Rangatahi - Teens
A guide to the library for teens. Discover useful (and fun) eResources, explore library events - and find your next great read.
Featured
Big Bargain Book Sale - 20 and 21 March 2026
Bag a bargain! Our much-loved book sale is on Friday 20 March 9am to 7pm, and Saturday 21 March 9am to 4pm at Pioneer Rec and Sport Centre.
Big Bargain Book Sale - 20 and 21 March 2026
Bag a bargain! Our much-loved book sale is on Friday 20 March 9am to 7pm, and Saturday 21 March 9am to 4pm at Pioneer Rec and Sport Centre.
Events
Featured
Polish Language Club, part of a series
Let’s catch up and chat about favourite books, movies, podcasts, events, and hobbies, and maintain and practice our Polish language skills!
Crafty Sundays, part of a series
Bring your latest craft project and meet other crafty teens.
Sunday Chess, part of a series
Come and have a game of chess and meet up with other enthusiasts. Free drop in sessions.All ages and abilities everyone welcome!
Seaweek Talks - Ocean Science in Action
Mar 3rd | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join Olivia Cooper, Lauren Murphy and Maeva Gerbeaux with MC Guy Field - ocean leaders pitch their visions. Free, bookings required.
Polish Language Club, part of a series
Let’s catch up and chat about favourite books, movies, podcasts, events, and hobbies, and maintain and practice our Polish language skills!
Crafty Sundays, part of a series
Bring your latest craft project and meet other crafty teens.
Sunday Chess, part of a series
Come and have a game of chess and meet up with other enthusiasts. Free drop in sessions.All ages and abilities everyone welcome!
Seaweek Talks - Ocean Science in Action
Mar 3rd | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join Olivia Cooper, Lauren Murphy and Maeva Gerbeaux with MC Guy Field - ocean leaders pitch their visions. Free, bookings required.
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.
Rainbow reads for rangatahi - teens
Books for teens that explore and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.
Young Adult Fiction Award 2025
See the 2025 winner and shortlist, and previous winners & shortlists in the YA Fiction Award (NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults).
New for Rangatahi
Young Adult eBooks
Young Adult eAudiobooks
Online Learning
Explore free eResources to help you learn — crafts, languages, technology, and more.
Beamafilm
Unlimited access to thousands of great movies, documentaries and series for free with your library card.
Kanopy
On-demand streaming video service with a large collection of award-winning independent, international and classic films, and documentaries.
The Treaty of Waitangi Collection
A collection of searchable electronic reference books on the Treaty of Waitangi from leading thinkers on this foundational document.
Online Learning
Explore free eResources to help you learn — crafts, languages, technology, and more.
Beamafilm
Unlimited access to thousands of great movies, documentaries and series for free with your library card.
Kanopy
On-demand streaming video service with a large collection of award-winning independent, international and classic films, and documentaries.
The Treaty of Waitangi Collection
A collection of searchable electronic reference books on the Treaty of Waitangi from leading thinkers on this foundational document.
Homework help
LiveOnline
Get answers to questions & help using eResources. LiveOnline operates 8am 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 10am to 4pm 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.
Seaweek Talks - Telling Ocean Stories
Mar 4th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join Natalie Robinson, Mia Wege, and Matty Jordan with facilitator James Nikitine for a talk about ocean advocacy. Free, bookings required.
Seaweek Talks - Protection, Policy and Practice
Mar 6th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Gain insights from leading experts in marine science and policy Craig Pauling, James Nikitine,& Steve Urlich. Free, bookings required.
Seaweek Talks - Ocean Science in Action
Mar 3rd | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join Olivia Cooper, Lauren Murphy and Maeva Gerbeaux with MC Guy Field - ocean leaders pitch their visions. Free, bookings required.
Fantasy Map Making Workshop
Mar 7th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join Richard, a cartographer, for a workshop where you'll learn the basics of how to draw a map that captures the lands of your imagination.
Seaweek Talks - Telling Ocean Stories
Mar 4th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join Natalie Robinson, Mia Wege, and Matty Jordan with facilitator James Nikitine for a talk about ocean advocacy. Free, bookings required.
Seaweek Talks - Protection, Policy and Practice
Mar 6th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Gain insights from leading experts in marine science and policy Craig Pauling, James Nikitine,& Steve Urlich. Free, bookings required.
Seaweek Talks - Ocean Science in Action
Mar 3rd | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join Olivia Cooper, Lauren Murphy and Maeva Gerbeaux with MC Guy Field - ocean leaders pitch their visions. Free, bookings required.
Fantasy Map Making Workshop
Mar 7th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join Richard, a cartographer, for a workshop where you'll learn the basics of how to draw a map that captures the lands of your imagination.
2025 Kirkus Reviews - Best Young Adult Books of the Year
Kirkus Reviews is an American book review magazine founded in 1933. Published twice a month, they review over 10,000 books a year.
Most Popular in 2025: eBooks: Rangatahi - Teens
Sunshine on the Reaping, the latest of the Hunger Games book is first, with Sarah J. Maas taking out three of the top 5 spots.
Most Popular in 2025: eAudiobooks: Rangatahi - Teens
Audiobooks of The Hunger Games and Sarah J. Maas's popular series are the most popular titles for teens in 2025.
Most Popular in 2025: Rangatahi - Teens: Books
Hunger Games, Sarah J. Maas and more - the popular fiction for teens in 2025. Garfield is the king of non-fiction.
2025 Kirkus Reviews - Best Young Adult Books of the Year
Kirkus Reviews is an American book review magazine founded in 1933. Published twice a month, they review over 10,000 books a year.
Most Popular in 2025: eBooks: Rangatahi - Teens
Sunshine on the Reaping, the latest of the Hunger Games book is first, with Sarah J. Maas taking out three of the top 5 spots.
Most Popular in 2025: eAudiobooks: Rangatahi - Teens
Audiobooks of The Hunger Games and Sarah J. Maas's popular series are the most popular titles for teens in 2025.
Most Popular in 2025: Rangatahi - Teens: Books
Hunger Games, Sarah J. Maas and more - the popular fiction for teens in 2025. Garfield is the king of non-fiction.