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We have bookable programmes & free activities on in libraries in the April school holidays. Bookings open now!
Te Ao Māori
Ngā Waiata Rongonui: Te Kete Wānanga o Ihutai, part of a series
May 1st | 10:30am - 11:00am
Join Tuahine Justice as she sings and dances her way through te ao Māori with our new kaupapa at Linwood Library
Rangatahi - Teens
Sustainable living
Find out about sustainable living events, activities and resources.
Local history
Finding your NZ ancestor's military record - Upper Riccarton
May 1st | 10:30am - 12:00pm
Learn about digital and physical resources for finding service records and information for soldiers, nurses and other military roles.
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Credo Reference
A digital reference collection that includes eBooks on every subject for all ages.
Creativebug
Unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft video classes.
BWB Critical Issues Collection
A deep analysis of New Zealand's big issues, social, environmental and political.
For Readers
New For You
New For You - April 2024
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
New Titles
New Titles
Explore the latest eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, & stuff for kids and teens.
Reading recommendations - Fiction
Graphic novels and comics
Great stories and great art come together in a range of genres and styles, including biographies - for kids, teens or adults.
Reading recommendations - Non-fiction
Popular science reading guide
Popular science takes science and makes it engaging and interesting to read. We recommend some great popular science titles and authors.
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