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Kia ora! Welcome to Public Libraries of New Zealand

"Literacy is a system of codes just waiting to be cracked! once you have, the world becomes an easier place to navigate .”

 

 

Literacy: the ability to read and write, to acquire computer literacy, to improve your financial literacy, to recognise emotional literacy, to learn about cultural literacy.

Literacy: a person's knowledge of a particular subject or field.

It's a big word that means "smarts". 

To understand, to know, to feel confident.

Today’s libraries are where people feed their imaginations, rebuild their lives, find direction, upskill themselves, and put growth, understanding and tolerance into practice. 

 

In a world overloaded with information, spotting fake from fact is vitally important for decision making.  Having access to trusted and reliable information is mission-critical. Literate communities are more cohesive, stable and high-functioning, more resilient, tolerant, and better able to develop and participate in enterprise and growth opportunities in all things life. Check us out.

 

Join a Public Library today and belong for life!

 

 

Library News...

What’s happening around the country?

Auckland Libraries goes fine free Auckland Libraries goes fine free
Sep
3
2021 

Auckland Libraries goes fine free

Overdue books no longer a "crime".

The purpose of having overdue fines was to encourage customers to bring books back promptly. But many people end up feeling like a criminal.

Scam phone calls to public library users Scam phone calls to public library users
Sep
3
2021 

Scam phone calls to public library users

Masterton Public Library reports scam.

Public Libraries are seeking to eradicate overdue fines not increase them! So don't be fooled by scams.

Te Ara Ātea is Rolleston's soon-to-be new library Te Ara Ātea is Rolleston's soon-to-be new library
Aug
30
2021 

Te Ara Ātea is Rolleston's soon-to-be new library

A multifunctional civic centre, a place of discovery, community gathering, and sharing of knowledge.

As well as being a library, Te Ara Ātea will house a community lounge with a fireplace and attached cafe. It will have spaces that can be booked...
City Library Prayer Space City Library Prayer Space
Aug
27
2021 

City Library Prayer Space

Dunedin City Library's prayer space is open to people of any faith or no faith.

Preserving the dignity and affirming the value of our community members is critical in times of change and uncertainty. The Spiritual and Prayer...
Introducing PLNZ Introducing PLNZ
Jun
28
2021 

Introducing PLNZ

Public Libraries of New Zealand

Promoting and supporting public libraries in New Zealand. so they can continue to provide a vital service, improve community well-being, and...
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