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.
Thursday 28 May 2026
All Waimakariri Libraries will be closed on King's Birthday, Monday 1 June.
Monday 25 May 2026
Want to use eBooks and eAudiobooks? Learn tips, tricks and recommendations from our staff.
Enter a fantasy realm and enjoy an evening of whimsy at Kaiapoi Library.
Thursday 21 May 2026
Aged 14-20? Curious about podcasting? Join Istorya Podcast Club.
Six-Week Workshop for Young Writers.
Celebrate NZ Music Month this May at Waimakariri Libraries! We are excited to be hosting special events to...
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Chamber Gallery
Art on the Quay
Kaiapoi Museum
Council
29th May 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Oxford Library
May 22, 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM, at Oxford Library
29th May 2026 10:00am - 10:30am
Every week on Friday at 10am during term time.
Location: Kaiapoi Library
Every week on Friday at 10 am during term time.
29th May 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Love knitting or crochet? We are starting a weekly drop-in group. Bring your existing projects or just come...
29th May 2026 10:30am - 11:30am
This is an opportunity to make new friends in the community and have a chat. Everyone welcome. All...
30th May 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm
Every Saturday 10am to 12pm at Kaiapoi Library.
