchurch last week. my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/blogs/post/p...
#Christchurch #Ōtautahi ^DR
Great choice @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S3...
Big Mary Stewart fan over here➡️ ^DR
It is, eh? ^MT
25.02.2026 03:51 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Librarian wearing a brown maxi skirt with 4 mushrooms shapes sewn onto it.
A librarian wearing a flowy green and white dress festooned with foodie accessories; a pineapple head scarf, eggplant earrings, a chain necklace hanging with plastic fruits, a banana brooch and a green vegetables ring.
A bun being held in place with a clip shaped like a leafy green vegetable, possibly bok choi or similar.
Librarian wearing a white tshirt with 2 red cherries on in and a skirt with a cherry print.
Enjoy a lil healthy eating-themed librarian fashion fun. ^MT
25.02.2026 03:47 — 👍 20 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
A preschooler holding up 2 small Lego bags, one looks to be a Minecraft themed build, and the other an underwater scene.
Look at Louie (age 3) picking up his Lego prizes from Redwood Library today (Thomas the Tank Engine crocs FTW!) ^MT
25.02.2026 03:02 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Blue Lego monster character named Wizz. Wizz is wearing black and white sneakers, and holding a sign and a red "pen".
Blue Lego monster character named Wizz. Wizz is wearing black and white sneakers, and holding a sign and a red "pen" in front of the book "Do not open this book".
Matilda, an 8 year old girl, holding "Do not open this book" and her Lego build.
Congratulations to Matilda, the winner of our Brick your Book competition this year!
Well done to everyone who entered and thanks to our Lego pals, Imagination Station for their Lego pop-ups in libraries again this year.
See all of the winners in our Flickr Album: www.flickr.com/photos/chris... ^MT
A meeting room with several library staff. A woman is standing next to a display screen giving a presentation.
NEW VACANCY: Manager Community Libraries
Permanent, Full-time, Central city, applications close 10pm Sunday 8 March. #libraryjobs
www.cccjobs.co.nz/jobdetails?a...
