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What's new in Community Languages this month?
Russian Popular Fiction
Bezumnaia kepka Monomakha by...
New Titles
This week
Last week
Children's fiction - 6 November 2009 (36KB)
Children's non fiction - 6 November 2009 (15KB)
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Kids new titles
This weeks New Titles
Last updated 20th November 2009
Children's AV - 20 November (16KB)
Children's fiction - 20 November 2009 (55KB)
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Reading lists
Library Booklists
50-50 women : The top 50 women writers of the... (138KB)
African voices (55KB)
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Montana Book Award
Discussion Rooms
The Montana Medal for Fiction or Poetry
Novel about my wife by Emily Perkins - catalogue discuss
The Montana Meda for Non Fiction
Rita Angus: an artist's...
Biographies
About the Biographies collection
Biographies are found in the Biographies-General Magazine lounge on the 1st floor of the Central Library, between the Children's Zone and Fiction and Literature Zone.
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Fiction and Literature
What's new in the Fiction and Literature this week
The Penguin book of contemporary New Zealand short stories. Edited by Paula Morris
The Penguin Book of Contemporary New Zealand...
Adult Learning
About the Adult Learning collection
The Adult Learning collection is part of the World Languages Living Room at Central Library. It is found on the 1st floor of the Central Library, where the ramp exits into...
General Magazines
About the collection
The General Magazines collection is found on the 1st floor of the Central Library, between the Children's Zone and the Fiction and Literature Zone.
Children's Zone...
What? / He Aha?
Weekly lists of new titles
New Titles page
Library Resources
Fiction and Literature
Audio Books
Large Print
more
Non Fiction
Biographies
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Assistive devices
SmartView
This magnifier, located in Fiction Zone, is able to magnify images and text up to 35 times. Ideal for those hard-to-read labels or viewing detail in photos.
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Childrens
About the Children's Zone
The Children's Zone is a vibrant, colourful and busy area located on the First Floor of the Central Library.
Take a virtual tour!
View more virtual tours
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NoveList Reader's Advisor
About this eResource
March 2008: NoveList Reader's Advisor has been revamped!
Find out about some of the changes here: NoveList changes (33KB)
Attention fiction lovers! Are you...
Find information
There are several ways to find what you need:
Advisory desks
Library catalogue
Browse the shelves
Electronic resources
Advisory desks
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Book websites
Book review websites
Reviewsofbooks.com
BookSpot
Guardian Unlimited Books
Book Reporter
Book Page
Radio New Zealand
Readers Advisory
Book Talk - resources for...
Book groups
Library Book Discussion Group
Enjoy talking about books? Our group could be for you.
Meetings are held on a monthly basis (except January) with a different theme for each...
Seniors
Welcome to the senior members of our community
Many of you will be retired and may have more time to enjoy the facilities the Library has to offer. If you are unfamiliar with the layout or would like any...
Central Library
What's on each floor?
Floor plans
Library Floorplan (74KB)
Second Floor
Map - New Zealand and...
Borrowing
Borrow at any branch
Use your library card to borrow at the Central Library, any branch, or the Mobile Library bus.
There are Branch Libraries in Roslyn, Awapuni, Te Pātikitiki...
Literature Resource Center
About this eResource
Rich in biographical, bibliographical, and critical content, the Literature Resource Center is the premier Internet resource for information on literary figures from all time periods writing in...
Children's Book Awards
2008 LIANZA Children's Book Awards
The winners are:
Esther Glen Award (Fiction)
Smashed by Mandy Hager
Russell Clark Award (Illustration)
Rats by Gavin Bishop
Home Library Services
About the Home Library Service
From our door to your door, this service brings the library to you.
We believe every member of the community should be able to use our services and collections.
We...
Parents and teachers
Parents and Teachers
About the Children's Zone
The Children's Zone is a vibrant, colourful and busy area, on the 1st floor of the Central Library.
What have we got?
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Digital Audio Books
...now here
What is a Digital Audio Book?
A digital audio book is the newest format of audio, combining a wide variety of content with an easy-to-use player all in one small unit.
All you have...
Facilities
Disabled parking - Lockers - Parenting Rooms - Photocopiers - Public Telephones - Showers - Toilets
Disabled parking
Parking is available for those with appropriate parking stickers. This park is at the rear of...
Library charges
Charges to borrow
Books and magazines
Free
Books on tape and CD
Free
DVDs and videos in the Sound and Vision Zone
$3.00 for one week; sets $6.00 for two weeks
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Books
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Magpie Hall by Rachael King
"There were two rumours surrounding my great-great-grandfather...
Staff contacts
Feedback Form
Use the Feedback form to get in touch with us.
Feedback Form
Email
Click on the names below to email the Library.
General Enquiries
General...
The Basement
Discover The Basement - inspired by and enthusiastic about youth
Find us on the ground floor next to the Bruce McKenzie bookshop.
The Basement is this library's zone aimed at youth, but library users of...
Book news
Book news
Read the latest in book news on our website - from the NZ Herald.
For other news on books, literature and awards try these links:
News
Leaf Salon - NZ book news
New Zealand...
Book awards
Other literary awards
Montana New Zealand Book Awards 2009
The 2009 finalists have been announced!
View all the titles & details on the Montana New Zealand Book Awards website.
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Virtual tours
2nd Floor
New Zealand and Pacific Islands Zone
Take the virtual tour
1st Floor
Fiction and Literature Zone
Take the virtual tour
Children's Zone
Take the virtual...
The Basement
Discover The Basement - inspired by and enthusiastic about youth
Find us on the ground floor next to Bruce McKenzie Booksellers.
The Basement is this library's Zone aimed at youth but library users of...
Frequently Asked Questions
Where?
Where are the libraries located?
Where can I return my books after hours?
Where do I find out about local history?
Where do I find Archives and how do I access them?
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What's new
What is an online database? - eResources versus printed material - Isn't everything on the Internet anyway? - Online databases terms and conditions of use - What is info2go? - Can I use...
Non-Fiction
What's new in Non Fiction this month:
The thrift book : live well and spend less by India Knight
Feeling poor because of...
Man Booker Prize
About the Man Booker Prize
"The Man Booker Prize promotes the finest in fiction by rewarding the very best book of the year. The prize is the world's most important literary award and has the...
eResources by subject
These are subject guides to electronic resources
Books and Authors
Health
Music and Arts
Business and Law
Community funding
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Auckland Reader's and Writer's Festival
Alteiro, Maxine
Dunedin-based author of "Live News" and "Ribbons of Grace"
About Maxine Alteiro
Books in our library by Maxine Alteiro
Ashton, Penny
Improviser, actor, writer and...
Full list of eResources
What is an online eResource? - Online Library eResources terms and conditions of use - eResources versus printed material - Isn't everything on the Internet anyway? - Searching...
Large print
A selection of new large print titles recently added to the shelves
Always with you by Gloria Hunniford
"On April 13th, 2004 Gloria Hunniford's 41 year old...
Audio Books
Audio Books are available in 4 different formats:
books on tape
books on CD
MP3 - a compressed audio file of an entire book on one or two CDs
Playaway Digital Audio Books
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