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    Otago Museum Interactive Science Pop-Ups at Queenstown Lakes Libraries

    The future is quantum, and not just for scientists: join our libraries to experience a branch of science that is truly stranger than fiction: quantum physics!

    The science outreach team from Tūhura Otago Museum, as well as Aotearoa’s own centre for research into quantum technology will be in some of our libraries exploring lights, lasers, and liquid nitrogen to reveal quantum technologies already in use all around us!

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    Queenstown Lakes Festival of Authors 2024

    Join QLDC Libraries celebration of local readers and writers this World Book Day with a series of inspiring author talks and creative workshops across the district.

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    Top Staff Picks - April 2024

    Welcome to this month's Staff Picks page, where our librarians share some of the great books they've read recently. Discover hidden gems, popular titles, and diverse recommendations that will captivate your imagination and enrich your reading experience. Happy exploring!

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    Kingston Library's Opening Hours are Changing

    Effective Wednesday 3 April, Kingston Library's opening hours for Wednesdays are changing.

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    Children & Young Adult Staff Picks - April 2024

    Welcome to our Children's Librarian Picks, where our passionate children's librarians handpick the most delightful, heartwarming, and engaging books for young readers. Happy reading, little bookworms!

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    Queenstown Lakes Libraries School Holiday Programme - April 2024

    Join our libraries these school holidays as we explore the classical elements of nature – Earth, Water, Air, Fire and more!

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    Children & Young Adult Staff Picks - March 2024

    Welcome to our Children's Librarian Picks, where our passionate children's librarians handpick the most delightful, heartwarming, and engaging books for young readers. Happy reading, little bookworms!

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    Top Staff Picks - March 2024

    Welcome to this month's Staff Picks page, where our librarians share some of the great books they've read recently. Discover hidden gems, popular titles, and diverse recommendations that will captivate your imagination and enrich your reading experience. Happy exploring!

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    Get Set Up for Safety

    We are thrilled to share Netsafe’s latest initiative – the 'Get set up for safety' collection of guides tailored specifically for older adults in Aotearoa.

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    Children & Young Adult Staff Picks - February 2024

    Welcome to our Children's Librarian Picks, where our passionate children's librarians handpick the most delightful, heartwarming, and engaging books for young readers. Happy reading, little bookworms!

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    Most Borrowed Books of 2023

    We are always curious to see what our district has been reading and without further ado, we have the most borrowed books of 2023! This year we have the most borrowed books for our patrons and also the most borrowed books by our librarians, in fiction and non-fiction.

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    Children & Young Adult Staff Picks - January 2024

    Welcome to our Children's Librarian Picks, where our passionate children's librarians handpick the most delightful, heartwarming, and engaging books for young readers. Happy reading, little bookworms!

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    Top Staff Picks - January 2024

    Welcome to this month's Staff Picks page, where our librarians share some of the great books they've read recently. Discover hidden gems, popular titles, and diverse recommendations that will captivate your imagination and enrich your reading experience. Happy exploring!

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    Arrowtown Power Outage

    Please note that there is a planned power outage affecting the Arrowtown Library tomorrow, 12 December, from 10am to 4.30pm.

    The library will be open however will not have printing services or Wi-Fi.

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    Queenstown Lakes 2024 Annual Bookmark Contest

    Design a bookmark for Queenstown Lakes Libraries in our annual bookmark contest! 

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    The Library App

    Need to renew, place holds and find your next read? Download the library app today and do it all from your device!

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    Festive Celebrations at the Library

    Join us for Festive Celebrations at your local library this holiday season! Across the district we’ll have storytimes, a BBQ, BINGO, and a visit from a VERY special guest. Let’s come together to celebrate inclusivity and joy this season – it's a celebration open to all!

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    Children & Young Adult Staff Picks - December 2023

    Welcome to our Children's Librarian Picks, where our passionate children's librarians handpick the most delightful, heartwarming, and engaging books for young readers. Happy reading, little bookworms!

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    Top Staff Picks - December 2023

    Welcome to this month's Staff Picks page, where our librarians share some of the great books they've read recently. Discover hidden gems, popular titles, and diverse recommendations that will captivate your imagination and enrich your reading experience. Happy exploring!

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    Book chat groups

    Do you like talking about the books you've read, or want to find out what others have enjoyed? Join us at one of our friendly, no pressure book chats!

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    1,000 Books Before School Anniversary Storytime & Graduation

    Join us for a special storytime and mini-graduation to celebrate families reading 1000 Books Before School.

