Official account of Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi located in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand.
https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/
Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi
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Kia ora and congratulations to writers, illustrators, translators, publishers, and judges. The New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults shortlist is out now! @nzcyabookawards.bsky.social
Read the shortlist: my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/nz-post-book... #NZCYA ^DR
We're absolutely thrilled with this fantastic coverage from Claire Mabey at The Spinoff.
Grab a cuppa and enjoy!
thespinoff.co.nz/books/10-06-...
The team at Kete Books asked some of the newly announced finalists how they felt when they heard the news and what it means to them to have their book shortlisted.
www.ketebooks.co.nz/readinglists...
Two of my faves - the paperwork of Museum by Frances Samuel, and the unforgettable jam sandwich on pink of Baby by Annaleese Jochems. teherengawakapress.co.nz/search?q=kee...
ReadingRoom pays tribute to the artistry of Keely O’Shannessy, whose book cover designs are Art. newsroom.co.nz/2026/06/10/k...
Have a look at @thwupbooks.bsky.social to see examples of her mahi, it's such a stunning lineup. teherengawakapress.co.nz/search?q=kee... ^DR
What a stellar shortlist! ^DR
Kia ora Bluesky people! We've been here on Bluesky for a year. Thanks for making it a cool place to share stuff.
^DR and ^MT
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date. ^MT
NEW VACANCY - Team Leader - Outreach and Learning - Linwood Permanent, Full-time, applications close 11pm, Sunday 21 June 2026.
More details including job description, plus all other current vacancies are on our website: my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/jobs/ #libraryjobs
Do you know a keen reader of non-fiction? Drop them this tip!
Our 2 Dewey monthly book groups at Tūranga have space for more readers.
Our Wed group meets next on 24 June 6pm to 7pm and our Tues group is on 7 July 6pm to 7pm.
More in our event calendar: christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?q=...