Rangatahi - Teens
A guide to the library for teens. Discover useful (and fun) eResources, explore library events - and find your next great read.
Featured
Matariki: Māori New Year
Join us in June and July for exciting free Matariki and Puaka activities and events for you and your whānau to enjoy.
Matariki: Māori New Year
Join us in June and July for exciting free Matariki and Puaka activities and events for you and your whānau to enjoy.
Events
Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu, part of a series
Every library holds taonga, some nestled safely away, others passed through countless hands. This exhibition brings these treasures together
Zine Scene, part of a series
Whether you’re a seasoned zine creator or you’ve never made a zine and want to find out what the fuss is about, all are welcome!
Tuesday Terrors Horror Book Club at Tūranga, part of a series
Meet and discuss a different sub-genre of horror fiction every month with Mike and fellow horror fans.
Wednesday Teen Takeover, part of a series
It's all yours! Wāhi Rangatahi/Youth Space is your space for VR (virtual reality), boardgames, tech, crafts and much more.
Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu, part of a series
Every library holds taonga, some nestled safely away, others passed through countless hands. This exhibition brings these treasures together
Zine Scene, part of a series
Whether you’re a seasoned zine creator or you’ve never made a zine and want to find out what the fuss is about, all are welcome!
Tuesday Terrors Horror Book Club at Tūranga, part of a series
Meet and discuss a different sub-genre of horror fiction every month with Mike and fellow horror fans.
Wednesday Teen Takeover, part of a series
It's all yours! Wāhi Rangatahi/Youth Space is your space for VR (virtual reality), boardgames, tech, crafts and much more.
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.
New Zealand Geographic
Writers, photographers and scientists tell the story of NZ in this online magazine archive. Includes video, podcast, and photography.
Mango Languages
Join the conversation. There's more than 70 languages to explore in Mango Languages.
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.
New Zealand Geographic
Writers, photographers and scientists tell the story of NZ in this online magazine archive. Includes video, podcast, and photography.
Mango Languages
Join the conversation. There's more than 70 languages to explore in Mango Languages.
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 4pm 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
Did they really do that? World records and famous firsts!
Learn more about world records! Our Did they really do that? exhibition about Cantabrian world record attempts runs 4 July-30 August 2026.
2026 Locus Awards
Finalists in Locus Magazine's annual awards in science fiction, fantasy, and horror fiction.
Craft sessions for Finding Nemo Jr., part of a series
Create your own sea creature in our free craft activity and help us transform The Court Theatre foyer into an ocean of creativity.
Libby has Romance fiction for Rangatahi
Libby has romance fiction for Rangatahi. Available in Audiobooks, eBooks and Graphic Novels.
2025 Kirkus Reviews - Best Young Adult Books of the Year
Kirkus Reviews is an American book review magazine founded in 1933. Published twice a month, they review over 10,000 books a year.
Liam's 20 Best Graphic Novel Reads of 2025
Twenty of Liam's favourite manga and graphic novel books and series read this year.
Rylee's Best of the Year 2025
Rylee's best reads of the year - a mix of kids and YA fiction and graphic novels.
2025 SLJ Best Books - Young Adult
School Library Journal (SLJ) is a magazine and website for school librarians and public librarians who work with young people.
2025 Kirkus Reviews - Best Young Adult Books of the Year
Kirkus Reviews is an American book review magazine founded in 1933. Published twice a month, they review over 10,000 books a year.
Liam's 20 Best Graphic Novel Reads of 2025
Twenty of Liam's favourite manga and graphic novel books and series read this year.
Rylee's Best of the Year 2025
Rylee's best reads of the year - a mix of kids and YA fiction and graphic novels.
2025 SLJ Best Books - Young Adult
School Library Journal (SLJ) is a magazine and website for school librarians and public librarians who work with young people.