Māpuna Library

We are a diverse community with the freedom and courage to challenge, to question and to think differently.

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MĀPUNA LIBRARY

The library is for all students to enjoy, using the extensive collection and the wonderful space

Wendy Wright, Library Manager:
WRW@avonside.school.nz

Imogen Loakman, Assistant Librarian:
LKI@avonside.school.nz

Louise Reichwein, Assistant Librarian:
RCL@avonside.school.nz

Janice Carragher, Assistant Librarian:
CRJ@avonside.school.nz

Library

Open Monday – Friday 8 am-4 pm
term time only.
Phone number: 03 3897199 ext 701

Online Resources

Here are some online resources for our students.
E-books are available now.
Download the ePlatform app and start browsing.

Digital Escape Rooms

Here is the link to a collection of digital escape rooms that may be fun for you, your families and students. These have been gathered by Central Otago and Queenstown Lake Librarians for you to enjoy.

Online jigsaw puzzles using Te Papa collections

Take a moment or two to relax with online jigsaw puzzles. Choose a puzzle below, then select your difficulty (the number of pieces) once it has opened

Introducing Harry Potter At Home

We are delighted to introduce Harry Potter At Home to help children, parents, carers and teachers add a touch of Harry Potter magic to our new daily lives.

The Book of Hopes

Completely free for all children and families, the extraordinary collection of short stories, poems, essays and pictures has contributions from more than 110 children’s writers and illustrators, including Lauren Child, Anthony Horowitz, Greg James and Chris Smith, Michael Morpurgo, Liz Pichon, Axel Scheffler, Francesca Simon, Jacqueline Wilson – and Katherine herself

9 Webcomics To Keep Kids and Teens Engaged

Looking for ways to keep your son occupied? These free webcomics promise to eat up hours of time.

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New Books

The library is for all students to enjoy, using the extensive collection and the wonderful space