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
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What you can borrow

Every library has a range of different things you can borrow, most for free. 

  • Books: A vast collection including fiction, non-fiction, large print, and multilingual titles.
  • eBooks & eAudiobooks: Accessible via platforms like OverDrive/Libby and BorrowBox.
  • Magazines & Newspapers: Both physical copies and digital access through services like PressReader.
  • DVDs & CDs: Movies, TV series, documentaries, and music albums.
  • Board Games & Puzzles: Available at select libraries for in-library use or borrowing.
  • Language Learning Kits: Resources to support learning new languages.
  • Literacy Kits: Materials designed to support reading and writing skills.
  • Kit Collection or Library of Things: some libraries have unexpected and esoteric items you can borrow like guitars or robotic kits. 
  • Te Reo Māori Resources: Books and materials to support learning te reo Māori.
  • Children’s Story Kits: Themed kits with books and activities for young readers.
  • Digital Resources: Access to online databases, courses, and streaming services.

Every library has a different selection just waiting for you to discover. 

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