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.
Friday 9 January 2026
Set your New Year's resolutions? Find out how Waimakariri Libraries can help you achieve them.
Tuesday 6 January 2026
Check when your favourite program starts back for 2026.
Monday 29 December 2025
Take your summer to the next level at Waimakariri Libraries!
Tell us about your experience of Waimakariri Libraries in this year's survey!
Join the Quest for the Quill and collect your Summer Reading Challenge Booklet from your local library this...
Monday 22 December 2025
As we head into the Christmas season, let us remind you of the wonderful gifts you get for...
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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
10th Jan 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Kaiapoi Library
Every Saturday 10am to 12pm at Kaiapoi Library.
10th Jan 2026 10:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Rangiora Library
Love knitting or crochet? We are starting a weekly drop-in group. Bring your existing projects or just come...
10th Jan 2026 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Oxford Library
Our Book Groups are a way of meeting new people and to read books that you may not...
10th Jan 2026 10:30am - 11:59pm
Dave Morgan is an acoustic guitarist who provides enjoyable live background music.
12th Jan 2026 10:00am - 11:00am
Every week on Monday, until further notice at Kaiapoi Library
Smart device frustrating you? We can help! Every Monday 10-11 am at Kaiapoi Library
