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Matamata-Piako Libraries have a great range of books and services available for everyone. Check out some of the services we have available below.

 

For adults we have a range of:

  • Videos
  • Popular fiction collections
  • Information books on a wide variety of subjects
  • Genealogy collections
  • CD-ROMs
  • Talking Books
  • Local History
  • Magazines
  • Large Print

For  Kids We Have…
  • Board and Picture books
  • First readers’ and chapter books for older kids.
  • Books for teens.
  • Information books & great stuff for school projects.·
  • Videos and CD-ROM’s suitable for kids & teens.
  • An annual ‘summer reading programme’.·
  • Visits from schools, kindergartens and  home schoolers are welcome – bookings required.
  • Reference Materials

 

Our range of reference materials includes:

  • Fundview
  • Electoral Rolls
  • Car Manuals
  • Hansard
  • Encyclopedia and atlases
  • Telephone Books
  • Council Documents (Agendas, Minutes, proposals etc)

Newspapers

Each library has the New Zealand Herald and Waikato Times delivered daily. Also available is the Matamata Chronicle & Piako Post and a limited range of other New Zealand papers.

 

Internet & E-mail

Internet & E-mail access is available for a small cost at the library. Staff can help with the use of these facilities for first timers.

 

Photocopier

Each library has a ‘self serve’ black & white photocopier.  See charges and loan periods for more information..

 

Feedback

The Librarians welcome feedback.  Suggestions and requests for ‘Books to Purchase’ are welcome. E-mail or phone your nearest library.