Library Resources
Click each category below to see the resources we have available in each of our libraries.
Hot Picks
Our hottest titles are in one easy-to-find spot in each library, whether they are fiction or non-fiction books. Having all our highly popular/bestseller items together makes it easy for you to find a guaranteed enjoyable read even when you are in a hurry. This collection offers customers excellent value, $5 compared with the much higher cost of purchasing the item and with a 2 week issue period due to their popularity.
Our library staff monitor the popularity of titles and condition of the books regularly, with an average time for a title to remain in the Hot Pick Collection of 6 months.
Picture books and Board books
Discover our latest picture and board books titles on our catalogue
Talking Books
DVDs
During a recent DVD survey our customers told us that they are mostly using streaming services to watch movies, TV-series and documentaries. This matches with what we have observed with the small borrowing figures for this collection. We will therefore no longer be buying new material for this collection.
We are currently researching and trialling the affordability of some alternative online options.
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 Mātauranga Māori such as:
- Kapa Haka / Performing Arts
- Kīngitanga / Māori King Movement
- Mana Wahine / Māori Woman of Influence
- Māori Battalions
- Ngā Pakanga Whenua O Mua / New Zealand Wars
- Puurakau / Māori Ancestral Histories
- Rangatiratanga / Leadership
- Raranga / Weaving
- Taiao / Environment
- Tainui
- Tikanga / Social Life and Customs
- Whakairo / Carving
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!