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Enjoy free access to eBooks, eMagazines, eAudiobooks, music, streaming video, online research, newspapers, online learning and more when you log in with your library card.
OverDrive World Languages
Chinese eBooks and eMagazines on OverDrive and the Libby app.
The Treaty of Waitangi Collection
A collection of searchable electronic reference books on the Treaty of Waitangi from leading thinkers on this foundational document.
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Comics Plus Children's Library
Read all the comics with unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga suitable to children and teens under 16.
Creativebug
Unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft video classes.
eResources Discovery Search (eDS)
Get access to most of our eResource collection, articles, eBooks, journals, photographs & more, through a single access point.
Libby - the OverDrive app
Borrow thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines, all available on your mobile device by downloading the Libby app.
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Comics Plus Children's Library
Read all the comics with unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga suitable to children and teens under 16.
Fiero Code
Fiero is a learn to code software for kids ages 8 - 18 that teaches the skills to make websites, apps, programs, animations, & video games.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids is a great place to find pictures and articles about animals and our natural world.
For Teens
Check out the great online resources that the library has available for teens.
Britannica Library Teens
Online interactive version of Encyclopædia Britannica. All subject areas are covered in this easy to use resource aimed at High school level
Environmental Studies: Gale in Context
Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content.
BorrowBox
BorrowBox is an eAudiobook platform - download top NZ, Australian, & international fiction & non-fiction. Borrow for 21 days.
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Online Learning
LinkedIn Learning for Libraries
All the content from Lynda.com, video library of courses and tutorials on software, creative and business skills taught by industry experts.
Mango Languages
Mango is an online language learning system that can help you learn the most popular languages in the world.
Fiero Code
Fiero is a learn to code software for kids ages 8 - 18 that teaches the skills to make websites, apps, programs, animations, & video games.
Creativebug
Unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft video classes.
eResources Discovery Search (eDS)
Get access to most of our eResource collection, articles, eBooks, journals, photographs & more, through a single access point.
Britannica Library Adults
Online version of Encyclopædia Britannica. All branches of knowledge are covered in this resource aimed at older students and adults.
Opposing Viewpoints: Gale In Context
Perspectives on major contentious social, political, and technological issues, from immigration to marijuana, over 20,000 pro/con viewpoints
Very Short Introductions
Concise, intelligent introductions to a diverse range of subject areas from Oxford University Press.
Access to Story Box Library finishes Friday 22 March 2024
Mar 18, 2024
Aroha mai, the last day of access to Story Box Library is Friday 22 March 2024. Here are some alternative resources you can use.
Do you have kids who speak Italian? This post is for you!
This Sunday 28 January 11am to 11.30am at Tūranga, we are holding a special bilingual English and Italian Wā Kōrero Storytimes.