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
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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.
Events
Did they really do that? Cantabrians' world record quests, part of a series
Aug 6th, 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.
Strengthen Your Ties: Cook Islands Māori for Beginners
Aug 6th | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Join us for an evening session to learn, speak, and celebrate Cook Islands Māori with Jeannie Pera, host of PMN Cook Islands.
Did they really do that? Cantabrians' world record quests, part of a series
Aug 6th, 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.
Strengthen Your Ties: Cook Islands Māori for Beginners
Aug 6th | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Join us for an evening session to learn, speak, and celebrate Cook Islands Māori with Jeannie Pera, host of PMN Cook Islands.
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
Strengthen Your Ties: Cook Islands Māori for Beginners
Aug 6th | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Join us for an evening session to learn, speak, and celebrate Cook Islands Māori with Jeannie Pera, host of PMN Cook Islands.
Behind the Curtain: Costume Design
Aug 25th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
A conversation with Deborah Moor, Costume Designer for the Court Theatre's 2026 production of The Importance of Being Earnest.
Behind the Curtain: Set & Prop Design
Aug 27th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
A conversation with Julian Southgate, Set and Props Designer for the Court Theatre's production of The Importance of Being Earnest.
After School Board Games, part of a series
Revisit some old favourites or try our more complex board games in a friendly, social space.