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
WHAIAO exhibition, part of a series
Ki te Whaiao, Ki Te Ao Marama - a celebration of Mātauranga Māori and the Library's Ngā Pounamu Māori Collections.
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.
Matatiki Board Game Club - ages 15+, part of a series
Sep 18th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
New to board games? A seasoned strategist? Somewhere in between? Come along, meet new people, and enjoy the selection of board games.
WHAIAO exhibition, part of a series
Ki te Whaiao, Ki Te Ao Marama - a celebration of Mātauranga Māori and the Library's Ngā Pounamu Māori Collections.
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.
Matatiki Board Game Club - ages 15+, part of a series
Sep 18th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
New to board games? A seasoned strategist? Somewhere in between? Come along, meet new people, and enjoy the selection of board games.
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
Shortland Pounamu: WORD Christchurch Festival 2026
"I have always wondered about the Shortland Pounamu, how it got its name, & its history." Maatakiwi reports from a Ngāi Tahu WORD event.
Rāmere: Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2026 with Justice
Waiata, kupu, and Whakataukī for the day from Justice - Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2026!
Rāpare: Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2026 with Justice
Waiata, kupu, and Whakataukī for the day from Justice - Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2026!
Rāapa: Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2026 with Justice
Waiata, kupu, and Whakataukī for the day from Justice - Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2026!