Rangatahi - Teens
A guide to the library for teens. Discover useful (and fun) eResources, explore library events - and find your next great read.
Featured
Youth Week - 19 to 25 May 2025
Stickers, temporary tattoos, clothes swap, crochet and more! Find out what's happening for Youth Week from 19 to 25 May.
NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa
May is NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa. Find out about music events at libraries, and explore our music resources.
Whānau Fun & Wellbeing Day: Haumanu, hauora kia manawa tītī
Jun 21st | 10:00am - 3:00pm
Celebrate Matariki at Tūranga. There will be stalls to support whānau wellbeing as well as crafts, games, waiata and storytimes.
Events
Featured
Teen Clothes Swap, part of a series
Clothes, shoes, accessories galore! Save the planet and your wallet by choosing preloved clothing.
Papanui High School: Window Art Installation, part of a series
Come marvel at the wonderful art made by Year 12 Papanui High School students!
Exhibition: Tuakiri Investigates: Diaries and Letters Home, part of a series
May 24th, All day
Personal letters, diaries, photos, records & medals from our Archives. Read what the war was really like for local lads. On until 25 May.
Crafty Sundays at Tūranga, part of a series
Bring your latest craft project and connect with other enthusiasts.
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.
Whānau Fun & Wellbeing Day: Haumanu, hauora kia manawa tītī
Jun 21st | 10:00am - 3:00pm
Celebrate Matariki at Tūranga. There will be stalls to support whānau wellbeing as well as crafts, games, waiata and storytimes.
Matariki and Puaka ki Rehua Marae Whānau Day
Jun 28th | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Join Māori Library Services at Rehua Marae on Springfield Rd, St Albans for more storytelling, crafts and Matariki activities, and kai.
Studio Tour & Producer Showcase for NZ Music Month
May 29th | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Local music producer "10A" will be give a guided tour of the studio, demonstrating how music is made using professional production tools.
Wednesday Teen Takeover at Tūranga, part of a series
It's all yours! Wāhi Rangatahi/Youth Space is your space for VR (virtual reality), board games, tech, crafts and much more.
Whānau Fun & Wellbeing Day: Haumanu, hauora kia manawa tītī
Jun 21st | 10:00am - 3:00pm
Celebrate Matariki at Tūranga. There will be stalls to support whānau wellbeing as well as crafts, games, waiata and storytimes.
Matariki and Puaka ki Rehua Marae Whānau Day
Jun 28th | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Join Māori Library Services at Rehua Marae on Springfield Rd, St Albans for more storytelling, crafts and Matariki activities, and kai.
Studio Tour & Producer Showcase for NZ Music Month
May 29th | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Local music producer "10A" will be give a guided tour of the studio, demonstrating how music is made using professional production tools.
Wednesday Teen Takeover at Tūranga, part of a series
It's all yours! Wāhi Rangatahi/Youth Space is your space for VR (virtual reality), board games, tech, crafts and much more.
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.