I went to check out the new Johnson's Grocers mural and mused on the history of this venerable institution. my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/blogs/post/n... ^MT

New street art, old store: Johnson’s Grocers

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

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We have another free author talk this evening this time with Filipino-American author, Monica Macansantos. 6pm to 7pm Auha Hīhī, He Hononga | Connection, Ground Floor, Tūranga. christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6a...

Author Talk: Monica Macansantos — Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi

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

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October already? Time flies when you've got great books to read, I guess 🤷‍♀️ See what our selectors are recommending in October's crop of new titles from homegrown titles to true crime, sci-fi, kids' books and more! #newforyou ^MT

Do you have photos sitting on a phone, memory card or disc that could help round out our photographic record of Canterbury people and places? Do you want to win some Riverside Market vouchers? Our annual Photo Hunt competition starts today! my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/photo-hunt/ ^MT

Christchurch Photo Hunt

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

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We have got a HEAP of great cycling resources including books for kids, guidebooks and more. Go forth and ride! ^MT my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/cycling/

Cycling

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

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@biketoberchch.bsky.social · 3d ago

Biketober is here!!! Here is the calendar of events and check out biketoberchch.nz for more details! We are so excited and can’t wait to see you at all of our exciting events that we and our partners have planned!

Very sorry to hear of the passing of local legend, Phil Gifford. The Giffords are a library whānau and I know he'll be deeply missed. RIP ^MT

@audioculturenz.bsky.social · 3d ago

We've just heard the terribly sad news that Phil Gifford has passed away. Chris Bourke says, "Gifford was a giant in New Zealand journalism for half a century...What is missing from the reports of his unexpected death, on Tuesday, aged 79, is that he was also one of NZ’s best music writers... 🧵

Rachel shares some really rather cute stories that library punters wrote during WORD Christchurch using our Spin-a-story wheels. One has a librarian going up against BEES 🐝🐝🐝 my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/blogs/post/t... ^MT

Telling your own story: Spin-a-story wheels at WORD Christchurch 2026

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

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Find out what's new to the library collection this week and which just ordered titles you should be adding to your holds list! my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/new-titles/#... ^MT

Aroha mai, Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre Library is closing at 5pm today, Thursday 1 October. my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/news/library... #MatukuTakotakoSumnerCentreLibrary #SumnerLibrary

We have what I think will be a really interesting kōrero happening on Saturday at Tūranga. Learn more about traditional Māori watercraft known as mōkihi and the maramataka (Māori Lunisolar Calendar). Free, drop-in event, 11am to 1.30pm. ^MT christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6a...

WHAIAO presents: Mōkihi & the Maramataka — Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi

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

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More evidence #librarians rock. You don’t have to be “influencers”. I just enjoy following your fashion/ book club recs / critical insights / crafts and just #fun. @kimtairi.bsky.social @christchurchlib.bsky.social @madhmstr.bsky.social @cathsheard.bsky.social theconversation.com/here-are-fiv...

Here are five of Australia’s top library influencers. One is a 72-year-old rare books librarian

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

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ACOTAR fans, do we have an event for you! Come celebrate the release of A Court of Splintered Harmony with flash tattooing, craft, fantasy-themed merch, copies for sale by Scorpio Books (and a limited number of library copies to borrow). Free, bookings required: events.humanitix.com/acotar-6-rel...

ACOTAR 6 Release Night Celebration

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

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In August the world lost Dolly Parton, queen of country, actor and philanthropist, and legendary Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama, known for her works featuring polka dots. These women have inspired our outfits today with circles and dots, and a healthy dose of gingham and "Dolly energy". ^MT

Congrats to Kit Chapman on the win. You can borrow his award-winning book, The Age of Alchemy: christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S3... ^MT

The Royal Society@royalsociety.org · 4d ago

We’re excited to announce the winner of this years’ Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize is the 'The Age of Alchemy: How Early Innovators Shaped Modern Chemistry' by Kit Chapman, a ‘dazzling’ globetrotting adventure in the history of alchemy. #SciBooks royalsociety.org/news/2026/09...

