Our electronic ordering system is almost fully back up and running again. New titles will start to become available for borrowing over the next few weeks.We'd like to thank all our customers for their extended patience and look forward to bringing you brand new titles again soon.
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 through our online registration form.
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 choose from a range of pick-up locations, including our 24/7 Click & Collect locker outside Central Library.
Place holds online and we’ll deliver them (contactless) if you can’t make it to the library. Choose ‘Mobile’ as your pick-up point when you place your hold.
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.
Explore our online heritage resources on Recollect, our community archive collections.
Need to get broadband at home? See if you’re eligible for a pre-pay Skinny Jump broadband connection.