News
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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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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
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Library Services under COVID-19 Alert Level 2
Marlborough District Libraries remain closed at Alert Level 2, however, you can access ebooks, eaudiobooks, newspapers and magazines through the Digital Library.
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Database of the Week - Gale in Context
Doing homework just got easier! For those aged 10-14, ‘Gale in Context’ has hundreds of articles on a range of subjects including social issues, science, and world history.
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Database of the Week - World Book Encyclopedia
This interactive online encyclopaedia is one of several resources provided by Marlborough District Libraries that is available to you, in your home, for free. All you need is your library card.
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Special Digital Only Membership
Marlborough District Libraries can now offer an Digital Only Membership for those joining online.
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COVID-19 Marlborough District Libraries Services Update
Marlborough District Library, Blenheim and Picton Library and Service Centre are closed as a precaution to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Marlborough District Library Closures
Marlborough District Library, Blenheim and Picton Library and Service Centre will be closed as of Monday 23 March as a precaution to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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COVID-19
Marlborough District Libraries are closed and services being reviewed
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Wednesday Picton hours
Now open from 9am
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New in the Libby eBook App
Users can choose which notifications they’d like to receive from Libby
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Land purchase a milestone for library and art gallery
Marlborough District Council has purchased land for its new library
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Changes to Pressreader
Stuff has limited titles offered through New Zealand libraries on PressReader