News
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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.
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Car and Motorcycle Manuals Available for Free Online
Explore the library of manuals covering a vast range of car and motorcycle makes and models.
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Better Digital Futures for Seniors
This new programme supports people aged 65+ seeking help in going online.
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Libraries Closed for ANZAC Day
Marlborough District Libraries will be closed for ANZAC Day and the ANZAC Day public holiday.
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Free Computer Courses now available
Marlborough District Library's free computer courses for Term 2 2021 are open for registrations.
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No Cheeky Monkeys Tuesday 6 April
Unfortunately there will be no Cheeky Monkeys session at Marlborough District Library on Tuesday 6 April.
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Database of the Week - 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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Libraries Closed for Easter
Marlborough District Libraries will be closed for the Easter public holidays.
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Database of the Week - Global Issues (Gale in context)
Global Issues is an excellent resource for people who want information on current global issues, topics and current events.
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Database of the Week - Oxford English Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary has the meaning, history and pronunciation of 600,000 words, past and present from across the English-speaking world.
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Your Libraries at Level 1 Update
At Alert Level 1 Marlborough District Library (Blenheim) and Picton Library and Service Centre return to offering our full range of services and programmes.
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New Genre Bookmarks Available
New genre bookmarks are available at Marlborough District Libraries.
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Your Libraries at Level 2 Update
Libraries in Blenheim and Picton cancel Children's Programmes in level 2
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Database of the Week - World Book Online
World Book Online is a safe place for children to browse and access good quality, reliable information.