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Kia ora!
Welcome to our Hepetema | September 2026 newsletter. 
Explore our past and present with Bridget Williams Books online
Bridget Williams Books
Bridget Williams Books (BWB) is an award-winning New Zealand publisher publishing books on New Zealand history, Māori history, and contemporary topics. We have the following Bridget Williams Books collections available to library members:
  • The Treaty of Waitangi Collection brings together leading thinking on this foundational document, including works by acclaimed scholars such as Claudia Orange, Judith Binney, Vincent O’Malley, Alan Ward and Aroha Harris.
  • The New Zealand History Collection provides complete online access to a major, authoritative resource – over thirty years of award-winning history and biography publishing from Bridget Williams Books. Comprising over ninety titles
Access Bridget Williams Books online
Storytime in Te Reo Māori with LOTE4Kids
Storytime in te Reo with LOTE4Kids
This Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, why not read a book in Te Reo for your children's storytime? It's easy with LOTE4Kids, an online reading resource for children, available free to library members. It offers users thousands of audio-picture books in over 70+ World Languages, together with English translations, and includes children's picture books in Te Reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL).
LOTE4Kids is accessible via a browser (for desktop computer or laptop) or via the LOTE4Kids app (for mobile phone or tablet).
Access LOTE4Kids
Take the next step in your Te Reo Māori journey
Take the next step in your te reo journey
Explore our Te Reo Māori learning resources
We have lots of resources available for anyone wanting to take steps in their Te Reo Māori learning journey!
From pronounciation guides, language jigsaws and games, to self-tutition course kits, borrow them from the library today!

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!
Every lake by Adam Perry
Porcupines by Fran Fabriczki
Lying is my love language by Olivia Simons
Very slowly all at once by Lauren Schott
Bureau of unknown fates by Gaelle Nohant
Yellow pine by Claire Vaye Watkins
The infinite sadness of small appliances by Glenn Dixon
Mother ghost mango seed by Natalie Gregory
The last movement by Robert Seethaler
 

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!
 
Talking classics by Mary Beard
Farewell to Russia : a journey through the former USSR by Joe Luc Barnes
Clawmarks down the jetty by Jill Harris
Make believe by Mac Barnett
Skin an owner's guide by Emma Craythorne
Austria by Rudolf Abraham
High fibre heroes by Hugh Fearnley-Wittingstall
Thinking through craft by Glenn Adamson
I eat the stars by Sarah Wilson

Our favourite graphic novels for adults

Take a look at our librarians' current favourite graphic novels for adults, available to borrow from the library.
Explore our graphic novel recommendations
You & a bike & a road by Eleanor Davis
The Odyssey by Gareth Hinds
Women Life Freedom by Marjane Satrapi

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
The case of the missing marquess by Nancy Springer
Pukapuka by Vasanti Unka
The beast beyond the fence by Marcus Rashford

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
Piper at the gates of dusk by Patrick Ness
The philosophy book by Cecile Landa
Secrets of bBlackthorn Hall by Cassandra Clare

What's on at the library

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
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
We are marking Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori | Māori Language Week (14 - 20 September 2026) with free events at our libraries. Take a look at our event listings online.
No regrets: Practical planning, funerals around the world, espressive grief, and music!
Join us for a day full-day community event exploring end-of-life planning, cultural perspectives on funerals, creative grief workshop, and celebrating life through music. Taking place at Te Atamira and Frankton Library.
Attend one, multiple or all the sessions. Please RSVP.
Date: Saturday 12 September
Hugo's Rainbow Show
Packed with songs and stories, Hugo's Rainbow Show is a family-friendly, sparkly, drag musical that celebrates inclusion, kindness and the wonders of the weather. Please RSVP.
  • Lake Wānaka Centre | Wednesday 9 September, 10-11am
  • Queenstown Library | Thursday 10 September, 10.30-11.30am
  • Frankton Library | Friday 11 September, 10.30-11.30am
Regular events at your local library
Arts and Crafts
Hāwea Knitters, Hāwea Library | Tuesdays, 12-2.45pm
Harakeke Weaving Workshop, Wānaka Library | Thursday 10 September, 5-6.30pm
Origami Club, Frankton Library | Saturday 26 September, 1-3pm
 
Queenstown Library Book Club | Thursday 24 September, 5.30-6.30pm
Wānaka Library Book Club | Friday 25 September, 10-11am
Teen Book Club, Wānaka Library | Wednesday 30 September, 4-5pm
Libby Reads with Jacqueline Bublitz, Online | Wednesday 30 September, 7.30-8.30pm
 
Digital Help, Wānaka Library | Every Monday, 3.30-5pm
Digital Help, Hāwea Library | Every Wednesday, 11am-12pm
Digital Help, Arrowtown Library | Every Thursday, 10am-12pm
Digital Help, Queenstown Library | Every Thursday, 11am-12.30pm
Digital Help, Frankton Library | Every Friday, 10-11.30am 
Digital Help, Kingston Library | Wednesday 9 September, 3.40-4.30pm
Digital Help, Glenorchy Library | Wednesday 30 September, 2.30-3.30pm
 
Social English, Wānaka Library | Every Monday, 10-11am
Kapa Kōrero – Te Reo Māori Conversation Group, Wānaka Library | Every Friday, 12.30-1.30pm
Open Kōrero, Frankton Library | Monday 14 September, 11am-12.30pm
Te Reo Taster Class, Wānaka Library | Monday 14 September, 1-2pm
Social English, Frankton Library | Thursday 17 September, 5.30-6.30pm
Everyday Te Reo Māori, Queenstown Library | Thursday 17 September, 5.30-7pm
Community Waiata Session, Wānaka Library | Thursday 17 September, 6-7pm
Mā ngā kēmu ako ai! Learning through games! Frankton Library | Thursday 24 September, 5.30-6.30pm
 
Screenwriting Group, Queenstown Library | Thursday 10 September, 5.30-6.30pm
Check out what's on across our libraries
 

Kupu o te Marama |
Word of the Month
Mino | Borrow
 
 

NZ Sign Language 

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Mino | Borrow
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Kā mihi,
- Your Libraries Team.

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