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2017 Reading Challenge

reading challenge Struggling to get out of your reading rut? Looking to read more variety this year? Then we have the solution for you.

Our 2017 Reading Challenge will point you in the right direction. 18 challenges to get you out of your reading comfort zone. Follow us on Facebook and our library blog for weekly book ideas and updates.

Complete only one or all 18, it’s up to you! How far will you go?

Keep an eye out for book ideas and challenges starting next week.

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The countdown is nearly over...

Just two more sleeps till Christmas day arrives.

All three libraries are open tomorrow, from 9.30am to 1.30pm, so stop by to grab some last minute reading before the chaos ensues.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas from all of us here at the library!

See you back at 10.30am on Wednesday 28^th December 2016.

merry christmas

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Christmas is Coming!

Christmas is coming!

Put on your Santa hat!

The children's Reading Club begins quite soon - hooray for that!

December 12th's the date to note -

That's when enrolments start.

Please contemplate the dates below

And take them all to heart...

For more information click here.

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Christmas is Coming! (10 days to go)

Merry Christmas

Christmas is coming!
No need to feel flat
at thoughts of lengthy car trips or bad weather at the bach.
We have the very thing to help – so please do take a look
At our e-normous catalogue of e- and audiobooks.
(And if this enthralling quest is one that you have never tried
Remember that to start you’ll need to download OverDrive.) E-books

What to do:
1. Download the OverDrive software from the link on our website (computers) or the app store, or play store (devices)
2. Sign in using your library card number and PIN or you can create an Overdrive account
3. Search for, and then select Matamata Piako Libraries
4. This takes you to the Nove-L site, where you select Matamata Piako Libraries again and enter your Card Number and PIN
5. Click on Add a title to browse, checkout and download e-books and audiobooks.

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