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
Crafty Sundays, part of a series
Bring your latest craft project and meet other crafty teens.
Sunday Chess, part of a series
Come and have a game of chess and meet up with other enthusiasts. Free drop in sessions.All ages and abilities everyone welcome!
My Book Bag New Brighton - Cosy Edition - 12-24 years
Jun 22nd, All day
Ready to discover your next cosy read this winter? Kick start your holidays with a bag of books curated just for you!
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
Crafty Sundays, part of a series
Bring your latest craft project and meet other crafty teens.
Sunday Chess, part of a series
Come and have a game of chess and meet up with other enthusiasts. Free drop in sessions.All ages and abilities everyone welcome!
My Book Bag New Brighton - Cosy Edition - 12-24 years
Jun 22nd, All day
Ready to discover your next cosy read this winter? Kick start your holidays with a bag of books curated just for you!
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.
Beamafilm
Unlimited access to thousands of great movies, documentaries and series for free. Last day to access this eResource: 30 June
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.
Online Learning
Explore free eResources to help you learn — crafts, languages, technology, and more.
Beamafilm
Unlimited access to thousands of great movies, documentaries and series for free. Last day to access this eResource: 30 June
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.
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 Zealand Garden Bird Survey - 27 June to 5 July 2025
Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research runs the NZ Garden Bird Survey annually at the end of June. Find out more and take part!
Library from Home
Access library services from home or when you are out & about — streaming movies, eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, and more!
Check out your next comic in Libby
Libby has a great selection of comics and graphic novels for Rangatahi.
SFWA Nebula Awards - Andre Norton Award
Sci-fi/fantasy fans! Check out the finalists in the Andre Norton Award for an outstanding young adult science fiction or fantasy book.
New Zealand Garden Bird Survey - 27 June to 5 July 2025
Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research runs the NZ Garden Bird Survey annually at the end of June. Find out more and take part!
Library from Home
Access library services from home or when you are out & about — streaming movies, eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, and more!
Check out your next comic in Libby
Libby has a great selection of comics and graphic novels for Rangatahi.
SFWA Nebula Awards - Andre Norton Award
Sci-fi/fantasy fans! Check out the finalists in the Andre Norton Award for an outstanding young adult science fiction or fantasy book.
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.
Most Popular in 2025: eBooks: Rangatahi - Teens
Sunshine on the Reaping, the latest of the Hunger Games book is first, with Sarah J. Maas taking out three of the top 5 spots.
Most Popular in 2025: eAudiobooks: Rangatahi - Teens
Audiobooks of The Hunger Games and Sarah J. Maas's popular series are the most popular titles for teens in 2025.
Most Popular in 2025: Rangatahi - Teens: Books
Hunger Games, Sarah J. Maas and more - the popular fiction for teens in 2025. Garfield is the king of non-fiction.
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.
Most Popular in 2025: eBooks: Rangatahi - Teens
Sunshine on the Reaping, the latest of the Hunger Games book is first, with Sarah J. Maas taking out three of the top 5 spots.
Most Popular in 2025: eAudiobooks: Rangatahi - Teens
Audiobooks of The Hunger Games and Sarah J. Maas's popular series are the most popular titles for teens in 2025.
Most Popular in 2025: Rangatahi - Teens: Books
Hunger Games, Sarah J. Maas and more - the popular fiction for teens in 2025. Garfield is the king of non-fiction.