Rangatahi - Teens
A guide to the library for teens. Discover useful (and fun) eResources, explore library events - and find your next great read.
Events
Events
Collaborative Wall Art at Spreydon Library, part of a series
Use your imagination to create beautiful birds to display as wall art in our Young Adult section.
Tangaroa Whakamautai - Commander of the Sea - Tūranga, part of a series
Oct 5th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join us to learn about and make small waka hourua, a mahere arorangi and a maramataka - Māori double haul voyaging vessels and more.
Paper, Wire, Rock - DIY Photo Holder - Akaroa Library
Oct 5th | 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Rock your photos with a DIY holder! Free, no bookings required.
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.
Teen Scene newsletter
Stories from a teenage point of view. Discover your next great read with our latest Teen Scene newsletter.
Rainbow Reads
Books for teens that explore and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.
New for Rangatahi
Young Adult eBooks
Young Adult eAudiobooks
Archives of Sexuality and Gender
A digitised archive supporting of the study of gender and sexuality, LGBTQ history and activism, and more.
Fiero Code (formerly Prenda)
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.
The Treaty of Waitangi Collection
A collection of searchable electronic reference books on the Treaty of Waitangi from leading thinkers on this foundational document.
Homework help
LiveOnline
Get answers to questions & help using eResources. LiveOnline operates 9am 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.
Teen Scene newsletter
Stories from a teenage point of view. Discover your next great read with our latest Teen Scene newsletter.
Wilhelmina Sheriff Bain: suffragist librarian
We celebrate the 130th year of women's suffrage in New Zealand with a series of posts about local suffrage campaigners.
Paper, Wire, Rock - DIY Photo Holder - Akaroa Library
Oct 5th | 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Rock your photos with a DIY holder! Free, no bookings required.
Best of 2022
What reads, watches and listens have you loved this year? Find out what our staff and customers have loved in 2022.
Best eBooks for Young Adults 2022
A selection of award winners, bestsellers and well reviewed books from 2022.
Most Popular in 2022: Rangatahi - Teens
Here are the most popular titles for teens in 2022. Demon Slayer is number one.
Rachael's Best books of 2022
These are Rachael's favourite reads of the year! Mostly fiction and YA.
