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Kia ora!
The library team is kicking off March with a challenge for you—help us spread the word! If you’re already a proud library member, why not encourage your friends, whānau, colleagues, or community groups to join?
 
Signing up is as easy as ABC:
A. Sign up online or visit your local library.
B. Collect your shiny new library card.
C. You’re in the draw to win a grocery voucher—too easy!
 
Whether you’re here for a short stay or a lifetime, there’s a membership for everyone. Your library card is your passport to books, movies, learning, and more – all for free! Plus, sign up this March and score a library-themed lanyard.
 
Nau mai, haere mai – everyone is welcome! Help us grow our library whānau – sign up today and start exploring.
 
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Library Noticeboard
Otago Anniversary Closure
All libraries will be closed on Monday 24 March to observe the Otago Anniversary Day public holiday. We will re-open on Tuesday 25 March per our usual operating hours.
New at Queenstown Library
Each quarter, Queenstown Library will showcase a special Feature Collection—a curated selection of books highlighting a unique genre.
 
First up: Outback Noir—gritty crime mysteries shaped by harsh landscapes. Expect atmospheric storytelling, complex characters, and chilling tales where isolation meets intrigue. Explore the dark heart of the outback today!
Find Us Out and About
QLDC Libraries will be in the QLDC tent at the Wānaka A&P Show on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 March, and at the Queenstown Multicultural Festival on Saturday 15 March. Come by for a chat and enjoy some fun activities. We’d love to see you there!
Collections Policy
We've updated our Collections Policy, which outlines the guiding principles and strategies behind the development and management of QLL collections. 
 
Check it out to learn more about how we curate our collections!
Book Mending
If you come across a damaged book, just give us a heads-up at your local library. Our skilled team specializes in book mending, and sometimes, despite good intentions, home repairs can inadvertently worsen the book’s condition. For the best results, please leave the mending task to us.
Please Stay Home if you are Unwell
We politely ask that if you are feeling unwell, please avoid the library. We'd like to keep our staff and patrons safe from illness as much as possible.
 
If you need some new books, we have a 'Click and Collect' or a 'Home Delivery' service available for some libraries.

New Fiction
 

New Non Fiction
 

Children's and Young Adult's Staff Picks

 

Spotlight on a

Children's Book We Love
 
Place hold
The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name
 
When Zimdalamashkermishkada starts a new school, he knows he's got to do something about his long name. When no amount of shrinking, folding or crumpling works, he simply settles for Zim - but deep down, it doesn't feel right. It's not until a new friend sees him for who he truly is that Zimdalamashkermishkada finds the confidence to step boldly into his long name.

 

Te ao Māori Collections 
Explore our Te Ao Māori Collection at QLDC Libraries. Discover books on Māori history, tikanga, and stories of people and places. These collections are on display or available in a designated area at your local library. Come in for a browse or ask our staff for help finding mātauranga Māori resources.
 

What's on at the library
Digital Appointments

Do you need help using your computer, tablet, mobile phone or our free library e-resources? We can help with anything from learning to text for the first time right up to formatting your word document on your laptop. No questions are too small or big. Contact your local library for information about appointment times and drop-in sessions.
 
Special Events
Lebowitz & Daughter at Queenstown Library
Thursday, 6 March at 5.30 pm
Have a manuscript that needs work? Wondering how to get published? Meet Fran Lebowitz & Sadie Rittman—a dynamic mother-daughter team of experienced editors with a knack for turning rough drafts into great books!
 
In a future Christchurch battered by climate change, three women lead storytelling workshops to bring people together in uncertain times. But when a shocking act of protest comes to light, friendships and beliefs are pushed to their limits. Discover a gripping story of resilience, community, and the bonds that help us face an uncertain future. Come and chat with the author, Jane Shearer.
 
Navigating a neurodiverse world as an adult comes with unique challenges, from accessing a diagnosis to improving understanding and support. Join us for an insightful panel discussion exploring the barriers to adult diagnosis in the region and the importance of neurodiversity literacy.
 
