Closed for Matariki

​The Marlborough District Libraries in Picton and Blenheim will be closed for Matariki, Friday 10 July.

School Holiday Fun at Marlborough District Libraries

See what's happening these school holidays at Marlborough District Libraries

NZ Children’s & Young Adult Book Awards Shortlist Announced

NZ Children’s & Young Adult Book Awards Shortlist Announced

Join Our Book Club

Join Our Book Club

HEAT now available to loan.

HEAT now available to loan.

​Celebrate Matariki with Marlborough District Libraries

​Celebrate Matariki with Marlborough District Libraries

Closed for King's Birthday

Closed for Kings Birthday

Ockham New Zealand Book Awards 2026 winners announced

Ockham New Zealand Book Awards 2026 winners announced

Superhero Bookmark Competition Winners

Superhero Bookmark Competition Winners

​Explore Our Past with ANZAC Stories

​Explore Our Past with ANZAC Stories

Cheeky Monkeys is back

Cheeky Monkeys is back

​ANZAC Day Closures

​ANZAC Day Closures

Dazzlehands presented by RNZB

Join us for a magical experience with the Royal New Zealand Ballet.

April School Holidays

There's lots happening at both libraries these school holidays for children so come along and get creative.

Library Closures over Easter

The Marlborough District Libraries in both Blenheim and Picton will be closed on Good Friday 3 April, Easter Sunday 5 April and Easter Monday 6 April.

​Libby Reads with Jacquie Bublitz

​Libby Reads with Jacquie Bublitz – Online Book Club

The Prow

The Prow, a rich online collection of historical and cultural stories from across Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough.

2025 A Year in Review

2025 has been a busy year for the Marlborough District Libraries.

Discover the British Newspaper Archive

Discover the British Newspaper Archive

​Discover Our New Dementia Friendly Collection

​Discover Our New Dementia Friendly Collection

Closed for Waitangi Day

Closed for Waitangi Day

New to the Library this Summer

Check out our 'New To The Library' booklet for all your summer reads.

Top Ten most borrowed Adult fiction books of 2025

Curious to know which books were the most popular this year?

Summer Reading Programme

Join our Summer Reading Programme. It's free and open to ages 4-18 years.

Holiday Opening Hours

Over the holiday period, the library opening hours will be different from our regular hours.

Magazine loan period changing

From Monday 1 December the magazine loan period will change from 28 days to 14 days.

Notice of late opening

Picton Library and Service centre will be opening at the later time of 11 am on Wednesday 12 November due to staff training. We apologise for any inconvenience.

A Guide to Finding Non-Fiction Titles

Do you get confused when looking for books in the non-fiction collection? Here is a quick guide help.

Marlborough libraries are closed

Until further notice, Te Kahu o Waipuna Blenheim Library and Picton Library will be closed due to power outage.

Libraries Closed for Public Holidays

Marlborough District Library and Picton Library and Service Centre will both be closed for Labour Day 27 October and Marlborough Anniversary 3 November.

School Holiday Success

The Spring school holidays were a huge success at the Marlborough District Libraries, with over 14,000 visitors enjoying a fun packed, Spring programme.

New to the Library this Spring

Check out our 'New To The Library' booklet for all your Spring reads.

LOTE4kids

Languages Other Than English

September is World Alzheimer’s Month

September is World Alzheimer’s Month

Welcome to ​Digi-Coaches

Poetry in Picton

Join us at the Picton Library on Thursday 22 August at 6pm for an evening of original poetry readings in celebration of National Poetry Day.

New to the Library this winter

Check out our 'New To The Library' booklet for all your Winter reads.

Tunes with Tony

Join us for lunchtime Tunes with Tony

Change to Marlborough Library opening hours

Change to Marlborough Library opening hours

Small Cats, Big Journeys with Author Stacy Gregg

As part of the Marlborough Book Festival, ​join bestselling New Zealand author Stacy Gregg for a special free event for ages 8–13.