Teens Zone

At the Kawerau Library, membership gives teenagers access to a world of information, language, and learning. You can borrow the latest books, DVDs and more or hang upstairs in the Chill Zone and relax with a graffix or play the playstation. Plus Emma McPhail, our dedicated Youth Librarian, is there for Homework Help and reading advice. This is your page so check out what's on offer...

News And Events

Upstairs In The Chill Zone

New for the Chill Zone is a games computer for the teens to play with. But because of vandalism over the holidays, we've had to close this area until we get new cameras sorted. We're also developing some new collections behind the scenes. Readers, keep an eye out on the white table upstairs. The Aotearoa NZ People's Network project also means more computers 4 U to use, so check the Projects page out...

Emma's Say

Hi and welcome to your page. It's a new school year and its great to see you all coming in for help with your assignments, etc. This page is new for me so if you have any ideas on what you would like to see on it, let me know...

What Can Teens Borrow?

We have two specific collections for teenagers which are Young Adult Fiction and Graffix. You are also able to access all the other collections in the Library ranging from non-fiction, genre fiction and DVDs/Videos.

What Can Teens Do?

You can read and borrow books, relax upstairs in the Chill Zone, play a game on the Play station, or use your Library card to access the computers in the Technology Zone.

Summer Reading

Last year Emma trialed a summer reading programme called ReadUp! for teens (12-18 years) which promotes books and reading with crafts, activities and a fun finale. Registrations for next Summer's programme will begin at the start of December and your school age teenager needs to come to the Library with a library card where they will receive their starter pack. The emphasis of this programme is on reading with rewards for the amount of reading done. Local retailers donated some awesome prizes for our last programme and we thank Coin Save, Dallisons Clothing And Shoes, Eduquip Ltd., Kawerau Pharmacy, Kawerau Video Source, MWG Mitre 10, New World Kawerau, Smiths City Kawerau and Video Ezy Kawerau and Whakatane for supporting this new initiative.

Homework Help

If you need help or information with your homework, projects or assignments you can come into the Library and ask Emma, or you can email her at library@kaweraudc.govt.nz, but remember to include your library card number in the email. You can also visit the www.anyquestions.co.nz website, which has librarians online to help you find resources and answer your questions.