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    Children & Young Adult Staff Picks - November 2023

    Welcome to our Children's Librarian Picks, where our passionate children's librarians handpick the most delightful, heartwarming, and engaging books for young readers. Happy reading, little bookworms!

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    Top Staff Picks - November 2023

    Welcome to this month's Staff Picks page, where our librarians share some of the great books they've read recently. Discover hidden gems, popular titles, and diverse recommendations that will captivate your imagination and enrich your reading experience. Happy exploring!

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    Digital Spotlight - Curious about the past?

    Are you curious about the past? We have a range of online tools to help you explore your past, find out what your antiques are worth, or learn a bit about world history.

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    Children & Young Adult Staff Picks - October 2023

    Welcome to our Children's Librarian Picks, where our passionate children's librarians handpick the most delightful, heartwarming, and engaging books for young readers. Happy reading, little bookworms!

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    Top Staff Picks - October 2023

    Welcome to this month's Staff Picks page, where our librarians share some of the great books they've read recently. Discover hidden gems, popular titles, and diverse recommendations that will captivate your imagination and enrich your reading experience. Happy exploring!

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    QLDC Libraries Meaningful Conversations – Community Kai

    Join our engaging food sustainability series featuring a diverse lineup of events designed to both educate and inspire.

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    Top Staff Picks - September 2023

    Welcome to this month's Staff Picks page, where our librarians share some of the great books they've read recently. Discover hidden gems, popular titles, and diverse recommendations that will captivate your imagination and enrich your reading experience. Happy exploring!

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    Children & Young Adult Staff Picks - September 2023

    Welcome to our Children's Librarian Picks, where our passionate children's librarians handpick the most delightful, heartwarming, and engaging books for young readers. Happy reading, little bookworms!

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  30. Author talk with Debra Gavranich

    Join us for a conversation with Australian author Debra Gavranich. 

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    Top Staff Picks - August 2023

    Welcome to this month's Staff Picks page, where our librarians share some of the great books they've read recently. Discover hidden gems, popular titles, and diverse recommendations that will captivate your imagination and enrich your reading experience. Happy exploring!

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    Children & Young Adult Staff Picks - August 2023

    Welcome to our Children's Librarian Picks, where our passionate children's librarians handpick the most delightful, heartwarming, and engaging books for young readers. Happy reading, little bookworms!

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    Digital Spotlight - Discover a World of Knowledge at Your Fingertips!

    Learn something new with the library online. We have a huge range of online learning tools, we're pretty sure there's something for everyone.

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    Children & Young Adult Staff Picks - July 2023

    Welcome to our Children's Librarian Picks, where our passionate children's librarians handpick the most delightful, heartwarming, and engaging books for young readers. Happy reading, little bookworms!

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    Top Staff Picks - July 2023

    Welcome to this month's Staff Picks page, where our librarians share some of the great books they've read recently. Discover hidden gems, popular titles, and diverse recommendations that will captivate your imagination and enrich your reading experience. Happy exploring!

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    Cromwell Library Storywalk

    Have you visited the Cromwell Library StoryWalk ? It's close to being your last chance to see the current story...

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    Community Seed Libraries

    Did you know you can borrow seeds from our libraries?

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    Children & Young Adult Staff Picks - June 2023

    Welcome to our Children's Librarian Picks, where our passionate children's librarians handpick the most delightful, heartwarming, and engaging books for young readers. This month's selection are the kinds of books that you can read over and over with your little ones. Happy reading, little bookworms!

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    Top Staff Picks - June 2023

    Welcome to this month's Staff Picks page, where our librarians share some of the great books they've read recently. Discover hidden gems, popular titles, and diverse recommendations that will captivate your imagination and enrich your reading experience. Happy exploring!

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    My experience at the Auckland Writers Festival 2023

    One of our passionate librarians travelled up to Auckland to attend the Auckland Writer's Festival and she came back inspired and a bit sad that the event was over so fast. Read about her experience below.

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    Adult Reading Challenge 2023 - Reading Suggestions

    Find reading suggestions for our Adult Reading Challenge categories. 

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    Cromwell Library Digital Drop-in

    Brush up on those digital skills with Vanessa at Cromwell Library!

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    Digital Spotlight - Beamafilm, Bloomsbury Video Library & Drama Online

    Did you know you have access to three great online streaming services with your library card? Click here to find out more.

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    Children & Young Adult Staff Picks - May 2023

    Welcome to our Children's Librarian Picks, where our passionate children's librarians handpick the most delightful, heartwarming, and engaging books for young readers. From picture books to middle-grade novels, our expert recommendations are sure to ignite the love of reading in children of all ages. Happy reading, little bookworms!

