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COVID-19 FAQ

Queenstown Lakes District is currently at Red under the COVID-19 Protection Framework. All Queenstown Lakes Library branches are open; however we have some requirements in place to keep our staff and our community safe when you are visiting the libraries.

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QLDC Libraries Summer Reading Challenge

QLDC Libraries present our Children & Young Adult Summer Reading Challenge. Pick up your Summer Reading Challenge at your local library!

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Summer Reading Challenge - Central Otago

Register here for the Summer Reading Challenge and view weekly prize winners!

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Introducing Central Otago Libraries - Click and Collect

Central Otago Libraries are happy to offer Click and Collect to patrons that are unable to visit the library space for any reason.

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A look at 2021 with the Central Otago Libraries

A quick look back at 2021 with the Central Otago Libraries.

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Kingston Library Closure

Kingston Library is scheduled to be painted Friday, January 28 through to Thursday, February 3. During this time the power supply to the building will be shut off for the duration of the project and the library will be closed.

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Longer Saturday Opening Hours at Arrowtown Library

Arrowtown Library now has longer opening hours on Saturdays!

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New Fiction for the New Year from Central Otago Libraries

Download the booklet to check out our new fiction and click on the link to the catalogue to put a hold on any that tickle your fancy.

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Tales from the Vege Patch

We have a lot of green thumbs in our libraries and one of our librarians has been documenting her gardening adventures in "Tales from the Vege Patch". To hear some tips and tricks for gardening each month, check out the new blog here.

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15 locations throughout Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago

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COVID-19 FAQ

QLDC Libraries Summer Reading Challenge

Summer Reading Challenge - Central Otago

Introducing Central Otago Libraries - Click and Collect

A look at 2021 with the Central Otago Libraries

Kingston Library Closure

Longer Saturday Opening Hours at Arrowtown Library

New Fiction for the New Year from Central Otago Libraries

Tales from the Vege Patch

15 locations throughout Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago

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