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New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Staff List
Have a taste of home-grown books! Here are some of our best new arrivals for this month including Fiction, Biography, Non-Fiction.
Explore modern life in all its fictional glory with this selection of new contemporary fiction titles.
Blog Post
Troy reviews Monsterland by Nicholas Jubber, a journey around the world and through history via the monsters that animate and frighten us.
Missbeecrafty reads about the history of The Elms, Tauranga heritage building and finds lyrical descriptions and fascinating stories.
New Titles shows you all the latest arrivals in your library - and the new books that are coming soon.
Video
John discovered the mobile library while walking his dog, and is now a regular visitor. He has even recorded an audiobook at Tūranga!
Website
Has it been a while since you spent time reading? Get back into it with our lists of the most readable and enjoyable books.
We've pulled together some tips and tricks that should help guide your reading choices if it's been a while between reads.
What I read in 2025, and how you can track your reading if you want to make it a very booky 2026.
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!
Explore eResources for readers - eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, graphic novels, newspapers and more. Free with your library membership.
Recent additions to our Ngā Pounamu Māori Collections for Adults and Tamariki.
I am looking forward to books by George Saunders & Jennette McCurdy, juicy fiction, and books about Rocky Horror and Curb your enthusiasm
Carry your library haul home in style with a tote bag! Our "Stories come to life at the library" bags are $9 each.
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