We have a number of photos of Johnson's Grocers and a write up of the history of the store in #CanterburyStories including views of the maximalist interior and trademark white dusters worn by the staff. ^MT www.canterburystories.nz/stories/indu...

The Press@thepress.co.nz · 5d ago

Christchurch mural pays tribute to Johnson's Grocers, iconic corner store damaged in 2011 earthquakes

We've got some pretty cool events coming up for Ageing Positively Week (17 to 24 October) including a Minecraft sessions just for grandparents! ^MT my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/ageing-posit...

Ageing Positively Week

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

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Last chance for tickets to our CULTIVATE event at Tūranga tonight, 6pm to 7.30pm. Grow a garden that works for you! Library members get discounted tickets and all attendees go in the draw to win a personal garden consultation worth $300! Book online: events.humanitix.com/cultivate-gr... ^MT

Cultivate: grow a garden that works for you

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

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Free talk at Tūranga, tomorrow Tuesday 29 September. Come and hear the Antarctic Heritage Trust's Lizzie Meek and Ella Beckett describe life and work for the coolest heritage project in the world, the Ross Sea Heritage Restoration Project Book online: events.humanitix.com/turanga-heri... ^MT

Barbadoes Street - John’s topic in the Cabinet of Curiosities at #WORDChch

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Haunting Barbadoes Street: John Summers’ lost Christchurch

School holidays are here! There are heaps of fun drop-in activities at libraries, and some bookable ones too. Check our page & see what's on offer: my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/holiday-prog...

If you have photos that show local life in all its glory - fave places, 1990s nights out, 80s fashion - now's a great time to get rummaging. Our annual Photo Hunt competition starts Thursday 1 October. Win vouchers to spend at Riverside Market! my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/photo-hunt/ ^DR

Christchurch Photo Hunt

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

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Scarry alert for @beckeleven.bsky.social and other Lowly Worm fans! There are some Richard Scarry LEGO works on display by the Imagination Station, Hapori | Community, Level 1, Tūranga. ^DR 🍎🐛🥒🐷 🐭🧀🥕🐰

Have a look at the winners of the 2026 PANZ Book Design Awards. www.bookdesignawards.co.nz ^DR 😍📚

PANZ Book Design Awards

Visit the post for more.

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Vida Kelly shared her insights on book design with The Sapling earlier this week: www.thesapling.co.nz/book-designe...

Book designers on what makes a good book - The Sapling

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

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Emily St John Mandel fans! Exit Party is out now on @libbyapp.com in audiobook and ebook libbyapp.com/search/awa/s... ^DR

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

Giselle Clarkson’s ‘Omnibird’ takes top book design prize

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

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New New New this week! Plenty of exciting new titles winging their way to your libraries - Chris Tse, Jon Toogood, Paul Cleave, mountaineers, shoegaze, Barbara Cartland and MORE. my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/new-titles/#... #pukapukahou #pukapuka

On the Calculation of Volume V by Solvej Balle is in the catalogue now! christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S3... I started this series this year, & have read the first 4 so I AM READY FOR 18 NOVEMBER BRING IT ON. I confess I did a nerdy gasp when I saw this. 🤓 ^DR

The WHAIAO exhibition at Tūranga has moved into a new phase WHENUA. Find out more and explore events: * Saturday 3 October: Mōkihi and the Maramataka * Folk Tales performances with Kim Te Pairi Garrett and Lizzie Tollemache * Storytelling workshops my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/turanga-exhi...

Dirty Work by Nicky Hager is in the catalogue now. Hot tip for you Bluesky buddies in Ōtautahi Christchurch! christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S3... ^DR

I don't want to do your dirty work

Alt: Tony Soprano singing Dirty Work

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