Christchurch City Libraries

July 2, 2024

Home screen customization settings were lost after logging out. This issue has been fixed, and settings are now retained. System messages continued to appear as new even after being viewed and acknowledged. This issue has been fixed. The library card did not always display the updated expiry date. This has been corrected. This release also includes some backend platform updates.

March 25, 2024

Saved searches are now accessible from the search screen. The feature allows you to seamlessly access, create, and manage your saved searches within the app. This release also includes smaller bug fixes.

December 15, 2023

We’ve introduced a customizable home screen feature, empowering you to prioritize specific sections and streamline navigation. This gives you greater control over your home screen layout. This release also includes some bug fixes.

September 5, 2023

Multiple accounts support has been added. Landscape mode has been enabled. List cards will now display the list type. The ability to search events has been added. App version information can now be found under ‘About this app’. Jailbreak detection has been added for enhanced security. This release also includes smaller UX improvements, accessibility enhancements, and bug fixes.

March 14, 2023

Branch details screens now include local events. Search results can now be sorted. An item’s availability can now be seen from search results. Barcodes can be scanned from the login screen. This release also includes smaller UX improvements and bug fixes.

November 28, 2022

Some users were unable to access their account information without logging out of the app and then logging in again. This has been fixed.

November 7, 2022

Christchurch City Libraries App

August 19, 2021

Let us know what you think! The Share Feedback screen allows you to contact the library directly. Make a typo? The Search screen now offers 'Did you mean?' suggestions for mistyped searches. Improvements have been made to how you navigate the app: 'Pull to refresh' has been added to the Home screen, and you can now swipe to go back instead of using the Back button. The Item action sheet on the Search screen has been redesigned. This release also includes smaller UX improvements as well as behind the scenes accessibility enhancements, improvements, and bug fixes.

July 26, 2021

The Christchurch City Libraries app has been rebuilt from the ground up for you to discover new titles, plan your next visit, and browse recommendations curated by your library staff. The app includes some great new great features! Clean modern design A new search screen that groups titles by format Lists of great titles created by your library staff Personalised elements to show information relevant to you Opening hours and details of your favourite library locations

October 14, 2018

Speed improvements and bug fixes. Resolves an issue where filters might not have worked properly