Join us on Friday 20 May for Pink Shirt Day, as we Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora – Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying! Celebrated annually around the globe, Pink Shirt Day began in...

And the winners of the 2022 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards are:    FICTION Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K Reilly From the very first page, this novel has readers laughing out l...

Literature is rich with poignant portrayals of mother-child relationships, from nurturing mother-figures to dysfunctional families and first-time mums just trying to figure things out. Whether you cel...

Loved Love Stories by Trent Dalton? Discover uplifting books on similarly soothing themes to Trent Dalton’s Love Stories. Love Stories Trent Dalton. Trent Dalton, Australia's best-loved writer, goes...

Here's a selection of interesting Teen Fiction & Non-Fiction titles coming up. Black Ballerina’s By Misty CopelandFrom bestselling and award-winning author and American Ballet Theatre principal d...

This Monday, 25 April, Australians and New Zealanders will honour the annual tradition of recognising the involvement of our military servicemen and women on the shores of Gallipoli in World War One a...

Help keep the most restless car companions happy these holidays, with our selection of memorable and entertaining listening options, guaranteed to make your road trips fly by. For those with children...

Have you checked out Reese’s Book Club yet? Each month, Reese chooses a book with a woman at the centre of the story. Reese will tell you the special sauce is a story with honesty and sincer...

Here's a selection of interesting non-fction titles on Self-Awareness that will be hitting the library shelves soon. The Actor: How to Live an Authentic Life: Join the 'Mystery School' for your ...

Here's a selection of interesting Teen Graphic titles coming up. The Oracle Code by Marieke NijkampAfter a gunshot leaves her paralyzed, Barbara Gordon enters the Arkham Center for Independence, wher...

As librarians, one of our most important functions is to provide, or guide people to, reliable sources of information on any given topic. With misinformation and conspiracy theories currently running ...

The shortlist is chosen from a longlist of 40 books by four panels of specialist judges (for fiction, poetry, illustrated non-fiction and general non-fiction) – includes both literary luminaries and f...