News
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Popular Reads on Booktok
Looking for some popular YA reads, try these that have been popular on TikTok.
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Magazines Now Available on Libby
Libby now offers emagazines as well as ebooks and eaudiobooks.
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Pride Month - Rainbow Reads
As part of Pride Month we have listed some of our favourite rainbow reads.
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New Zealand Book Awards for Young Adults
See the shortlisted titles for the New Zealand Book Awards for Young Adults 2022.
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Libraries Closed for Matariki
Marlborough District Library and Picton Library and Service Centre will both be closed for Matariki, Friday 24 June.
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Children's Sessions Returning
Our children's events are returning to the libraries from Tuesday 7 June, 2022.
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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 6 June.
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Mythology Inspired Reads
If you're a fan of mythology you'll love these young adult reads inspired by mythology.
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Fantasy Reads
Escape to another world with these popular fantasy reads.
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Cosy Mysteries
Snuggle up with a good cosy mystery this autumn.
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We're On Instagram
Marlborough District Libraries now have their own Instagram.
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Young Adult ANZAC Reads
Leading up to ANZAC Day here are some of our favourite young adult ANZAC reads.
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April School Holidays
Our school holiday offerings look a little different these holidays.
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Libraries Closed for Easter
Marlborough District Libraries will be closed for the Easter public holidays.
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Crimefest YA Shortlist
The 2022 Crimefest shortlist has been announced.
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April Lego at Home Challenge
Join in our Lego at Home Challenge this month.
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Library services update
Marlborough District Libraries will cease the requirement to show a My Vaccine Pass and the use of QR codes from 26 March.
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International Women's Day
In celebration of International Women's Day we have compiled a list of stories about women from our adult and children's collections.
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More Justice of the Peace Sessions Blenheim
JPs are now available Monday, Wednesday and Saturday mornings at the District Library.
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Term 1 Lego at Home March Challenge
Join in our Lego at Home Challenge this month. There will be one challenge per month in February, March and April.
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Picton Library Closed this Afternoon
Picton Library and Service Centre will be closed this afternoon (Monday 28 February) due to staff shortages.
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New Takeaway Service Available
Marlborough District Libraries are providing a new takeaway service for customers short on time or looking for some fresh reading recommendations.
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Council updates its vaccination policy
Library service changes happening at the Red setting.
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Term 1 Lego at Home Challenge
Join in our Lego at Home Challenge this month. There will be one challenge per month in February, March and April.
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Justices of the Peace Returning
Justices of the Peace will be available at Marlborough District Libraries.
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Holiday Opening Hours
The libraries will be close for the public holidays over the festive period.
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Family Search Now Available at Libraries
Genealogy resource Family Search is now available at Marlborough District Libraries.
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Ancestry Library from Home Ending
Ancestry Library will no longer be available from home from 31 December 2021.
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Libraries at Orange
Marlborough District Council is not currently intending to introduce My Vaccine Pass to enter Libraries.
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Libraries Closing Early this Friday
Marlborough District Libraries (Blenheim and Picton) will be closing early this Friday.
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1,000 Minutes of Summer Reading!
Take part in our Summer Reading Challenge this year.
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My Vaccine Pass
Unfortunately due to social distancing restrictions we are unable to provide assistance.
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Marlborough District Libraries Public Holiday Closures
Marlborough District Libraries (Blenheim and Picton) will be closed for Labour Day, Monday 25 October, and Marlborough Anniversary, Monday 1 November.
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Changes to Overdrive and Libby
You may notice some changes when accessing Libby and Overdrive
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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.