 
Special Workshop Series
Multiple dates and times
Take charge of your financial future! Join Shyla Hona–Jolley from ASB for the first in a four-part workshop series. Upcoming sessions and topics:
  • Everyday Money Tips - Wednesday, 5 Mar at 12.30pm
  • Getting Savvy with Savings - Wednesday, 12 Mar at 5.30pm
  • Borrow Smart and Pay Off Debt - Wednesday, 19 Mar at 12.30pm
  • Fraud and Scams - Wednesday, 26 Mar at 12.30 pm 
  • First Home Buyers - Thursday, 10 April at 5.30pm
 
Multiple dates and times 
Come and meet your Connected representative and find information on:
  • Local employment opportunities
  • Referral to direct careers service for careers advice
  • Support for career pathways
  • Introduction to the connected.govt.nz website
  • More information on LinkedIn Learning, Digital Passports and other training and upskilling opportunities 
Upcoming sessions:
  • Wednesday, 5 Mar @ 2.00 pm
  • Wednesday, 19 Mar @ 11.00 am
 
Multiple dates, all sessions run from 11.00 am 
Think that less words means easier? Micro-fiction takes precision, plus strategic word selection to convey emotions, drama, and imagery. Join the fascinating world of Micro-Fiction with Stephanie Fieldsend. Upcoming sessions and topics:
  • Workshop #1 "Itty" - Saturday, 22 March
  • Workshop #2 “Bitty” - Saturday, 29 March
New Programmes
Shared Reading at
Queenstown Library
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming shared reading session, where we take turns reading aloud and listening to different voices and accents. First session:
Wednesday, 5 March at 11am. 
Book Club at
Frankton Library
You asked, we listened! Join our monthly book club, kicking off on Thursday, 20 March at 5.30 pm. Our first session will be a discussion on Favourite Reads - come along and share your top picks!
Adult Programmes
Frankton
  • Pages & Purrs - Every Monday @ 3.30pm
  • Mums4Mums - Tuesdays, 4 and 18 Mar @ 10.30am
  • Meditation in the Library - Saturday, 8 Mar @ 3.00pm
  • Frankton Library Knitting Club - Thursday 13 Mar @ 5.30pm
  • Empowering Neurodivergent Adults - Friday, 14 Mar @ 10.15am
  • Whiskers and Wisdom - Monday, 17 Mar @ 10.30am
Queenstown
Wānaka 
Hāwea
 
 
Children & Youth Programmes
All of our regular term time programmes are back!
Head to our What's On page and filter on Kids to check them out.
 

To keep up to date with all of our events, check our What's On page, follow us on social media, and keep an eye out for event posters and flyers when you're next in the library.

Library Poll
Last Month's Poll:
Do you read more than one book at the same time?
This Month's Poll:

Have you ever cried in public while reading?
Take the Poll Here

The results will be shared in the April newsletter.

 

Community Billboard
 
Picnic in the Park BBQ at Lower Shotover Skatepark 
Thursday, 13 March from 3 pm to 5 pm
(Postponement: Wednesday 19 March)
Enjoy some community fun with the Summerdaze BBQs. We’ll supply a games trailer, a pop-up library, face painting, and a free sausage sizzle to keep everyone entertained. Come for the fun and stay for the conversation with your community representatives.
 
Queenstown Multicultural Festival at Queenstown Events Centre 
Saturday, 15 March from 10 am to 6 pm
Join the vibrant celebration of Queenstown’s rich cultural tapestry at its third annual gathering, held in alignment with the United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This festival is a joyful showcase of our community’s diversity and commitment to inclusion. Enjoy cultural performances, art, and global cuisine in a truly welcoming atmosphere.
 

Kupu o te Marama |
Word of the Month
 
 

NZ Sign Language 

Hapori (noun)

Community

Kā mihi,
- Your Libraries Team.

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