Our libraries offer collections and events for kids of all ages.
Collections for kids
In each library's dedicated children’s area you’ll find:
- books for
tamariki of all ages
- jigsaw puzzles
-
kōmeke
- CDs
- DVDs
- school resources.
The children's area is also where children’s activities are held:
- Wriggle and Rhyme sessions for babies
- Rhymetime for toddlers
- Storytime for older pre-schoolers.
Check the events calendar for details. For school-aged kids, we hold large
kohinga:
- fiction
- non-fiction
- eBooks
-
kōmeke.
Homework help
Some libraries run after-school homework centres during term time, offering help with assignments and computers. We also contribute to online homework help service
AnyQuestions , run by the Ministry of Education.
Events for kids
You can find kids’ clubs and classes, from robotics to Minecraft, on the events calendar, where we also publish our school holiday programmes.
Collections for teens
We offer teens a wide range:
books
eBooks
magazines
graphic novels
CDs
DVDs.
To support high school students we have:
NCEA study guides for years 9 to 13
Cambridge study guides
books of essay writing tips
revision help books
books on strategies for coping with study and exam stress.
homework online resources.
Events for teens and Makerspaces
Check out the events calendar to see what’s on for teens.
Some of our libraries have Makerspaces - areas where you can make all sorts of things, like robots, apps, digital music, and 3D printing. Check your local library webpage to see what’s on offer.
Reading suggestions
Kids and teens new titles lists are updated when we add new titles to our collection.