News
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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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April School Holiday Activities
There's lots of free fun activities happening at the libraries these school holidays.
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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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International Women's Day 2021
In celebration of International Women's Day we have compiled a list of inspiring stories about women from our adult, teen and children's collections.
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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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No holds for select eBooks and eAudiobooks
Marlborough District Libraries' eBook and eAudiobook platform Borrowbox has three titles available with unlimited access.
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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.
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After Hours Chute Out of Order
Unfortunately a mechanism in the Marlborough District Library (Blenheim) After Hours Returns chute has failed causing it to be unusable.
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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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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 - Marlborough Community Information Database
It is an excellent resource for people who are new to the District or those who are recently retired and want to pursue a new hobby or interest.
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Database of the Week - 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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Libraries Closed for Waitangi Day
Marlborough District Library and Picton Library and Service Centre will both be closed for Waitangi Day, Saturday 6 February and Monday 8 February.
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Children's activities return for 2021
There are lots of activities available for children of all ages this term.
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Free Computer Courses now available
Marlborough District Library's free computer courses for Term 1 2021 are open for registrations.
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Database of the Week - Gale High School
This is an excellent resource for people who want more information for secondary school essays and assignments.
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Database of the Week - New Zealand History
This website is a great place to start when wanting to know about the general history of New Zealand.
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Holiday Opening Hours
The library will be closed some days over the festive period.
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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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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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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.