News
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New Tech Kits Available
Fun tech kits are now available to borrow from the Library for free.
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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 7 June.
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Car and Motorcycle Manuals Available for Free Online
Explore the library of manuals covering a vast range of car and motorcycle makes and models.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Database of the Week - Findmypast
Findmypast is an online interactive family history database.
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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.