Rangatahi - Teens
A guide to the library for teens. Discover useful (and fun) eResources, explore library events - and find your next great read.
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Sustainable living
Find out about the Great Library Seed and Plant Swap, events, and stash and clothing swaps happening in Sustainable Spring.
Sustainable living
Find out about the Great Library Seed and Plant Swap, events, and stash and clothing swaps happening in Sustainable Spring.
Events
SCAPE Public Art Aspiring Artist Exhibition, part of a series
See the winning sculptures, finalists, and a selection of other entries from SCAPE’s annual Aspiring Artist competition.
Spinster, Married, Widowed: Exhibition, part of a series
Learn about some fabulous women who were so much more than their marital status.
Behind the Curtain exhibition, part of a series
A stunning exhibition of the costumes, props and set from the Court Theatre’s recent production of The Importance of Being Earnest.
SCAPE Public Art Aspiring Artist Exhibition, part of a series
See the winning sculptures, finalists, and a selection of other entries from SCAPE’s annual Aspiring Artist competition.
Spinster, Married, Widowed: Exhibition, part of a series
Learn about some fabulous women who were so much more than their marital status.
Behind the Curtain exhibition, part of a series
A stunning exhibition of the costumes, props and set from the Court Theatre’s recent production of The Importance of Being Earnest.
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.
Languagenut
Fun, flexible interactive language learning for all ages. Learn te reo Māori, Pasifika languages and more.
The Mirror Historical Archive
This archive has full-text searchable scans of the complete run of the Mirror, including the Sunday Mirror.
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.
Languagenut
Fun, flexible interactive language learning for all ages. Learn te reo Māori, Pasifika languages and more.
The Mirror Historical Archive
This archive has full-text searchable scans of the complete run of the Mirror, including the Sunday Mirror.
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 3pm 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
SCAPE Public Art Aspiring Artist Exhibition, part of a series
See the winning sculptures, finalists, and a selection of other entries from SCAPE’s annual Aspiring Artist competition.
WHAIAO presents: Folk Tales Performance
Nov 20th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Dark tales from the folklore of two cultures come together, to bewitch and inspire. with Kim Te Pairi Garrett and Lizzie Tollemache.
WHAIAO presents: Mōkihi & the Maramataka
Oct 3rd | 11:00am - 1:30pm
Mōkihi Wānanga. Join us to learn more about traditional Māori watercraft known as mōkihi or mogi here in Te Waipounamu/South Island.
National Poetry Day competition winners 2026
Thank you to everyone who contributed to this year’s poetry competition. We received 167 entries across all age groups.