Central Library will close at 2.00PM this Sunday, 24 November, due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologise for the service disruption and any inconvenience caused. We will be back to our usual hours on Monday, 25 November. Our Digital Library is open 24 hours, 7 days a week - browse for a great selection of books, audiobooks, magazines, and films!
Can’t make it in to the library? Need to self-isolate? We have a wide range of services you can access from home
Sign up for a library card, or digital only membership by phone on (04) 527 2117 or online
Our Digital Library is open 24/7 – choose from a wide range of free eBooks, eMagazines, streaming videos, resources for at home learning, and more. All you need is a library card or digital membership.
Place holds online and collect them contactlessly
Place holds online and we’ll deliver them contactlessly if you can’t make it to the library simply choose ‘Mobile’ as your collection point when you place your reserve.
Pick 5 by phone on (04) 527 2117 or email us – choose a genre or topic and we’ll choose you five items at random. Choose to collect or have them delivered contactlessly
Explore our online Heritage resources on Recollect
Need to get broadband at home? See if you’re eligible for a pre-pay Skinny Jump broadband connection