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.
Thursday 2 July 2026
In a step towards providing better customer service for people living with disabilities in Waimakariri, Trevor Inch Memorial...
Wednesday 1 July 2026
Have fun this winter colouring your way down the mountain with the Winter Reading Challenge.
Monday 22 June 2026
Two six-week workshops for Young Writers.
Tuesday 16 June 2026
We're launching a monthly New Zealand Sign Language drop-in session for beginners.
Monday 15 June 2026
Come along to the library in the July school holidays for KidsFest. We have a range of exciting...
Aged 14-20? Curious about podcasting? Join Istorya Podcast Club.
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Chamber Gallery
Art on the Quay
Kaiapoi Museum
Council
3rd Jul 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.
3rd Jul 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: Rangiora Library
A casual social group for all ages of the LGBTQIA+ community in Waimakariri, including allies and whānau! Every...
3rd Jul 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Love knitting or crochet? We are starting a weekly drop-in group. Bring your existing projects or just come...
3rd Jul 2026 10:30am - 11:30am
This is an opportunity to make new friends in the community and have a chat. Everyone welcome. All...
3rd Jul 2026 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us to enjoy a short story and poem read aloud with a cup of tea. We pause...