Digital Resources
BorrowBox is your one stop shop for audiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines and soon, eNewspapers!
We have over 14,000 items to choose from including new releases and even BorrowBox exclusives.
And the best thing, there are zero borrowing fees for items through BorrowBox.
Download the BorrowBox App
Go to your Play or App Store and download the BorrowBox app.
Choose Kaikoura as your library and login with the following details;
User ID: Your library card number eg B00012345
Password: kaikoura
Explore a huge range of eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines in the Libby app by OverDrive.
OverDrive is an online catalogue of eBooks and eAudiobooks available for free to library card holders. Read or listen instantly in your web browser, or use the app to download titles to your device.
Download the Libby App
Go to your Play or App Store and download the Libby app.
Under the South Island collective choose Kaikoura as your library and login with the following details;
User ID: Your library card number eg B00012345
Password: kaikoura
Enjoy free Creativebug membership with your library card!
By signing up for Creativebug you'll enjoy unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes. Watch our classes anytime, anywhere. Since our classes never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace. No pressure, just possibilities!
Bridget Williams Books Collection
Bridget Williams Book collections combine some of New Zealands finest non-fiction narratives to provide a powerful new platform for reading, research and education.
Encyclopedia of Britannica
Our Britannica resources can help anyone find information easily to complete homework, work assignments or special projects.
EBESCO
EBESCO offers high quality articles from reputable publishers that can be used by anyone. Follow the link and login with the following details;
Username: ns126818main
Password: @+40FBx(5)
Gale Cengage
The Gale Cengage database makes magazines and newspapers accessible to more people.
Are you interested in your family tree, or have a family mystery to solve?
We have a lot of resources to help including a DNA guide and Genealogy Standards as well as our wonderful family history expert Wendy Campbell. Wendy can help you do research or even organise a DNA test.
Contact Wendy on 03 319 5026 ext 235 to make an appointment.
GivMe offers acces to scolarships and awards for individuals. This is their most widely searched tool, and is used by those seeking to pursue, education, research, fellowships, arts, cultural & sporting activities, career change and professional or personal development.
GivUs offers access to grants and schemes for communities, volunteer organisations, school, groups, sport clubs and Iwi. Find assistance for nearly everything, including operational costs, building redevelopment and project based resources.
