Browse Our Collection
Our collection has approximately 50,000 physical items including books, magazines, newspapers, DVD's, audio books, games and more and over 50,000 digital items including eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, newspapers, videos and more.
As a member of Manawatu District Libraries you have access to a great selection of items catering to a wide variety of interests, ages and stages of life. Search the collection below or come in and browse our shelves. Our professional library staff are always available during open hours to help with your research, finding your next read or discovering a new author you might like.
You can search the collection here
Borrowing
| All books & audio books (including digital copies), puzzles, free DVD's, popular DVD's and DVD sets (with 3 or more discs) |
3 week issue |
| All magazines and new release DVD's |
1 week issue |
| Overdue fines apply to everyone who returns an item past its return date: |
| Returned late - up to 1 week overdue |
$1.00/item |
| Per additional week overdue (billed at the beginning of each week, up to a maximum of 5 weeks - $5) |
$1.00/item/week |
| Lost book (immediately charged after 5 weeks overdue) |
Charged at original purchase price |
Managing your account
There are some great options to help you avoid incurring overdue fines:
 |
|
Download our library app. This app makes it quick and easy to access our library on the go! You can search our catalogue, place holds and manage your account (check due dates, renew items) instantly. Available in the Google Play or Apple Store. |
|
 |
|
Log on to the 'My Account' section on our website. You can search our catalogue, place holds and manage your account (check the date, renew items) instantly from here too. |
|
 |
|
Or speak to one of our friendly team, either at the library or on the phone and we can renew your items for you. |
Please note, items can only be renewed twice. If you need anything past this you will need to speak to one of our friendly library team.