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    Top Staff Picks - May 2023

    Welcome to this month's Staff Picks page, where our librarians share some of the great books they've read recently. Discover hidden gems, popular titles, and diverse recommendations that will captivate your imagination and enrich your reading experience. Happy exploring!

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    The 2023 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards Shortlist

    The Ockham New Zealand Book Awards are the country’s premier literary honours for books written by New Zealanders. Check out the 2023 shortlist here.

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    The Hell Reading Challenge 2023

    The Hell Pizza Reading Challenge returns for 2023!

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    Digital Spotlight - Bridget Williams Books

    Bridget Williams Books (BWB) is an award-winning New Zealand publisher featuring small books on big issues, and we have the entire collection available online. Click here to find out more.

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    Children & Young Adult Staff Picks - April 2023

    We hope you enjoy this month's selection of children and young adult books.

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    Top Staff Picks - April 2023

    We hope you enjoy this month's selection of books that our librarians have been reading lately.

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    Free Digital Banking Workshops - coming your way!

    Here's your chance to find out more about digital banking and staying safe online, for free. 

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    Meet Our Artist Volunteers for the World Languages Lilliput Libraries

    This blog features the incredible artists profiles behind the World Languages Lilliput Libraries project.

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    Top Staff Picks - March 2023

    We hope you enjoy this month's selection of books that our librarians have been reading lately.

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    1,000 Books Before School – Reading Recommendations

    Are you and your child participating in the 1000 Books Before School programme? If you’re not, we’d love it if you joined in 😉 We’ve pulled together some short lists of books that we highly recommend for your tamariki. We’ve grouped them by age group, from one to five years old.

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    Digital Spotlight - eMagazines & eNewspapers

    How does a global newsstand at your fingertips sound? If that sounds like something you're interested in, then you're in luck! We have three great eResources with an abundance of eMagazines and eNewspapers, all FREE with your library card. 

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    Children & Young Adult Staff Picks - March 2023

    We hope you enjoy this month's selection of children and young adult books that our librarian has chosen to align with some significant days this month.

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    Aotearoa’s First World Languages Lilliput Libraries

    Imagine arriving in a new country. You meet new people and embrace their history and tradition. You assimilate yourself into their culture and, often, are forced to learn a language that is markedly different than your own. No matter how many borders crossed, you will eventually seek for a sense of belonging. You ponder and compare what makes up your identity, and in that moment, you may realize how strongly you are tied to the culture of where you came from, your home country. Read about our World Languages Lilliput Libraries project here.

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    Chromebooks now available at main Queenstown Lakes Library Branches

    We now have Chromebooks available to use in our main Library branches, Frankton, Queenstown and Wānaka. These are additional to the Public PC's we have at all our branches. 

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    Pop-Up StoryWalk®

    Two of the best things in life, reading and walking. Put these beauties together and we get StoryWalk®! 

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    Central Otago Summer Reading Challenge - please return your entries!

    It's time to get your Summer Reading Challenge entries back!

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    Pre-school Storytime is back at Central Otago Libraries!

    School is back for the year - and so is Pre-school Storytime!

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    Te Whai whakaaro ki a Waitangi - Reflecting on Waitangi

    Tēnā, kia whai whakaaro tātou ki te āhua o te whakanui i te hainatanga o Te Tiriti o Waitangi i roto i ngā tau mā te titiro ki ngā kiriata kua tīkina i ngā kohinga o Ngā Taonga.

    Reflect on how the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi has been marked over the years through highlights drawn from Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision’s audiovisual collections

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    Children & Young Adult Staff Picks - February 2023

    We hope you enjoy this month's selection of children and young adult books that our librarians recommend. 

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    Top Staff Picks - February 2023

    We hope you enjoy this month's selection of books that our librarians have been reading lately.

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    Skinny Jump available at Frankton, Queenstown and Wānaka Libraries

    Our community can now sign up for Skinny Jump at Frankton, Queenstown or Wānaka Libraries.

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    Digital Spotlight - Libby & BorrowBox

    Are you on the go and got time for a story? Or just didn't find time to pop into the library for a book? That's not a problem... you can find your next eBook or eAudiobook on BorrowBox and Libby!

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    Library Mural Project

    Libraries in partnership with Mount Aspiring College's 'Students in the Community' programme have completed a fantastic mural showing a set of bookshelves at the Wanaka Recreation Centre.

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    Cyclorama and Libraries

    Libraries take up as many opportunities as they can to get out and talk to our communities

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    Wānaka Library Book Club

    Wānaka Library Book Club is back for 2024.

