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.
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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
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13th Nov 2026 10:00am - 10:30am
Location: Oxford Library
Every week on Friday at 10am during term time.
Location: Kaiapoi Library
Every week on Friday at 10 am during term time.
13th Nov 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 Nov 2026 10:30am - 11:30am
This is an opportunity to make new friends in the community and have a chat. Everyone welcome. All...
14th Nov 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm
Every Saturday 10am to 12pm at Kaiapoi Library.
14th Nov 2026 10:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Rangiora Library