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 21 May 2026
From 18-24 May we’re celebrating rangatahi voices, ideas, and aspirations across our libraries with a week of creative,...
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...
Hear from two award-winning authors about their writing processes and inspiration behind their novels for one night only...
The 2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards Winners have been announced. Read them now!
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Chamber Gallery
Art on the Quay
Kaiapoi Museum
Council
24th May 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Location: Kaiapoi Library
A new and unique local opportunity to discuss any aspect of death and dying over a cuppa.
25th May 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Rangiora Library
May 18, 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM, at Rangiora Library
25th May 2026 10:00am - 11:00am
Every week on Monday, until further notice at Kaiapoi Library
25th May 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
25th May 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Come and explore our Tinker Zone and get help from Tinker Zone Experts.
