It is free to enjoy using our library facilities, including WiFi, computers and Chromebooks, digital library resources, and borrow most of our physical collection items. There are some services that have a charge, however. These are outlined below.
| Library print collections | FREE for a four-week loan period (two weeks for magazines). |
| DVD collections | DVDs FREE for a seven day loan period. DVD box sets FREE for a fourteen-day loan period. |
| Tech kits | FREE for a fourteen-day loan period. |
| Non-book items (includes puzzles, board games and talking books) | FREE to borrow for a four-week loan period. |
| Hot Picks | $2.50 for a fourteen day loan period. Loyalty cards are available for Hot Picks - borrow five and the sixth loan is free. |
| Library interloans | $10.00 - $20.00 for four-week loan period. $0.50 per day overdue charge. |
| Lost or damaged item | Replacement cost plus $10 processing fee per item. |
| Replacement membership cards | FREE |
| Subscription fees for out of district membership | $67.50 for six-month membership. |
| 3D printing | Member - $0.20 per gram Non-member - $0.30 per gram |
Printing and copying
| A4 | A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Photocopying and printing, black and white - Heartland Services (first 10 printed sides) | FREE | N/A |
| Photocopying and printing, black and white, per printed side | $0.20 | $0.40 |
| Photocopying and printing, colour, per printed side | $2.00 | $4.00 |
Meeting Rooms
You are welcome to use our library spaces for work or study. If you would like to book a private meeting room, we have a range of rooms available at Te Ara Ātea and Darfield Library & Service Centre.
Enquiries:
- Te Ara Ātea - 03 347 2880
- Darfield Library & Service Centre - 03 347 2780
- Email - selwyn.libraries@selwyn.govt.nz
| Room | Community Group rate (per hour) | Corporate/Private rate (per hour) |
|---|---|---|
| Te Ara Ātea meeting rooms, Huanui and Tahatū* | $8.40 | $15.50 |
| Darfield Library & Service Centre meeting room 1a, 2 or 3 | $8.40 | $15.50 |
| Darfield Library & Service Centre meeting room 1b | $14.40 | $29.90 |
| Darfield Library & Service Centre conference room | $20.30 | $45.50 |
*For other hireable spaces at Te Ara Ātea, click here.