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    Libraries at the Festival of Sport

    What do Steven Adams, Kobe Bryant, Dan Carter, Valerie Adams, and the Library all have in common?

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    How to create book lists

    Have you ever wondered how to keep lists of books that you've read or would like to read? We have some handy functionality available to library members. Read more about how to create lists here.

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    Most Borrowed Books of 2022

    It's time for another Most Borrowed Books list! Check out the Top 10 most borrowed books of 2022 in some of our adult categories.

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    Top Staff Picks of 2022

    We asked our Library team to share their top books of 2022 — here's the team's top fiction and non-fiction books of 2022.

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    Children & Young Adult Staff Picks - January 2023

    Welcome to our brand new staff picks blog for children and young adults! This monthly blog will showcase a few titles from across our children and young adult collection.

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    Central Otago Libraries' Holiday Hours

    Central Otago Libraries are closed on December 25, 26 and 27, and January 1, 2 and 3 this season.

    To help you stay safe and well, we have free RAT tests available!

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    No Queues! Read now. Listen now.

    Have you noticed the featured titles tagged Available Now/Read Now and Available Now/Listen Now on BorrowBox?

    What's that about?

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    Queenstown Lakes Read Beyond the Beaten Path - Reading Inspiration

    The Read Beyond the Beaten Path Children's Summer Reading Challenge for the 2022 Summer Holidays has now ended; however if you are looking for some reading inspiration, check out our blog below for some Librarian recommendations.

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    Knowledge is Power - Media Literacy Basics

    PressReader recently released a Media Literacy Toolkit that is available for all to download, containing information about what Media Literacy is, as well as exercises you can go through to enhance your critical thinking. This blog features links to the Toolkit and some great information prepared by PressReader, alongside some of the resources our Libraries offer that support the fight against mis-information.

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    Digital Spotlight - Children's eResources

    Are you looking for something to keep your kids entertained these holidays? Then look no further than our Kids resources on the Library website!

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    Recycling tips with Ruth Blunt from Wastebusters

    As part of this year’s Recycling Week initiative, QLDC Libraries teamed up with Ruth Blunt from Wānaka Wastebusters to host Q&A drop-in sessions across the district. Ruth answered questions surrounding what should and should not be recycled and shared her extensive knowledge of the recycling process. Check out her top tips here.

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    Featured Author - December 2022

    This month we’re featuring one of the great historical fiction writers, Hilary Mantel, who’s trilogy on the life of Thomas Cromwell received critical acclaim, and who’s death this year was a significant loss to the literary world.

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    Top Staff Picks - December 2022

    We hope you enjoy this month's selection of books that our librarians have been reading lately.

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    Loanable Litter Kits with Queenstown Lakes Libraries

    Litter kits are now available for loan at our Queenstown Frankton and Wānaka libraries.

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    Introducing Mussila

    We have a new addition to our Children’s Online Learning resources! We're delighted to introduce Mussila, a digital learning solution for children aged 6 to 10 years old, to learn through a unique Learn, Play, and Create methodology.

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    Digital Spotlight - New eResources

    This month we're showcasing the fantastic new range of eResources in our Library Online and we're confident there's something for everyone!

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    Top Staff Picks - November 2022

    This month one of our librarians is sharing some recent contemporary romance novels that she's enjoyed. These are perfect books for your summer holiday reading!

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    Labour Day 2022

    All libraries will be closed on Monday 24 October to observe the Labour Day public holiday. We will re-open on Tuesday 25 October per our usual operating hours.

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    Meaningful Conversations: Community Kōrero on Thriving with Dyslexia and Neurodiversity

    QLDC Libraries hosted a community kōrero about thriving with dyslexia and neurodiversity on Thursday 13 October. The event was a great success and we have some handy information as well as the recording of the live stream available for anybody to watch.

    In celebration of Dyslexia Awareness Week (5 – 11 October), QLDC Libraries brought together six guest speakers for this FREE community event to encourage the conversation around neurodiversity and dyslexia.

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    Featured Author - October 2022

    Exciting news, Jane Harper has just released a new novel, The Exiles, part of the Aaron Falk series. Learn about the author and her titles here.

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    Top Staff Picks - October 2022

    This month one of our librarians is sharing her reading from across our adult fiction and non-fiction collection in the hope of helping you discover a new genre or author.

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    Digital Spotlight - Ancestry Library Edition

    Are you interested in discovering more about your unique history? Piece together your story with access to the world's largest family history resource at the library with Ancestry Library Edition!

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    Featured Author - September 2022

    This month our featured authors are experts in approaching relationships with children of all ages in a respectful and down-to-earth manner. 

