Council Services at the Library

From Monday 3 March, 2025, accessing Waitaki District Council services will be easier and more convenient than ever, right in the Ōamaru Library!

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Reading

Please bare with us as we slowly build up our YA book and other media reviews. If you have a review you'd like to contribute, please contact our YA specialist, Annie, on: akelly@waitaki.govt.nz

Comics and Graphic Novels

Keen on Manga? Love Spider man or Wonder Woman. Here you can find our guide to all things comics and graphic novels.

Dyslexic Friendly Books

We have a range of young adult books type set with a dyslexic friendly font. Find out more here.

Fiction & Non Fiction Reads

Explore the true stories and issues affecting young adults.

Mental Health

Read yourself well with these books, written with care and especially for young adults.

Rainbow Reading

Books for young adults that explore and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.

Themed Reading

Find a theme here. Great resource for high school students doing English.