Rangatahi - Teens
A guide to the library for teens. Discover useful (and fun) eResources, explore library events - and find your next great read.
Like Bodies Like Minds
Like Bodies, Like Minds Launch
Apr 11th | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Celebrate the opening of our new exhibition, Like Bodies, Like Minds: True stories about body image and mental health.
Like Bodies, Like Minds Exhibition
Apr 12th - Jun 2nd | All day
An exhibition celebrating the stories of eleven brilliant bodies; of survival and struggle, and of hope and healing. With art by Ruby Jones.
Like Bodies Like Minds + Creative Workshop: ages 12 to 16
Apr 12th | 10:30am - 12:30pm
Attend a workshop with the creatives behind the Like Bodies Like Minds project, Ruby Jones and Angela Barnett. Free, bookings required.
Like Bodies Like Minds + Creative Workshop: ages 17 to 24
Apr 12th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Attend a workshop with the creatives behind the Like Bodies Like Minds project, Ruby Jones and Angela Barnett. Free, bookings required.
Featured
Hoake ki te Taiao City Nature Challenge (25-28 April 2025)
Help put Ōtautahi Christchurch's biodiversity on the map! Come along to our City Nature Challenge events in April.
Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop in activities.
Events
Events
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 2024
See the 2024 shortlist, and previous winners & shortlisted titles 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.
Comics Plus
Read all the comics with unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga, For ages 16+.
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.
Online Learning
Explore free eResources to help you learn — crafts, languages, technology, and more.
Comics Plus
Read all the comics with unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga, For ages 16+.
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.
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 1pm to 6pm 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.
Like bodies, like minds exhibition (12 April to 2 June)
True Stories about body image and mental health - Like Bodies, Like Minds celebrates stories from eleven brilliant bodies.
Second World War 1939 to1945
Explore our resources on the Second World War, 1939 to 1945.
Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop in activities.
Papanui High School: Window Art Installation, part of a series
Come marvel at the wonderful art made by Year 12 Papanui High School students!
Like bodies, like minds exhibition (12 April to 2 June)
True Stories about body image and mental health - Like Bodies, Like Minds celebrates stories from eleven brilliant bodies.
Second World War 1939 to1945
Explore our resources on the Second World War, 1939 to 1945.
Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop in activities.
Papanui High School: Window Art Installation, part of a series
Come marvel at the wonderful art made by Year 12 Papanui High School students!
Kirkus Reviews - Best Young Adult Books of 2024
Kirkus Reviews is an American book review magazine founded in 1933. They review over 10,000 books a year before their release.
Most Popular in 2024: eAudiobooks for teens
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas is the year's most popular eAudiobook for teens.
Most Popular in 2024: eBooks for teens
A Court of Thorns and Roses, Court of Thorns and Roses series, Book 1 by Sarah J. Maas is the year's most popular eBook for teens.
Most Popular in 2024: Teen Comics and Graphic Novels
One piece by Eiichirō Oda took out top spot - see what other comics and graphic novels were popular with teens in 2024.
Kirkus Reviews - Best Young Adult Books of 2024
Kirkus Reviews is an American book review magazine founded in 1933. They review over 10,000 books a year before their release.
Most Popular in 2024: eAudiobooks for teens
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas is the year's most popular eAudiobook for teens.
Most Popular in 2024: eBooks for teens
A Court of Thorns and Roses, Court of Thorns and Roses series, Book 1 by Sarah J. Maas is the year's most popular eBook for teens.
Most Popular in 2024: Teen Comics and Graphic Novels
One piece by Eiichirō Oda took out top spot - see what other comics and graphic novels were popular with teens in 2024.