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    Top Staff Picks - September 2022

    This month we have a fantastic selection of titles, from across our collection, curated by a librarian who's reading spans across all genres.

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    Digital Spotlight - Generosity

    Do you need funding for one of your endeavors, or for your community? Generosity might be able to help!

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    Top Staff Picks - August 2022

    It's time for another round of staff picks! This month we have a selection of books that our librarians have been reading during the Adult Reading Challenge, check them out here.

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    Featured Author - August 2022

    New York Times bestselling novelist Ottessa Moshfegh is this month's featured author. The internal ferocities within Moshfegh’s first-person narratives are swathed in dark humour and satire. Moshfegh’s first novel Eileen was shortlisted for the booker prize and she has just released her fourth novel.

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    1,000 Books Before School

    Welcome to the Queenstown Lakes Libraries’ 1,000 Books Before School early literacy reading programme!! Find out what it's all about here.

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    Digital Spotlight - Creativebug®

    Did you see something on Etsy that you like? Why not make it yourself with creativebug®? Find out more here.

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    Top Staff Picks - July 2022

    It's time for another round of staff picks! We have a mix of new books and some favourites, check them out here.

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    Featured Author - July 2022

    Ruth Ozeki is the 2022 winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction for her novel The Book of Form and Emptiness. Ruth Ozeki is a filmmaker, novelist, and a Zen Buddhist priest. Her novels explore science, technology, environmental politics, and religion in a unique and masterful way.

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    Digital Spotlight - MANGO & LOTE Online

    Are you ready for a new adventure? Why not learn a new language? If that sounds good to you, we have just what you need at the library. Find out more here.

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    Featured Author - June 2022

    Whiti Hereaka is a New Zealand treasure. She’s a New Zealand playwright, novelist, screenwriter, barrister, and solicitor, and the country’s most recent winner of the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards – Jann Medlicott Acorn prize for fiction.

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    Top Staff Picks - June 2022

    It's time for another round of staff picks! We have a mix of new books and some favourites, check them out here.

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    Queenstown Lakes Libraries are going fine free for a while!

    We're running a fine-free trial for our tamariki and taitamariki! If you have any overdue junior or young adult items, issued on junior or young adult cards, return them and all fines will be waived.

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  105. Stepping Up - Central Otago Libraries

    Stepping Up digital literacy courses are back at Central Otago Libraries!

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    Top Staff Picks - May 2022

    This month you’re going to hear from one of our very own librarians and her learnings from reading last year; as well as her top picks.

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    Featured Author - May 2022

    This month we're featuring Ryan Holiday, He's one of the leading modern-day authors on Stoic philosophy. If you’re new to, or curious about Stoicism, he’s a great first step into a philosophy that is as relevant today as it was in ancient Greece.

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    MILK Bottle People a Community Art Project

    Have you ever dreamed of having your artwork displayed in an exhibition? Now is your chance! Inspired by Christina Darras's 2019 Bottle People installation at Craft Victoria in Melbourne, Frankton Library is hosting a community art project around the theme of identity, belonging and kinship, portraying how migration affects us personally within the social fabric of our families and the community.

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    Digital Spotlight - PressReader

    In case you didn’t know, we have a bunch of great eResources here at the libraries and every now and then we’re going to showcase one. This time we’re bringing our online magazine and newspaper repository into the limelight.

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  110. Central Otago Holiday Closures - April 2022

    Check out a few changes to our Central Otago Libraries opening times during April.

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    Top Staff Picks - March 2022

    It’s time again for our monthly picks where we choose a selection of our many new arrivals across our catalogue as well as our favourite books, to share with you all.

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    It's Queenstown Library’s 145th Birthday

    Queenstown Library is celebrating its 145th year of service to the community! Click here to learn about the library's history.

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    Summer Reading Challenge Bookmark Winners 2022

    This year’s Summer Reading Challenge ended on February 14th.  Libraries across the district received beautiful entries for the bookmark design competition. Check out who won our bookmark draw.

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    Featured Non-Fiction Author - March 2022

    This month is Women’s History Month and we’re celebrating by sharing a few inspiring non-fiction books written by some of our favourite feminists.

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    Featured Fiction Author - March 2022

    This month is Women’s History Month, with International Women’s Day being celebrated on Tuesday, 8 March, and we were planning on featuring one prominent feminist fiction writer however there were too many to choose from! Instead, we’ve chosen to feature some lesser-known names.

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    Our Holds Slips Are Changing

    Our hold slips are changing. Click here for the details.

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    Featured Non-Fiction Author - February 2022

    This month we’re featuring two very well known, yet very inspiring individuals.

