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Boil Water Notices

Due to decreased quality of source water Hurunui District Council has issued boil water notices to the The Peaks, Upper Waitohi & Balmoral Rural Water Supplies. Click this link for more information

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E-Resources

eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines

eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines are available via the Borrowbox and Libby by Overdriveapps.

Please contact us (03) 314 8980 for additional help or bring your device into your local branch library.

Borrowbox

  1. Install the BorrowBox app on your device from your device's app store
  2. Open the app and find your library service (Hurunui District Library)
  3. Browse collection and borrow a title.
  4. When prompted, sign in with your library card and pin number. (If unable to recall your pin please call 03 314 8980 for assistance)
  5. Borrowed titles appear under My Loans. Select your book and tap download. Once the book is downloaded it is ready to start reading

Libby by OverDrive in easy steps

  1. Install the Libby app on your device from your device's app store
  2. Open the app and find your library service (Hurunui District Library)
  3. Browse collection and borrow a title.
  4. When prompted, sign in with your library card and pin number. (If unable to recall your pin please call 03 314 8980 for assistance)
  5. Borrowed titles appear on your Shelf and download automatically. Tap Start Reading or Start Listening to open a title.

Video tutorial for Libby by OverDrive

Overdrive Magazines

The classic OverDrive website is recommended if using a desktop computer or laptop. Although you can read magazines on the Libby app you may find it easier to view magazines on a bigger screen.

Access OverDrive Magazines

Newspapers

Press Reader

Online access to newspapers from around the world.

Access Press Reader

Papers Past

An extensive collection of digitised newspapers, magazines and journals from New Zealand and the Pacific. A great place to explore when researching family history.

Access Papers Past

Online Learning and Help Tutorials

Linked-in Learning

Access LinkedIn Learning for Library to learn the latest software, creative and business skills across bite-size tutorials or comprehensive courses. Accessible on any device, anywhere anytime.

Access Linked-in Learning

Niche Academy

Unfortunately we no longer have Niche Academy. If you need help with any of our online platforms please contact your nearest library and we will be happy to help.

Movies and Visual Storytelling

Kanopy and Kanopy for Kids

Kanopy is a streaming service where you can watch movies, documentaries and series for free by signing up using your library card and pin number. (If unable to recall your pin please call 03 314 8980 for assistance.)

  • Watch up to 10 films per month
  • You have 3 days to watch each film
  • Kanopy Kids has unlimited plays
  • "Play credits" reset on the 1st of the month
  • You can access Kanopy from any device, including iOS, Android, Apple TV, Chromecast, and more! See all supported TV and mobile apps

Access Kanopy

Storybox Library

Imagine the best stories being read aloud to you by our favourite storytellers – well that's Story Box Library! We get kids excited about reading, inspire their imaginations and let them have fun with stories, improving their language and literacy skills along the way. With an ever-growing library, suitable for preschool and primary aged children, it really is Storytime, Anytime!

Access Storybox Library

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