Easter and ANZAC Day Hours

Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō Hours: Friday 7 April - Closed, Saturday 8 April - 10am to 4pm, Sunday 9 April - Closed, Monday 10 April - Closed, Monday 25 April - Closed. Shannon Library Hours: Friday 7 April - Closed, Saturday 8 April - 10am to 12pm, Sunday 9 April - Closed, Monday 10 April - Closed, Monday 25 April - Closed

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Your Library

Welcome to Libraries Horowhenua. Membership of our libraries is free for anyone who is a resident of Horowhenua, Kapiti or Manawatu Districts. Your Libraries Horowhenua card is your gateway to all of our library collections, including our online databases, eNewspapers and eBooks. Your library card also allows you free access to any of our public computers. Also, if you are bringing in your own device, all of our libraries offer free wi-fi 24/7.

It's easy to sign up as a library member, just simply bring in some identification (preferably with a photo) and proof of address and one of our friendly staff will get you started on your library journey.

Catalogue

View Libraries Horowhenua extensive catalogue of over 90,000 diverse items dispersed among our three branches.

Log into your Account

Log into your Account to renew or reserve a book

Your Library From Home

Explore all the library services that you can access from home! All you need is your library card and password, and you’ll have the library at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere.

Library Services

The Library Services pages provides links for the wide range of library services offered by Libraries Horowhenua including Membership, Lending, Homelink, Interloans, Collections and Book a Librarian.

Children's

Fun events and activities are held throughout the year involving a variety of fabulous entertainers. Come and visit our children’s library for a stunning collection of enticing children's books

Digital Resources

With our eLibrary and databases, you can access thousands of resources for free with your Libraries Horowhenua membership and a suitable device. Log in from home, work or elsewhere, at any time. Your library at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere.

Heritage

Libraries Horowhenua Heritage Rooms offer multiple resources available for visitors to use when looking into their family tree or those whom simply have an interest in the Horowhenua of yesteryear.

Learning

Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō is a learning environment. We provide resources, facilities and programmes to support the community to acquire leisure, work and academic skills.

Branches

Opening hours and public holiday closures for each branch of Libraries Horowhenua; Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom and Shannon Library.

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