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    Top Staff Picks of 2021

    We put the call out to our fantastically well-read librarians to gather a list of their top picks from 2021; check it out here.

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    Featured Fiction Author - February 2022

    Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a master storyteller whose works explore the themes of culture, race, gender, and politics through poetry and fiction. Click here to discover our February featured fiction author.

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    Longer Saturday Opening Hours at Arrowtown Library

    Arrowtown Library now has longer opening hours on Saturdays! 

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    Featured Non-Fiction Author - January 2022

    If you enjoy cooking, this one's for you! Check out this month's non-fiction featured author; he's one of our favourites....

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    Featured Fiction Author - January 2022

    This month we’d like to pay homage to one of the great New Zealand authors, Keri Hulme, who passed away this December.

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    Virtual Reality is coming to a Library near you!

    Get ready, players one, two and three! Queenstown, Frankton, and Wānaka libraries will soon be offering Virtual Reality experiences!

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    Most Borrowed Books in 2021

    Another year has passed and we now have a list of the most borrowed Adult Fiction and Non-Fiction books of 2021. Check them out here.

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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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    A look at 2021 with the Central Otago Libraries

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

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    Central Otago Holiday Library Hours

    The holiday season is fast approaching, please check out the changes to our Central Otago library hours over this period of time.
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    Top Staff Picks - December 2021

    It’s time again for our monthly picks where we choose a selection of our many new arrivals across our catalogue as well as our favourite books, to share with you all.

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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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    Featured Author - December 2021

    Our December Fiction featured author is New Zealand’s very own Heather Morris. She released two novels in 2021 and we're awaiting her next release late next year.

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    It's time to Change your pa55w*rd or PIN

    We’re asking everyone to change their four-number PIN or password to something more secure. Click here for instructions on how to do this.

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    Summer Reading Challenge - Central Otago

    Congratulations to our Grand Prize and Bookmark Design Winners!

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    Cash for Cans Fines Amnesty - Central Otago Libraries

    Oops! Have you got some library fines? In exchange for each can of food you bring to the library, we will waive $5 from your fines *.

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    Literacy in Life

    Literacy in Life is a Public Libraries of New Zealand campaign that embodies the fundamental values of our libraries. Join us over the next few weeks as we explore four fundamental pillars of Literacy in Life: Cultural, Digital, Financial, and Wellbeing literacy.

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    Top Staff Picks - November 2021

    It’s time again for our monthly picks where we choose a selection of our many new arrivals across our catalogue as well as our favourite books, to share with you all.

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  136. Community Kōrero on Mental Wellbeing

    Browse information from our Meaningful Conversations event, find recommended reading plus much more. 

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    Featured Author - November 2021

    Each month we're featuring an author - check out this month's author, Liane Moriarty. We hope that featuring certain authors might inspire you to explore something new, or revisit an old favourite.

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    Halloween ideas, inspiration and a Kahoot!

    See if you can reach the podium in the Halloween around the world Kahoot! challenge and don't forget our libraries are an amazing resource for ideas and inspiration. You could check out the catalogue for some books or get online with Creative Bug. 

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    Top Staff Picks - October 2021

    It’s time again for our monthly picks where we choose a selection of our many new arrivals across our catalogue as well as our favourite books, to share with you all.

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    Top Staff Picks - September 2021

    It’s time again for our monthly picks where we normally choose just six of our many new arrivals and favourite books to share with you all, however this month we have 10!

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    Featured Author - October 2021

    Each month we're featuring an author - check out this month's author, Chris Hammer. We hope that featuring certain authors might inspire you to explore something new, or revisit an old favourite.

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    • News

    Moa Bones on Display at the Maniototo Library

    Come down to the Maniototo Library and check out the Moa bones recently uncovered by three local children. 

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    PressReader Otago Daily Times access being withdrawn

    We have received notification from PressReader, that Allied Press is withdrawing remote access to its publications, including the Otago Daily Times.

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    Central Otago Moments in Lockdown

    Join Central Otago Libraries in sharing our Moments in Lockdown. If you've taken a picture, written a poem, or created something cool during this lockdown we invite you to share it with us. To submit your work reply with it to this post or email it to us at libraries@codc.govt.nz.

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  145. Central Otago Libraries Lockdown Update

    Central Otago Libraries Lockdown Updates. Check out our up to date information about your current loans and find support and links to get using our online resources for all ages.

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    Top Staff Picks - August 2021

    It’s time again for our monthly picks where we choose just six of our many new arrivals and favourite books to share with you all.

