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 Emma McPhail, our dedicated Youth Librarian, runs fun programmes and entertainment such as School Holiday Fun and Summer Reading (StoryClub),or is there for Homework Help, My Time, and reading advice. This is your page so check out whats on offer...

News And Events

New Zealand's Biggest Story Time

Wednesday 20th August 2008 at 10.30am

Library Week’s ever popular read-aloud event is back again and libraries all across the country will be reading Piggity-Wiggity Jiggity Jig by New Zealand author Diana Neild. Piggity-Wiggity is a wonderful read-aloud rhyme and rhythm story that trips off the tongue with fun language and sophisticated vocabulary and charming illustrations by Philip Webb.

When Piggity-Wiggity Jiggity Jig complains to his dad about the length of his name his Dad explains that he and his wife felt that their large family of four boys and four girls was missing something. When Piggity-Wiggity came along, they were so delighted that they wanted to give him an extra-special, musical, heroic sort of name. Piggity-Wiggity goes to sleep well satisfied with the explanation for his extraordinary name.

Come along and take part of New Zealand's biggest storytime read by Emma and finish with a quick craft.

Emma's Say

Hi! I'm busy getting organised for Library Week (see above) plus working on cool ideas for the next school holidays, Woodskills, and summer reading. Keep reading this page to find out more...

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. Emma also runs 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 Emma our Youth Librarian. Emma can help with homework or reading time.

School Holiday Fun

The Library runs free activity sessions in the holiday periods through the school year. The next school holiday sessions will be at the end of September 2008. Sessions are held in the Children's area of the Library and run approximately for a 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 over this time.

Summer Reading (StoryClub)

StoryClub is a summer reading programme for children aged 5-11 years which promotes books and reading with crafts, activities and fun finales. Registrations for this Summer's programme began at the start of December and your school age child needs to come to the library with a library card where they will receive their starter pack and first activity sheet. The emphasis of this programme is on reading with the children reporting back to library staff on the books they have read. Last year's theme was Rocket Into Reading.

Homework Help

If you need help or information with your homework, projects or assignments you can come into the Library and ask Emma, or you can email her 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.