National Library Blog

Books offer a window into the experience of refugees, which many students might otherwise never have.

This month, many people will be taking part in Matariki festivities around the country to celebrate the New Year. Here is some information about how you can celebrate Matariki in your school.

If your school’s pedagogy includes inquiry-based learning, there are many ways the school library can support that. Learn 3 things you can do right now to support inquiry learning.

A unique piece of New Zealand's sawmilling history.

You can now listen to Ben Schrader talk about his new book, The Big Smoke.

Vaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa: Sāmoan Language Week is a great opportunity to think about how you can keep Samoan identity, culture and language 'alive to thrive' in your library and across your school.

Bullying-Free Week is from 22 to 26 May. This year's theme is 'NZ students with solutions — working together to end bullying'.

The Kids Lit Quiz combines the element of competition along with the charm of simply talking about books and celebrating reading.

The He Tohu exhibition offers a major online and physical experience for New Zealand schools. He Tohu opens on Saturday 20 May and sheds fresh light on 3 constitutional documents that shape Aotearoa New Zealand.

Celebrating New Zealand Music Month with another instalment of contemporary Creative Commons music – the Turnbull Mixtape!