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    Storytime in Languages Other Than English

    Make storytime even better with LOTE Online for Kids, a digital collection of picture books for kids in Languages Other Than English.

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    Books Alive - Virtual Storytime with Central Otago Libraries

    Celebrate the New Zealand Children and Young Adult Book Awards with Central Otago Libraries. Enjoy our virtual storytime of Aroha Te Whai Ora by Rebekah Lipp and Karena Kelly i whakamāori.

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    Top Staff Picks - July 2021

    It’s time again for our monthly picks where we choose just six of our many new arrivals and favourite books to share with you all.

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    Top Staff Picks - June 2021

    Each month we choose just six of our many new arrivals to share with you all. We'll let you know what we think is hot across Fiction, Non-Fiction, DVDs and Kids.

     

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    Central Otago School Holiday Programme

    Travel back in time and play with the dinosaurs at the Central Otago Libraries July School Holiday Program.

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    Time to get inspired with our new online resource - CreativeBug!

    Ever wanted to learn how to crochet, create Galaxy Slime, frame a piece of artwork or make soap? Then CreativeBug is the place for you.

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    World Knit in Public Day

    There was a lovely vibe as you entered the Alexandra and Cromwell Libraries on Saturday as knitters got together to share skills, knowledge, and stories in celebration of the art of knitting.

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  154. Hot Off the Press!

    Have you checked out our varied range of newspapers and magazines lately? With your library membership you get free access to an extensive selection of print and online editions.

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    Central Otago Stepping Up - Digital Literacy Classes

    Central Otago Libraries are offering Stepping Up - Digital Literacy courses in Alexandra, Roxburgh, Cromwell are starting again on Monday, November 1st. A little different following the Covid 19 guidelines to keep us all safe but just as much fun learning in a relaxed and supportive environment.

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  156. Tales from a Local Librarian

    In which a local librarian eats too much chocolate at Easter.

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    New Fiction in our Central Otago Libraries.

    Check out and put your hold on the new fiction that is here or arriving soon in our Central Otago Libraries.

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    Blast off with the Central Otago Libraries Holiday Programme

    Blast off and explore space for the April school holidays at Central Otago Libraries!

     

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  159. Tales from a Local Librarian

    The life of a librarian is an ever-lasting roller coaster of adventures and mystery. Every few weeks this blog unveils the hopes, dreams, dilemmas and discoveries of one of our librarians as they toil in pursuit of bringing you the joy of a good book.

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    DVD reviews by The Guinea Fowl

    Head over to the DVD section at Queenstown Library and you might just find more than you expected. There’s a mystery agent in town that goes by the name of "The Guinea Fowl" and he’s been leaving film reviews for us to find. We’ve been on the hunt and discovered a few to share with you!

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    Board Games @ QLDC Libraries!!!

    Borrow board games from the QLDC Libraries!!

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    What's New? The Latest Thrillers To Get Our Hearts Racing

    Read all the thrillers by your favourite authors? Here are some from new ones to sink your teeth into!

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    Enjoy the meditation in the library collection on SoundCloud

    Take some time out for yourself and enjoy a series of FREE guided meditations for all levels and abilities anytime on SoundCloud! 

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    Discover a new language with Mango Languages

    Learn another language with this award-winning online resource. Choose from over 70 languages and learn at your own pace, at your own place.

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    • Teens
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    Young Adult Book Reviews

    Do you love YA fiction?  I do.  I love strong female protagonists and inclusive characters.  Dystopian?  Vampires? Special powers?  Yaaaa.

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    Kids Review Kids' Books

    July's by kids, for kids book review.

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    • Kids Book Review

    Kids Review Kids' Books

    June's by kids, for kids book review.

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    Top Staff Picks - May 2021

    Each month we choose just six of our many new arrivals to share with you all. We'll let you know what we think is hot across Fiction, Non-Fiction, DVDs and Kids.

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    CODC & QLDC Libraries Mobile App

    Visit your library while on the go with the CODC & QLDC Libraries mobile app.

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    Armchair Exploration

    Now is a great time to be an armchair explorer! Let your mind wander the world with this selection of digital adventure literature.

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    What's New? The latest Children's Fiction from our eLibrary

    A flock of the latest fiction for children from our eLibrary.

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    Librarian's Choice: eBook Review

    Deirdre from Hāwea Library casts a critical eye over The River Capture by Mary Costello.

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    What's New? The latest Young Adult Fiction from our eLibrary

    As assortment of the latest reads for Young Adults from our eLibrary.

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    What's New? The latest digital Graphic Novels

    A gathering of the latest Graphic Novels for Children from our eLibrary.

