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 9 March 2026
Hear from Shaumbeel Eaqub, the Chief Economist at Simplicity as he discusses how to build a more secure...
Waimakariri Libraries New Offering Trial Brings Services Across the District
The 2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards Shortlist has been announced. Read them now!
Borrow a Ukulele from Waimakariri Libraries for 2 weeks - for free!
Friday 6 March 2026
Check out our three staff movie picks for March, available on Kanopy or DVD.
Check out our three staff movie picks for February, available on Kanopy or DVD.
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Chamber Gallery
Art on the Quay
Kaiapoi Museum
Council
13th Mar 2026 10:00am - 10:30am
Location: Kaiapoi Library
Every week on Friday at 10 am during term time.
13th Mar 2026 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Oxford Library
This is an opportunity to make new friends in the community and have a chat. Everyone welcome. All...
Every week on Friday at 10am during term time.
13th Mar 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Love knitting or crochet? We are starting a weekly drop-in group. Bring your existing projects or just come...
13th Mar 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: Rangiora Library
A casual social group for all ages of the LGBTQIA+ community in Waimakariri, including allies and whānau! Every...
14th Mar 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm
Every Saturday 10am to 12pm at Kaiapoi Library.
