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Are Libraries Still Relevant?

Children's section of Rangiora Library. TV One's Breakfast show sent reporters out around the country to see if libraries are still relevant in the 21st century.

Proposed New Library, Service Centre and Museum

Proposed New Kaiapoi Library & Service Centre.

View the presentation of the proposed new Kaiapoi Library, Museum, Service Centre and Arts Space (pdf, 5.47 MB).

Got a Purchase Suggestion?

If the library doesn't have the item you want, you can make a purchase suggestion. We welcome these suggestions - they are a great way for us to find out what you want.

To make a purchase suggestion, just choose "Request an Item" from our contact form.

Oxford Library Update

Oxford Service Centre and Library. While earthquake strengthening is carried out, the Oxford Library is only open Monday - Friday 9 am to 4.30 pm. Access is from the rear of the building. The library has full services except for a limitation on books.

The Oxford Service Centre, including KiwiBank and Postshop services, is operating normal hours.

News and Events

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New Releases

Gilbert of Gilbert and Sullivan: his life and character by Andrew Crowther
The complete idiot's guide to gluten-free vegan cooking by Julieanna Hever and Beverly Lynn Bennett
Spartacus: the gladiator by Ben Kane
Long shot: my bipolar life and the horses that saved me by Sylvia Harris
Wattle Creek by Fiona McCallum
Safety skills for Asperger women by Liane Holliday Willey
All the flowers in Shanghai by Duncan Jepson
The Facebook guide for people over 50 by Paul McFedries
Kids' party cakes: 50 fun, fast and fabulous ideas by Murdoch Books (pub.)