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.
Tuesday 13 October 2026
Term 4 Digital Skills Classes have been released. Book your spot now!
Metrocards can no longer be purchased at Kaiapoi and Rangiora Libraries.
Wednesday 30 September 2026
For the next installment of our Get Bookish event series we're focusing on all things Horror.
Tuesday 22 September 2026
Our Library App just got an upgrade. Find out what new features are available.
Celebrate Sustainability this Spring at Waimakariri Libraries.
Monday 31 August 2026
Kaiapoi's isite has moved from Enterprise North Canterbury (ENC) to Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre.
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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
17th Oct 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...
17th Oct 2026 10:30am - 11:59pm
Location: Rangiora Library
Dave Morgan is an acoustic guitarist who provides enjoyable live background music.
17th Oct 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Kaiapoi Library
Every Saturday 10am to 12pm at Kaiapoi Library.
17th Oct 2026 10:30am - 12:30pm
Love knitting or crochet? We are starting a weekly drop-in group. Bring your existing projects or just come...
18th Oct 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm
A new and unique local opportunity to discuss any aspect of death and dying over a cuppa.
19th Oct 2026 9:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Chamber Gallery Rangiora
Oct 19, 2026 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, at Chamber Gallery Rangiora
