Libraries
Library Online catalogue:
Visit our Library Online Catalogue.
Becoming a member
Patrons can enroll by filling out a Library membership form. Each branch processes its own forms.
For Under 18 there is no charge, however the form must be signed by a parent or guardian.
For 18 years plus:
- Signature
- Postal address
Library charges
Click here for the library fees.
Length of loan
Items will only be issued to individuals holding a valid library membership card.
Standard issue is for 28 days.
Renewals can be made on most items, either by phoning, by emailing or by visiting any branch in person.
Music CDs, Music DVDs, CD-ROMs, DVDs and Children’s DVDs are issued for 14 days.
E-Games are issued for 7 days.
How many items may be borrowed
There is a limit of 50 items on any one card.
There is a limit of 2 books per subject for school projects.
There is a limit of 6 items on any ‘Temporary member’ card.
Returning books
Books may be returned to any branch, regardless of the issuing branch.
Requesting items
If a book is not available in your local branch, but is held at one of our FNDC branches; you can request it free of charge and arrange for it to be delivered to the branch of your choice for collection. A notice will be sent to either your postal or E-mail address.
Library resources
There are a number of collections which make up the library system. These are:
- Adult fiction
- Adult non fiction
- Large print
- Talking books for vision impaired patrons
- Young adult (13 to 18 years) fiction and non fiction
- Children's fiction and non fiction
- Talking Books for Children and Young adult's
- General reference collections including Encyclopedias, statistics, local history and other resources
- Special Mãori collections held in all branches
- Concorde Aviation collection held at Procter Library in Kerikeri
- Fen Barrett collection held in Kaikohe
- Magazines
- Graphic Novels
- Newspapers (NZ Herald, Northern Advocate, plus local weekly papers)
- Puzzles
- DVDs
- E-Games
- Music CDs and Music DVDs
Lost or damaged items
If books or non book items are lost or damaged, the patron will be charged the replacement cost of the item.
Get E-Mail Notices from your Local Library!
Would you like a quick, easy way to find out when your holds are ready for pick up? How about a faster way to find out that your items are overdue?
You can get all that through Email Library Notices.
What are Email Library Notices?
Email Library Notices are an optional way for you to be notified that items you have requested to be held for you have arrived at the chosen pickup location. We also use emails to send overdue and billing notices.
Please email us your email address to Horizon@fndc.govt.nz including your full name and borrower barcode number to begin receiving e-mail notices from your local library about items requested or overdue. If you have children with their own library cards and would like them to receive emails as well, please also include their details.
We won't share your email address with anyone else.
Pedometers for issue
Far North District Libraries stock pedometers for issue from each branch.
A pedometer is a small portable electronic device which counts each step a person makes. Used originally by sports and physical fitness people, pedometers are now becoming popular as an exercise measure and motivator. Often worn on the belt and kept on all day, you can read off it how many steps you have walked that day.
Pedometers are issued for 14 days.
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