Library Resources
Click each category below to see the resources we have available in each of our libraries.
Picture books and Board books
See our picture books and board books collection in our online catalogue
Talking Books
Any print-disabled customers are welcome to borrow our collection of talking books (including special talking books supplied by National Library) free of charge. For our general customers, rental fees may apply.
Māori
We have a range of children’s and adult books in te reo Māori, as well as a comprehensive non-fiction collection relating to tikanga Māori.
Newspapers
The following newspapers are available: New Zealand Herald, Waikato Times, Scene (Matamata), Morrinsville & Te Aroha News, Matamata Chronicle & Piako Post. We also subscribe to PressReader which gives access to hundreds of newspapers and magazines on your PC or mobile device.
Magazines
Our libraries have a range of print magazines. We also subscribe to PressReader which gives access to hundreds of newspapers and magazines on your PC or mobile device.
Local Information
Our libraries have a range of books, newspaper articles, DVDs and more with information about our local history. See a Librarian for help with your search.
Local Electoral Rolls & Telephone Books are available at each branch. The full national Electoral Roll is available at Matamata Library.
Waikato Regional Council Policy Documents
Free Computers and Internet
Free Internet and computers are available during library opening hours. We have Chromestations and Chromebooks available to library members and visitors to our district. Everyone is guaranteed 30 minutes use per day, or longer if there is no one else waiting. Free Wifi is available 24/7 in and around each of our library branches.
Printing and Scanning
Black & White and Colour printing/photocopying is available at all our branches.
We also have free scanning to USB or e-mail available at each branch.
Library Programmes
The Libraries run a number of programmes for all ages.
eBooks and eAudiobooks
We have a range of eBooks and eAudiobooks available.
Can't find what you're looking for?
Also see our wide range of online resources, including eBooks and eAudiobooks, online databases like PressReader and EBSCO Discovery, and many more!