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Come to the library for stories, singing, finger rhymes, music and fun. Storytimes are for kids under 5 and are free! Programmes run in term time only. Ōtaki Library: Tuesday 10.00 - 10.30 a.m. Paraparaumu Library: Tuesday 10.30 - 11.00 a.m. Waikanae Library: Wednesday 10.30 - 11.00 a.m.
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Holiday Programmes
Wanting something to do in the holidays?
Come to the library for stories, craft activities and lots of fun. The libraries run programmes every school holidays for kids between 5 and 12 years old. All of our programmes for kids are free. Bookings are essential.
Homework Help
The Children’s and Teens’ Librarians are always happy to help with finding information and are in the children’s area every weekday afternoon. They also offer one on one sessions to help navigate and best use the resources the library has to offer children. The libraries all have great reference information including The World Book Encyclopedia and Encyclopedia Britannica (online).
Here are some useful web-sites:
- Any Questions?
- Uiangapatai
- WickEd
- New Zealand Disasters
- Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
- NCEA Studyit
What's New
New books in the Mātahi Collection.
• Learn new things
• Find answers
• Gross Facts
…check out the children’s non-fiction section at your library
Click on the pictures to take you to the book record on the catalogue.
Voyage into the Deep by Sally Morgan
Prepare yourself for the most amazing journey to the bottom of the ocean: from the dazzlingly beautiful coral reefs to the ice-bound polar seas; and from the open ocean to the eerie gloom of the deep.
Amaze and entertain your friends once you have mastered the tricks in this book.
How to Improve at Skateboarding
• How to get on top of your game
• Everything from the basic the basics to advanced skills
• Secrets the stars use
Machines Close Up - Record Breakers by Daniel Gilpen
Into machines? Then this is the book for you. Facts and figures galore, detailed pictures…what more could you want.
Prepare yourself for the most amazing journey to the bottom of the ocean: from the dazzlingly beautiful coral reefs to the ice-bound polar seas; and from the open ocean to the eerie gloom of the deep.
Amaze and entertain your friends once you have mastered the tricks in this book.
How to Improve at Skateboarding
• How to get on top of your game
• Everything from the basic the basics to advanced skills
• Secrets the stars use
Machines Close Up - Record Breakers by Daniel Gilpen
Into machines? Then this is the book for you. Facts and figures galore, detailed pictures…what more could you want.
Your Reviews
We would like reviews of books you have read - written by kids - for kids. So tell us about a book you have been reading that you think others might enjoy.
Contact Us
Carol Fifield - Paraparaumu Library
Michelle Vestal - Waikanae Library
Jane Dyer - Ōtaki Library
