Opening Hours
Opening Hours
The library opens at 8am and closes at 4.30pm each day **OVER EXAM PERIOD THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED TO JUNIOR STUDENTS. QUIET STUDY FOR EXAMS ONLY IN THE LIBRARY**
Web Resources
Web Resources
Have a look at some websites that have been selected to help get you started in your research. This is not an exhaustive list but a good starting point. If you have any questions please come and see us in the library.
New Zealand History
New Zealand History
If you are looking for information on New Zealand history this is a great starting place. Use their search bar or have a scroll through their list of topics which includes things like, disasters, health and welfare, protest and reform.
sparknotes
sparknotes
The full text of Shakespeare's plays and sonnets side-by-side with translations into modern English. No fear Shakespeare is available online and in book form at barnesandnoble.com.
Index New Zealand
Index New Zealand
Index New Zealand is a searchable database that contains abstracts and descriptions of articles from about 1000 New Zealand periodicals and newspapers published from the 1950s to the present day. The periodicals range from academic research journals to magazines. Around 3000 new records are added monthly from 460 current titles.
Reading Response Level 1 Suggestions
Reading Response Level 1 Suggestions
Take a look in here for level 1 reading response recommendations.
Reading Response Level 2
Reading Response Level 2
Take a look here for level 2 reading response recommendations.
Carrot 2
Carrot 2
Carrot 2 organises your search results into topics. With an instant overview of what's available.
Borrowing Chromebooks
Borrowing Chromebooks
You are able to issue a chromebook from the Kiosk at the following times: Before school 8.15 – 8.45am Interval 11 – 11.15am (Wed) 10.10 – 10.35am Lunch 1.30 – 2pm (Wed) 1 – 1.30pm After School 3.15 – 4pm (Wed) 2.30 - 3.15pm Chromebooks will not be issued from the kiosk outside of these times.
Magazines
Magazines
Did you know that we have a large variety of magazines for fun and for learning in the library? Located at the bottom of the stairs the magazine rack has something for everyone!
Australia/NZ Reference Centre
Australia/NZ Reference Centre
Online Newspapers & Magazines
Suggestions
Suggestions
Want a book or a movie or even a magazine that we don't have? Come and have a chat with Mrs McMillan about what it is and to see if we can buy it!
Opposing Viewpoints
Opposing Viewpoints
Articles from both sides of an issue
Epic Database
Epic Database
This is a fantastic resource that can help you with every subject!
Our Most Popular Books
These are some of our most popular books at the moment
Movies
Movies
We have a huge range of movies with new ones arriving all of the time. Come and let us know if you think there is a fantatstic movie title we are missing!
Te Ara NZ Encyclopaedia
Te Ara NZ Encyclopaedia
Encycolpaedia of New Zealand
Palmerston North City Library
Palmerston North City Library
Can't find a book you're looking for in our library? Check the Public Library.
Any Questions
Any Questions
Online Homework Help Monday to Friday between 1.00-6.00pm
Papers Past - NZ Newspapers
Papers Past - NZ Newspapers
Historical NZ Newspapers Historical items from New Zealand Newspapers, magazines, journals, letters and diaries