E-Resources
eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines
eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines are available via the BorrowBox and Libby by Overdrive apps.
BorrowBox
Sign in with your Library card number and PIN
The BorrowBox app is available from your device's app store. Once you have downloaded the app: -
- Open the app and find your library service (Hurunui District Library)
- When prompted, sign in with your Library card number and PIN. (If unable to recall your pin please call 03 314 8980 for assistance)
- Browse collection and borrow a title
- Borrowed titles appear under My Loans. Select your book and tap download. Once the book is downloaded it is ready to start reading
Libby by OverDrive
Sign in with your Library card number and PIN.
The Libby app is available from your device's app store. Once you have downloaded the app: -
- Open the app and find your library service (Hurunui District Library (South Island))
- When prompted, sign in with your Library card number and PIN. (If unable to recall your pin please call 03 314 8980 for assistance)
- Browse collection and borrow a title
- Borrowed titles appear on your Shelf and download automatically. Tap Start Reading or Start Listening to open a title
Movies and Visual Storytelling
Kanopy and Kanopy for Kids
Kanopy is a streaming service where you can watch movies, documentaries and series. With over 10,000 titles and with new content added monthly there is something here for everyone. You can access Kanopy from your desktop computer, laptop, mobile device, Apple TV, and Chromecast.
Kanopy is free to use by signing up with your library card and pin number, and email address.
- Click on the “Get Started” button
- Choose “Find Your Library”
- Search for Hurunui District Libraries
- Click on the “Select this Library” button
- Enter your Library card number and PIN and click on the “Continue” button
- Create Your Account: Enter your name and email address and a password and select the confirmation of Age, T&C’s, Privacy Policy
- Click the “Sign up" button
- Kanopy will send you a confirmation email. Go to your email, and click the "Verify My Email" link in your email.
You can now stream movies!
- Instead of play credits, you'll now get 30 tickets each month to watch films from Hurunui District Libraries.
- See the number of tickets* and access period* for each film next to the play button. (* Ticket amount and access period may be different at other libraries).
- Your tickets reset on the 1st of the month.
- Films appear on your Continue Watching list with the remaining time in your access period.
- For further help, see the Kanopy website.
Note: Kanopy Kids titles don't use tickets, so you can watch as many kid-friendly titles as you'd like.
Kanopy's Christmas Home Viewing for the Holidays
Kanopy's Most Watched Films of 2024
Storybox Library
Imagine the best stories being read aloud to you by our favourite storytellers – well that's Story Box Library! We get kids excited about reading, inspire their imaginations and let them have fun with stories, improving their language and literacy skills along the way. With an ever-growing library, suitable for preschool and primary aged children, it really is Storytime, Anytime!
LOTE4Kids
LOTE4Kids is an online database of digital books in World Languages, that allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English). Each book also comes with English translations to help kids learn languages.
LOTE4Kids has over 4,500+ digital picture books in 70+ languages, with new books and languages released each month.
- Access LOTE4Kids online
- Login using your Library card number and PIN
- Select a language and ENJOY A STORY!
LOTE4Kids, is a secure, ad-free, fun and easy to use mobile App, available from your device's App store.
- Download the LOTE4Kids App today!
Newspapers
Press Reader
Online access to newspapers from around the world.
Papers Past
An extensive collection of digitised newspapers, magazines and journals from New Zealand and the Pacific. A great place to explore when researching family history.
Online Learning and Help Tutorials
LinkedIn Learning
Access LinkedIn Learning for Library to learn the latest software, creative and business skills across bite-size tutorials or comprehensive courses. Accessible on any device, anywhere anytime.
The LinkedIn Learning app is available from your device's app store. Once you have downloaded the app: -
- Choose Sign in
- Choose Sign in with your library card
- Enter your library ID - thehurunuilibraries so it reads www.linkedin.com/learning-login/go/thehurunuilibra...
- Then enter your Library card number and PIN
