Read
Find out about all the best things to read, listen to, and view.
What's New?
Find out about all the best things to read, listen to, and view. We have new books, ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, magazines and DVDs. You'll also love the lists of recommended books, series books, award winners, and more!
Browse new books on this page. You can click to take you to the link in the online catalogue, which will let you reserve or review books too. Most of them are newly published titles but we also fill in gaps and add to series. Keep an eye out for new books on the shelf or reserve the book you want.
What to read now?
Here are some reader's guides with suggestions for what to read next.
If you liked The Hunger Games, check out these similar books.
If The Fault in Our Stars was more your thing, you might like these books.
Want to read the most popular teen books? These books are stand-alone novels or the first in a favourite series.
Library Opening Hours
Find out all you need to know about where our libraries are and their opening hours.
Library Catalogue
Search the library catalogue, place reserves, renew your loans and suggest titles to be added to the collection.
Mau Mahara Kāpiti
View our historical photograph collection online. Browse and order from over 2000 images of local people and places.
Pressreader
You can access thousands of newspapers and magazines from around the world!
What's on at the library
All libraries hold regular, and special events for all ages. Check here for details.
Arts
There are many arts events of all kinds throughout the year. Listings for these can be found in Arts Events & Exhibitions below, in the local press, on the radio, and on events website.