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Issues accessing LinkedIn Learning

We are currently experiencing issues with access to LinkedIn Learning. We are working to resolve these issues and hope to have access restored soon. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Access Global NewsBank

Explore diverse perspectives and stay informed with full-text content from around the world, including more than 150 New Zealand newspapers, and hard to find titles.

Available any time, on any device.

Ancestry Library Edition

Access in the library only.

Trace your family history using this genealogy database. Search records from the UK, Ireland, Europe, Australia, NZ, Canada, the USA, and the Pacific Islands.

Any Questions

AnyQuestions offers free online homework help to New Zealand school students. Log in from 1pm to 6pm weekdays to chat online with a librarian about a schoolwork question.

Arrivals in English

Arrivals in English provides essential, everyday English to newcomers adjusting to life in their local community.

Australia New Zealand Reference Centre

This database contains full text from leading Australia/New Zealand magazines, newspapers and newswires, reference books, and more.

Beamafilm

Stream films for free with Beamafilm and watch all the latest docos and indie features using your library card!

Britannica

Find detailed articles plus links to relevant websites, articles from leading magazines, maps and images. Information on a topic is written for kids, teens and adults.

British Newspaper Archive

Full access in the library, limited access from home.

Search over 700 British and Irish newspaper titles from 1710 to 2000, digitised online. Research local or family history from counties, cities, villages and London boroughs.

Bridget Williams Books | BWB Collections

BWB Collections combine some of New Zealand's finest non-fiction narratives to provide a powerful new platform for reading, research and education.

Carter's Price Guide to Antiques and Collectables

Carter’s Price Guide to Antiques & Collectables displays actual sold prices for around 456,000 items, with all items fully indexed.

Comics Plus - Children's Library

Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga on your computer, tablet or phone. No holds, no wait lists, no borrowing limits.

This collection is specially curated for our tamariki.

Comics Plus - Full Collection

Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga on your computer, tablet or phone. No holds, no wait lists, no borrowing limits.

ePukapuka

Borrow over 38,000 eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines from a wide range of contemporary authors with ePukapuka.

Era Books Online

Era Books Online provides a world of books, games and activities for children to improve reading, writing and comprehension skills.

FindMyPast

Available in the library only.

Search Census and electoral rolls, migration, probate, land, and parish records. Special collections include the 1921 UK Census of England and Wales; Australian and NZ immigration records; Irish Catholic

givUs and givMe

Generosity NZ provide access to a number of databases including:
givUS lists resource schemes for communities, volunteer organisations, and clubs.
givME offers access to scholarships and grants for individuals.

Hoopla

hoopla Digital offers audiobooks, eBooks, comics and manga, music, movies, TV, and more with BingePass, all available 24/7 with no holds and no waiting.

Hutt City Heritage

Hutt City Heritage is a database of photographs, printed items and ephemera that showcases Lower Hutt's rich heritage.

A historic colourised image of Jackson Street showing the post office

IELTS - Academic

Road to IELTS is a 100% online exam preparation resource developed by the British Council and ClarityEnglish.

Road to IELTS - IELTS preparation and practice

IELTS - General

Road to IELTS is a 100% online exam preparation resource developed by the British Council and ClarityEnglish.

Index New Zealand

Find details of articles from New Zealand magazines and newspapers. This database covers a wide range of topics including current affairs, politics, education, history and the arts.

Kanopy

Explore a world of cinema with Kanopy! Access a diverse collection of over 30,000 films including classic cinema, indie film and top documentaries.

LinkedIn Learning

Online video tutorials to help you learn software, creative, and business skills. Over 2500 courses available including design, programming, business, photography, video, animation and much, much more.

LOTE4Kids

Kids can now enjoy 4500+ digital books in over 70 languages, together with English translations.

Mango Languages

Learn foreign languages quickly and easily with Mango Languages' online learning courses.

Many Answers

Many Answers is a place where you can search for answers to popular questions asked on AnyQuestions.

New Zealand Geographic

Access stories, videos, photographs and audio on the New Zealand Geographic website including indexed articles from the last 25 years.

PressReader

Online access to over 1000 national and international newspapers from 82 countries, displayed in their original format and accessible by country, language or title.

Storybox Library

Story Box Library is the best place to watch celebrated stories read aloud by our favourite storytellers from Australia and New Zealand.

Who Else Writes Like?

Who else writes like is designed to help fiction readers find their next author. It offers suggestions and introduces new authors similar to those already enjoyed.

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Who Next...?

Who Next...? is a guide for children looking for their next read, also useful for parents. They can look up a favourite author and find suggestions of who to read next.

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