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Kia ora!
Welcome to our July 2025 newsletter.

Library Noticeboard
New water cooler at Frankton Library
We're excited to introduce our new water cooler! To help reduce waste, please bring your own resuable water bottles, as we are going cup-free. 
We offer a free Home Delivery Service at Frankton, Hāwea, Queenstown and Wānaka libraries as an option for patrons who are unable to come to the library, for reasons such as mobility, transport or health issues. Order a home delivery via our website.
A reminder that we welcome all children to our libraries and to participate in our programmes, but please make sure that children under 14 are accompanied by a caregiver. We accept no responsibility for unaccompanied children.

A selection of spine label stickers denoting genres of fiction
Love a particular genre of fiction? Make in-branch browsing easy with our spine labels!
Have you noticed that we shelve our fiction differently across the district?
In some libraries, we shelve genres like Fantasy or Short Stories together. In other branches, all fiction genres live side by side.
To make browsing in all our branches easier for you, why not go by the spine sticker label? If you love Romance, for example, you might want to look for the red heart, or if you're after a Historical novel, find the castle!
You may even discover new favourite authors by browsing in this way!

QLDC Libraries merchandise available now
We have keychains, lanyards and new tote bags for sale. All proceeds support library programmes and services.
Available in our library branches only (not online). Please ask at the desk. Limited edition while stocks last.
 
If you're registering to take part in our 1,000 Books Before School or 1,000 Books At School programmes, you'll receive a special gift! For those of you who have registered previously, pop into one of our branches to claim yours.

Ka pai to our 2025 Bookmark Contest winners!
Thank you to everyone who entered. We loved seeing the wonderful creativity on display across our district. Take a look at the winning designs on our website and watch out for them in a library near you soon.

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!
Beartooth by Callan Wink
Eurotrash by Christian Kracht
Deep cuts by Holly Brickley
The usual desire to kill by Camilla Barnes
Elegy, Southwest by Madeleine Watts
Gifted & talented by Olivie Blake
1985 : a novel by Dominic Hoey
This house of burning bones by Stuart MacBride
Vianne by Joanne Harris
 

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!
Is a river alive? by Robert Macfarlane
The first crossing of Greenland by Fridtjof Nansen
Chameleon by Robert Dessaix
High protein vegan by Rose Wyles
There's always this year : on basketball and ascension by Hanif Abdurraqib
Raising hare : the heart-warming true story of an unlikely friendship by Chloe Dalton
Retirement ready : how I planned my retirement (and what you can learn from it) by Martin Hawes
Central Otago couture : the Eden Hore collection by Jane Malthus
The Grand Prix year : an insider's guide to Formula 1 racing by Phillip Horton

Young Adult Staff Picks
Each month, our passionate librarians handpick captivating and inspiring reads just for young adults.
Head to our blog for more!
Bear by Kiri Lightfoot
Little Bang by Kelly McCaughrain
The champions by Kara Thomas

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!
Asterix omnibus 1 by Goscinny
Lucky the dog : and other tales from the farm by Michael Morpurgo
School of magic by Altea Villa

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
English for speakers of other languages at Wānaka Library
Looking to improve your English conversation skills? Maybe you know someone learning English? Join us for a new regular programme with an experienced tutor.
Adult Events
Book clubs and shared reading
Arts and creativity
Health, wellbeing and support groups
For parents
  • Mums 4 Mums at Frankton Library | Tuesday 1 and 15 July, 10.30-12pm
For older adults
Children and Young Adult Events
For our July school holidays, let’s celebrate Experiments with Science!
Get ready for a hands-on science adventure at the library!
  • Sessions will be run across Hāwea, Wānaka, Makarora, Arrowtown, Queenstown, and Frankton libraries.
  • Space is limited, so please book ahead to ensure your spot!
Take a look at our School Holiday Programme webpage for more information.
Study Group @ Wānaka Library
Need a quiet place to focus on your mahi? Easily distracted and looking for somewhere quiet to study? 
Every Thursday from 3.30-5.30pm Wānaka Library reserves some tables just for NCEA students (Levels 1, 2 & 3). Bring your notes, your laptop, whatever you need, and lock in some solid study time in a calm, no-pressure space. 

Study Group @ Wānaka Library
Don't forget our Winter Reading Challenge is on until Friday 5 September!
Challenge your current reading habits this winter and have the chance to win a prize with our two themed challenge cards 'Cozy Reads' or 'Challenge Yourself'. Which one will you go for?

Kupu o te Marama |
Word of the Month
Hukapapa | Snow or frost (on the ground)
 
 

NZ Sign Language 

Hukarere | Snow
noun
NZ Sign Language drawing of the motion for 'snow'

Kā mihi,
- Your Libraries Team.

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