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Kōtui is here!

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We have changed over to the Kōtui system!  This is a major change and for customers the most noticeable changes will be the new online Catalogue and watching staff at the desk becoming familar with the new software for circulating items.  

In the workroom staff will soon start using the Kōtui system for ordering, receiving and cataloguing new items.   As mentioned below, there will be some delay before these new magazine issues and books are available.

Read more about the changeover here >>


New Books and Magazines

In preparation for the change to our new library system Kōtui, we are unable to process our new books and magazines at present.  There is a lot of behind the scenes work being done to enable this major changeover.  

We will start adding the new magazine issues and books as soon possible but it will be at least 20 May before issues or items come through. We apologise for the delays this will cause.


Landmarks History Talk - Tama Huata

Meeting - Tuesday 11 June 2013,

Tama Huata - 30th Birthday of Takitimu Performing Arts School & Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre

Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu, founded in 1983 by Tama Huata, is the culmination of several years of dedication and commitment of a small band of young Maori enthusiasts led by Tama.  From a humble beginning where the primary objective was the imparting of traditional skills, waiata, haka, poi and waiata a ringa, has grown the wonderful wananga of today.  Read more...

Landmarks History Group meetings are held at 5:30pm - 6.30pm, upstairs at Hastings War Memorial Library.


JPs in the Libraries

Do you need help from a Justice of the Peace? Local JPs are available in Hastings and Havelock North Libraries.  Read more...


Mobile Phone Lessons

Gaz loves his mobile

Not sure how to use your mobile phone? Book in for a FREE mobile phone lesson!  Ask at the desk about these - we have staff who can show you how to use your mobile.  Read more...  

IT Q & A Sessions

Our libraries in Flaxmere, Hastings and Havelock North are offering IT question and answer session, where you can bring your laptop, tablet or other device and get some one-on-one assistance.  Contact your library to book a 45 minute session.   Read more...

Introducing our Teens Facebook Page

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We're super excited to introduce our Teens Facebook page and share with you all the best books, movies, music, events, competitions and news at www.facebook.com/hdlibraries.teensLike to see you there!

Longer Loan Periods for eBooks

In response to customer demand, we have increased the loan period for ePukapuka Digital Library e-books and audiobooks.

ePukapuka offers the choice of either a 7 or 14 day loan period on ebooks and downloadable audiobooks. Read more...

Introducing our Readers' Blog

Readers' Blog

Check out our new Readers' Blog for reviews and news from the world of booksRead more...

Unwanted mobile phone?

Auckland’s Starship children’s hospital is to benefit from the collection of unwanted mobile phones.

Bring your phone into Hastings, Havelock North or Flaxmere Library and look for the collection box.  The phones will be refurbished and then onsold, with a percentage of the proceeds going to Starship Hospital to fund care for sick children.  Read more...

eBooks and Audiobooks are available!

eBooks can now be downloaded free from ePukapuka OverDrive to a computer, iPad, mobile phone or an eReader. Audiobooks are talking books that can be downloaded to a computer, iPod or other compatible device with audio capability. Read more...

eBooks

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eBooks and downloadable audiobooks are now available at Hastings District Libraries - see the ePukapuka logo and link at the left on our home page.

New to eBooks? Here are some answers to questions!   Read even more answers ... 

 

Information Market Place

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Need information and advice?  Come to our  Information Market Place in Hastings Library on Tuesdays, 2.00pm - 4.00pm.

Talk with people from various organisations who can help.

  • Justices of the Peace
  • Volunteering Hawke's Bay

New Section for Legislation & Law

Looking for legislation or case law?  See the new section on our website, under Find Information: Legislation & Law

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