Nothing to read but can’t get to the library? Want to read, learn, and watch from anywhere? Then our digital library is for you! We have a range of amazing digital platforms that are 100% free to access, use and enjoy. We have online platforms for eBooks, eAudiobooks, eNewspapers, eMagazines, movie streaming, online learning, genealogy and online reading challenges!
Did you know that you can join our library with a digital membership no matter where you live? That means that your friends and whaanau who live outside of the district can enjoy all our digital platforms too! Sign up for a digital-only membership here.
We can also offer bulk digital memberships for schools in our district so that you can expand your teaching resources with our digital library! Simply contact your closest Waikato District library if you are interested in bringing free online reading, streaming and learning to your school!
Beamafilm – Movie, TV and documentary streaming
- Stream hundreds of movies, documentaries and TV shows for free
- Watch video from Australasia and the world in a range of languages
- Closed captions available
- Content available for all ages
- Free to access through us, sign up with your library card
- View Beamafilm's user guide
Download the Beamafilm app from the App Store or Google Play. When using the app, you can cast video to your television screen through Chromecast or Apple TV.
Access Beamafilm on your computer at Beamafilm.com.
Beanstack – Online reading programmes and challenges
- Join as a group, family, class or individual
- Track your reading year round
- Take part in our online reading challenges and earn cool rewards
- Free to access through us, no library card required
Download the Beanstack Tracker app from the App Store or Google Play.
Access Beanstack on your computer at WaikatoDistrict.beanstack.com.
ePlatform – eBooks and eAudiobooks
- Over 28,000 eBooks are available through Wheelers
- Borrow up to 3 eBooks for 20 days
- Customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts and page layouts
- Dyslexia-friendly formatting
- Free to access through us, sign up with your library card
- View a brief user guide
Download the ePlatform app from the App Store, Google Play, Kindle Fire store or for your Windows Device.
Access ePlatform on your computer at WaikatoDistrict.wheelers.co.
Fiero Code - Learn to code!
Fiero Code is a gamified, learn-to-code platform aimed at kids aged 8+, but anyone of any age can use it to learn how to make websites, apps, programs, animations, and video games!
Programming languages to learn:
- HTML
- CSS
- Javascript
- Python
- Scratch
- SQL
PressReader – eNewspapers and eMagazines
- Over 7,000 newspapers
- Magazines in over 60 languages
- Content available for all ages
- Accessible and adjustable formatting
- Free to access through us, sign up with your library card
- View a quick start guide
Download the PressReader app from the App Store, Google Play or for your Windows device.
Access PressReader on your computer at PressReader.com.
Waikato District Libraries App – Manage your account
Download the Waikato District Libraries app to manage your account – view your current and past checkouts, download eBooks and eAudio, view and place holds, and renew items all in one convenient app.
Download the Waikato District Libraries app from the App Store or Google Play.
If you are experiencing issues in relation to any of these service please contact your local library for assistance.
Access the Waikato District Libraries catalogue here. Remember your pin is the last four digits of your library card membership number or the password chosen when you joined up to our library services.
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