Libraries are a great place to find fun things to do, and with our free internet and wifi at Taupo, Turangi and Mangakino Libraries, you have access to a whole world of fun and games.
Online Magazines
Not only are magazines available in the library you can also check out your favourites online.
Fantastic Prizes, great reviews and an online forum where you can talk to other Tearaway readers.
Cosmogirl is also available online with blogs galore, quizzes, advice columns and all the latest juicy gossip.
Social Networking
Not on Facebook or Twitter yet? Where have you been!?! Find out why Social Networking is the new black, reconnect with old friends and make some new ones.
One of the most popular social networking sites in the world! Facebook allows you to connect with old and new friends from around the world.
The number one site for video on the internet from the latest demos and trailers to homemade videos.
Join the conversation and tweet your way to fame! Start following some of the coolest people on the planet and share deep and meaningful tweets in 140 characters or less.
Like writing yourself? Take a look at Figment.com. Share your own story, read others and find new authors and books! A strong, blossoming, international teen community sharing everything from cellphone novels to fan fiction. Take a look and see what you think.
Online Games
- Games that are so much fun, they should be illegal! Punch your way to the worlds salvation, or learn physics by navigating with a blob all in the name of fun!
Free Online Games - Our two favourite F Words, Fun and Free!
Quiz your way to end starvation, and improve your vocabulary at the same time, everyone wins at Free Rice!
Be aware...
Cyberspace can be a great place to hang out and talk, share and have fun with your friends 24/7, but it can also be dangerous. Just like surfing in the ocean, when you are surfing cyberspace use common sense. Do you really want that picture available on the internet for every potential boy/girlfriend or boss to see? ...FOREVER...
If you are ever in doubt, talk to someone you trust or visit the Netsafe page which has some great advice for young people to help you deal with the unique issues you can face online.