Discover, Create, Inspire with the Tutu Collection
The Tutu Collection is a range of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics)
focused resources that customers are able to borrow for free to use at home
How to Borrow
- Free to borrow
- Two week loan period
- No renewals
- Advanced Tutu Collection items may only be borrowed on an adult card
- All other items can be borrowed on any Kaipara Libraries card
- Borrow up to two items from the tutu collection on your card at one time
- Ask a librarian if your item of choice is available or place a hold with a librarian, on the website at kaipara.kotui.org.nz or on the Kaipara Libraries app
- Items can be placed on hold at all Kaipara Libraries
- Items can be collected from all Kaipara Libraries (when available)
Terms and Conditions
When loaning out Tutu Collection items, we will ensure that:
- The collection includes items to help you discover, create, and feel inspired
- The item will come with a contents list so you can be sure you have everything you need and know what to return
- The item will come with instructions and suggested links so you can make the most of the experience
- We will consider suggestions for items to add to the collection
- We will manage the collection so there is a reasonable wait time when placing a hold
When you borrow from the collection you will ensure that you:
- Return the item by the due date (within the two week issue period) in the same condition you borrowed it in
- Are responsible for any loss or damage that occurs while the item is on loan to you, library staff can provide you with the replacement cost of the item
- Will read and follow any instructions included with the item
- Will use in a safe and responsible manner, and only for the purposes for which it is intended and/or as set out in the instructions
If you discover a fault with the item you have borrowed, or it is damaged, please stop using it immediately and return to your nearest Kaipara District Library