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 20 February 2026
Browse for new treasures and find a home for your unwanted craft supplies with no cash involved!
Monday 16 February 2026
Take control of your finances with the help of Budgeting Services North Canterbury’s free four-part series.
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Waimakariri Libraries New Offering Trial Brings Services Across the District
Monday 9 February 2026
Borrow a Ukulele from Waimakariri Libraries for 2 weeks - for free!
Supporting people living with Mate Wareware | Dementia
Monday 26 January 2026
Set your New Year's resolutions? Find out how Waimakariri Libraries can help you achieve them.
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
21st Feb 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Kaiapoi Library
Every Saturday 10am to 12pm at Kaiapoi Library.
21st Feb 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...
21st Feb 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...
21st Feb 2026 10:30am - 11:59pm
Dave Morgan is an acoustic guitarist who provides enjoyable live background music.
23rd Feb 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm
Take control of your finances with Budgeting Services North Canterbury in this free four-part series designed to help you...
23rd Feb 2026 10:00am - 11:00am
Every week on Monday, until further notice at Kaiapoi Library