Rangatahi - Teens
A guide to the library for teens. Discover useful (and fun) eResources, explore library events - and find your next great read.
Featured
Big Bargain Book Sale - 20 and 21 March 2026
Bag a bargain! Our much-loved book sale is on Friday 20 March 9am to 7pm, and Saturday 21 March 9am to 4pm at Pioneer Rec and Sport Centre.
Big Bargain Book Sale - 20 and 21 March 2026
Bag a bargain! Our much-loved book sale is on Friday 20 March 9am to 7pm, and Saturday 21 March 9am to 4pm at Pioneer Rec and Sport Centre.
Events
Featured
The Great Stash Swap
Mar 10th | 9:00am - 11:00am
Bring along your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace, trims, paints, zips, etc then take whatever you want. No cash involved!
Intro to Creative Design - Affinity - 13+ years, part of a series
Mar 10th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Learn to design shapes and artwork in Affinity - a free vector design tool for use with Laser Cutters.
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!
Intro to Creative Design - Affinity - 13+ years, part of a series
Mar 11th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
1-hour taster class. Learn to design shapes and artwork in Affinity for the Laser Cutter.
The Great Stash Swap
Mar 10th | 9:00am - 11:00am
Bring along your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace, trims, paints, zips, etc then take whatever you want. No cash involved!
Intro to Creative Design - Affinity - 13+ years, part of a series
Mar 10th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Learn to design shapes and artwork in Affinity - a free vector design tool for use with Laser Cutters.
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!
Intro to Creative Design - Affinity - 13+ years, part of a series
Mar 11th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
1-hour taster class. Learn to design shapes and artwork in Affinity for the Laser Cutter.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'Armageddon' at Auahatanga - Creative Spaces
Armageddon Expo is on at Te Pae Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March 2026. Get your costume sorted in our Auahatanga - Creative Spaces.
Create NZ Nature on a T-shirt
Apr 15th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Create a unique image of NZ nature using different art techniques. Your image will be printed using a DTG (direct-to-garment) printer.
Pacific Printmaking with Pasifika Library Services
Apr 17th | 10:00am - 11:30am
Join Pasifika Library Services these school holidays to learn about and create your own Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa‑inspired prints.
Pacific Printmaking with Pasifika Library Services
Apr 15th | 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Join Pasifika Library Services these school holidays to learn about and create your own Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa‑inspired prints.
'Armageddon' at Auahatanga - Creative Spaces
Armageddon Expo is on at Te Pae Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March 2026. Get your costume sorted in our Auahatanga - Creative Spaces.
Create NZ Nature on a T-shirt
Apr 15th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Create a unique image of NZ nature using different art techniques. Your image will be printed using a DTG (direct-to-garment) printer.
Pacific Printmaking with Pasifika Library Services
Apr 17th | 10:00am - 11:30am
Join Pasifika Library Services these school holidays to learn about and create your own Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa‑inspired prints.
Pacific Printmaking with Pasifika Library Services
Apr 15th | 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Join Pasifika Library Services these school holidays to learn about and create your own Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa‑inspired prints.
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.