News
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Design our Next Children's' Library Card
Competition to Design the next Marlborough Libraries Children's Membership Card
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New Zealand String Quartet Free Taster Session at Te Kahu o Waipuna
New Zealand String Quartet Free Taster Session at Te Kahu o Waipuna
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Emails from Kōtui?
Why are you receiving emails from Kōtui?
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Ockham New Zealand Book Awards
The Ockham Book Awards 2024 short list
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Marlborough District Libraries App is back!
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300,000 Visitor to Te Kahu o Waipuna
300,000 Visitor to Te Kahu o Waipuna
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Summer School Holiday Activities
There's lots happening at the libraries these school holidays for children, Tweens and Teens, so come along and get involved.
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Libraries Closed for Waitangi Day
Marlborough District Library and Picton Library and Service Centre will both be closed for Waitangi Day, Monday 6 February.
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Lego® Club
Enjoy building Lego® at the Libraries
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Audiobooks with No Holds
These audiobooks on Borrowbox will be available for everyone to borrow this month with no holds.
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Goodreads Popular YA Reads of 2022
See the most popular reads of 2022 as voted by Goodreads readers.
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Staff Picks for Teen Reads in 2022
We've read lots of teen books this year see our favourites here.
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Teen Summer Showdown
Join in the fun at Marlborough District Library (Blenheim) and vote for your favourite reads.
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Summer Reading Programme Coming Soon
Marlborough District Libraries Summer Reading Programme will start on Friday 16 December.
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Holiday Opening Hours
The Libraries will be closed some days over the festive period.
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New to the Library - Vox Books
VOX Books offer all-in-one read-along technology.
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Picton Library and Service Centre Late Opening Wednesday
Picton Library and Service Centre will open at 10.30 am Wednesday 16 November.
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Picton Library and Service Centre Late Opening Wednesday
Picton Library and Service Centre will open at 10.30 am Wednesday 19 October.
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New Fiero Code Club
Calling all 8 to 18 year olds, come and join our Fiero Code Club.
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Updates to Libby App
Libby has updated to streamline how reads can sort and filter loans, holds, tags and timeline activities.
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Marlborough District Libraries Public Holiday Closures
Marlborough District Libraries (Blenheim and Picton) will be closed for Labour Day, Monday 24 October, and Marlborough Anniversary, Monday 31 October.
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Libraries Closed for Queen Elizabeth II's Memorial Day
Marlborough District Libraries (Blenheim and Picton) will be closed Monday 26 September for Queen Elizabeth II's Memorial Day.
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Take Part in a Library Survey
Public Libraries of New Zealand are conducting a survey to understand how libraries are perceived in the community.
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Flood Event FAQs
Following the flood event last week, we understand those affected may have questions about their items and our services.
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Popular YA Audiobooks
See which audiobooks are popular on our platform Borrowbox.
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New Teen Books
See some of the new teen books that have just arrived.
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Justices of the Peace at the Libraries
JPs are available at both libraries every week.
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August 3D Print Ideas
Looking for inspiration for things you can 3D print, here are our August favourites.
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Picton Library and Service Centre Late Opening Wednesday
The library and service centre will open at 10.30 am Wednesday 3 August.
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Popular Reads on Booktok
Looking for some popular YA reads, try these that have been popular on TikTok.
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Magazines Now Available on Libby
Libby now offers emagazines as well as ebooks and eaudiobooks.
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Pride Month - Rainbow Reads
As part of Pride Month we have listed some of our favourite rainbow reads.
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New Zealand Book Awards for Young Adults
See the shortlisted titles for the New Zealand Book Awards for Young Adults 2022.
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Libraries Closed for Matariki
Marlborough District Library and Picton Library and Service Centre will both be closed for Matariki, Friday 24 June.
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Children's Sessions Returning
Our children's events are returning to the libraries from Tuesday 7 June, 2022.
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Libraries Closed for Queen's Birthday
Marlborough District Library and Picton Library and Service Centre will both be closed for Queen's Birthday, Monday 6 June.
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Mythology Inspired Reads
If you're a fan of mythology you'll love these young adult reads inspired by mythology.
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Fantasy Reads
Escape to another world with these popular fantasy reads.
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Cosy Mysteries
Snuggle up with a good cosy mystery this autumn.
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We're On Instagram
Marlborough District Libraries now have their own Instagram.