Your Library, Anytime

Waitomo District Library App

Manage your Account, Renew your Books, Search the Catalogue and more

Go to your devices app store: Apple or Android , search Waitomo District Library and download for free! 

Logging in to the app: 

• Tap the menu icon and select sign in

• Scan your library barcode or type it in

• Insert your pin/ password (please contact the library if you are unsure)

Please contact the library for further information.

eBooks and eAudiobooks

Download the Libby App and you can Enjoy Free eBooks and eAudiobooks from your Library

Libby is an app available through our library which offers access to thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks you can download and listen/ read on your device anywhere, anytime. Available for both Android and iOS devices via the app stores.

Go to your devices app store: Apple or Android , search Libby and download for free! 

Please contact the library for further information.

eAudiobooks and eBooks

Download the Borrow Box App and you can Enjoy Free eAudiobooks and eBooks from your Library

Borrow Box is an app available through our library which offers access to thousands of eAudiobooks and eBooks you can download and listen/ read on your device anywhere, anytime. Available for both Android and iOS devices via the app stores.

Go to your devices app store: Apple or Android, search Borrow Box and download for free! 

Or you can access it through the website - Borrow Box

Please contact the library for further information.

Rainforest Coding

Fun, Interactive Coding Games for Children

Learn to code through block coding games that make coding easy and exciting while building logic and problem solving skills.

Junior scratch coding - scratch coding - python coding

Access this free resource here - Rainforest Coding

Encyclopedia Britannica

Trusted Information you can Rely on

Britannica is a trusted, award-winning resource that provides accurate and reliable information for children, teens, and adults. Articles are written and reviewed by experts and editors, ensuring content is thoroughly fact-checked, easy to read, and regularly updated.

With different reading levels available, users can choose the version best suited to their needs, making it simple for everyone to find trustworthy information and explore new topics with confidence.

To access this resource click this link and enter your library card number.

Waitomo Encyclopedia Britannica

Access to Funding and Grant Providers

Generosity New Zealand

Waitomo District Library provides access to the Generosity New Zealand funding database. Browse a wide range of funding opportunities and grants by clicking the links below. You can create your own account to search for funding, save information, and manage your funding needs independently.

Select the link below that best suits your needs.

givME offers scholarships and grants for individuals seeking to pursue education, research, arts, cultural and sporting activities.

givUS offers grants and schemes for communities, volunteer organisations, schools, groups, sport clubs and Iwi.

Recommended Resources

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Tahatū Career Navigator - Practical advice and information as well as a range of web-based tools including a jobs database with 400+ jobs, a CV builder and tools to help students choose subjects or career paths.

Any Questions - offers help to New Zealand Students with their homework where you can chat online to real librarians. Available between 10am - 3pm weekdays. 

Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand - written by experts.

Literature Map - Like an author? This resource will help you find other authors you may enjoy.

Papers Past - Discover New Zealand and Pacific history through digitised full-text collections of historical newspapers, journals, parliamentary papers and more.

Digital NZ - Search 30+ million New Zealand items across 300+ collections in one place

Netsafe - The Digital Guardian Guide to support you and your whānau to have safe, confident and positive online experiences.