Queenstown Lakes library members can borrow from our extensive collections, as well as from Central Otago District Libraries.
Find out more about our collections and the items you can borrow on our 'Borrow' webpages.
Our events are free to all. You don't need to be a library member to join in. For space reasons, we do sometimes require bookings.
For the latest event listings, take a look at our What's On webpages.
Do you need help using your computer, tablet, mobile phone or our free library e-resources? We can help with anything from learning to text for the first time right up to formatting your word document on your laptop. No questions are too small or big.
Digital Help is available at specific times and dates at Arrowtown, Hāwea, Frankton, Queenstown, and Wānaka. Head to our What's On page and filter to 'Digital Literacy'.
We offer a wide range of digital resources to library members, including film and TV streaming services, and online learning platforms.
Our resource guides are a starting point for researching specific topics, such as local history or homeschooling. They contain library resources as well as reputable external sources.
Most of our branches have Wi-Fi, however; we recommend you check our individual location pages to confirm.
There is no password for the Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi will come up as the library branch name, for example "Arrowtown Library". Click connect and a login screen will pop up.
Wi-Fi is available at:
If you can't make it to the library for health, mobility or transport reasons, we can arrange a delivery for you.
The home delivery service is available at selected library branches for books and magazines.
Can't find the item you need in our collections? We might be able to source it from another library.
We have free public computers at all of our branches. We have a one-hour limit (unless there is no one else waiting).
We have laptops for in-library use at the following branches:
Our laptops are free to use; all we need are your contact details and some collateral (some ID, which we keep securely) while you use the laptop within the library.
We offer printing and photocopying services at every branch except Makarora. Printing and photocopying prices can be found on our Fees & Charges page.
To print something, please follow these instructions:
Please note that codes expire at midnight.
Alternatively, you can bring files in on a USB stick and print directly from the USB stick.
We offer scanning services at every branch except Makarora. Scanning prices can be found on our Fees & Charges page.
We can scan to email addresses or to USB sticks.
We have teamed up with Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa and Skinny to be Skinny Jump partners.
Jump is a low-cost prepaid broadband service for eligible Kiwi homes. Get 35GB of NZ's finest broadband for just $5.
If you identify as one or more of the following, then you will be eligible:
You will also need to live in an area that is covered by the Skinny Jump network; type your address in here to check if your home address is covered.
Read more about Skinny Jump here.
We try to provide designated spaces in our library branches for:
You may be asked to move if you are in an area that is designated for a specific group or activity.
Please follow our Code of Conduct at all times. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a great environment for all.
Frankton, Queenstown, and Wānaka libraries also have a private meeting room, which is for use by local community groups. Please refer to our Meeting Room Guidelines for more information.
