QLDC LAKES DISTRICT LIBRARY - IS STILL (DIGITALLY) OPEN
Mar 29, 2020
Kia ora – we are sending you this email update as you are a registered member of Queenstown Lakes District Libraries who has used our library services in the last two years.
Here’s a summary of our library services at the moment:
All our QLDC Library buildings are closed until at least 23 April to assist in the response to COVID-19
No items can be issued or returned – our book drops are closed.
All items currently on issue are now due on 17 September.
However, you can still get in touch with your friendly library staff from Monday to Saturday between the hours of 9:00am-5:00pm for answers to all library-related questions via phone or email as below. If you are supporting a member of our community who does not use email or social media, please encourage them to contact us by phone.
phone
Frankton Library: 03-441-3680
Queenstown Library: 03-441-0600
Wānaka Library: 03-443-0410
email (we’ll get back to you as soon as we can)
Also you can access a range of free e-Library services 24/7 via our website
https://codc-qldc.govt.nz/ this includes:
Free digital resouces (there’s also easy to follow instructions on the website, or you can call or email us):
E-books (via the Bolinda or Libby app) to listen to or read on your device (see also instructions for these on our website, or call or email staff) to help download the Bolinda or Libby apps https://codc-qldc.govt.nz/library-online/ebooks-and-audiobooks
Pressreader – newspapers and magazines from around the world https://codc-qldc.govt.nz/library-online/newspapers-and-magazines
Beamafilm – 700+ movies and documentaries https://codc-qldc.govt.nz/library-online/films
Kids resources - keep an eye on our website for ongoing updates to information and resources selected by our librarians https://codc-qldc.govt.nz/kids-teens
Registering as a new library member https://codc-qldc.govt.nz/join
For further information on our services, updates and creative ideas of how to keep connected during these unusual times keep following us on our social media channels:
Facebook - qtlakeslibraries
Instagram - @qldclibraries
If you know of other members of our community who may wish to join our libraries to access our online resources, please encourage them to use the membership link (as above) on our website, or they are welcome to call or email our staff.
Use this link if you are wanting information from QLDC about the response to the outbreak of COVID-19 novel coronavirus, and useful links to advice and support: https://www.qldc.govt.nz/covid-19
We may be sending further updates out to our library community via email in the future, therefore please contact us is you wish to be removed from this email distribution list.
Stay home, stay safe and be kind.
Ngā mihi, Queenstown Lakes District Library Team
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