Rangatahi - Teens
A guide to the library for teens. Discover useful (and fun) eResources, explore library events - and find your next great read.
Hot topic: Kamala Harris
Learn more about the US Vice President who Joe Biden has endorsed as the Democratic nominee in the 2024 US election.
Events
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
Beamafilm is a streaming platform that has a curated collection of international movies and documentaries, with a strong Australasian focus.
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 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.
Best of 2023
Most Popular 2023: Rangatahi - Teens
The Heartstoppers series by Alice Oseman took out the top FOUR spots! See what other books were popular with teens.
Best of 2023
What reads, watches & listens have you enjoyed this year? Find out what staff and customers loved in 2023 - have your say!
University of Canterbury Composting Workshop
Oct 7th | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join University of Canterbury sustainability experts for an all-ages composting workshop to learn how you can help reduce waste via compost.
Women of the Wheel: Past and Present Opening Weekend, part of a series
Aug 24th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
A weekend of indoor, whānau-friendly cycling themed fun with challenges, prizes and giveaways. Make your own bike accessories and badges!
Canterbury Olympians
Learn about Olympians with a Canterbury connection in history and those competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics.
Fascinating work & the maths behind it: Thurs 8 Aug 6pm-7pm
Local group Mathateca are bringing Show Your Working to Tūranga for the second time, inviting three experts to share how they use maths.