December 2024

Haere mai, welcome to our Books newsletter. Explore what's happening in the world of books, and find your next great read!

Library staff and borrowers share their favourite books, TV shows, and movies from 2024.

20 of the best comics ma1co1m read in 2024. What were your favourites?

Movies, tv and documentaries Donna watched in 2024. In order of ⭐ rating and ️❤️

Find out what was popular this year - fiction, non-fiction, books and comics for tamariki and rangatahi, and more!

Summertime Reading Challenge

Ages 0 to 18. Keep reading this summer & win. Pick up a postcard, do 3 challenges, & drop the postcard in. Enjoy events & win prizes!

Our selectors have picked the best books of 2024 for tamariki. Have a browse and find a great read!

New Titles shows you all the latest arrivals in your library - and the new books that are coming soon.

New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!

Something a little different. An eclectic mix of new titles ranging across the Library's non-fiction collection.

Have a taste of home-grown books! Here are some of our best New Zealand new arrivals for this month. Fiction, Biography, Poetry, and more.

Borrow eAudiobooks for adults, kids and young adults. Listen when you are on the move, or taking it easy.

Sep 14th | 11:00am - 1:00pm

Bring along your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace, trims etc then choose what you want to take away. No cash involved!

Honours and celebrates fiction written by women and published in the U.K. The 2025 winner has been announced.