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Kia ora!
Welcome to our Hūrae | July 2026 newsletter. 

Library Noticeboard
Upcoming library closure for Matariki
All library branches will be closed on Friday 10 July 2026 for the Matariki public holiday.

New library book drop location
Paetara staff demonstrating new library book drop location at Paetara in Wanaka
We know that it can be difficult to make time to return your library books in your daily routine. So we've partnered with QLDC's Sports and Recreation team to bring you a new book drop location in Wānaka!
You can new return library books into the book drop located outside Paetara Aspiring Central (the old Mitre10 building). The Paetara team will mark the books as returned at the end of the day, so they no longer appear on your library account.
We also have book drops at Queenstown Events Centre and Wānaka Recreation Centre.
Librarian's tip: Please don't return heavy hard copy books, boardgames, or any items from our Karawhiua Collection (Library of Things) into a book drop. Please hand these into a library branch directly so they don't get damaged.
Adjust your loan period on Libby
Our standard library memberships allow you to borrow books and eBooks for 3 weeks (21 days). However, we often hear from Libby users who are frustrated because the Libby app makes it appear like you can only borrow for 14 days. You've got the power to change this: Libby allows you to amend and save your preferred lending period before you borrow the book!
Here's how to do it:
  • Find a title in Libby you want to borrow. 
  • Before you click on Borrow, click on the number of days next to 'Borrowing for...'. 
  • Now you should see a small menu. You can choose from a 21 day, 14 day, or 7 day lending period. 
  • Once you choose a lending period for the first time, this will be saved as your default setting.
Librarian's tip: Please remember to return your Libby items when you are done (by clicking on 'Manage loan' next to the item title, and 'Return early')! This makes the copy available for another library member and reduces our hold waiting times. Your fellow library members will thank you!
Free TV, film and music streaming services featuring medici.tv, beamafilm, and biblio+
You can stream or borrow TV shows, films, and music for free if you're a library member. Settle in for a sofa day and start exploring our film, TV and music collections:
  • Beamafilm (and Beamakids+ for children's content): Stream award-winning movies, documentaries and acclaimed series without ads on your TV, computer, phone or tablet.
  • Biblio+ (NEW!): Stream a diverse collection of award-winning entertainment unlimited and ad-free, including lots of BBC content.
  • Medici.tv EDU: Stream from the world’s largest online catalogue of classical music and jazz videos to your TV, computer, phone or tablet.
  • Choose from our selection of physical DVDs. Plus if you don't own a DVD player, you can borrow our external DVD drive from the Karawhiua Collection (permanent library members only).
Explore our TV, film and music collections
Winter Reading with our Library Loyalty Card
Library Loyalty Card - join for a chance to win
Our Library Loyalty Card is a simple, feel‑good way to spark more reading this winter - no pressure, no race, just the joy of reading books at your own pace.
  1. From 1 July: Pick up a card from your local QLDC library.
  2. Every time you finish reading a book, pop into a library to get your card stamped.
  3. Return your card(s) to your local QLDC library by 30 September and be in with a chance to win a bookish prize.
If you register via our website form, you can also enter the draw to win spot prizes between 1 July and 30 September.
Learn more about our Library Loyalty Card

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!
Under water by Tara Menon
The palace of lost virtue by Anthea Hodgson
Good joy, bad joy by Mikki Brammer
The palace of angels by Mohammed Massoud Morsi
One leg on earth by 'Pemi Aguda
Have this heart byu Lawrence Patchett
John of John by Douglas Stuart
Whistler by Ann Patchett
The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett
Enormous wings by Laurie Frankel
Nowhere burning by Catriona Ward
Seasons of glass and iron by Amal El-Mohtar
 

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!
 
The Nuremberg women by Natalie Livingstone
The sea captain's wife by Tilar J. Mazzeo
All the medals have been handed out by Guy Martin
Politics without politicians by Helene Landemore
Aotearoa in bloom by Rachel Clare
Code name: Pale horse by Scott Payne
Consumed: How global brands got us hooked on plastic by Saabira Chaudhuri
Gardens that can save the world by Lottie Delamain
Echoes of a Wendon Valley Boy by Doug Miller

Staff picks: Children's collection

Each month our passionate children's librarians handpick the most delightful, heartwarming, and engaging books for young readers.
Find more children's recommendations on our blog
Daniel's Matariki Feast by Rebecca Beyer
Into the dark forest (Wildsmith series number 1) by Liz Flanagan
Bridge to anywhere by Sarah Milne

Staff picks: Young Adult collection

Each month, our passionate librarians handpick captivating and inspiring reads just for you. 
Find more young adult recommendations on our blog
Song of the saltings by Rachael King
Best of all worlds by Kenneth Oppel
Buzzing by Samuel Sattin

To keep up to date with events and activities across all library branches, 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
For our July school holidays we are Dreaming of Spring, QLDC Libraries School Holiday Programme
It may be Winter, but our Libraries are Dreaming of Spring for our July School Holiday Programme!
Events across the district from 6 - 17 July. Take a look at our programme.
Teen Art Show
We're inviting teens to create a piece of art using a tiny 10x10cm canvas on the theme of IDENTITY. Your work will be featured in exhibitions in Frankton and Wānaka Library.
Pick up your canvas from Frankton or Wānaka Library between 29 June and 9 July to take part.
Matariki at the Library events
Matariki events across the district
We're celebrating Matariki across our libraries with the following upcoming events: 
  • Matariki at the Library, Queenstown | Thursday 9 July, 5.30pm)
  • Harakeke Weaving Workshops, Arrowtown | Thursday 9 July, 5.30pm
Regular events across the district
 
Arts and Crafts
Wānaka Woolies Knitting Group, Wānaka Library | Mondays, 12-2pm
Hāwea Knitters, Hāwea Library | Tuesdays, 12-2.45pm
Harakeke Weaving Workshop, Arrowtown Library | Thursday 9 July, 5.30-7pm
Harakeke Weaving Workshops, Queenstown Library | Thursday 23 July, 5.30-7pm
Origami Club, Frankton Library | Saturday 25 July, 1-3pm
 
Book Clubs
Teen Book Club, Wānaka Library | Wednesday 29 July, 4-5pm
Libby Reads Book Club with Jacqueline Bublitz (Online) | Wednesday 29 July, 7.30-8.30pm
Queenstown Library Book Club | Thursday 30 July, 5.30-6.30pm
Wānaka Library Book Club | Friday 31 July, 10-11am
 
Wānaka Library | Every Monday, 3.30-5pm
Hāwea Library | Every Wednesday, 11am-12pm
Arrowtown Library | Every Thursday, 10am-12pm
Frankton Library | Every Friday, 10-11.30am
 
Social English, Frankton Library | Thursday 16 July, 5.30-6.30pm
Social English, Wānaka Library | Monday 20 July, Monday 27 July, 10-11am
 
Open Writing Group, Wānaka Library | Thursday 16 July, 5.30-6.30pm
Screenwriting Group, Queenstown Library | Thursday 9 July, 5.30-6.30pm
Check out what's on across our libraries
 

Kupu o te Marama |
Word of the Month
Pakipūmeka | Documentary
 
 

NZ Sign Language 

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Pakipūmeka, kiriata, pikitia | Documentary, movie
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Kā mihi,
- Your Libraries Team.

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