Library services update

Library notifications about reserves and due items are currently paused while they migrate to our new library system, and will resume sending soon. To find out what reserves are ready to be collected, please check your account using the WCL Mini app or login here: https://catalogue.wcl.govt.nz/

Te tukunga - Borrowing

Borrow books, DVDs, and more. Explore our lending policies and borrowing options.

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  • Lending periods and fees
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    Find out about borrowing books, AV materials and more, as well as theirs costs and how long you can borrow them for.

  • Renewals
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    Need an item for longer? Renewals are available.

  • Reserves
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    Request an item be held for you when it becomes available.

  • Payments, lost items & due dates
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    Information about our due dates policy, email reminders and more.

  • Interloans
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    Our interloans service can help you source items from other New Zealand libraries or overseas.

  • Library Express
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    Arrange for a selection of items (chosen by our librarians) to be delivered to you by courier.

  • Suggest a book
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    Suggest that the library buy an item that we do not hold in our collection, or have on order.

  • Equipment for loan
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    Need a PA system or recording equipment? Explore our Music Equipment collection.

  • Special collections
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    Explore our special collections, including Te Reo Kete, Book Club Kete, Kurapae, music equipment, and more.