Rangatahi - Teens
A guide to the library for teens. Discover useful (and fun) eResources, explore library events - and find your next great read.
Study Hall
Tūranga Study Hall and more study spaces
Libraries are great study spots. Find out about Tūranga Study Hall and other places where students can study and prepare for exams.
Events
Featured
Plant it Forward: Houseplant Cutting Share/Swap, part of a series
Share, swap and select new houseplants cuttings at our pop-up plant propagation station.
Cuban Art Exhibition: ...Never to leave, part of a series
An artist’s journey through Havana. Step onto the vibrant streets of Havana through the eyes of Cuban Artist, Yosvany Martínez,
Creative Bites at New Brighton Library, part of a series
Nov 7th | 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Join us for Creative Bites on Fridays from 2–4.30pm. Try DTG direct to garment printing, making a badge, or using a sewing machine.
Creative Time Auahatanga - Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre: Friday, part of a series
Nov 7th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Drop in and have a go with our creative technologies in the creative space at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre.
Plant it Forward: Houseplant Cutting Share/Swap, part of a series
Share, swap and select new houseplants cuttings at our pop-up plant propagation station.
Cuban Art Exhibition: ...Never to leave, part of a series
An artist’s journey through Havana. Step onto the vibrant streets of Havana through the eyes of Cuban Artist, Yosvany Martínez,
Creative Bites at New Brighton Library, part of a series
Nov 7th | 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Join us for Creative Bites on Fridays from 2–4.30pm. Try DTG direct to garment printing, making a badge, or using a sewing machine.
Creative Time Auahatanga - Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre: Friday, part of a series
Nov 7th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Drop in and have a go with our creative technologies in the creative space at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre.
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 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.
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 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.
Matatiki Sewing Club – Create Together!, part of a series
Nov 13th | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
We’ve got sewing machines and all the basics ready for you! Just bring your ideas and some fabric and see what happens.
eResources A to Z
Explore our collection of eResources from 17th &18th Century Burney Newspapers Collection to World Book. Free with your library membership.
Aotearoa New Zealand eResources
Explore Aotearoa New Zealand and Ōtautahi Christchurch eResources. Free with your library membership.
eResources for Rangatahi - Teens
Relax with eBooks, eAudiobooks, comics and graphic novels, and movies. Explore resources for study. Free with your library membership!
Matatiki Sewing Club – Create Together!, part of a series
Nov 13th | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
We’ve got sewing machines and all the basics ready for you! Just bring your ideas and some fabric and see what happens.
eResources A to Z
Explore our collection of eResources from 17th &18th Century Burney Newspapers Collection to World Book. Free with your library membership.
Aotearoa New Zealand eResources
Explore Aotearoa New Zealand and Ōtautahi Christchurch eResources. Free with your library membership.
eResources for Rangatahi - Teens
Relax with eBooks, eAudiobooks, comics and graphic novels, and movies. Explore resources for study. Free with your library membership!
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.