Kaikōura District Library (Whare Pukapuka)

• Membership is free if you are a permanent resident of Kaikōura
• You can collect a form from the whare pukapuka in person
• You can apply to become a member online here
• Read the full whare pukapuka membership policy here
• To complete your application, you will need to provide photo proof of ID and a form of proof of address e.g. power bill or bank statement (see "Providing proof of ID and address" below)

To complete your application, you will need to provide photo proof of ID and a form of proof of address e.g. power bill or bank statement.

This can be uploaded to your online application form, or given, posted or emailed to the whare pukapuka once a membership application form has been filled out. 

Provide copies of your proof of ID and address to:

• PO Box 6, Kaikōura 7340 (postal)
• 96 West End, Kaikōura (03) 319 6280 (in person)
• books@kdclibrary.co.nz

Please only send COPIES of these documents in the post. They will not be returned to you.

You will be issued a membership card on the same day that you provide the proof of ID and address, and can start borrowing straight away.

Each whare pukapuka member has access to the Kaikōura District Library online catalogue through their own personal account. 

Login here to access your account, reserve, request and renew library items, as well as view the online catalogue  where you can browse and search every item that the whare pukapuka holds.

Go to the Library catalogue site: click here

1. Click the green login button at the top right of the screen.
2. The first time you log in enter your library card number (the 9 digit number under the barcode of your library card eg, B00012345) as the username.
3. Enter kaikoura as the password.
4. Your account is now set up and you will be taken to the member’s homepage, where you will see the latest library news, check your current loans, renew your books and see what books we have available!
5. On the menu on the left hand side of the page click the My Portal button, then click My Details to change your password.

Please keep your card safe and remember to bring it with you each time you visit.
Lost or damaged cards can be replaced for a small fee of $5.

• Latest fiction, nonfiction & biographies
• Te Reo Maori Collection - Children & adult fiction / nonfiction 
• eBooks & Audio Books 
• Large Print Books - fiction / nonfiction
• Magazines & Newspapers
• Local History Collection
• Interlibrary loan – we can borrow an item from another NZ library on your behalf *charges apply
• Second hand books and magazines for sale

Download the Liberty Link mobile app to allow you to search, reserve and renew from your phone, easy!

To setup, follow these steps:

• Download the Liberty Link app from the Apple or Android stores
• Open Liberty Link and find the 'Setup' button located along the bottom of the screen
• Once on the setup screen, tap the 'Scan Setup Code' button
• Scan the QR barcode image viewable here while logged in
• Enter the B00012345 number on the back of your Library card as your username
• Your password will be kaikoura unless you have changed this when you have previously logged into your account
• Save

If you have any issues pop in and see us.

Returns

Items may be returned through the book return slot located near the main doors of the Civic Centre on the ground floor or at the front desk during business hours.

Loan period

21 days unless otherwise stated. Some magazines and DVDs are 7 day loan period.

Items may be renewed twice providing they are not reserved for another borrower. Any rental charges will be payable on your next visit.

Reserving an item

The cost to reserve an item is $1.00.

Bring in your own computer or we have free computers available for use - no booking necessary. 

• A4 Black and White   .20c
• A4 Colour                   $2.00
• A3 Black and White   .40c
• A3 Colour                   $4.00
• Scanning (per page)  Free
• Laminating A4            $1.50
• Laminating A3            $3.00

Online public access computer enabling you to search the library database

To access eBooks on Android devices you can use our free Library App. Please follow the steps as below:

1. Visit the Play Store and search for and download LIBERTY LINK its icon is a red circle with a white i.
2. Find the SET UP tab located at the bottom of the screen.
3. Search for Kaikoura District Library or click the SCAN SETUP CODE button and scan the QR code pictured.
4. Enter your login details, these will be the same as the details you use to login to your regular Library account. Username: B00012345 (number from your Library Card) Password: kaikoura (lowercase, unless you have changed your password)
5. Hit the save button and you can now browse for eBooks
6. Once you have found the eBook you would like to borrow, click into it and click BORROW, then click OPEN.
7. You will then be taken to our ePlatform where you will need to login again with the same login details above. You can choose to stay logged in so you don’t need to login each time.
8. Your book should then open and you can begin reading! Alternatively, you can use our ePlatform app E

If you have a PC or Mac you can read eBooks through your web browser or by downloading the titles.

If you’re using your browser follow these steps.

