News
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New to the Library - Vox Books
VOX Books offer all-in-one read-along technology.
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Picton Library and Service Centre Late Opening Wednesday
Picton Library and Service Centre will open at 10.30 am Wednesday 16 November.
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Picton Library and Service Centre Late Opening Wednesday
Picton Library and Service Centre will open at 10.30 am Wednesday 19 October.
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New Fiero Code Club
Calling all 8 to 18 year olds, come and join our Fiero Code Club.
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Updates to Libby App
Libby has updated to streamline how reads can sort and filter loans, holds, tags and timeline activities.
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Marlborough District Libraries Public Holiday Closures
Marlborough District Libraries (Blenheim and Picton) will be closed for Labour Day, Monday 24 October, and Marlborough Anniversary, Monday 31 October.
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Libraries Closed for Queen Elizabeth II's Memorial Day
Marlborough District Libraries (Blenheim and Picton) will be closed Monday 26 September for Queen Elizabeth II's Memorial Day.
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Last Chance for Free Computer Courses in 2022
Marlborough District Library's free computer courses for the remainder of 2022 are open for registrations.
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October School Holidays
There's lots happening at both libraries these school holidays for children so come along and get creative.
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Take Part in a Library Survey
Public Libraries of New Zealand are conducting a survey to understand how libraries are perceived in the community.
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Flood Event FAQs
Following the flood event last week, we understand those affected may have questions about their items and our services.
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Popular YA Audiobooks
See which audiobooks are popular on our platform Borrowbox.
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New Teen Books
See some of the new teen books that have just arrived.
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Justices of the Peace at the Libraries
JPs are available at both libraries every week.
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August 3D Print Ideas
Looking for inspiration for things you can 3D print, here are our August favourites.
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Picton Library and Service Centre Late Opening Wednesday
The library and service centre will open at 10.30 am Wednesday 3 August.
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Popular Reads on Booktok
Looking for some popular YA reads, try these that have been popular on TikTok.
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Magazines Now Available on Libby
Libby now offers emagazines as well as ebooks and eaudiobooks.
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July School Holiday Activities
There's lots of free fun activities happening at the libraries these school holidays.
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Pride Month - Rainbow Reads
As part of Pride Month we have listed some of our favourite rainbow reads.
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New Zealand Book Awards for Young Adults
See the shortlisted titles for the New Zealand Book Awards for Young Adults 2022.
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Libraries Closed for Matariki
Marlborough District Library and Picton Library and Service Centre will both be closed for Matariki, Friday 24 June.
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Children's Sessions Returning
Our children's events are returning to the libraries from Tuesday 7 June, 2022.
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Libraries Closed for Queen's Birthday
Marlborough District Library and Picton Library and Service Centre will both be closed for Queen's Birthday, Monday 6 June.
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Mythology Inspired Reads
If you're a fan of mythology you'll love these young adult reads inspired by mythology.
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Fantasy Reads
Escape to another world with these popular fantasy reads.
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Cosy Mysteries
Snuggle up with a good cosy mystery this autumn.
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We're On Instagram
Marlborough District Libraries now have their own Instagram.
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Young Adult ANZAC Reads
Leading up to ANZAC Day here are some of our favourite young adult ANZAC reads.
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Libraries Closed for ANZAC Day
Marlborough District Libraries will be closed for ANZAC Day.
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April School Holidays
Our school holiday offerings look a little different these holidays.
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Libraries Closed for Easter
Marlborough District Libraries will be closed for the Easter public holidays.
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Crimefest YA Shortlist
The 2022 Crimefest shortlist has been announced.
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April Lego at Home Challenge
Join in our Lego at Home Challenge this month.
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Library services update
Marlborough District Libraries will cease the requirement to show a My Vaccine Pass and the use of QR codes from 26 March.
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International Women's Day
In celebration of International Women's Day we have compiled a list of stories about women from our adult and children's collections.
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More Justice of the Peace Sessions Blenheim
JPs are now available Monday, Wednesday and Saturday mornings at the District Library.
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Term 1 Lego at Home March Challenge
Join in our Lego at Home Challenge this month. There will be one challenge per month in February, March and April.
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Picton Library Closed this Afternoon
Picton Library and Service Centre will be closed this afternoon (Monday 28 February) due to staff shortages.
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New Takeaway Service Available
Marlborough District Libraries are providing a new takeaway service for customers short on time or looking for some fresh reading recommendations.