Waitaki District Libraries Blog
Featuring thoughts, ideas, events, book reviews and staff picks from Waitaki District Libraries.
Ever wondered what the staff at the Ōamaru Library are reading? Well here's your chance!
Check out our list below for all the goodies the staff are reading and their reviews for this month.
A horrifying yet mesmerising modern retelling of an Arthurian Legend.
Perfect for fans of Sarah J Mass and Toni Adeyeni.
Her current read is Cursed by Thomas Wheeler and illustrated by Frank Miller.
Steampunk is a retro futuristic subgenre in Science Fiction literature that incorporates technology and aesthetic design inspired by 19th-century industrial steam powered machinery.
Check out our top ten Steampunk books that are part of our collection here at Ōamaru Library.
War, Windrunners and fugitive witches...
Check out what is new to the Ōamaru Library this month. There is something for everyone, DVD's, fiction, non fiction, children and young adults!
A gripping young adult thriller that keeps you guessing after each chapter
Perfect for fans of Karen McManus and Courtney Summers
Her current read is The June Boys by Court Stevens
Ever wondered what the staff at the Ōamaru Library are reading? Well here's your chance!
Check out our list below for all the goodies the staff are reading and their reviews for this month.
Cozy reads, festive foods and good-feeling christmas movies.
Check out our list of favorite reads and dvds to get you in the spirit of Christmas!
Quality Street Girls by Penny Thorpe (Large Print, THO)
Space Battles, Secrets, Sorcery and more! Check out what is new to the Ōamaru Library this month. There is something for everyone, DVD's, fiction, non fiction, children and young adults!
To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini (Adult Fiction Rental, PAO)
Instantly captivates and keeps you hooked
Perfect for fans of Renee Ahdieh and Holly Black
Her current read is ‘Spin the Dawn’ by Elizabeth Lim
This instalment of Riveting Reads come to you from Assistant Youth Librarian Kerrie Gamble
Misfits, mayhem, mysteries and more! Check out what is new to the Ōamaru Library this month. There is something for everyone, DVD's, fiction, non fiction, children and young adults!
Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer (Young Adult Fiction, MEY)
Love books but do not have the time or concentration to read them? Why not try a film adaptation? Listed below is ten fabulous adaptations from books spanning all age ranges and interests. Give one a try today!
Anne with an E (TV Series)
Romance, reconnection and more! Ever wondered what the staff at the Oamaru Library is reading? Well here's your chance! Check out our list below for all the goodies the staff are reading this month.
Romance, intrigue and a quest. What more could you ask for?
Perfect for fans of Kiera Cass and Renee Ahdieh
Her current read is ‘The Beholder’ by Anna Bright
This instalment of Riveting Reads come to you from Assistant Youth Librarian Kerrie Gamble
Mysteries, magic, missions and more! Check out what is new to the Ōamaru Library this month. There is something for everyone, DVD's, fiction, non fiction, children and young adults!
From historical hysteria to supernatural sorcery this list has it all. Dive into the magical world of witches or find out about the hysteria that followed women in history and the damage an accusation could cause. Check out our list of witches in fiction today!
History, hoodlums and more! Ever wondered what the staff at the Oamaru Library is reading? Well here's your chance! Check out our list below for all the goodies the staff are reading this month.
Simmering with suspense and twists and turns aplenty
Perfect for fans of Laini Taylor and Sarah J Maas
Her current read is ‘Crown of Feathers’ by Nicki Pau Preto
This instalment of Riveting Reads come to you from Assistant Youth Librarian Kerrie Gamble
Our latest books speak of radical changes to office life and offer answers that directly address the uncertain economic evironment in the wake of the Covid-19 Pandemic:
Victorian, voting, vegetables and more in this month's new releases! Check out what's new at the Oamaru Library today or place a reserve through our online catalogue! There is something for everyone, DVD's, fiction, non fiction, children and young adults!
The afterlife, accidents, AI and more! Show some pride for our country and check out our list of Top Ten New Zealand Fiction. New Zealand fiction encompasses New Zealand authors and fiction set in New Zealand.