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Kia ora!
Welcome to our June 2025 newsletter.

Library Noticeboard
Upcoming Library Closure
Our libraries will be closed on Friday 20 June to celebrate Matariki.
Winter bugs
Please remember to stay home if you are unwell. Take advantage of our eBook and audiobook selection on Borrowbox and Libby, or request a home delivery (available from Frankton, Hāwea, Queenstown or Wānaka branches).
Placing holds on available items
Placing a hold on an item via our app or library catalogue doesn't mean that the item will be available instantly, even if it looks like it's available in the library branch where you are.
We will send you an email to let you know when your item is ready to collect at your chosen branch. Please be patient with our staff and wait for the email notification. Thank you for understanding!

Join the Winter Reading Challenge 2025
Our annual Winter Reading Challenge is here to help make those chilly days a little warmer! Challenge your current reading habits this winter and have the chance to win a prize.
We have 2 themed challenge cards for you to choose from this year, 'Get Cozy' or 'Challenge Yourself'. Pick up a challenge card from your local library or download it from our website today. Return your completed entries to your local library branch by Friday 5 September.
We have collated some recommendations for the Winter Reading Challenge - head over to our blog to take a look!
Take a look at our book recommendations

New Fiction
Click on the book cover to place a hold on these new title in our library catalogue. 
If you're having problems placing a hold on any new books, ask your local library team to help you!
Leo by Deon Meyer
Hunchback by Saō Ichikawa
Every man dies alone by Hans Fallada
The fisherman's gift by Julia Kelly
White king by Juan Gómez-Jurado
The river has roots by Amal El-Mohtar
Once more from the top by Emily Layden
The pretender by Jo Harkin
The unquiet grave by Dervla McTiernan
 

New Non Fiction
Click on the book cover to place a hold on these new title in our library catalogue. 
If you're having problems placing a hold on any new books, ask your local library team to help you!
Our fight by Ronda Rousey
On democracies and death cults : Israel, Hamas and the future of the West by Douglas Muray
Where the old roses grow : Vita Sackville-West and the battle for beauty during wartime by Janelle McCulloch
If we burn : the mass protest decade and the missing revolution by Vincent Bevins
Sir Lewis by Michael E. Sawyer
Careless people: A story of where I used to work by Sarah Wynn-Williams
Bilingual visual dictionary : Spanish-English
Computers for seniors by Faithe Wempen
Toitū Te Whenua : places and people of the New Zealand Wars by Lauren Keenan

Young Adult Staff Picks
Each month, our passionate librarians handpick captivating and inspiring reads just for young adults.
Hands by Torrey Maldonado
The dam keeper by Robert Kondo
Thin air by Kellie M. Parker

Children's Staff Picks
Each month our passionate children's librarians handpick the most delightful, heartwarming, and engaging books for young readers. Below is just a selection of this month's recommendations. Happy reading, little bookworms!
Head to our blog for more!
Mice on the ice by Philip Reeve
An otter called Pebble by Helen Peters
A better best friend by Olivier Tallec
Live and let dive by Thomas Kingsley Troupe
Size wise by Camilla De la Bédoyère
Draw With Rob: Amazing Animals by Rob Biddulph

What's on at the library

To keep up to date with all of our events, check our What's On webpage, follow us on social media, and keep an eye out for event posters and flyers when you're next in the library.
Event highlights
Tāhuna Glenorchy’s Journey to Becoming a Dark Sky Sanctuary
Matariki korero
Join us for Matariki Kōrero, an evening of storytelling, reflection, and star lore with Matua Darren. 
Bookings appreciated. Please contact your local library to save your spot.
Tāhuna Glenorchy’s Journey to Becoming a Dark Sky Sanctuary
Join the Tāhuna Glenorchy Dark Skies Team as they share their light-hearted and inspiring journey, from zero astronomy knowledge to global recognition.
  • Thursday 17 June, 6-7.30pm
  • Taking place The Rees Hotel, 377 Frankton Road
  • Bookings required
The International Storytellers Film Series presents
Join the Lakes Multicultural Collective (previously known as The Kiwi Kit Community Trust) and QLDC Libraries for a free film screening In honour of International Autism Pride Day.
Adult Events
Whether you or someone you care about is affected by cancer, you’re welcome to drop in for a chat, ask questions, or find out what support is available.
  • Frankton Library
  • From 10 June - 29 July: Every Tuesday, 3-5pm
  • Pop in, no booking required
Ready to learn Spanish the fun way?
Join Natalia Brown for a friendly introduction to Spanish at Frankton Library.
Through games, conversation, and easy grammar tips, you’ll pick up useful phrases and feel more confident speaking Spanish in no time.
Regular programmes and one-off events
Children and Young Adult Events
Jonathan Usher Magic Show
Everyone is invited to these spellbinding community events.
  • Taking place at Queenstown Library, Glenorchy Community Hall, Frankton Library, Lake Wānaka Centre, and Kingston Golf Club
  • Spaces are limited, please book directly with your library branch.
Matariki Storytime
Matariki Storytime
Join us at the library for a special Matariki preschool storytime celebrating the start of the Māori New Year.
Jonathan Usher Magic Show
Young artists across the district are invited to submit a drawing inspired by the cosmic wonders above.
Two winning artists will see their drawings transformed into a sculpture by artist Hazweld. Sculptures will be auctioned with proceeds going to KidsCan charity.
Pick up an entry form at your local library or download it online.
Entries close 11 July.
Our usual programmes are running until the next School Holidays at the end of June, when we will take a pause and resume in Term 3.
Please note that due to demand, Wriggle & Rhyme and LEGO® Club at Frankton Library now require bookings.

Digital Spotlight
Learn a language with the library
Learn a language with the library! 
Did you know that we have lots of free language learning eResources available to help you learn or polish up your language skills?!
Whether you've always wanted to learn Mandarin, are looking forward to a holiday to Spain, are busy preparing for an IELTS exam, or want to read to your children in their native tongue, we've got a language resource for you!
Haere rā: eResource subscriptions ending
Our subscriptions to the following eResources will end on 30 June. We've suggested alteratives to these resources in brackets. 
We are saying haere rā | goodbye to:

Community Noticeboard
District Collections Librarian Maia Bennett was a judge on this year's Mountain Film Festival Book Competition. Tau kē | Awesome!
We hold copies of many of the shortlisted titles in the Queenstown Lakes Libraries collection.
Community Bike Ride - Matariki Dress Up Ride
Join WAO for a special end-of-day ride in honour of Matariki, the Māori New Year. Free hot chocolates and a bake sale fundraiser await you!
Date: Saturday 21 June
Time: 3.30-5pm
Location: Dinosaur Park, Wānaka Lakefront 
Admission: Whānau-friendly and free to join – just register in advance

Whakataukī o te Marama |
Proverb of the Month
Tino kai, tino ora te kōpū. Firewood is sought for winter, food is laboured after for the year.
 
 

NZ Sign Language 

Hōtoke | Winter
noun
NZ Sign Language drawing of the motion for 'winter'

Kā mihi,
- Your Libraries Team.

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