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 20 August 2026
Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori with Waimakariri Libraries.
Tuesday 11 August 2026
Celebrate New Zealand Children's Book Week with Waimakariri Libraries.
Find out how we can help you discover more about your family history.
Held each August since 1997, National Poetry Day is a beloved and vibrant literary celebration, bringing communities together...
In this exhibition, students from schools across our Kāhui ako Kātote (community), have transformed mathematical concepts into stunning...
Kaiapoi's isite has moved from Enterprise North Canterbury (ENC) to Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre.
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
22nd Aug 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Kaiapoi Library
Every Saturday 10am to 12pm at Kaiapoi Library.
22nd 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...
22nd Aug 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...
22nd Aug 2026 10:30am - 11:59pm
Dave Morgan is an acoustic guitarist who provides enjoyable live background music.
24th Aug 2026 10:00am - 10:30am
Aug 24, 2026 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM, at Rangiora Library
24th Aug 2026 10:00am - 11:00am
Every week on Monday, until further notice at Kaiapoi Library
