Kanopy access

We're currently experiencing a temporary outage with access to Kanopy. We're working with our vendor to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
In the meantime, we encourage you to explore our other streaming service, Beamafilm.

Branch updates

- Waitohi | Johnsonville and Te Takapū o Patukawenga | Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) libraries will be closed this Thursday morning (5 June) for staff training, opening at 2pm.

- Te Awe Library is open for reduced hours on Friday 6 June, from 9am to 5pm. The Council Service Desk will open at 9am.

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