E-Resources
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
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!
LOTE4Kids
LOTE4Kids is our new online database of digital books in World Languages, that allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English). Each book also comes with English translations to help kids learn languages. LOTE4Kids has over 2,000+ digital picture books in 50+ languages, with new books and languages released each month.
- Access LOTE4Kids
- Search for Hurunui District Library on the home page; and
- Login using your library card barcode number
- Select a language, and ENJOY A STORY!
LOTE4Kids, is now a fun and easy to use app, available from your device's app store.