Kiwification

photo credit: cindiann

Now that we’re settling into NZ life, we thought it was about time we investigated the local library. We weren’t able to go out there today, since it closes at 17h30, but I went onto the Napier Public Libraries website today, and was completely floored by the following:

• The library has a website
• The website has an online catalogue
• The catalogue is searchable
• Members can reserve books online, to be made available at either of the two town libraries
• Membership is free to anyone who lives in the city

I read this with tears in my eyes. I’m used to the under-budgeted, outdated libraries of South Africa, and I’m desperately looking forward to exploring these libraries (which we’re obviously paying for with our taxes, and should enjoy) soon.