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Kia ora!
Welcome to our October 2025 newsletter.
Library Noticeboard
Avoiding scams
We hear from libraries across the motu and beyond about people being targeted by scammers. We want to help you spot any fraudulent messages, so here's what to look out for in communications from Queenstown Lakes Libraries:
You will only receive emails or phone calls from us - never a text message or letter.
We do not charge for holds or overdue books (we are a fine-free library service). We do charge for photocopying or books that are assumed lost.
We never ask you for eftpos/credit card or bank account details via telephone or email.
If you are in doubt about any communications you have received that appear to be from any Queenstown Lakes library branch, please visit, email or call one of our library branches and we can identify whether the message came from us.
We're proud to be launching Te Kete Poipoia Mahara - our new Memory Care Collection. Featuring items like fidget tools and sensory aids, this new collection of loanable items supports people living with dementia mate wareware or memory loss and their care partners and whānau.
Learn more about individual items in the collection and how to borrow them on our website.
Imagine having a beautifully curated newsstand on your doorstep, always well-organised and filled with the latest international newspapers and magazines on all your favourite topics (including titles to keep your kids entertained)! This isn't a fantasy - it's free and accessible to all Queenstown Lakes Library members via your internet browser or smartphone.
Did you know that we have a collection of world language books? We're consistently updating this collection with translated and original language titles. Our collection spans lots of world languages, including Japanese, Dutch, Spanish and Danish. Find out world language collections in your local library branch or check our online catalogue and place a hold on your next read!
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!
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!
Young Adult Staff Picks
Each month, our passionate librarians handpick captivating and inspiring reads just for young adults.
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!
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.
Our regular term time schedule of after-school programmes are back from Monday 6 October. Including the popular Pages and Purrs at Frankton Library. Check our website listing for dates and times.
Kupu o te Marama | Word of the Month
NZ Sign Language
Maunga | mountain, peak
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