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 31 July 2026
Kaiapoi's isite has moved from Enterprise North Canterbury (ENC) to Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre.
Monday 27 July 2026
Celebrate New Zealand Children's Book Week with Waimakariri Libraries.
Monday 20 July 2026
Find out how we can help you discover more about your family history.
Friday 24 July 2026
Held each August since 1997, National Poetry Day is a beloved and vibrant literary celebration, bringing communities together...
Tuesday 7 July 2026
Explore Busy Things, our new eLibrary website you can access with your library card.
Have fun this winter colouring your way down the mountain with the Winter Reading Challenge.
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 Aug 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Kaiapoi Library
Every Saturday 10am to 12pm at Kaiapoi Library.
1st Aug 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...
3rd Aug 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Jul 20, 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM, at Rangiora Library
3rd Aug 2026 10:00am - 11:00am
Every week on Monday, until further notice at Kaiapoi Library
3rd Aug 2026 10:00am - 10:30am
Every week on Monday at 10 am during term time.
Smart device frustrating you? We can help! Every Monday 10-11 am at Kaiapoi Library
