E-Resources

Help

If you are needing help with any of the online learning platforms, check out our tutorials in Niche Academy or ring the library (03) 314 8980.

E-books and E-Audiobooks

E-books and E-audiobooks are available via Borrowbox and Overdrive.

These are both apps that you will need to download onto your device (for example: Android smartphones, Android tablets, Ipads and Iphones).

Borrowbox in easy steps

1. Install the BorrowBox app on your device from your device's app store
2. Select your library service
3. Activate with your library membership (If unable to recall your pin please call 03 314 8980 for assistance)
4. Borrow free eBooks and eAudiobooks

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

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. When prompted, sign in with your library card (If unable to recall your pin please call 03 314 8980 for assistance)
4. Borrowed titles appear on your Shelf and download automatically. Tap Start Reading or Start Listening to open a title.

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

Newspapers

Press Reader - Current national and international newspapers galore.

Papers Past - Digitized NZ and Pacific newspapers from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Kanopy - Movies

Enjoy critically-acclaimed movies and inspiring documentaries for free with Kanopy.

Kanopy is a streaming service just like Netflix. Find movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films, educational videos and more!

Getting started

To create an account you'll need your library card and PIN.

Go to Kanopy

How it works

• 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 mobile and TV apps here

For help to access this platform and any other questions you can find help here or ring (03) 314 8980 to talk to a librarian.

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!

Sign in with your library card details here and start listening to some wonderful stories!