Tamariki - Kids
A guide to the library for tamariki - what's new, homework help, and fun & games.
Dinovember
Dinovember: November 2025
November is DINOvember at libraries. Check out what's happening and explore dinosaur books and resources.
Dinovember Fun at Redwood Library
Nov 19th | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join us for a fun afternoon of dinosaur activities. Making dino themed badges, craft, scavenger hunt with prizes, and digital art.
Dinovember Soft Toy Sleepover at Tūranga
Nov 21st | 9:00am - 4:00pm
Drop your soft toy off at Tūranga for a dinosaur sleepover and cheeky adventure! Book your spot and come back on the next day for stories.
Dig, Create and Listen to All Things Dinosaur! Tūranga
Nov 22nd | 11:00am - 1:00pm
Join Canterbury Museum, authors Mary Duff and Carly Waddleton, & Music with Michal for a roarsome, T-rrrific time of dino fun!
Featured
eResources for Tamariki - Kids
Kids can read eBooks, listen to eAudiobooks, get homework help, play educational games, and watch movies and tv shows - all for free!
After School Activity Zones and Bookable Programmes
Join us for after school fun and learning. Join one of our Bookable Programmes or drop in to a free activity zone.
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes and Wā Kōrero-Storytimes
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes (for tamariki under 2) & Wā Kōrero-Storytimes (for over 2s) are on in libraries - find out where and when.
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 2024 for Kids
Our selectors have picked the best books of 2024 for tamariki. Have a browse and find a great read!
New Zealand Book Awards for Children & Young Adults
The winners of the 2025 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 2024 for Kids
Our selectors have picked the best books of 2024 for tamariki. Have a browse and find a great read!
New Zealand Book Awards for Children & Young Adults
The winners of the 2025 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
Mount Erebus air disaster
On 28 November 1979, Air NZ Flight TE901 crashed into the slopes of Mt Erebus - the worst civilian disaster in New Zealand’s history.
Ballantynes’ fire – 18 November 1947
We remember the Ballantynes’ Department Store fire 18 November 1947. It was the worst fire in New Zealand history, killing 41 people.
DINOvember
Rawrsome dinosaur reads to keep your little dinosaurs entertained this DINOvember.
DINOvember Dino Diary: Week 2
Week 2 of DINOvember has been a t-rexcellent chance for dinosaurs big and small to ‘check out’ the different dinosaur books.
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
Customer comments
Find out what customers are saying.
Graphic novels
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.
Beamafilm
Unlimited access to thousands of great movies, documentaries and series for free with your library card.
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.
Books