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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I want to research: eResources for deep dives and study
Access thousands of full text journals, discover primary sources, research your family history and more. Free with your library membership.
I want to research: eResources for deep dives and study
Access thousands of full text journals, discover primary sources, research your family history and more. Free with your library membership.
Events
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.
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.
Did they really do that? Cantabrians' world record quests, part of a series
Aug 29th, All day
Cantabrians have always embraced a challenge. The 1970s & 1980s were peak decades for attempting to break a world record, any world record!
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.
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.
Did they really do that? Cantabrians' world record quests, part of a series
Aug 29th, All day
Cantabrians have always embraced a challenge. The 1970s & 1980s were peak decades for attempting to break a world record, any world record!
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.
The Mirror Historical Archive
This archive has full-text searchable scans of the complete run of the Mirror, including the Sunday Mirror.
The Mail on Sunday Historical Archive, 1982-2011
Full digital access to four decades of British and world history through this generally conservative, at times sensationalist tabloid paper.
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.
The Mirror Historical Archive
This archive has full-text searchable scans of the complete run of the Mirror, including the Sunday Mirror.
The Mail on Sunday Historical Archive, 1982-2011
Full digital access to four decades of British and world history through this generally conservative, at times sensationalist tabloid paper.
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
Repair, Revive & Rewear: Clothing Repair & Visible Mending
Sep 17th | 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Got a favourite item that's torn, worn, or in need of a little TLC? Join us for a hands-on clothing repair and visible mending session.
Community Energy - Local Examples | Speaker Series @ Tūranga
Oct 8th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Curious about Community Energy? Come along and listen to members of the Canterbury Energy Wellbeing Collective share their experiences.
Yarnarchy Silent Disco Tour, part of a series
Choose your personalised yarn bomb headset and explore Yarnarchy (yarn bomb festival) in Cathedral Square with Joy Fool guides,