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Children's Day 7 March

Great weather helped make Children’s Day celebrations around the district a success. The ‘Library Fairies’ had fun at Haruatai Park and Paraparaumu Airport giving out library bags, talking to lots of families, and enjoying the atmosphere.

 Sea Week

March 7th-March 14th 

http://www.seaweek.org.nz/

 
At Ōtaki and Waikanae Libraries there will be a craft table out for children to make ocean creatures during Sea Week.


Great websites for parents of Under 5s

Kāpiti Kids Connect is here to connect you and your children with the Kāpiti Coast community! So take five, grab a coffee, hot chocolate or herbal tea and have a browse. We're sure you'll find something that connects you and your kids with the Kāpiti Coast.
http://www.playdate.co.nz/ is New Zealand’s first website for parents and caregivers looking for places to take their babies, toddlers and children under 5.
Within this website you will find links to activities for you and your pre-schoolers with a focus on community based activities (rather than commercial ventures) - from Plunket, play centres & play groups to pre-schooler friendly cafes, restaurants, libraries and parks.
 

Popular children's series

Do you always forget the  title of the book that comes after Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets or  whether  The miserable mill is the 4th or 5th book in The series of unfortunate events?

Then this list is for you. It outlines the titles of a series in the order you should read them.


 Books that suck!

Are you still waiting for Twilight or want some similar titles to get your teeth into? Try these:

Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare
 
Vampire Beach Series by Alex Duval
 
The Saga of Darren Shan by Darren Shan
 
The Vampire Diaries by L.J. Smith
 
Peeps by Scott Westerfeld
 
The Last Days by Scott Westerfeld
 
Vamps by Nancy A. Collins
 
The Luxe by Anna Godbersen
 
Thirsty by M.T. Anderson
 
The Silver Kiss by Annette Curtis Klause


   

 Pre School Storytime

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.

 


 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:


 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.

 

 

Card & Magic Tricks Handbook


Amaze and entertain your friends once you have mastered the tricks in this book.


 

Wattie’s Let’s Cook

A cookbook for kids with food the whole family will want to eat.


 

  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