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Databases for ResearchFrom homework help, through secondary school and tertiary level, to adult general interest, to health topics, law, funding, scholarships, our databases provide access to a huge range of online resources, on just about every topic. From home you can search encyclopedias and also use our databases find thousands of journal and newspaper articles in full text. Hastings District Libraries subscribe to a wide range of databases, greatly extending our collections. Most are available to use from home - use your library card number for login ID.
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Junior Collections All three libraries have great collections of children's items, including books, puzzles, CDs, DVDs, cassettes and talking books. All ages are catered for, from toddlers to teens. Parents - you are welcome to ask the Children's Librarians for books that best suits your child's age and stage in reading. Click Read More to see a list of Junior Collections and link to the Catalogue from each one. (Please note - links to our old catalogue have been removed. Replacement links to our new catalogue will be added soon.) |
Class Visits Class visits to our three libraries are encouraged for all age groups. Talk to one of our Children's Librarians if you would like more information. |
Scholarships Grants Awards Looking for funding for tertary eduction? Breakout databaseAvailable in the libraries (no charge), use Funding Information Services Breakout database to find details of scholarships, grants and awards. There are also guidelines for applying and success stories to inspire you. Careers NZ
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Young Adult Collections All three libraries have Young Adult Collections and elsewhere in the library are CDs, DVDs, videos and of course, books that teens are welcome to borrow. Online Databases are also available for homework research. (Please note - links to our old catalogue have been removed. Replacement links to our new catalogue will be added soon.) |
Duffy Books in Homes Duffy Books in Homes Public Library ProgrammesIn an exciting initiative The Association of Public Library Managers (APLM) has joined forces with Duffy Books in Homes to offer Duffy kids all around New Zealand a free book reward when they use their public library regularly. The Duffy Books in Homes Programme features a theatre show that visits all schools participating in the programme - this year’s show is Duffy’s Book Bus Adventure. The interactive show, put on by talented young kiwi blokes, is a fun way of showing the joys and benefits of reading. |
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