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Watch the Programme-Read the Books A young adult vampire horror series of novels written by L. J. Smith.
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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: Thursday 10.30 - 11.00 a.m. Waikanae Library: Wednesday and Friday 10.30 - 11.00 a.m.
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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.
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:
Cold rainy days… WINTER is here!
BUT your local library is warm and there are tons of new books so why not bundle up and come and visit
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How to Improve at Drawing (Junior Non-Fiction)
This drawing book will keep the kids busy for ages.
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The Mega Book of Kids’ Jokes (Junior Non-Fiction)
Knock Knock Tired of the kids telling the same old jokes then this is the book for your family. |
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Heatty Feather - Jacqueline Wilson (Junior Fiction)
Jacqueline Wilson will surprise and delight old fans and new with this utterly original take on a historical novel. Set in Victorian times and featuring a brand new and wonderful heroine, Hetty Feather, this is a Tracy Beaker-esque tale. Warm, moving, funny and totally fascinating.
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I Went Walking - Sue Machin (Picture Book)
I went walking. What did you see? I saw a black cat looking at me. So begins a young boy's exciting adventure with a menagerie of colourful animals. And by the end of his walk, he has a zany parade following him. |
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Crocodile Tears - Anthony Horowitz (Teen Fiction)
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Hunger - Michael Grant (Teen Fiction)
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Suicide Notes - Michael Ford (Teen Fiction)
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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.
Kaye recommends: Nanny Piggins - R A Spratt Nanny Piggins, the world's most glamorous flying pig, runs away from the circus and goes to live with the Greens as their nanny. Humorous in the style of Lemony Snicket. An enjoyable read.

Carol Fifield - Paraparaumu Library
Michelle Vestal - Waikanae Library
Jane Dyer - Ōtaki Library