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 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...
Want to use eBooks and eAudiobooks? Learn tips, tricks and recommendations from our staff.
Aged 14-20? Curious about podcasting? Join Istorya Podcast Club.
Thursday 21 May 2026
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
25th Jun 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Oxford Library
Every Thursday 11:00am to 1:00pm until further notice.
25th Jun 2026 10:00am - 10:30am
Location: Rangiora Library
Every Thursday during term time 10-10:30am We also offer kiwi themed songs and stories during Storytimes at Rangiora...
25th Jun 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Please note the group is full at the moment. Craft Group is suitable for primary school aged children,...
25th Jun 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Love knitting or crochet? We are starting a weekly drop-in group. Bring your existing projects or just come...
Smart device frustrating you? We can help! Every Thursday 11am–1pm at Rangiora Library
25th Jun 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Smart device frustrating you? We can help! Every Thursday 2-3 pm at Oxford Library
