News
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Database of the Week - Chemistry (Gale Interactive)
This is an excellent resource for people interested in all things chemistry, including elements, reactions, crystals, molecules and compounds.
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Summer reading programme coming soon
Registrations for the Marlborough District Libraries Summer Reading Programme open at 9am on Monday 14 December.
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Database of the Week - Biography
This is an excellent resource if you want information on an historical or notable living person.
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Database of the Week - givME (Generosity New Zealand)
This is an excellent resource for community groups who want information on where and when to apply for funding.
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Booker Prize Shortlist 2020
This year's shortlist has been announced and the winning title will be announced in November.
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Libraries Closed Public Holidays
Marlborough District Library and Picton Library and Service Centre will both be closed for Labour Day, Monday 26 October, and Marlborough Anniversary, Monday 2 November.
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Database of the Week - 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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Regular events returning in Term 4
Our regular events will recommence from Monday 12 October.
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Last Chance for Free Computer Courses in 2020
Marlborough District Library's free computer courses for Term 4 2020 are open for registrations.
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Family History Month at the Library
Join us as we celebrate family history throughout October with events and courses to help you research your family.
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Database of the Week - PressReader
This database provides access to over 7,000 of the world’s top newspapers and magazines as soon as they’re published.
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Libraries at Alert Level 1
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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School Holiday Activities
There's lots happening at both libraries these school holidays for children so come along and get creative.
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Welcome to our new Picton Librarian
We'd like to welcome our new Picton Librarian, Lis Marrow.
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New Zealand Sign Language Week
Celebrate New Zealand Sign Language Week from 21 to 27 September.
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2020 Women's Fiction Winner Announced
The 2020 Women's Fiction prize, now in its 25th year, acknowledges women's literary achievements.
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Database of the Week - 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 Week - 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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Issues logging into our catalogue
We are aware of an issue with logging into our catalogue.
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Database of the Week - Oxford Art Online
This database is an excellent resource if you want information on anything art related
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No holds for select eBooks and eAudiobooks
Borrowbox has a selection of titles available with no holds, so you can borrow without waiting.
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Database of the Week - 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 Week - Opposing Viewpoints
Opposing Viewpoints is an excellent resource if you want information on a current, contentious topic.
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Database of the Week - Human Anatomy
Human Anatomy is an excellent resource for people who want more information on parts of the body.
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Library Services under Alert Level 2
Marlborough District Libraries remain open at Alert Level 2.
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Database of the Week - Literature
Gale Literature (Gale in Context) is an excellent resource for people who want more information on a literary event, document or person.
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Celebrate Poetry in August
Come along to our poetry events and don't forget to enter the poetry writing competition.
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Database of the Week - Findmypast
Findmypast is an online interactive family history database.
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Free Computer Courses Available
Marlborough District Library's free computer courses for Term 3 2020 are open for registrations.
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Database of the Week - AnyQuestions/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 Week - givUS (Generosity New Zealand)
This database provides funding sources for community and volunteer organisations.
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Database of the Week - World History
From ancient times to the present day, this database includes articles as well as maps and images.
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Free Job Seeker Courses Coming
If you're looking for work we are offering free courses to assist your job hunt.
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Database of the Week - 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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New District Library and Art Gallery Design Revealed
Stunning concept designs for the long-planned new Marlborough District Library and Art Gallery in Blenheim have been released.
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Database of the Week - Ancestry Library
Find your family from the comfort of your own home. Ancestry Library is available for you from home until 30 June 2020.
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Libraries at Alert Level 1
From Monday 15 June our normal opening hours and most services will resume.
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While We Were in Lockdown...
Find out what services Marlborough District Libraries provided during the lockdown period.
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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 1 June.
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Marlborough District Libraries Re-Open
Libraries offer limited service from Monday 25 May