Tamariki - Kids
A guide to the library for tamariki - what's new, homework help, and fun & games.
School holidays October 2022
School holiday fun and learning. Bookings are open now for our bookable programmes, some are free. You can also drop in for free activities.
Arachtober
QUIZ: What kind of spider are you?
Try Doctor Spider's quiz to find out what spider you are.
Competitions
Enter now to win! Current comp: The magic of spiders competition, closes 23 October.
Weaving magic this Arachtober
Guest post from Dr Fiona R. Cross - Doctor Spider - about what's happening in libraries this Arachtober and recommended spider reading.
Wā Kōrero: Storytimes
Wā Kōrero: Storytimes
Enjoy Wā Kōrero: Storytimes from home - and back in libraries!
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. - Babytimes is back in libraries.
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.
Reading
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 October is How to Catch a Witch by Abie Lonstaff
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.
LOTE Online for Kids
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.
