Once logged in click Checkouts to see due dates of items. Select the item(s) you wish to renew by clicking in the box beside the item(s) and then click Renew.
Items can be renewed once as long as they have not been requested by another person. Please note, there is no charge for renewing free items for the first time, but for DVDs and Hot Picks you will be charged for them again.
If you need an item to be renewed a second time, please contact us directly. A second renewal will incur a fee of $2 per item.
To request items contact us or, if you have a library account PIN, you can request books online.
Just search the catalogue for the book you want, click request item and enter your library card barcode and PIN to login. The fee to reserve a book for adults is $1.50. There is no fee to reserve a kids book.
Have a chat to one of our friendly staff, we can help you find the book you are looking for, or if we are unable to find it, offer alternatives that may suit.
Anyone can become a member of our district libraries. Joining entitles you to membership to all three libraries in the district - Mangakino, Taupo and Turangi.
Items from other New Zealand libraries can be obtained through the Interloan system. The standard interloan charge is $8 but this varies depending on the lending library.
Just contact us on 07 3760899 or fill in an interloan form when you are in the library.
Either ask a friendly librarian who is happy to help or if you prefer to do it yourself you can use the online catalogue to find information on a specific subject.
This collection is made up of books that are very popular and have many holds on them so the lending period has been shortened so the wait is not too long.
Our libraries provide free computing and Internet access via the Aotearoa People's Network Kaharoa (APNK). APNK Chromebox computers are available for customer use and can be used to access the internet. To create, edit and save documents and files, a Google account or Microsoft account is required to access cloud-based productivity apps. Staff can help you create a free account.
Each APNK Chromebox has a USB port, memory card slot and a webcam. Earbuds are available for $3.00.
Free WiFi access is also available at Taupo, Turangi and Mangakino libraries 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Taupo Library - 10 Chromeboxes, WiFi and scanner
Turangi Library - Five Chromeboxes, WiFi and scanner
Mangakino Library - Two Chromeboxes and WiFi
Use of the computers is on a first come, first served basis. Session times are limited.
When you are using library computers you should not:
attempt to violate our computer system security
do anything illegal, infringe copyright or view offensive material
disturb other people's use of the library
Aotearoa Peoples Network Kaharoa reserves the right to prevent access to objectionable material. Customers breaching these policies may be banned from using library computers.
Black and white and colour, A4 printing is available from Chromebox computers and WiFi in each of our libraries. Printing from your own device is also available with a Google account.
Black and white printing costs are 20 cents per page for single sided copies and 40 cents per page for double sided copies.
Colour printing costs are $1.50 per page for single sided copies and $3 per page for double sided copies.
If you are a library member you can access the internet for free from our libraries.
Online resources are also available though databases that we subscribe to.
Ancestry is available free for library members, but only in the library.
Fundview, Breakout, Encyclopedia Britannica and full-text articles on subjects including health, business, arts, music and history are accessible through our online resources by entering your full library barcode and PIN.
There are three meeting rooms which you can book for events or meetings at the Taupo library. Please contact us to discuss your needs and make a booking.
