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.
Thursday 30 October 2025
Check out our three staff movie picks for October, available on Kanopy or DVD.
Share your perspective on how you use our libraries.
Wednesday 29 October 2025
Check out our range of festive events to celebrate the Christmas season!
Tuesday 28 October 2025
Waimakariri Libraries are celebrating spring with sustainability workshops across the district.
Friday 24 October 2025
October - November 2025 Classes are available to be booked now!
Monday 20 October 2025
Play time is important! Find time this week to play with your friends and whānau.
Search the catalogue, check your record.
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
3rd Nov 2025 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Kaiapoi Library
Every week on Monday, until further notice at Kaiapoi Library
3rd Nov 2025 10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Rangiora Library
Every week on Monday at 10:30am during term time.
Smart device frustrating you? We can help! Every Monday 10-11 am at Kaiapoi Library
3rd Nov 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Come and explore our Tinker Zone and get help from Tinker Zone Experts.
3rd Nov 2025 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Do you have what it takes to protect the realm from danger? Register your spot in our campaign...
4th Nov 2025 10:00am - 1:00pm
Every Tuesday 10:00am to 1:00pm until further notice.
