Come along to our popular Storytimes where librarians, and sometimes, authors or other special guests read captivating stories. Storytime is ideal for kids three to five years of age.
Some libraries offer Storytime in languages other than English.
Sessions are usually 30 minutes and most run during the school term only.
Sessions that run through the school holidays and are marked with an asterisk (*). Christmas and summer holiday timetables may differ. Please contact your library for more information.
Tamariki, parents and caregivers are welcome! Find a session in your area.
North
Albany Village
| Saturday - 10.30am*
Russian Storytime* Saturday - 10am This session also runs through school and public holidays. |
Devonport
| Monday - 10am | All programmes on hold.
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East Coast Bays
| Mandarin Storytime | Begins 8 July 2022. Wednesday - 10am
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Helensville
| Kids Time Wednesday - 10am*
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Kumeū
| Monday - 10.30am Saturday - 10.30am
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Mahurangi East
| Friday - 10am
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Ōrewa
| Thursday - 11am*
Japanese Storytime Friday - 11am
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Takapuna
| 4-Up: ABC Storytime | Programme on hold. Wednesday, 10.30am See more info
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Warkworth
| Monday - 10.30am
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Wellsford War Memorial
| Wednesday - 10am*
Storytime craft time First Wednesday - 10.30am This session also runs through school and public holidays. |
*This session also runs during school holidays. Christmas and summer holiday timetables may differ. Please contact your library for more information.
West
Avondale
| Wednesday - 10am Saturday - 11am
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Kumeū
| Monday - 10.30am*This session also runs through school and public holidays. Saturday - 10.30am*This session also runs through school and public holidays.
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New Lynn War Memorial
| Wednesday - 10.30am Sunday - 10.30am | Family Storytime Go to New Lynn's Facebook page
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Rānui
| Tuesday - 10am Saturday - 10.30am - 11.30am | Storytime and Craft.
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Te Atatū Peninsula
| Saturday - 10.30am | First Saturday of each month.
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Te Manawa
| Friday - 11am
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Waitākere Central (Henderson)
| Mandarin Storytime Wednesday - 10.30am
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*This session also runs during school holidays. Christmas and summer holiday timetables may differ. Please contact your library for more information.
Central
Central City
| Saturday - 2pm
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Glen Innes
| Friday - 10amThis session also runs through school and public holidays.
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Mt Roskill
| Saturday - 11am
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Onehunga
| Saturday - 10.30am* (Bilingual Storytime every first and third Saturday) Go to Onehunga's Facebook page
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Panmure
| Tuesday - 10.30am
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St Heliers
| Monday - 10am | Begins 13 June 2022.
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*This session also runs during school holidays. Christmas and summer holiday timetables may differ. Please contact your library for more information.
South
Māngere Bridge
| Wednesday - 10.30am*This session also runs through school and public holidays.
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Māngere Town Centre
| Thursday - 10.30am
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Pukekohe
| Wednesday - 10.30am
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Papatoetoe War Memorial
| Wednesday - 10.30am On third Wednesdays of every month.
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Takaanini
| Wednesday - 10am | Kōrero Paki
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Te Matariki Clendon
| Wednesday - 10.30am
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*This session also runs during school holidays. Christmas and summer holiday timetables may differ. Please contact your library for more information.
East
Botany
| Sing-along Storytime Friday - 10.30am
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Highland Park
| Friday - 10.30am | Ending date: 8 Juy 2022 Wednesday - 10am
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Howick
| Friday - 3.30pm
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Pakuranga
| Monday - 10.30am
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*This session also runs during school holidays. Christmas and summer holiday timetables may differ. Please contact your library for more information.
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