There are so many reasons to have a library card, it's easy to lose count!
Whether you want to stream movies, map your family history, read the latest eMagazines or do an online course, a free library card unlocks countless resources and opportunities.
Read on for some of our favourite reasons to have a library card or come up with your own reason!
We know the feeling of smudging things with newspaper ink. Avoid the hassle and read a digital newspaper for free on PressReader!
PressReader has amazing titles from Aotearoa and around the globe. Choose from The Guardian, the Washington Post, El País, Daily Mail and many more for your daily news update. Go to eNewspapers
Learn about AI, music production or inclusive leadership with free access to LinkedIn Learning.
With over 5,000 online courses delivered by experts in a range of fields, it’s easy to grow your skills and learn on the go.
We’ve made overdue fines a thing of the past so you can enjoy your loans stress-free.
Find out more about library membership and how to get your free library card.
Great for listening on the go, our free eAudiobooks are the perfect hands-free solution to long bus rides, walks and more.
Heading on an adventure? Fill it with stories! Explore our best family-friendly eAudiobooks for road trips. Plus, discover new and classic titles on our eAudiobook platforms.
Our libraries are awesome spaces to bring tamariki! Pick up books and puzzles to take home, come along for events or check out our free school holiday activities.
Find your creative flair with a variety of tech available in our libraries. Tinker with robots, bring a project to life with 3D printers, sew something special, design apps, make music, and so much more! Discover Makerspace
Our expert team ensures all the buzz-worthy titles arrive on our library shelves and in our eCollections for you to borrow and enjoy. Search the library catalogue
And best of all, it's entirely free! So, you can keep up to date with all the hot reads without adding to your weekly spending.
We have multiple copies of bestselling eBooks and eAudiobooks in our OverDrive Bestie collection, so there's little or no waiting time to start reading your favourites!
Keep your kids reading with school holiday challenges and fun events! Visit our school holidays page to see what's coming up at libraries during the next school holidays.
Soothe your sleepy little ones with every bedtime story in the library! Here are some cosy picture books to get started.
It really is easy. Just turn up to a library with photo ID and talk to our friendly library staff. They’ll set you up with a free library card.
To access eCollections and online resources right away, join the library online!
