Tamariki - Kids
A guide to the library for tamariki - events, activities, homework help, fun, and more.
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Aotearoa New Zealand Children's Book Week
NZ Children's Book Week is on from 15 to 21 August. The theme is Reading Around Aotearoa. Find out what's on, and explore reading resources.
Aotearoa New Zealand Children's Book Week
NZ Children's Book Week is on from 15 to 21 August. The theme is Reading Around Aotearoa. Find out what's on, and explore reading resources.
For kids
Find library events for kids including after school activities, crafts, and technology, as well as stories and fun for babies and preschoolers.
Wā Kōrero: Storytimes
Wā Kōrero-Storytimes
Enjoy Wā Kōrero-Storytimes at your library!
Online Wā Kōrero-Storytimes
Listen in! Librarians and authors share stories online.
Wā Pēpi: Babytimes
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes - enjoy stories and rhymes for babies and under 2s at home.
Baby Rhymes
Can’t make it to Babytimes Wā Pēpi? - why not try it at home? Words and actions for some of our favourite action rhymes to try at home.
Te Ao Māori for tamariki
Te Ao Māori for tamariki
Māori resources for tamariki. Get crafty, read and learn te reo Māori, and explore.
Te Whata Raki
Come and discover our online world Te Whata Raki.
Kids' Treaty Zone
Meet Whetū Marama and her Koro (grandfather) as they find out about Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Reading
World Languages for children
Read books for children in a variety of languages.
Best of 2025 for Kids and Teens
Our selectors have picked the best books of 2025 for tamariki and rangatahi. Have a browse and find a great read!
New Zealand Book Awards for Children & Young Adults
The shortlist of the 2026 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults have been announced.
Learning to read
Find resources to help children learn to read.
World Languages for children
Read books for children in a variety of languages.
Best of 2025 for Kids and Teens
Our selectors have picked the best books of 2025 for tamariki and rangatahi. Have a browse and find a great read!
New Zealand Book Awards for Children & Young Adults
The shortlist of the 2026 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults have been announced.
Learning to read
Find resources to help children learn to read.
Just Added
Sustainable Spring Clothing Swap!
Sep 12th | 11:00am - 3:00pm
Drop off your pre-loved clothing at Matatiki Hornby Centre or Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre ahead of our free swap event.
Everyday Heroes Storytimes
Nov 10th | 10:30am - 11:00am
Come to Everyday Heroes Storytimes and meet this month’s hero. Learn about what they do in their job and enjoy some stories and songs.
Everyday Heroes Storytimes
Oct 22nd | 11:00am - 11:30am
Come to Everyday Heroes Storytimes and meet this month’s hero. Learn about what they do in their job and enjoy some stories and songs.
Everyday Heroes Storytimes
Sep 23rd | 10:30am - 11:00am
Come to Everyday Heroes Storytimes and meet this month’s hero. Learn about what they do in their job and enjoy some stories and songs.
Reading Recommendations for Tamariki
Librarians recommend the best books for tamariki on a variety of topics - fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, & more for kids of all ages.
New for Tamariki
Kids eAudiobooks
Kids eBooks
eResources for Tamariki
Kanopy Kids
Kanopy Kids is a collection of movies and shows for kids.
LOTE4Kids
Storytime in your language! Kids can enjoy a digital collection of books in Languages Other Than English, including NZSL and te reo Māori.
AWA OverDrive for kids
Free eBook and downloadable eAudiobook collection containing thousands of fiction and nonfiction titles for children.
Homework help
LiveOnline
Get answers to questions & help using eResources. LiveOnline operates 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, & 9.30am to 5pm Saturday.
AnyQuestions
Free online homework help to New Zealand school students. Log on to the website from 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday during the school year.
Many Answers
Many Answers is a place where you can search for answers to popular questions asked on AnyQuestions.