Kaikoura District Library

11/06/2026

SORRY THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED TODAY FRIDAY 12 JUNE OWING TO A BURST WATER PIPE. WE WILL BE OPEN TOMORROW

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10/06/2026

ENGAGING BOOKS FOR TINY MINDS
Fuelling Young Imaginations with Our Pre-School Collections.

We all know little ones thrive when imagination, storytelling, and playful interaction with books are nurtured. BorrowBox helps preschoolers read, learn, and explore their world through a rich variety of stories, while also offering parents and caregivers targeted resources, especially helpful for those new to the role.

Engaging picture books available in Arabic, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Panjabi, Spanish, Swahili, and Vietnamese.

NURTURE EARLY READERS: RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS

03/06/2026

Fire-breathing adventures, magical creatures, and daring heroes await! Explore our children's dragon book display and discover stories packed with mystery, courage, and unforgettable dragons. Which dragon adventure will you choose? 📚✨🐲

02/06/2026

29/05/2026

With 53 novels, multiple film and series adaptations, and over 200 million copies sold worldwide, David Baldacci is a titan of the publishing industry; captivating readers and listeners worldwide with his internationally bestselling thrillers since his first novel in 1996.
The author of beloved series and characters including the Travis Devine series, the Will Robie series, the Amos Decker series, and now, the Walter Nash series, Baldacci is a household name whose stories continue to thrill readers across the globe.
Baldacci’s latest release, Hope Rises is the sequel to his bestselling Nash Falls, telling the gripping story of how far one man will go when pushed to the edge.

Join us for an exclusive online event with David Baldacci on the 21st of July! Don’t miss the award-winning author of the Walter Nash, Travis Devine, Amos Decker and Aloysius Archer series, as he discusses his pulse-pounding books, followed by a live audience Q&A. Hosted by – sign up via the link in bio!


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14/05/2026

Alexis Armstrong & Jess Callder, Year 9 & 10 students of Kaikoura High School currently doing Business studies. They approached us with a product proposal in line with the services we provide at the Library – Mousepads for our Public Computers.
Alexis and Jess had the idea of taking premade mousepads and incorporating our Library/Council logo, drawing this on by hand.
The result is a set of very impressive, bright, and ergonomic mousepads for our computer users.
We are happy to be able to support these creative young students with developing future pathways into the business sector and proud to have a great product on display in the library.

12/05/2026

MAY SPOTLIGHT & NEW RELEASES
The Big Hits and Hidden Gems You Don’t Want to Miss.
Discover top titles and hidden gems across the most popular genres, for your BorrowBox.

From your top May Spotlight Picks to beloved books making their eAudiobook debut, and unmissable new releases in children’s fiction, romance, and non-fiction – give your collection an extra boost with May’s most unmissable new releases.