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 24 November 2025
We're aware that Waimakariri Libraries' users are unable to access LinkedIn Learning.
Join the Quest for the Quill and collect your Summer Reading Challenge Booklet from your local library this...
Monday 17 November 2025
Check out our range of festive events to celebrate the Christmas season!
Thursday 13 November 2025
Check your local library's opening hours over the holiday period.
Tuesday 4 November 2025
Share your perspective on how you use our libraries.
Check out our three staff movie picks for October, available on Kanopy or DVD.
Search the catalogue, check your record.
Making the world a better place.
All our online services.
Still our main business.
Local and family history.
Everything for the young.
Chamber Gallery
Art on the Quay
Kaiapoi Museum
Council
1st Dec 2025 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Kaiapoi Library
Every week on Monday, until further notice at Kaiapoi Library
1st Dec 2025 10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Rangiora Library
Every week on Monday at 10:30am during term time.
Smart device frustrating you? We can help! Every Monday 10-11 am at Kaiapoi Library
1st Dec 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Come and explore our Tinker Zone and get help from Tinker Zone Experts.
1st Dec 2025 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Do you have what it takes to protect the realm from danger? Register your spot in our campaign...
2nd Dec 2025 10:00am - 1:00pm
Every Tuesday 10:00am to 1:00pm until further notice.
