Marlborough District Libraries

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Marlborough District Library (Blenheim)
33 Arthur Street
Private Bag 1002, Blenheim 7240
Phone +64 3 520 7491
Fax: +64 3 578 2783

Picton Library and Service Centre
67 High Street, Picton
Phone: +64 3 520 7493
Fax: +64 3 520 3203

24/06/2026

Fresh reads have just arrived at Marlborough District Libraries!
We have something for everyone. Pop in and have a browse the shelves today.

Tell us in the comments: what are you excited to read next?

Marlborough District Libraries on Tour!We’re packed, prepped, and popping up at the Picton Well-being Expo on June 26! C...
22/06/2026

Marlborough District Libraries on Tour!

We’re packed, prepped, and popping up at the Picton Well-being Expo on June 26! Come and say hello to the Picton Library team and discover all the amazing ways we can support you and your whānau. We have something for everybody; parents, families, schools and teachers.

The Expo is being held at Picton School from 3pm on Friday 26 June. We hope to see you there.

Come and see us at the Expo or go to our website to find out more https://bit.ly/4eeXFxC

Join us for a cosy evening of fun, waiata and stories.Picton Library & Service Centre | Waitohi Whare MātaurangaTuesday ...
19/06/2026

Join us for a cosy evening of fun, waiata and stories.

Picton Library & Service Centre | Waitohi Whare Mātauranga
Tuesday 30 June at 5.00pm – 6.30pm

Marlborough Library | Te Kahu o Waipuna (Blenheim)
Wednesday 1 July at 5.00pm – 6.00pm

Bring your whānau, bring your friends, let’s celebrate together!

Marlborough Art Gallery Marlborough District Council Marlborough Multicultural Centre Eventfinda

17/06/2026

Marlborough District Libraries are giving locals the opportunity to assess their power usage with specially curated Home Energy Audit Toolkits (HEAT).

Community Learning and Engagement Coordinator Duncan Mackenzie said the average household in New Zealand spends around $2,500 on electricity each year.

“The HEAT toolkits are designed to help people assess their usage and identify places they can make changes, and ultimately save money,” he said.

“They contain measuring devices that enable people to see where their power is being consumed, as well as advice on how they can reduce their consumption.”

Included in each kit is:

🔥 A thermometer/hygrometer for measuring air temperature and moisture levels in different parts of your home
🔥 An infrared thermometer for finding hot spots or cold spots and identifying areas of poor insulation or air leaks
🔥 A moisture meter for measuring the level of moisture in firewood
🔥 A stopwatch for checking your shower flow rate.
🔥 A power meter for checking the energy use and running costs of major appliances like your fridge or freezer
🔥 A thermometer for measuring water temperature.

Kits are available from Picton and Blenheim libraries. Users can borrow them for up to two weeks at a time.

We’re excited to share June's featured title for Libby Reads with Jacqueline Bublitz. This month, Jacqueline Bublitz wil...
17/06/2026

We’re excited to share June's featured title for Libby Reads with Jacqueline Bublitz. This month, Jacqueline Bublitz will become the featured author, hughlighting her own book Leave the Girls Behind. She’ll be interviewed by guest host, Wendyl Nissen.

Register here https://bit.ly/4uDFlEd
Reads

15/06/2026

Did you know you can borrow puzzles from the library?
Perfect for a cosy night in.
Browse our collection and take one home on your next visit.
Go to our catalogue to view the collection https://bit.ly/3Q0Mj7d

We are delighted to announce our Winter Booklet is now available, containing all the new titles to the libraries. Have a...
12/06/2026

We are delighted to announce our Winter Booklet is now available, containing all the new titles to the libraries. Have a look and find your latest read today!

The shortlist is here!The finalists for this year’s New Zealand Children’s and Young Adult Book Awards have been announc...
10/06/2026

The shortlist is here!
The finalists for this year’s New Zealand Children’s and Young Adult Book Awards have been announced.
These books celebrate the very best in storytelling for tamariki and rangatahi across Aotearoa, from picture books to young adult fiction.
You can find many of the shortlisted titles at Marlborough District Libraries now. Pop in and discover a new favourite!
Let us know which ones you’ve read (or want to borrow)

Image credit: New Zealand Book Awards Trust

Did you know… Your library card gives you free access to LOTE4Kids, A digital database of books in over 100+ world lang...
08/06/2026

Did you know…

Your library card gives you free access to LOTE4Kids, A digital database of books in over 100+ world languages. Enjoy children’s stories in multiple languages anytime, anywhere. Perfect for bilingual families and language learners.

Go to our website for more information https://bit.ly/4uM9XTP

Blast off into our latest LEGO display! Our newest showcase has landed in the library and it’s truly out of this world! ...
05/06/2026

Blast off into our latest LEGO display!

Our newest showcase has landed in the library and it’s truly out of this world!
Explore our space-themed scene featuring LEGO rockets, telescopes, satellites, and plenty of other cosmic creations, all carefully built and arranged to spark your imagination.
Drop by, take a closer look, and see what stellar details you can spot.

Address

Te Kahu O Waipuna, 15 High Street
Blenheim
7201

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

03 520 7491

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