Wā Kōrero-Storytimes
Wā Kōrero programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes for children aged 2 and over.
Kōrero pukapuka, pūoru, korikori.
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes is for babies and under-2s.
Wā Kōrero-Storytimes
Some sessions are only on during term-time, but others take place in the holidays. Check our events calendar for details.
- Akaroa Library Wā Kōrero-Whānau Storytimes Friday 10.15am (Cancelled until further notice)
- Fendalton Library Tuesday 10.30am and Bedtime Stories on the first Friday of the month
- The Library at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Thursday 11am
- Linwood Library Thursday 10am
- Lyttelton Library Tuesday 11am
- Matatiki Hornby Centre Wednesday 10.15am.
- Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre Wednesday 10.30am
- New Brighton Library Tuesday 10.30am
- Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre Wednesday 10.30am
- Papanui Library Thursday 11am
- Parklands Library Thursday 10.30am
- Redwood Library Wā Kōrero-Whānau Storytimes Friday 10.30am
- Shirley Library
- Wednesday 10.30am
- Saturday storytimes, first Saturday of the month 10.30am to 11.30am
- South Colombo Library Tuesday 11am
- Spreydon Library Friday 10.30am.
- Storytimes at Barrington Mall 2nd Monday of the month 10.30am to 11.30am
- Tūranga Wednesday 10.30am
- Wā Kōrero-Whānau Storytimes Sunday 10.30am to 11am
- Regular Ngā Pakiwaitara: Bilingual Storytimes (in English and te reo Māori) take place at Tūranga every Tuesday, 10.30am.
- Bilingual English and Mandarin Storytimes are on at Tūranga on the second Saturday of the month at 11am.
- Tūranga librarians will do a Storytimes at the monthly Art Safari at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū on the first Thursday of the month, 10.30am.
- Upper Riccarton Library Monday 10am
More for preschoolers
- Find more about our Preschoolers' events and programmes.
- Discover music sessions for preschoolers as listed on CINCH.
DIY Wā Kōrero-Storytimes
Use library resources to make a storytime at your place!
LOTE4Kids
Storytime in your language! Kids can enjoy a digital collection of books in Languages Other Than English, including NZSL and te reo Māori.
DIY Wā Kōrero: Storytimes - Guess What?
Do a Wā Kōrero: Storytimes at your place! We recommend eBooks and eResources for home about Guessing.
DIY Wā Kōrero: Storytimes - Kindness
Do a Wā Kōrero: Storytimes at your place! We recommend eBooks and eResources for home about Kindness.
DIY Wā Kōrero: Storytimes - Aotearoa New Zealand
Do a Wā Kōrero: Storytimes at your place! Use library eResources to create your own Aotearoa Storytime at home.
LOTE4Kids
Storytime in your language! Kids can enjoy a digital collection of books in Languages Other Than English, including NZSL and te reo Māori.
DIY Wā Kōrero: Storytimes - Guess What?
Do a Wā Kōrero: Storytimes at your place! We recommend eBooks and eResources for home about Guessing.
DIY Wā Kōrero: Storytimes - Kindness
Do a Wā Kōrero: Storytimes at your place! We recommend eBooks and eResources for home about Kindness.
DIY Wā Kōrero: Storytimes - Aotearoa New Zealand
Do a Wā Kōrero: Storytimes at your place! Use library eResources to create your own Aotearoa Storytime at home.
Wā Kōrero: Online Storytimes
Listen in! Librarians and authors want to tell you a story.
Mrs McGinty and the Bizarre Plant, written and read by Gavin Bishop
Hear Gavin Bishop read his legendary Christchurch book Mrs McGinty and the Bizarre Plant in the Edmonds Factory Gardens.
Mrs McGinty and the Bizarre Plant, written and illustrated by Gavin Bishop. Published by Oxford University Press, New Zealand 1981. Reprinted as a NZ Classic by Random House NZ Ltd 2007.
Everyone Counts by Kathryn Otoshi, read by Elisabeth
Elisabeth reads One by Kathryn Otoshi, a story with a focus on anti-bullying and being an Upstander, with an introduction by the author.
Faitauga Tusi: Samoan Storytimes in Samoan and English, with Tiresa
Learn the Samoan alphabet and sing a favourite song!
Hello World by Paul Beavis, read by Amy
Amy is reading Hello World, written and illustrated by Paul Beavis. Published by Gecko Press.
Mrs Mo's Monster by Paul Beavis, read by Emily
Emily is reading Mrs Mo’s Monster, written and illustrated by Paul Beavis. Published by Gecko Press.
Niue Language Week story and song with Malo
Super Felix by Phoebe Morris, read by Bronwen
Bronwen is reading Super Felix - written, illustrated and published by Phoebe Morris
eAudiobooks
Listen to stories read aloud with BorrowBox and Libby / Overdrive.
Crafts
Enjoy crafts with your tamariki.
Make a Matariki paper globe
Download our make sheet and template so you can make a paper globe for Matariki.
Learn how to make a paper star box for Matariki
Watch Maatakiwi make a folded paper star box for Matariki in our how-to video, or download our make sheet for more instructions.
Matariki origami star
Learn about the stars of Matariki with this downloadable folded paper star sheet (1MB PDF).
Making a putiputi
Step by step instructions on how to make a simple putiputi harakeke (flax flower).
Make a Matariki paper globe
Download our make sheet and template so you can make a paper globe for Matariki.
Learn how to make a paper star box for Matariki
Watch Maatakiwi make a folded paper star box for Matariki in our how-to video, or download our make sheet for more instructions.
Matariki origami star
Learn about the stars of Matariki with this downloadable folded paper star sheet (1MB PDF).
Making a putiputi
Step by step instructions on how to make a simple putiputi harakeke (flax flower).
Ei katu colouring in
Download an ei katu (head garland) colouring craft and celebrate 'Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani - Cook Islands Language Week.
Diversity Awareness Month paper doll craft: Mexico
Learn about traditional clothing from Mexico and print and colour in your own paper dolls wearing Traje de Tehuana.
Diversity Awareness Month paper doll craft: China
Learn about traditional clothing from China and print and colour in your own paper dolls wearing hanfu.
Diversity Awareness Month paper doll craft: Japan
Learn about traditional clothing from Japan and print and colour in your own paper dolls wearing kimono.
Ei katu colouring in
Download an ei katu (head garland) colouring craft and celebrate 'Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani - Cook Islands Language Week.
Diversity Awareness Month paper doll craft: Mexico
Learn about traditional clothing from Mexico and print and colour in your own paper dolls wearing Traje de Tehuana.
Diversity Awareness Month paper doll craft: China
Learn about traditional clothing from China and print and colour in your own paper dolls wearing hanfu.
Diversity Awareness Month paper doll craft: Japan
Learn about traditional clothing from Japan and print and colour in your own paper dolls wearing kimono.