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!
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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.
Tuesday 10 November 2026
A Day at the Zoo in 22 Haiku is a selection of over 100 haiku written by Poet...
All Waimakariri Libraries will be closed on Canterbury Anniversary Day, Friday 13 November.
Thursday 5 November 2026
From “Shhh to Community Hub” – An exhibition celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Trevor Inch Memorial Library....
Wednesday 28 October 2026
Waimakariri Libraries are always looking at ways we can improve our services. We want our libraries to be...
Term 4 Digital Skills Classes have been released. Book your spot now!
Tuesday 13 October 2026
Metrocards can no longer be purchased at Kaiapoi and Rangiora Libraries.
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Chamber Gallery
Art on the Quay
Kaiapoi Museum
Council
12th Nov 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Oxford Library
Every Thursday 11:00am to 1:00pm until further notice.
12th Nov 2026 10:00am - 10:30am
Location: Rangiora Library
Every Thursday during term time 10-10:30am We also offer kiwi themed songs and stories during Storytimes at Rangiora...
12th Nov 2026 3:15pm - 4:45pm
Please note the group is full at the moment. Craft Group is suitable for primary school aged children,...
12th Nov 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Love knitting or crochet? We are starting a weekly drop-in group. Bring your existing projects or just come...
Smart device frustrating you? We can help! Every Thursday 11am–1pm at Rangiora Library
12th Nov 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Smart device frustrating you? We can help! Every Thursday 2-3 pm at Oxford Library
