Central Library First Floor

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Info-Centre

• Books and videos on arts, DIY, non-New Zealand genealogy, health, history, languages, religions, sciences, sport, technology, business and computing
• Directories collection - trade, statistics & telephone
• Adult literacy and ESOL English language skills
• World Languages including magazines
• Language courses - CDs and tapes for learning many European, Asian and other languages
• Internet computers and premium websites
• Maps, road atlases
• Motor manuals - an extensive collection of manuals for cars, trucks, four wheel drives & motorcycles
• Music Scores - an extensive collection of classical scores and popular songbooks
• Study zone and general encyclopaedias

Photocopying

This staff assisted area contains a black and white and colour photocopier.

Services

Trained and qualified staff

• Book a librarian - explore your topic with a librarian for free
• Inter-library loan - borrow books, music, magazine articles from libraries in New Zealand, or overseas if necessary, when we do not hold these items. There is a cost for this service.

Community information

Pamphlets about health, law, what's happening in Christchurch.

Continuing Education

Pamphlets about courses and classes held in Christchurch.