Kids Zone

At the Kawerau Library, membership gives kids access to a world of information, language and learning. You can borrow the latest books, DVDs, and more or use the computers to access our catalogue and databases. Plus we run fun programmes and entertainment such as School Holiday Fun and Summer Reading (StoryClub),or we are there for Homework Help, My Time, and reading advice. This is your page so check out whats on offer...

News And Events

Matariki Celebrations

To celebrate Matariki this year, Lawren Matrix (Youth Librarian) is visiting local preschools and kohanga reo telling stories of matariki. If you attend preschool, look out for Lawren's visit this June.

Lawren Says

Hi! Term two has kicked off with some great class visits and I'm looking forward to seeing more of you over the next few months. I also loved being interviewed for the Putauaki news report. If you have any ideas about what you'd like to see happening at the Library for young people, come and see me...

What Can Kids Borrow?

Board Books (Library Caterpillar)
Picture Books
Books in Te Reo (Nga Rauemi Mo Nga Tamariki)
Readers
CD/Tape Books
Junior Fiction
Cartoon and Comic Books
Junior Non-fiction
DVDs/Videos

What Can Kids Do?

You can read and borrow books, relax in the fantastic Imagination Zone, or use your Library card to access our computers. We also run some special programmes to keep you entertained and encourage your love of learning and reading.

My Time

Book your own 20 minute individualised session with our Library staff who can help with homework or reading time.

School Holiday Fun

The Library runs free activity sessions at the Library in the holiday periods through the school year, including the summer vacation. The next sessions are:

Toddler Time: Winter Wonderland
If you were a snowman what would you do? Come and sing some songs and hear about an adventurous snowman. Then make your own snowman picture.
A session for the littlies (Under 5’s).
Tuesday, 6 July, 10.30am at the library.

Sensational Soccer
Hear a story about children all over the world who love soccer just as much as you do. Then make your very own mini foosball table to take home with you.
Thursday, 8 July 10.30am at the library.

Toddler Time: Taniwha Tales
This bilingual session is all about feelings and emotions. So come and enjoy some fun te reo songs and make your own little taniwha to take home.
A session for the littlies (under 5’s).
Tuesday, 13 July 10.30am at the library.

I Spy Secret Agents
Calling all spies and secret agents. Come on down to the library and hear about Daisy the spy, play some games and make your own secret agent ID card.
Thursday, 15 July , 10.30am at the library.

Sessions are held in the Children's area of the Library and run approximately for 30 minutes to an hour. An adult caregiver must accompany the child/ren. For the summer vacation, the Library runs a summer reading programme (see next section below). Kawerau District Council also runs a separate School Holiday Programme (contact Hannah Edwardson 07 306 9048 for further information).

The Summer Reading Challenge

The summer reading challenge is a programme for children aged 5-10 years which promotes books and reading with crafts, activities and rewards. Registrations for this Summer's programme begin December 2010 and your school age child needs to come to the library with a library card where they will receive their starter pack and challenge booklet. The theme for last year's programme was Dive Into Reading.

Homework Help

If you need help or information with your homework, projects or assignments you can come into the Library and ask the library staff, or you can email us at library@kaweraudc.govt.nz, but remember to include your library card number in the email. You can also visit the www.anyquestions.co.nz website, which has librarians online to help you find resources and answer your questions.