Waiamakariri Libraries created an amazing Māori Language Collection called Ako Collection to help you explore and learn more about Te Reo Māori.
A range of apps that make using the library easier.
Grab your library card, remember your PIN number and jump right in!
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Waimakariri Heritage website - a place to conserve and curate community memories and taonga.
To assist teachers, Waimakariri Libraries have a feast of resources available to help teachers feed students who are hungry for knowledge.
The Library has a range of apps that make it easier for you to access eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines & eNewspapers, and to manage your account from the comfort of your own device!
Search the catalogue
Search the library catalogue by title, author, or subject and place holds on items - from the comfort of home. You can check that books are available before heading down, or be informed when it's ready and waiting for pick up.
Some features on the Library App you may enjoy are: checking your library account for items you have out and the status for your holds, requesting holds, renew your items, download ebooks and eaudio and connects you also to our Social Media. You can download the App from the App Store and Google Play.
The Library App is free to use with your library bar-code number and PIN. No library card? Contact your library or signup online here. Forgotten your PIN number? Ask at your library or reset online - go to the catalogue, select Login, then forgot PIN.
BorrowBox contains eAudiobooks and eBooks for adults, youth and children.
If you have a tablet or smart phone, you can download the free BorrowBox app from your app store.
Watch this instructional video for help on downloading and using the BorrowBox app.
You can borrow 5 eBooks and 5 eAudiobooks for two weeks at a time, with the option to renew once.
Libby (OverDrive) - Has a wide range of both eAudio and eBook titles. OverDrive contains over 10,000 fiction and non-fiction titles for adults, young adults and children.Our digital magazine content includes 3000 magazine titles for you to choose from! There will also be plenty of world language material for those who speak a second language.
Access is free for library members - just enter your library card number and PIN. The Libby app is the best way to access OverDrive on your tablet or mobile device. See the help page for more information.
Library PressReader
Read a huge range current New Zealand and International newspapers and magazines. Online copies of the print versions of the latest and current issues. Over 7000 titles from 100 countries in 56 languages.
Please note : Stuff Ltd. titles such as The Press cannot be accessed through the PressReader app.
Story Box Library
Free to download onto Apple and Android devices, a world of stories is now even easier to access. Download the Story Box app now, featuring:
Over 400 diverse stories, with new stories added regularly, quick and easy search filters and playlist functions, language learning and auto-visual support, including closed captioning.
LOTE4Kids - Storytime in your language
Over 3000+ online picture books for kids in 65+ languages, including Te Reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. Each picture book is read aloud, and is paired with an English language version.
Download the LOTE4Kids App from the App Store or Google Play today!
LinkedIn Learning – Learn digital, creative and business skills from experts in their fields. Train for a new profession or discover a new passion. LinkedIn Learning provides access to online workshops, resources and content to help you develop skills and grow in your career.
Available for use on Android or Apple, download the LinkedIn Learning app from your Play store or App store.
For a guide to using the resources, view this tutorial: LinkedIn Learning
Once you have downloaded the app -
Mango Languages - provides access to over 70 languages including Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese), French, Italian and Japanese. It also contains lessons for people wanting to learn English.
Mango uses a self-paced learning programme that teaches languages through relevant and topical dialogue using the four key components – vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and culture.
Simply log in using your Waimakariri library barcode and PIN to use this resource from home. No library card? Contact your library or signup online here. Forgotten your PIN number? Ask at your library or reset online - go to the catalogue, select Login, then forgot PIN.
Then create a Mango profile to save your progress. You can access Mango Languages through your web browser, or download apps for Android and iOS but please note - to use the apps, you first need to create a Mango profile through the desktop version.TV & Film Streaming
Kanopy - Stream inspiring films and documentaries anytime, anywhere. With over 10,000 titles and with new content added monthly there is something here for everyone. Kanopy Kids provides specific content for children and the Great Courses gives access to a fascinating lecture series on a diverse range of topics. Kanopy is free to use with your library barcode number and PIN. No library card? Contact your library or signup online here. Forgotten your PIN number? Ask at your library or reset online - go to the catalogue, select Login, then forgot PIN.
For more information about play credits and setting your account up, click here.
Download the app or use your computer to start streaming or downloading your music today. Access over 18 million songs, including today’s top music and yesterday’s hits. Build your own playlists, listen to curated playlists, or simply enjoy an album. All ad-free!
Customers can stream as many songs as they like, all ad-free! Additionally, they will be able to download 3 songs per week onto their device.
Freegal Music+ is a free music service which offers download or streaming access to more than 18 million songs including Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists. In total, the collection is comprised of 200 genres of music from over 100 countries.
To access your Freegal benefits, you will need your library card number and PIN to log in. Freegal works with almost all computers, tablets, and smartphones. No special software is needed. Apps are available in the Apple store, Google Play store and Amazon.
