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  Napier Library Temporarily Closed Unfortunately, Napier Library and MTG Hawke’s Bay will be closed from 5pm Wednesday 23 December due to urgent remedial work needed on the building’s sprinkler system.  We apologise for the inconvenience this will cause, however the safety of both our staff and customers is paramount. Taradale Library is still open as usual. Please read our article here for further information and frequently asked questions.  ...
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• Movies

  Movies Access free films, amazing courses and keep the kids entertained with the Kanopy app - now available to Napier Library members. Immerse yourself in some of the world's best films, or tune in to learn a language or how to draw using Kanopy's 'Great Courses' - all from the comfort of your own home.  The kids will also love the range of free and unlimited movies, TV series, and fun educational programmes. Get started in 1, 2, 3!  Films can be streamed from any TV, computer, mobile device...
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• Digital Content

  
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• About

  About My Library Welcome to My Library. In this section, you can find useful information on many aspects of the Napier Libraries experience. Please use the menu on the left-hand side of this page to navigate My Library. Napier Libraries offer extensive resources and provide safe and welcoming community spaces where the informational, recreational and educational needs of everyone are met. Both our Napier and Taradale branches offer extensive collections of adult, children and teen fiction, non-f...
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• Digital Content

  Digital Content Napier Libraries are excited to be able to provide access to a wide range of digital content.  Whether you're researching family history, working on an assignment, looking for funding, or wanting to learn something new - we have the content for you, including eBooks, eAudio Books, movies and more! You need to be a Napier Libraries member to access our digital content.  If you're not already a member, you can join here. If you need help using these great resources, visit our Tec...
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• Collections

  Collections Napier Libraries hold tens of thousands of items. We’re lucky that as well as holding all your favourite authors, we also hold a range of special collections.  You can find out more about these collections by using the links on the left-hand panel on this page.
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• Services

  Library Services There are a wide range of services on offer at Napier Libraries to help you get the best out of this amazing community resource. Check out the links in the panel to discover the many special services we encourage you to explore and make use of:
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• Māori

  
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• Children

  Children and Young Adults We are proud to have an extensive collection of items for children and young people here at Napier Libraries, and to also be able to offer programmes and events designed for the younger members of the community. Children's Library Collection With our extensive collection of library items for children, which we are continually updating and adding to, Napier Libraries aim to: Foster a love of literature and learning Stimulate the imagination, the creative use of language...
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