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With the app, you can search the catalogue, place holds, renew books and access our digital library

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    Browse, read and listen to over 3,200+ books and audiobooks.

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    Read thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, manga, and picture books.

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Introducing Tahi

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  • Pawsitive Dog Ownership

    13 Nov 2026, 4:30 pm

    Join us at Invercargill Public Library for free, practical advice on keeping your dog happy and healthy.

  • Halloween Hijinks

    30 Oct 2026, 5:00 pm

    Join us for family-friendly Halloween fun for kids and teens. Spooky stories, crafts, games, VR, treats and prizes.

  • TAKTYK - Learn. Battle. Create.

    24 Oct 2026, 10:00 am

    Spend the day learning the locally created trading card game, battling other players and creating your own TAKTYK® Beast.

  • Library moving to BorrowBox

    22 Apr 2026, 11:28 am

    From 11 June 2026, we’re making BorrowBox our single digital platform for eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazine and eNewspapers.

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After School Clubs and Drop-ins

We've got heaps of activities lined up for Term 3, including crafts, drawing, Minecraft, Lego, Pokémon Trading Cards and more.

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Upcoming events

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    DUPLO Picnic

    Tue 3 Nov 2026, 11:00 am +more
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    Digi Drop-in

    Tue 3 Nov 2026, 3:00 pm +more
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    Teen Crochet Club

    Tue 3 Nov 2026, 3:45 pm +more
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Invercargill Public Library

50 Dee St, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand

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  • Monday - Friday: 9am - 6pm
  • Weekends: 10am - 4pm

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(03) 211 1444

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Bluff Public Library

98 Gore St, Bluff 9814, New Zealand

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  • Monday: 8.30am - 5pm
  • Tuesday: 8.30am - 5pm
  • Wednesday: 9am - 6.30pm
  • Thursday: 8.30am - 5pm
  • Friday: 8.30am - 5pm
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(03) 212 6804

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bluff@ilibrary.co.nz
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