Do you know of good books or publications but haven't been able to find them in the library? We would welcome your suggestions if you think they will be of interest to our community.

Whakamihi and congratulations to all writers, illustrators and publishers selected for the 2025 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards Shortlist.

Explore these exciting titles below,

Explore these bite-sized adult fiction from around the world that can be read in a day.

Let yourself be whisked away to palm-tree breezes & bustling foreign cities with this selection of armchair travel books.

New titles on our shelves this October!

Have you been transfixed by the unexpected twists of Fool Me Once – the Netflix adaptation of Harlan Coben’s propulsive page-turner?

Seeking more pulse-pounding thrills after listening to Terry Hayes’ newest propulsive story, The Year of the Locust?

Discover more gripping tales of espionage, danger and mystery with these heart-stop...

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with these fantastic titles that embody the Year of the Dragon.

Dragons are powerful, mythical, and lucky – but also dangerous. Be inspired by their cultural significance a...

Recognise the significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi | The Treaty of Waitangi this Waitangi day.

Explore our library catalogue for information about The Treaty of Waitangi.

Read the full text of Te Tiriti...

For those who were transfixed by the sinister secrets of Sally Hepworth’s latest suburban thriller, Darling Girls!, explore these similar stories simmering with dark and twisted secrets lying just bel...

Effervescent with glamour and charisma, step into the spotlight with our favourite show-stopping superstars. From Britney Spears and Demi Moore to Patrick Stewart and Tom Felton, discover the extraord...

Curious about which books were the most popular in our libraries duing 2023? 

Adult Fiction

Better off dead by Lee Child & Atlas : the story of Pa Salt by Lucinda Riley are our winner with 52 reads each...