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    • Kids
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    What's New? The latest digital Picture Books

    A pick n' mix of the latest digital Picture Books for Young Children.

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  176. Answering your Children's Questions about the Coronavirus

    Authors around the world are trying to explain what is happening through the magic of picture books.  Axel Scheffler, illustrator of "The Gruffalo", has collaborated with Nosy Crow, medical experts and child psychologists to bring you this free downloadable picture book.  

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    Top Staff Picks - April 2021

    Each month we choose just six of our many new arrivals to share with you all. We'll let you know what we think is hot across Fiction, Non-Fiction, DVDs and Kids.

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    Laugh and Learn with Busy Things

    Fun, quirky and creative online games and activities for kids aged 3–11. Designed to entertain and educate.

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    Librarian's Choice: Recommended e-resources for children

    An assortment of e-resources for children recommended by Robyn from Arrowtown Library.

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    Foodie Book Group Blog

    Serving up food chat, great cookbooks and sharing recipes. 

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    • Teens
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    2 Free Audiobooks per Week for Teens starting 30 April!!

    Do you love audiobooks? Then you will love this free audiobook promotion running from April 30th to July 29th!

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    Get Your Groove On!

    A compilation of online exercises and workouts for kids compiled by our QLDC District Children's Librarian.  Stay home and stay healthy! 

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    Digital Escape Rooms!

    An eclectic assortment of Digital Escape Rooms, assembled by our QLDC District Children's Librarian.

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    Online Storytime Resources

    A curated collection of online storytime resources, selected by our QLDC District Children's Librarian.

     

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    • Online
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    Recommended Reading for Self Isolation

    Recommended reading for your self-isolation from our eLibrary!

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    Top Staff Picks - March 2021

    Each month we choose just six of our many new arrivals to share with you all. We'll let you know what we think is hot across Fiction, Non-Fiction, DVDs and Kids.

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    • Non-Fiction
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    Legends, Landscapes and Modernist Murals

    Check out this latest selection of new art books at your local library.

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    Top Staff Picks - February 2021

    Each month we choose just six of our many new arrivals to share with you all. We'll let you know what we think is hot across Fiction, Non-Fiction, DVDs and Kids.

     

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    Top Staff Picks - January 2021

    Each month we choose just six of our many new arrivals to share with you all. We'll let you know what we think is hot across Fiction, Non-Fiction, DVDs and Kids.

     

     

     

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    Get crafty

    Open crafting for kids is on in Kingston, Glenorchy & Makarora libraries this summer

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    Central Otago Fines Amnesty

     Have you got library fines?  If you would like do some community good AND get rid of those fines at the same time, read on!

     

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    Community Seed Libraries

    Did you know you can borrow seeds from our libraries?

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    Book Reviews by Kids!

    See what local kids are reading this month.

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    Changes to Stuff Ltd. Titles on PressReader

    Changes are coming in the digital distribution of content provided by Stuff Ltd, “Stuff”, in New Zealand libraries, starting on November 1st 2019. Titles provided by Stuff will no longer be available through the PressReader app, but will continue to be accessible through our website.

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    Are you secure online?

    Did you know cyber attacks can affect anyone? The good news is that there are some really simple ways to protect your information online!

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    Book Reviews by Kids!

    See what local kids are reading in September.

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    Book Chat - not your usual Book Club!

    Cromwell and Maniototo Libraries launch Book Chat!

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    Graphic Novels Online

    Graphic novels and comics for all ages are available to read on your device

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    • Online

    Have you tried the Beamafilm App?

    Get watching sooner and easier with the new app from Beamafilm, your FREE streaming service

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    10 of the best new Non Fiction

    See what our Librarians have chosen in this top ten selection of new non fiction on the shelves

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    Alexandra Seed Library

    Dig out your gumboots and gardening gloves, we have a gift for you!

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    Baxter shows the way!

    Central Otago Libraries mascot, "Baxter", is showing the way to our harder-to-find branches!

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    What's New on DVD

    New Releases on DVD in your Libraires

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    • Fiction

    New! in Upper Clutha

    Brand new fiction on Wanaka and Hawea Library shelves to borrow or reserve

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    Queenstown Seed Library

    Donate to and borrow from the new permanent Seed Library in Queenstown

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    • Fiction

    Fiction Spotlight: Refugee Stories

    This month we're throwing the spotlight on fiction featuring refugees.

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    Alexandra Book Chat

    Alexandra Library is hosting a monthly book chat group. Come along to hear about what others have enjoyed recently and see what's new in-house. 

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    • Kids
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    Meet Baxter!

    Central Otago Libraries' new mascot has found his name!

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