• Log in with your details
• Username: B00012345 (number from your Library Card)
• Password: kaikoura (lowercase, unless you have changed your password)

1. In the search bar, change from a BASIC SEARCH to an ADVANCED SEARCH
2. A box with advanced search options will come up, and at the bottom left change the TYPE to EBOOK, now you can specifically browse our eBook titles
3. To borrow a book, either click the small eye next to the title and click BORROW, or click into the item and click BORROW
4. You will then be taken to our ePlatform where you will need to login again with the same login details above. You can choose to stay logged in so you don’t need to login each time.
5. Your book should then open and you can begin reading!
6. Add the title to your Favourites in your Browser when the book is open to access it offline
7. Go back to our homepage and login when you want to begin reading

If you have a Kobo eReader there are a few things your will need first. You will need to download ADOBE DIGITAL EDITIONS before you can download and read eBooks from our ePlatform.

First of all you’ll need to do a little bit of setup on a computer or laptop:

1. Create a free Adobe ID
2. Download Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) onto your computer
3. Go to your library’s ePlatform website, log in, then browse for eBooks 
4. When you have chosen your book, select CHOOSE A DIFFERENT FORMAT and change the type to ADOBE EPUB and click BORROW then OPEN
5. This will then take you to a web page where your eBook will download at the bottom left. Select the options arrow next to your download and choose OPEN
6. Your book will then open in Adobe Digital Editions, allowing you to begin reading

Then you’ll need to transfer the eBook to your Kobo:

1. Plug your Kobo into your computer or laptop and open ADE
2. The name of your Kobo should display in the column on the left of ADE, click the arrow to display the drop down menu and select AUTHORISE DEVICE
3. Enter your Adobe ID (The email you used to set up your ID) and password to authorize ADE on your Kobo
4. Select the downloaded title from your computer/laptop’s bookshelf and drag the title across onto where your Kobo is listed, this will copy the book to the Kobo
5. Eject your Kobo from your computer and begin reading!

Download a copy of the step-by-step guide here

The first step is to download the app to your phone or tablet, then pop into the Kaikōura District Library to download your magazines and newspapers.

The library is a hotspot so you can download as much as you like for free while you’re there, once they are downloaded to your phone you can read them wherever. Or you can use the computers in the library to access and read your news, cool! 

A free, community based service to help adults build their basic computer skills. Courses include Trademe, Word, Google Drive, Photobooks, Facebook, Youtube, Computer basics, Google and the internet, Email and Pinterest.

Wednesday 5pm, please come before 5pm as the automatic doors close at 5pm.
$5 per person

Tuesdays (every 2nd and 4th of the month) 1-4pm. Free to attend.

Bring a puzzle into the library and take a new one home, or borrow one for the first time.

Wednesdays 1-3pm during winter. Bring your own game to share or use one that the library has. Meet and play with other people - everyone welcome.

If you have a simple computer/ tablet or phone problem and no tech savvy kids to help out, pop into the Library between 1-4pm on Thursdays.

10am Fridays we have a class for older adults to develop their fitness from gentle movements. $5 per person.

Mondays 10.20 -11.30am during school term time. Songs, stories and activities for pre-schoolers.

We run an after school space for kids during school terms from 3pm to 4.30pm. We have lots of resources and help available for homework and school projects, or just come hang out, play some games or read a book.

During the school holidays we run a Kids Club. Bring your family in for some crafts, board game fun and much more. Ask at the Library for more information on what is coming up for this school holidays.

Reading to Dogs is designed to be a relaxed non-threatening atmosphere to encourage kids to practice their reading skills and develop their love of reading. We schedule 15 minute after school sessions with our dog Lucee. If you are interested please talk to our staff for more details

Available to all library members.

Bring a puzzle into the library and take a new one home, or borrow one for the first time.

New Release Fiction -  $2.00

Rental Fiction - $1.00

Reserve Items - $1.00

Non Fiction - No Charge

Biography - No Charge

Large Print - No Charge

Ebooks & Audio Book - No Charge

Free rental through to $2.00

Adults - $4.00
Teens - $4.00
Children’s - $2.00
Preschool - $2.00

$10.00 (postage fee) 

Secure APNK Network with Chrome operating computers and  free APNK Wi-Fi 

A4 
Black & White - $0.20
Colour  - $2.00

A3  
Black & White - $0.40
Colour  - $4.00

Scanning
No Charge -$0.00

A4 - $1.50
A3 - $3.00