Te Awe reduced open hours 6 June

Te Awe Library is open for reduced hours on Friday 6 June, from 9am to 5pm.

The Council Service Desk will open at 9am.

Closed for King's Birthday - Monday 2 June

All our libraries will be closed on Monday 2 June for the King's Birthday public holiday.

Kēmu - Boardgames

Are you interested in the exciting world of modern boardgames but don’t know where to start?

The Kēmu collection consists of a range of boardgames that can be enjoyed by families, casual gamers, and more serious hobbyists alike. More information about the games such as player count and age recommendations can be found in the catalogue record. Kēmu is the Māori word for game.

How does it work?

  • Boardgames are free to borrow
  • They are issued for 3 weeks
  • Boardgames can be reserved but cannot be renewed
  • Maximum of 3 issued and 3 on reserve at any one time
  • Must be returned to a staff member not through returns slot

Where can I find the Kēmu collections?

What games are available?

You will find in our collection titles like Agricola, Wingspan, Splendor, Photosynthesis and Ticket to ride: Europe. For a full list of available games, go to our catalogue:

Boardgames on the Catalogue