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Asomdwe ne Komm Wā whakatā FingerTip Faves: March 2026
The Fingertip Team share their favourites from March.
Te Hāpua Reads: March 2026
A round-up of the books, movies, podcasts and more that the Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre staff have enjoyed over the past month.
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Stitch it, weave it, draw it, repair it! If you're looking for a craft, you've come to the right place! Picked by our Children's Librarians!
Asomdwe ne Komm Wā whakatā FingerTip Faves: March 2026
The Fingertip Team share their favourites from March.
Te Hāpua Reads: March 2026
A round-up of the books, movies, podcasts and more that the Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre staff have enjoyed over the past month.
Children's Funny Tales
Looking for a laugh? Look no further! Check out these funny stories for tamariki picked out specially by our Children's Librarians.
Children's Arts and Crafts - Fiction and Non-Fiction
Stitch it, weave it, draw it, repair it! If you're looking for a craft, you've come to the right place! Picked by our Children's Librarians!
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