Tamariki - Kids
A guide to the library for tamariki - events, activities, homework help, fun, and more.
Featured
KidsFest - 4 July to 19 July
KidsFest is full of winter holiday fun for kids. Have a look at what's happening in libraries. Tickets go live Tuesday 9 June, 9am.
KidsFest - 4 July to 19 July
KidsFest is full of winter holiday fun for kids. Have a look at what's happening in libraries. Tickets go live Tuesday 9 June, 9am.
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.
Just Added
DVDs, CDs, and talking books now free
Jul 01, 2026
From Wednesday 1 July 2026, you can borrow DVDs, CDs, and talking books from the library for free.
Wan Solwara: Pasifika Storytimes at Upper Riccarton
Jul 29th | 10:30am - 11:00am
Stories, rhymes & action songs celebrating the languages and cultures of the Pacific - tied together by our special friendship with the sea.
CSO Music Trails
Jul 31st | 10:30am - 11:15am
A 45-minute performance filled with song, dance and storytelling especially for 2-6 year olds. This performance features a brass ensemble.
Pacific Construction with Pasifika Library Services
Jul 17th | 10:00am - 11:30am
Kam na bane ni mauri! Celebrate Te Wiki n te Taetae ni Kiribati (Kiribati Language Week) with a hands-on crafting session.
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 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.