Our collections are developed and maintained with the goal of informing, entertaining, involving and inspiring library users. We aim to ensure as diverse a collection as is practicable given the space restraints of the library and by recognising local user demographics.
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FictionThis includes a wide range of genres, short stories, best sellers, the works of established and modern authors and titles that meet the needs of local users who have varying preferences, interests and levels of education.
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Non-FictionA New Zealand focussed collection relevant to Mapua and the local district.
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Large PrintThis includes both fiction and non-fiction; kindly supplemented by books on loan from Tasman Libraries.
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Young AdultFiction with particular relevance to 13-18 year olds.
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Children
Fiction and non-fiction including board books, picture books and chapter books with the intention of meeting the reading needs of all children.
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Magazines
We subscribe to a number of magazines including NZ House & Garden, North & South, Good Health Choices, Lifestyle Block, NZ Gardener, Wilderness and NZ Handyman. |
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ChildrenOur goal is to support a love of reading so we are not a ‘shush’ library! The children’s area includes book bins at child friendly heights, bean bags and a sun-drenched window seat.
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Displays
The entrance foyer features a themed display of adult books that are available for borrowing from the display.
Artwork, including photographs, multi-media paintings, textiles, local projects and craft, by local artists is displayed year round on the library walls. Children’s artwork is hung in the children’s area. The RSA display in the foyer is permanent in recognition of their generosity. |
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