Kia ora Welcome to your portal to public libraries across Aotearoa. Find your local library here.

What You Can Borrow

Find out just some of the things you can borrow from your public library, most for free!
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Books

Every library has a vast collection including fiction, non-fiction, large print, and multilingual titles. There are books for people of all ages.

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eBooks & eAudiobooks

Libraries provide access to a broad collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks through platforms like BorrowBox and OverDrive/Libby. Download to your device and enjoy on the go,

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Magazines & Newspapers

Both physical copies and digital access through services like PressReader.

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DVDs, CDs and LPs

Many libraries provide access to movies, TV series, documentaries, and music albums through CDs, DVDs and LPs.

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Te Reo Māori Resources

Books and materials to support learning te reo Māori or about Te Ao Māori.

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Language Learning Kits

Many libraries provide resources to support learning new languages.

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Literacy Kits

Materials designed to support reading and writing skills.

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Kit Collection or Library of Things

Some libraries have unexpected and esoteric items you can borrow like guitars or robotic kits.

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Board Games & Puzzles

Available at select libraries for in-library use or borrowing.

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Children’s Story Kits

Themed kits with books and activities for young readers.

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Digital Resources

Access to online databases, courses, and streaming services.

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