‘To better know your future

You must first uncover your past’

Bring in your photos of Christchurch as it has grown over the years, and the changing faces of the people who live, celebrate and work here

Rediscover the earliest years of Christchurch’s European settlement by touring the graves of its notable and notorious citizens

Barbadoes Cemetery Roman Catholic Section Saturday 23 October 2-3 pm

Barbadoes Cemetery Anglican Section Sunday 24 October 2-3 pm

Holy Trinity Anglican Churchyard Friday 29 October 6-7 pm

Addington Cemetery Saturday 30 October 2-3 pm

Lyttleton Anglican Cemetery Saturday 31 October 2-3 pm

For further information see christchurchcitylibraries.com

Upper Riccarton Church Tour and Family History PresentationTuesday 26 OctoberStart time 10.30 am Upper Riccarton LibraryParticipants are invited to a presentation on family history research at Upper Riccarton Library, followed by tea and biscuits, and then a tour of the St Peter’s church and graveyard.

Gold coin donation for St Peters.

“Where did I come from?”Aotearoa New Zealand Centre, Central Library4 -8 October 10 am – 12 noon daily“Where did I come from?” children’s holiday activity. Bring in Grandma or Grandad to help you find out more about your family history and have fun finding out about what it was like living in Christchurch in the olden days. Activities include looking up old newspapers, maps and photos.

Family History Open DayAotearoa New Zealand Centre, Central LibrarySaturday 30 October 10 am – 4 pmDrop in to the Aotearoa New Zealand Centre in the Central Library for a day of family history research. Find out about our fantastic family history resources, and tap the expertise of our trained and enthusiastic staff to either start growing your family tree or to add another branch or two.

See christchurchcitylibraries.com for further details and for information on our introductory family history and whakapapa workshops taking place in October

rediscover the settlement of our city

21st - 31st oct 2010

Competition closes Thursday 28 October 2010. Winners will be announced on Wednesday 10 November 2010Enter at your local library or see christchurchcitylibraries.com for further details

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