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Mānuka Stories - Summer reading challenge for ages 0 to 18
It's on! Embrace the challenge this summer and win prizes. When the mānuka blooms, it’s time to read. Entries open until 30 January!
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Mānuka Stories - Summer reading challenge for ages 0 to 18
It's on! Embrace the challenge this summer and win prizes. When the mānuka blooms, it’s time to read. Entries open until 30 January!
I want to ...
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Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.
Stationery Swaps
12 January to 15 February
Selected libraries
Stock up before school starts! Bring along your spare stationery and swap it for something you need, it’s all free.
Jobs - Current vacancies
Want to work with us? Find information about our vacancies and how to apply. Includes Library Assistant roles.
Library Newsletters
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Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.
Stationery Swaps
12 January to 15 February
Selected libraries
Stock up before school starts! Bring along your spare stationery and swap it for something you need, it’s all free.
Jobs - Current vacancies
Want to work with us? Find information about our vacancies and how to apply. Includes Library Assistant roles.
Library Newsletters
We'd love to tell you about new books and resources, cool events, & services you can use. Subscribe now for subject-specific newsletters!
Featured
Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.
John visits the Mobile Library and makes an audiobook at the AV studio
eResources
eResources
I want to read: eResources for readers
Explore eResources for readers - eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, graphic novels, newspapers and more. Free with your library membership.
Audiobook fans! Have you tried uLibrary?
Try uLibrary today! uLibrary has eAudiobooks you won't find on other platforms. Borrow the Strike series and other great listens now.
Talking Books Book Club
Join the Talking Books Book Club from uLibrary. January's title is The Convenience Store by the Sea by Sonoko Michida
I want to read: eResources for readers
Explore eResources for readers - eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, graphic novels, newspapers and more. Free with your library membership.
Audiobook fans! Have you tried uLibrary?
Try uLibrary today! uLibrary has eAudiobooks you won't find on other platforms. Borrow the Strike series and other great listens now.
Talking Books Book Club
Join the Talking Books Book Club from uLibrary. January's title is The Convenience Store by the Sea by Sonoko Michida
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I want to read: eResources for readers
Explore eResources for readers - eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, graphic novels, newspapers and more. Free with your library membership.
For Readers
For Readers
New For You - January 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
New this week
Every week we publish just ordered, new fiction, and new non-fiction lists. Find out the newest titles added to the library collection.
Adventure fiction reading guide
Go on a mission full of suspense and action, loaded with obstacles and dangers - our guide will help you find your next adventure read.
Personal development reading guide
Want to lead a more healthy, sustainable life, or try new challenges and hobbies? Great reads to help you be your best self.
New For You - January 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
New this week
Every week we publish just ordered, new fiction, and new non-fiction lists. Find out the newest titles added to the library collection.
Adventure fiction reading guide
Go on a mission full of suspense and action, loaded with obstacles and dangers - our guide will help you find your next adventure read.
Personal development reading guide
Want to lead a more healthy, sustainable life, or try new challenges and hobbies? Great reads to help you be your best self.
New For You
New For You - January 2026
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
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Total Professional by Peter Weatherall
A song by library customer Peter about Matatiki Hornby Centre.
What you waiting for? February 2026
I am looking forward to a new book by Asako Yuzuki (who wrote the wonderful novel Butter), a 1986 diary from Kate Camp, and more!
New York Times Best Books of the 21st Century on Libby.
There's an awful lot of The New York Times 100 Best Books of the 21st Century list available on Libby.
Author talk: Judy Mohr
Feb 26th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join Judy in conversation with Tūranga's Fee Jay and hear about new writing and everything in between. A fun night, not to be missed!
Total Professional by Peter Weatherall
A song by library customer Peter about Matatiki Hornby Centre.
What you waiting for? February 2026
I am looking forward to a new book by Asako Yuzuki (who wrote the wonderful novel Butter), a 1986 diary from Kate Camp, and more!
New York Times Best Books of the 21st Century on Libby.
There's an awful lot of The New York Times 100 Best Books of the 21st Century list available on Libby.
Author talk: Judy Mohr
Feb 26th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join Judy in conversation with Tūranga's Fee Jay and hear about new writing and everything in between. A fun night, not to be missed!
Explore
Total Professional by Peter Weatherall
A song by library customer Peter about Matatiki Hornby Centre.