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.
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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.
New and recommended titles from Waimakariri Libraries Staff.
ReadNew Junior The Paper Piano by Rachel IpThe Case of the Missing Stuff by Rachael King (King is visiting us this month for Rachael King in Conversation with Rachael Craw)A Treasury of Songs: The Scores Collection by Julia Donaldson
New Teen Needy Little Things by Channelle DesamoursAugmented by Kenechi UdoguChappell Roan: A Vibrant Journey Through the Career and Influence of the Indie-Pop Superstar by Harbert Day
You may notice this month's junior & teen titles are music themed find more music themed books here New Adult Fiction Winifred Peters is Not Sorry for Her Loss by Ernest JensenI'm Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home by Fergus CraigHooked by Asako YuzukiNorth Sun, or: The Voyage of the Whaleship Esther by Ethan Rutherford A Palace Near the Wind by Ai Jiang New Adult Non-FictionProto : how one ancient language went global by Laura SpinneyMountains to climb : The Canterbury Mountaineering Club, 1925-2025 by John WilsonThe Finest Hotel in Kabul: A People's History of Afghanistan by Lyse Doucet eLibrary Pick: PressReader Enjoy the latest edition of Kiwi Gardener with PressReader. Access PressReader now via its website or download the app and login with your library card and PIN.
Watch Reel Reviews
Song Sung BlueAn emotional ballad of a film about Thunder & Lightning. The tragic, yet inspirational, cover duo.Available on DVD
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePantsReturn to Bikini Bottom as SpongeBob and friends embark on another hilarious adventure!Available on DVD
Pike RiverA moving drama based on the story of the women who fought for justice for the families of the men who lost their lives in the Pike River explosion.Available on Kanopy
Click here to read more reviews. CreativebugDiscover your art or craft passion with Creativebug. New video lessons added weekly. Our recommendation: Junk Journaling Daily Practice
Get junk journaling with Faith Hale – create individual journal pages from material, paper scraps, discards and ‘junk’. Whether you're an avid junk journaler or new to junk journaling, you are sure to find inspiration in this daily practice video series.
