Teens Zone

At the Kawerau Library, membership gives teenagers access to a world of information, language, and learning. You can borrow the latest books, DVDs and more or hang upstairs in the Chill Zone and relax with a graffix or play the playstation. Plus our Library Staff are there for Homework Help and reading advice. This is your page so check out what's on offer...

News And Events

Dive Into Books - The Summer Reading Challenge

We had a fantastic summer with the Dive Into Books Reading Challenge and say well done to all our competition winners and teens who completed their challenge booklets. Our favourite teen activity was playing Survivor - Library style. Four teams were whittled down to one final winner after a series of challenges ranging from puzzle hunts to eating dry weetbix. Tommy Kapai Wilson was also a great session too. Once again, thanks for participating and making it a great challenge. Also special thanks to Ross and Janet Miller who donated our book prizes.

Competition Winners

Library Survivor: Maia Tuwairua
Crazy Reading Photo: Somer Richardson
Surf's Up: Crystal-Lee Beale
Design a T-shirt: Kaitlan Dredge

Upstairs In The Chill Zone

New for the Chill Zone is a games computer for the teens to play with. But because of vandalism we've had to close this area until we get new cameras and furniture sorted. We're also developing some new collections behind the scenes. Readers, keep an eye out on the white table upstairs. The Aotearoa NZ People's Network project also means more computers 4 U to use, so check the Projects page out...

Lawren Says

Hi. I've had fun meeting you during Term two particularly you vampire fans. If you have any ideas about what you'd like to see happening at the Library for teens, come and see me...

What Can Teens Borrow?

We have two specific collections for teenagers which are Young Adult Fiction and Graffix. You are also able to access all the other collections in the Library ranging from non-fiction, genre fiction and DVDs/Videos.

What Can Teens Do?

You can read and borrow books, relax upstairs in the Chill Zone, play a game on the Play station, or use your Library card to access the computers in the Technology Zone.

The Summer Reading Challenge

A summer reading programme for teens (10 plus) is available which promotes books and reading with crafts, activities and rewards. Registrations for this Summer's programme begin mid December and you need to come to the library with a library card where you receive your 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 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.