Rangatahi - Teens
A guide to the library for teens. Discover useful (and fun) eResources, explore library events - and find your next great read.
Featured
Matariki: Māori New Year
Join us in June and July for exciting free Matariki and Puaka activities and events for you and your whānau to enjoy.
Matariki: Māori New Year
Join us in June and July for exciting free Matariki and Puaka activities and events for you and your whānau to enjoy.
Events
Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu, part of a series
Every library holds taonga, some nestled safely away, others passed through countless hands. This exhibition brings these treasures together
Intro to Creative Design - Affinity - 13+ years, part of a series
Jun 24th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
1-hour taster class. Learn to design shapes and artwork in Affinity for the Laser Cutter.
Wednesday Teen Takeover, part of a series
It's all yours! Wāhi Rangatahi/Youth Space is your space for VR (virtual reality), boardgames, tech, crafts and much more.
Meet the objects: Treasures of Tuakiri
Jun 25th | 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Join the Tuakiri team for a series of informal lunchtime talks exploring highlights of the Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu exhibition.
Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu, part of a series
Every library holds taonga, some nestled safely away, others passed through countless hands. This exhibition brings these treasures together
Intro to Creative Design - Affinity - 13+ years, part of a series
Jun 24th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
1-hour taster class. Learn to design shapes and artwork in Affinity for the Laser Cutter.
Wednesday Teen Takeover, part of a series
It's all yours! Wāhi Rangatahi/Youth Space is your space for VR (virtual reality), boardgames, tech, crafts and much more.
Meet the objects: Treasures of Tuakiri
Jun 25th | 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Join the Tuakiri team for a series of informal lunchtime talks exploring highlights of the Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu exhibition.
More events for teens
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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.
Kanopy
On-demand streaming video service with a large collection of award-winning independent, international and classic films, and documentaries.
New Zealand Geographic
Writers, photographers and scientists tell the story of NZ in this online magazine archive. Includes video, podcast, and photography.
Mango Languages
Join the conversation. There's more than 70 languages to explore in Mango Languages.
Online Learning
Explore free eResources to help you learn — crafts, languages, technology, and more.
Kanopy
On-demand streaming video service with a large collection of award-winning independent, international and classic films, and documentaries.
New Zealand Geographic
Writers, photographers and scientists tell the story of NZ in this online magazine archive. Includes video, podcast, and photography.
Mango Languages
Join the conversation. There's more than 70 languages to explore in Mango Languages.
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.
New
Non-fiction: Poetry of Aotearoa
Features well-known names and as well as lesser-known poets. Dig deeper with a variety of contemporary poetry cultivated here in Aotearoa.
New Zealand Garden Bird Survey - 27 June to 5 July 2025
Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research runs the NZ Garden Bird Survey annually at the end of June. Find out more and take part!
Library from Home
Access library services from home or when you are out & about — streaming movies, eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, and more!
Check out your next comic in Libby
Libby has a great selection of comics and graphic novels for Rangatahi.
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.
Liam's 20 Best Graphic Novel Reads of 2025
Twenty of Liam's favourite manga and graphic novel books and series read this year.
Rylee's Best of the Year 2025
Rylee's best reads of the year - a mix of kids and YA fiction and graphic novels.
2025 SLJ Best Books - Young Adult
School Library Journal (SLJ) is a magazine and website for school librarians and public librarians who work with young people.
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.
Liam's 20 Best Graphic Novel Reads of 2025
Twenty of Liam's favourite manga and graphic novel books and series read this year.
Rylee's Best of the Year 2025
Rylee's best reads of the year - a mix of kids and YA fiction and graphic novels.
2025 SLJ Best Books - Young Adult
School Library Journal (SLJ) is a magazine and website for school librarians and public librarians who work with young people.