Children

Did you know that you can access free eBooks with your library card? If you have a computer at home, or a mobile device, you can enjoy picture books and junior storybooks from anywhere! There are also non-fiction books full of facts too.

Prefer to listen to stories? We've got a good range of children's audio books too!

Find out about how to get started with Libby - our digital library eBook and eAudiobook app.

Two local eAudiobooks for kids

Michael Peryer has made two of his lovely local stories available to the libraries, recorded by local performers:

• The lost cows of Kāpiti [MP3 8.3 MB] read by Janet Holborow
• Sammy the seal [MP3 14.06 MB] read by Pinky Agnew

Popular series

Do you wonder "What comes next?" when you're reading a good book? Then the Children's Book Sequels website is for you. Find the right order of any series - search by series name, author, title or even character. There are also links to authors' websites full of information, fun and games.