News
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Holiday Opening Hours
The libraries will be close for the public holidays over the festive period.
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Family Search Now Available at Libraries
Genealogy resource Family Search is now available at Marlborough District Libraries.
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Ancestry Library from Home Ending
Ancestry Library will no longer be available from home from 31 December 2021.
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Libraries at Orange
Marlborough District Council is not currently intending to introduce My Vaccine Pass to enter Libraries.
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Libraries Closing Early this Friday
Marlborough District Libraries (Blenheim and Picton) will be closing early this Friday.
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1,000 Minutes of Summer Reading!
Take part in our Summer Reading Challenge this year.
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My Vaccine Pass
Unfortunately due to social distancing restrictions we are unable to provide assistance.
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Picton Library and Service Centre Late Opening Wednesday
The library and service centre will open at 10.00 am Wednesday 24 November.
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Blenheim Library Closed Until Thursday
Marlborough District Library (Blenheim) will reopen 1.00 pm Thursday, when the cleanup following Friday's flooding has been completed.
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Marlborough District Library (Blenheim) closed
Marlborough District Library (Blenheim) will be closed all weekend over Marlborough Anniversary weekend due to damage caused by Friday's flooding. A further update will be provided on Tuesday.
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Marlborough District Libraries Public Holiday Closures
Marlborough District Libraries (Blenheim and Picton) will be closed for Labour Day, Monday 25 October, and Marlborough Anniversary, Monday 1 November.
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Design Ideas to 3D Print
Looking for inspiration for things you can 3D print, here are some of our current favourites.
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Changes to Overdrive and Libby
You may notice some changes when accessing Libby and Overdrive
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Library Services Update
Marlborough District Libraries (Blenheim and Picton) have adjusted some of their services available at Alert Level 2.
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Library Services at Alert Level 2
Marlborough District Libraries (Blenheim and Picton) will reopen at Alert Level 2 with a reduced level of service.
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Database of the Day - Health and Wellness
Looking for information on medical conditions or medications? The Gale Health and Wellness database has reliable up-to-date information available for free.
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Database of the Day - Opposing Viewpoints
Opposing Viewpoints is an excellent resource if you want information on a current, contentious topic.
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Database of the Day - Te Aka Māori Dictionary
This website is an excellent bilingual dictionary that includes encyclopaedic entries, idioms and grammatical explanations.
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Database of the Day - Oxford Music Online
Oxford Music Online is an excellent resource offering comprehensive coverage of music, musicians, music-making and music scholarship.
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Database of the Day - World History
From ancient times to the present day, this database includes articles as well as maps and images.
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Database of the Day - Human Anatomy (Interactive)
Human Anatomy is an excellent resource for people who want more information on parts of the body.
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Libraries Remain Closed at Alert Level 3
Marlborough District Libraries (Blenheim and Picton) remain closed at Alert Level 3.
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Database of the Day - givUS (Generosity New Zealand)
This database provides funding sources for community and volunteer organisations.
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Database of the Week - Any Questions/Many Answers
AnyQuestions is a free, live text based online chat service that helps New Zealand students with their schoolwork.
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Database of the Day - Biography
This is an excellent resource if you want information on an historical or notable living person.
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Database of the Day - Te Ara
This database is a comprehensive guide to New Zealand's people, natural environment, history, culture, economy, institutions and society.
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More Titles Added to be Always Available
Marlborough District Libraries have added more titles to Borrowbox that are always available to be borrowed.
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Database of the Day - Science (Gale Interactive)
This is an excellent resource for people interested in studying science.
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Database of the Day - The Prow ngā korero o te tau ihu
The Prow is Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman's own heritage website and contains historical stories, photographs and study and research resources.
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Database of the Day - Haynes Manuals AllAccess
Explore the library of manuals covering a vast range of car and motorcycle makes and models.
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Database of the Day - NZ on Screen|Iwi Whitiāhua
Browse and watch documentaries, interviews, web series, film, short film and more - all homegrown in Aotearoa.
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eAudiobooks Always Available at Level 4
Marlborough Libraries have made more titles 'always available' with unlimited borrowing on selected titles through our Borrowbox eBook & eAudiobook digital catalogue.
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Database of the Day - World Book Online
World Book Online is a safe place for children to browse and access good quality, reliable information.
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Database of the Day - PressReader
PressReader provides access to 7,000 of the world’s top newspapers and magazines as soon as they’re published.
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Database of the Day - Ancestry Library
Find your family from the comfort of your own home. Ancestry Library is available for you from home until 31 December 2021.
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Libraries Closed at Alert Level 4
Marlborough District Library, Blenheim and Picton Library and Service Centre are closed at Alert Level 4.
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Children's Term Time Activities
Our regular children's activities are back for Term 3.
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New Tech Kits Available
Fun tech kits are now available to borrow from the Library for free.
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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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Libraries Closed for Queen's Birthday
Marlborough District Library and Picton Library and Service Centre will both be closed for Queen's Birthday, Monday 7 June.