Haere mai, Salaam and Soo dhawoow! Join us at Te Puna Waiora Newtown Library on February 7th, 5pm for the launch of international migration magazine, NANSEN!
Hear from journalist Muzhgan Samarqandi and editor Ronia Ibrahim about their experiences as Muslim migrants in Aotearoa and what “home” means to them. If you can, please bring a dish to share that tastes like home.
Indie films, art-house flicks, documentaries and more -- join us at the library for a free film screening. Movies are selected from the library's collections and are suitable for adults. Check with the library to find out which movie is showing, or join our movie night newsletter to be in the know.
These iPads have a variety of apps already installed so you can access the library’s many eresources, such as audiobook/ebook apps – Libby and BorrowBox, and film streaming apps Kanopy and Beamafilm. You can also use the iPads for any other general use, like checking your socials, art projects or taking photos! It is also a great way to try out having an iPad before you make the big commitment of buying one.
BWB gathers together some of the finest writing and scholarship on New Zealand's founding document online - including access to award-winning histories and commentaries, such as Claudia Orange's The Treaty of Waitangi. You can explore the collection here.
Dragonsource provides access to hundreds of Chinese language magazines in both simplified and traditional Chinese for online reading. You can find the collection here.
Is your book club looking for new titles? Can't get enough copies of the book? Check out our Book Club Kete! Kete is the te reo Māori word for a basket or a kit. Our Book Club Kete hold books to enjoy and share with others at book clubs — have a read below to find out more!
Current titles include: Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K Reilly, Pet by Catherine Chidgey and Lioness by Emily Perkins.
Journey across the globe to learn about geography, animals from faraway lands, or new cultures. The options are endless with Gale Presents: National Geographic Kids! Start exploring the collection here.
