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New Zealand Geographic Archive
Over 600 in-depth features about natural history and culture. Includes NZGeo TV which contains hundreds of hours of natural history video.
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LinkedIn Learning for Libraries
All the content from Lynda.com, video library of courses and tutorials on software, creative and business skills taught by industry experts.
Mango Languages
Mango is an online language learning system that can help you learn the most popular languages in the world.
Fiero Code
Fiero is a learn to code software for kids ages 8 - 18 that teaches the skills to make websites, apps, programs, animations, & video games.
Creativebug
Unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft video classes.
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Comics Plus Children's Library
Read all the comics with unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga suitable to children and teens under 16.
Fiero Code
Fiero is a learn to code software for kids ages 8 - 18 that teaches the skills to make websites, apps, programs, animations, & video games.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids is a great place to find pictures and articles about animals and our natural world.
For Teens
Check out the great online resources that the library has available for teens.
Britannica Library Teens
Online interactive version of Encyclopædia Britannica. All subject areas are covered in this easy to use resource aimed at High school level
Environmental Studies: Gale in Context
Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content.
Bridget Williams Books BWB Online Collections
Deep, rich and high-quality New Zealand non-fiction eBooks brought together online.
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eResources Discovery Search (eDS)
Get access to most of our eResource collection, articles, eBooks, journals, photographs & more, through a single access point.
Britannica Library Adults
Online version of Encyclopædia Britannica. All branches of knowledge are covered in this resource aimed at older students and adults.
Opposing Viewpoints: Gale In Context
Perspectives on major contentious social, political, and technological issues, from immigration to marijuana, over 20,000 pro/con viewpoints
Cambridge Companions Online
A series of authoritative guides, written by experts, offering introductions to major writers, artists, philosophers, topics, and periods.
A Stitch in Time – Crafting for Wellbeing
Ahead of an event with the Canterbury Embroiderers' Guild, Fay suggests resources for stitchers and sewing fans.
New Zealand newspapers available again on NewsBank
Jul 04, 2024
Update: The latest newspaper issues are now online, but there are a few gaps in the month. he latest issues of The Press and other New…
