Waiamakariri Libraries created an amazing Māori Language Collection called Ako Collection to help you explore and learn more about Te Reo Māori.
A range of apps that make using the library easier.
Grab your library card, remember your PIN number and jump right in!
Award Winners
Waimakariri Heritage website - a place to conserve and curate community memories and taonga.
To assist teachers, Waimakariri Libraries have a feast of resources available to help teachers feed students who are hungry for knowledge.
We have created an amazing Ako Collection to help you explore and learn more about Te Reo Māori.
Join our free digital skills classes this term!
Waimakariri Libraries have weekly Justice of the Peace (JP) Sessions at all of our locations. A JP can witness signatures and documents, certify document copies, confirm identities and more.
Monday 13 October 2025
Join the fun this October on Creativebug and be in to win a gift basket full of arts...
Check out what's happening at Waimakariri Libraries in October!
Monday 6 October 2025
Sharpen your sewing skills with our Sew Together classes.
Top up your mental health at Waimakariri Libraries during Mental Health Awareness Week.
Thursday 2 October 2025
Check out our three staff movie picks for October, available on Kanopy or DVD.
Monday 22 September 2025
World Alzheimer's Day is observed on 21 September and is a day to raise awareness about Alzheimer's and...
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Local and family history.
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Chamber Gallery
Art on the Quay
Kaiapoi Museum
Council
17th Oct 2025 11:00am - 11:30am
Location: Kaiapoi Library
Every week on Friday at 11am during term time.
17th Oct 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Love knitting or crochet? We are starting a weekly drop-in group. Bring your existing projects or just come...
17th Oct 2025 10:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Oxford Library
This is an opportunity to make new friends in the community and have a chat. Everyone welcome. All...
17th Oct 2025 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Rangiora Library
Join us to enjoy a short story and poem read aloud with a cup of tea. We pause...
18th Oct 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm
Every Saturday 10am to 12pm at Kaiapoi Library.
18th Oct 2025 10:30am - 12:30pm
