Rangatahi - Teens
A guide to the library for teens. Discover useful (and fun) eResources, explore library events - and find your next great read.
Events
Drawing connections: Exploring Cecil Wood's architecture, part of a series
Mar 19th, All day
An exhibition using the architectural drawings of Cecil Wood to explore the cultural and historical context of Ōtautahi's built environment.
Tuesday Takeover @ Aranui Library, part of a series
Teens/YA - take over your space! The PS5 is on, play some board games, play some Minecraft, and check out our weekly featured tech.
Zine Club, part of a series
Learn about different zine-making techniques, meet other creators, and enjoy some arts and crafts.
More events for teens
Recommended Reads
Reading Recommendations - Teens
Explore fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, rainbow reads and more - all made for rangatahi. Find your next favourite read at the library.
Teen Scene newsletter
Stories from a teenage point of view. Discover your next great read with our latest Teen Scene newsletter.
Rainbow reads for rangatahi - teens
Books for teens that explore and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.
New for Rangatahi
Young Adult eBooks
Young Adult eAudiobooks
BorrowBox
BorrowBox is an eAudiobook platform - download top NZ, Australian, & international fiction & non-fiction. Borrow for 21 days.
Kanopy
On-demand streaming video service with a large collection of award-winning independent, international and classic films, and documentaries.
Archives of Sexuality and Gender
A digitised archive supporting of the study of gender and sexuality, LGBTQ history and activism, and more.
Fiero Code
Fiero is a learn to code software for kids ages 8 - 18 that teaches the skills to make websites, apps, programs, animations, & video games.
Homework help
LiveOnline
Get answers to questions & help using eResources. LiveOnline operates 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday, & 9.30am to 5pm Saturday.
AnyQuestions
Free online homework help to New Zealand school students. Log on to the website from 1pm to 6pm Monday to Friday during the school year.
Many Answers
Many Answers is a place where you can search for answers to popular questions asked on AnyQuestions.
Best of 2023
Most Popular 2023: Rangatahi - Teens
The Heartstoppers series by Alice Oseman took out the top FOUR spots! See what other books were popular with teens.
Best of 2023
What reads, watches & listens have you enjoyed this year? Find out what staff and customers loved in 2023 - have your say!
Fantasy and Science Fiction newsletter
Recommended titles from the fantasy and science fiction genres. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter - delivered direct to your inbox.
Astronomy talks at Tūranga
17, 18 and 19 March
A series of free talks by visiting international astronomers.
Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is on 18-24 March. Find resources and information on ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and more.
Observing the Natural World
16, 18, 22 & 24 April
Selected libraries
Drop in to see live stick insects, cool museum specimens, sea creatures and learn about the City Nature Challenge with Dr Morgane Merien.