Due to the Civil Defence state of emergency, please assume all Christchurch City Libraries are still closed. Please stay safe with your family and whanau.
We will let you know re-opening plans as soon as we can.
On a happier note, the organisers of The Press Christchurch Writers Festival met today and announced the Festival will take place this weekend. Please check their website for news and updates.
(Tuesday 7 September update – After last night’s aftershocks, the Festival has been cancelled).
Christchurch experienced a major earthquake 4.35am, Saturday 4 September 2010.
For further information and advice, try the following websites:
- Christchurch City Council website
- http://canterburyearthquake.org.nz/ – a new site with Civil Defence information.
- Civil Defence – regular updates are available.
- There is further information on the ECAN (Environment Canterbury) website
- Public preparedness information on www.getthru.govt.nz.