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Digital Resources

Libraries Horowhenua offer their patrons access to our online eBooks platform and databases free of charge when they log in with their library card membership. Most of these are accessible from home, work or elsewhere at any time when you log into the library system using your card number and password.

eBooks

If you are a registered member of Libraries Horowhenua you will be able to check out and download eBooks from the NZ Libraries eBook lending facility Wheelers or ePukapuka.

Apps

Libraries Horowhenua have a selection of apps which can be used in conjunction with some of the fantastic services we provide to enhance a members online reading experience.

Databases

Libraries Horowhenua have a wide range of free databases for library members to access. Click here to view all of Libraries Horowhenua databases.

Community Directory

The Horowhenua District Council has a comprehensive community directory on their Website. You can look up Community Organisation contact details here.

Ancestry Library Edition

Ancestry Library Edition is free to use within Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom and Shannon Library and requires a login and password.

World Newspapers

Library PressReader is an online portal that features over 2,200 newspapers and magazines from across over 97 countries in 54 languages. You can read more about Online Newspapers on this page.