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!
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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.
Tuesday 14 April 2026
The Ngaio Marsh Awards, in association with Waimakariri Libraries, invite booklovers to a thrilling evening of criminally good...
Tuesday 7 April 2026
Calling all heroes, creatives and comic fans! Step into a world of comics, graphic novels and manga at...
Monday 30 March 2026
Tinker Time now available at Kaiapoi Library
The 2026 NZ BookLovers Awards Winners have been announced. Read them now!
Monday 23 March 2026
Waimakariri Libraries New Offering Trial Brings Services Across the District
Friday 20 March 2026
Celebrate NZ Music Month this May at Waimakariri Libraries! We are excited to be hosting special events to...
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14th Apr 2026 10:00am - 11:59pm
Location: Kaiapoi Library
Come down to the Kaiapoi library every 2nd Tuesday of the month and enjoy a movie at our...
14th Apr 2026 10:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Rangiora Library
Every Tuesday 10:00am to 1:00pm until further notice.
14th Apr 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm
Every Tuesday 11:00am to 1:00pm until further notice.
Smart device frustrating you? We can help! Every Tuesday 11am–1pm at Rangiora Library
14th Apr 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm
Come and explore our Tinker Zone and get help from Tinker Zone Experts.
14th Apr 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Build confidence and improve your public speaking with the Day Time Speakers Club! Join us every 3rd Tuesday...