Tamariki - Kids
A guide to the library for tamariki - events, activities, homework help, fun, and more.
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Matariki for Tamariki
Find out all about the traditions of Matariki, as well as fun crafts and activities for kids.
Matariki for Tamariki
Find out all about the traditions of Matariki, as well as fun crafts and activities for kids.
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
Kids' Treaty Zone
Meet Whetū Marama and her Koro (grandfather) as they find out about Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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.
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.
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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.
'Tales of Curiosity' Story and Craft
Jul 8th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join author Sonya McArthur to listen to a story from her new book and make a collage on card using wool, feathers, flowers and leaves.
'Tales of Curiosity' Story and Craft
Jul 7th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join author Sonya McArthur to listen to a story from her new book and make a collage on card using wool, feathers, flowers and leaves.
New Zealand Stories
Books set in our backyard, or fantastic lands written by New Zealand authors! Titles are picked specially by your Children's Librarians.
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
Beamakids+
All the best films for your kids in one place. With the option to apply Beamakids+ filter to keep kids safe.
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.
Just for Kids
Kid-safe streaming video content, including Sesame Street, Arthur, Berenstain Bears, Dr Seuss and more.
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 4pm 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.