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.
Wednesday 10 June 2026
Come along to the library in the July school holidays for KidsFest. We have range of exciting Matariki-themed...
Tuesday 2 June 2026
Want to use eBooks and eAudiobooks? Learn tips, tricks and recommendations from our staff.
Enter a fantasy realm and enjoy an evening of whimsy at Kaiapoi Library.
Aged 14-20? Curious about podcasting? Join Istorya Podcast Club.
The public toilets at Kaiapoi Library are undergoing maintenance from 2-11 June.
Waimakariri Libraries invite lovers of stories and beautiful art to The Girl Who Was Swallowed by Ice and...
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Chamber Gallery
Art on the Quay
Kaiapoi Museum
Council
13th Jun 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Kaiapoi Library
Every Saturday 10am to 12pm at Kaiapoi Library.
13th Jun 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...
13th Jun 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...
13th Jun 2026 10:30am - 11:59pm
Dave Morgan is an acoustic guitarist who provides enjoyable live background music.
15th Jun 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm
May 18, 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM, at Rangiora Library
15th Jun 2026 10:00am - 11:00am
Every week on Monday, until further notice at Kaiapoi Library
