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.
Monday 9 February 2026
Discover how to grow your own kai | food at our The Food Farm Author Talk!
Tuesday 3 February 2026
Borrow a Ukulele from Waimakariri Libraries for 2 weeks - for free!
Monday 2 February 2026
Find out how Waimakariri Libraries are celebrating Lunar New Year.
Wednesday 28 January 2026
Supporting people living with Mate Wareware | Dementia
Waimakariri Libraries New Offering Trial Brings Services Across the District
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
9th Feb 2026 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Kaiapoi Library
Every week on Monday, until further notice at Kaiapoi Library
9th Feb 2026 10:00am - 10:30am
Location: Rangiora Library
Every week on Monday at 10:30am during term time.
Smart device frustrating you? We can help! Every Monday 10-11 am at Kaiapoi Library
9th Feb 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Come and explore our Tinker Zone and get help from Tinker Zone Experts.
10th Feb 2026 10:00am - 11:59pm
Come down to the Kaiapoi library every 2nd Tuesday of the month and enjoy a movie at our...
10th Feb 2026 10:00am - 1:00pm
Every Tuesday 10:00am to 1:00pm until further notice.
