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 4 March 2026
The 2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards Shortlist has been announced. Read them now!
Monday 23 February 2026
Borrow a Ukulele from Waimakariri Libraries for 2 weeks - for free!
Waimakariri Libraries New Offering Trial Brings Services Across the District
Friday 20 February 2026
Browse for new treasures and find a home for your unwanted craft supplies with no cash involved!
Monday 9 February 2026
Supporting people living with Mate Wareware | Dementia
Monday 26 January 2026
Waimakariri Libraries have weekly Justice of the Peace (JP) Sessions at all of our locations. A JP can...
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Chamber Gallery
Art on the Quay
Kaiapoi Museum
Council
4th Mar 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Oxford Library
Code Club is an amazing opportunity for tamariki to learn basic programming in a fun, low pressure way....
4th Mar 2026 2:00pm - 11:59pm
Location: Kaiapoi Library
Join us to enjoy a short story and poem read aloud with a cup of tea. We pause...
4th Mar 2026 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Rangiora Library
Every week on Wednesday, until further notice at Rangiora Library
4th Mar 2026 10:30am - 11:00am
Every Wednesday during term time at 10:30am.
5th Mar 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Love knitting or crochet? We are starting a weekly drop-in group. Bring your existing projects or just come...
5th Mar 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm
Smart device frustrating you? We can help! Every Thursday 11am–1pm at Rangiora Library
