Christchurch City Libraries

Join Liv Sisson, bestselling author of Fungi of Aotearoa for a conversation about the role fungi play in our lives – from foraging and gardening, to its place in food production and medicine. Take this opportunity to learn from a curious citizen scientist in the field and learn about the variety of fungi you can gather from […]

You are warmly invited to join author Louise Maich at the TSB Space at Tūranga to celebrate the launch of her new book, Finding Frank. Scorpio Books will be in attendance so that you can get a signed copy! More information about this event can be found on the Christchurch City Libraries website. Please register […]

*EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS* Renowned author, broadcaster and Classicist Natalie Haynes will join Patrick O'Sullivan (Classics Department, University of Canterbury) to discuss her recent work on the goddesses and women of Greek myth, and what the ancient Greeks and Romans - in all the richness and complexity of their cultures - can offer us […]

Come along and meet bestselling writer Sam Smith, author of Don't Scare the Dentist and Miles and Jones, in the school holidays at Tūranga Library. Sam Smith will be doing two shows. The first is at 11.00am and will focus on his picture books for younger children, and the second is at 1.00pm and will […]

Join us for a wonderful and warming early evening event. Amanda Cropp speaks to author Ruth Shaw about her latest projects and her life after international bestseller The Bookseller at the End of The World, and her new book Bookshop Dogs, already a NZ bestseller. 4.30pm Meet the author, book sales, signing and refreshments. 5-6pm Ruth Shaw […]

DAYS OF ICE You are warmly invited to join Days of Ice at Tūranga to celebrate the opening of the Antarctic science season. Come celebrate Ōtautahi Christchurch's connection to Antarctica with interactive activities, speakers, film, Explore Antarctica and more. What transformation happens when writers, musicians and artists stand in the vast, cold spaces of Antarctica? […]