Auckland Council Libraries: Raumati Reads

Raumati Reads

Summer reading fun

16 December 2024 - 26 January 2025

Keep your kids reading with fun activities and more! Perfect for tamariki aged 5-10 years.

Illustration that includes objects that evoke New Zealand, summer and reading, such as an open book, jandals, native plants and birds, kiwi fruit, a football, the Hei Tiki and the word Free


This summer, your goal is to read a little bit (or a lot!) every day, track your daily reading and complete fun reading activities to be in to earn stickers and more!


Kids’ reading programme

Register to join our Raumati Reads summer reading programme these school holidays!

Your activity guide includes exciting activities, a reading tracker and a place to write down your thoughts on the stories you read or listen to. There's even a certificate at the end!

Register any time from Monday 9 December.

Head to your chosen library from Monday 16 December to pick up your Raumati Reads activity guide and first sticker!

Karawhiua! Give it a go!



The goodies

Complete the activity sets to earn 6 unique stickers for your certificate. Earn your first one just by signing up!

For an extra challenge, track your daily reading by colouring in the shapes on your activity guide. 

When you've read for 10 days, check in at your chosen library to pick up a pack of free coloured pencils. Read for 20 days and you'll get a multi-colour pen!

Why not use them to complete your Raumati Reads activity sets, draw your favourite holiday memories, or even write your own book reviews? 


Note: Check-ins must be made at your selected library. Stationery items are in limited supply and given on a first-come, first served basis. Any 10 days of reading during the programme qualify. See Auckland Council Libraries’ competition terms and conditions.


Free school holiday events

Looking for something fun to do? Discover a huge range of free events and activities at libraries over the summer school holidays. 


Support for parents and caregivers

We’re excited to help your whānau complete the Raumati Reads summer reading programme.

Take a look at our librarian-selected book lists below with awesome reading suggestions. Or, talk to our friendly library staff on your next visit.


Recommended reads





Auckland Council Libraries:Raumati Reads Join Raumati Reads this summer! Earn prizes, track reading and enjoy FREE library events at Auckland Libraries for the school holidays.