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.
- Wā Kōrero-Whānau Storytimes Akaroa Library Friday 10.30am
- Wan Solwara: Pasifika Storytimes Friday 29 May 10.30am
- Aranui Library Friday 10.30am
- Wan Solwara: Pasifika Storytimes (occasional dates) Thursday 10.30am
- 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
- Wan Solwara: Pasifika Storytimes (occasional dates) Monday 10.30am
- 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 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
- Wā Kōrero-Whānau Storytimes Sunday 11am
- Spreydon Library Friday 10.30am
- Storytimes at Barrington Mall 2nd Monday of the month 10.30am to 11.30am
- Tūranga Wednesday 10.30am and Saturday 11am to 11.30am
- Ngā Pakiwaitara: Bilingual Storytimes (in English and te reo Māori) Tuesday, 10.30am
- Wā Kōrero-Whānau Storytimes Sunday 10.30am to 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
- Korean Storytimes (occasional dates) Friday 10am
See also these storytimes that take place at different libraries:
Te Manu Tītī
Piki ake ki ngā parirau a Whaea Justice! Come find Whaea Justice and her manuhiri as she flies around our libraries with a bilingual story time.
Everyday Hero Storytimes
Join us at our Everyday Heroes Storytimes and meet this month’s hero. Learn about what they do in their job and enjoy some stories and songs.
Wan Solwara: Pasifika Storytimes
Join us for stories, rhymes and action songs celebrating the amazing languages and cultures of the Pacific islands. All tied together by our special friendship with the sea.
More for preschoolers
- Find more about our Preschoolers' events and programmes.
- Discover music sessions for preschoolers as listed on CINCH.
Cosy Storytimes - 7-12 years - SOLD OUT
Mythical Storytime with Teece Museum - 7-12 years - SOLD OUT
Ready, Set, Read! - 4-6 years
Teddy Bear Sleepover Storytime
Cosy Storytimes - 7-12 years - SOLD OUT
Mythical Storytime with Teece Museum - 7-12 years - SOLD OUT
Ready, Set, Read! - 4-6 years
Teddy Bear Sleepover Storytime
DIY Wā Kōrero-Storytimes
Use library resources to make a storytime at your place!
LOTE4Kids
DIY Wā Kōrero: Storytimes - Guess What?
DIY Wā Kōrero: Storytimes - Kindness
DIY Wā Kōrero: Storytimes - Aotearoa New Zealand
LOTE4Kids
DIY Wā Kōrero: Storytimes - Guess What?
DIY Wā Kōrero: Storytimes - Kindness
DIY Wā Kōrero: Storytimes - Aotearoa New Zealand
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.
