Tamariki - Kids
A guide to the library for tamariki - what's new, homework help, and fun & games.
Summertime Reading Challenge
Summertime Reading Challenge
Kids and Teens - ages 0 to 18 - tell us about your summer reads in three words and be in to win!
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International LEGO Day - Brick your Book at the Library
International LEGO Day is on 28 January 2023. You have the chance to win a prize in our Brick your book competition.
Tūhura Tuarangi - Aotearoa in Space
Feb 11th | 9:00am - Feb 26th | 8:00pm
Space science showcase from Tūhura Otago Museum team. Hands-on activities and VR experiences. Discover space technology, careers, & research
Best Books of 2022 for Kids & Teens
Our selectors pick the best reads of the year for tamariki and rangatahi.
Books for Kids and Tweens newsletter
Find out what’s new and cool! We suggest fun, fascinating fiction (plus great nonfiction) for kids and tweens.
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.
For kids
Find library events for kids including after school activities, crafts, and technology, as well as stories and fun for babies and preschoolers.
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.
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Books for Kids and Tweens newsletter
Find out what’s new and cool! We suggest fun, fascinating fiction (plus great nonfiction) for kids and tweens.
Picture books newsletter
Fun reading for the young children in your life - subscribe to our monthly picture books newsletter and find out what's new.
Bookworms Book Club
Join Bookworms Book Club, uLibrary's kids bookclub for young listeners. The title for January is Keeper of Secrets by Sarah J. Dodd.
Sensory Hour, part of a series
An opportunity for people with sensory sensitivities to relax and enjoy the library with lowered lighting, and sensory toys available.
New for Tamariki
Kids eAudiobooks
Kids eBooks
eResources for Tamariki
Story Box Library
The best place for children to watch celebrated stories read aloud by our favourite storytellers. It's storytime, anytime!
Kanopy Kids
Kanopy Kids is a collection of movies and shows for kids.
TumbleBook Library
An online collection of animated books which teach kids the joy of reading. Also included are games, quizzes, videos and puzzles.
LOTE4Kids
Storytime in your language! Kids can enjoy a digital collection of children's books in Languages Other Than English.
Homework help
LiveOnline
Get answers to questions & help using eResources. LiveOnline operates 9am 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 1pm to 6pm 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.
Te Ao Māori for tamariki
Te Ao Māori for tamariki
Māori resources for tamariki. Get crafty, read and learn te reo Māori, and explore.
Kids' Treaty Zone
Meet Whetū Marama and her Koro (grandfather) as they find out about Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Te Whata Raki
Come and discover our online world Te Whata Raki.
