Kokonga Tamariki - Kids' Corner provides a wide range of age-appropriate books and resources for kids to explore and enjoy. Check out the sections below for interactive features and engaging activities:
→Hooked on Books
→Children's Events
→Fun Things to do
→Homework Help
Hooked on Books
Our Summer Reading Programme is packed with heaps of things to make this summer the best ever. Read books, complete activities, and attend events throughout the summer at all our libraries and be in to win fabulous prizes.
Books for kids
Struggling with what to read next? Find out something cool in the library catalogue! We have tons of good books, puzzles, kits, DVDs, magazines, graphic novels and much more!
Library catalogue
eAudio, eBooks and Movies
Our Digital Library has plenty on offer for tamariki and the rest of the whaanau!
Children's Digital Library
Reading Programmes
Our Reading Programmes are for pleasure, allowing kids to choose what they want to read, with a focus on relaxation and enjoyment.
More info on Reading ProgrammesNew Books
Children's events
Events for Preschoolers
Looking for a relaxed, fun group where you and your baby or toddler can enjoy together? We run a number of regular preschooler events throughout school terms.
Preschooler events
Term Time Events
We have various programmes and events for kids to give them new experiences and develop their critical thinking skills. These programmes include interactive fun activities and challenges which foster children's literacy.
Learn more about Term Time Events
School Holiday Events
Each school holidays during the year we have activity-based programmes with different themes open to all school aged kids.
Learn more about school holiday eventsUpcoming kids' events
Fun things to do
Bookworms eAudiobook Club
The Bookworms Book Club is uLIBRARY’s built in audiobook club for children. Simply visit our uLIBRARY platform, log-in, and download the audiobook to start listening.
More info on uLIBRARY and Bookworms Book Club
Children's Book Club
St Andrews Library's Children's Book Club is for 9 to 12 year olds who love to read. Each week, the librarians set reading challenges, and children choose the books they want to read to complete those challenges.
More info on Book Club
Children's Newsletter
Sign up to our quarterly newsletter with updates about our school holiday activities, interviews with children's authors, book recommendations and much more!
Sign up to our newsletter
Colouring Pages
Get ready to have some colouring fun with Hamilton Libraries free printable colouring pages.
Download colouring pages
Dinsdale Library Kids Club
It's an action-packed Saturday for children, with a variety of activities to choose from, including engaging crafts, exciting games, creative LEGO building, and much more!
Read more
Fun with Spot
A firm favourite with toddlers and pre-schoolers, Eric Hill's loveable puppy Spot introduces children to new experiences through these online games.
Play with Spot
NASA Kids' Club
This is a platform for students, parents, and teachers to engage in games, listen to stories, learn about space, participate in online STEM programmes, and unleash their creativity!
Explore NASA Kids' Club
Sesame Street Games
Do you have a little one who loves Elmo? Can't get enough of Cookie Monster? Giggles along with Grover? Then they will love these games.
Play Sesame St games
Suzy's Book Corner
Are you nice and comfy, ready for a story? Let's read some of the latest and some of the much-loved stories with Suzy Cato!
Watch and read together on YouTubeHomework Help
AnyQuestions
AnyQuestions is a free online homework text-based chat service for all New Zealand school students. The service is open from 1pm to 6pm on weekdays, allowing students to chat with a librarian in New Zealand to get help with their homework.
Chat with a librarian
Many Answers
Use Many Answers to search for answers to popular questions asked on AnyQuestions.
Explore Many Answers
Support learning at home
Practical information from the Ministry of Education on supporting your young ones with their learning.
More info for parents and whaanau