Children's programmes

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Pēpi Time

Join us for half an hour of music, movement, rhymes, and stories. Pēpi Time is an opportunity to have fun, spend quality 'one–on–one' time with your baby, and connect with other parents and caregivers. Suitable for ages 0–2 years. Term time only.

Paraparaumu Library: Mondays, 10.30–11.00am

Whakaihiihi Tamariki

‘Ko ngā āhuatanga ako katoa he mea mahi i roto i te koanga ngākau, me te whakaihiihi hinengaro'

I runga i te whakaaro o te whakataukī nei, he karanga tēnei ki ngā whare kōhungahunga, ngā puna reo, ngā kōhanga reo, ki ngā mātua hoki ki te wā Whakaihiihi Tamariki. Nau mai ki ngā whare whakamātau o Kāpiti ki te panui pakiwaitara, ki te waiata, ki te aro ki ngā whakataukī, ki te kanikani hoki.

Anei ngā tūnga:

Te Whare Whakamātau o Ōtaki: ia Mane, 10.30–11.00 i te ata

Join us to share stories, waiata, and whakataukī! Whakaihiihi Tamariki is aimed at tamariki aged 2 to 4 and their whānau. 

Ōtaki Library: Mondays, 10:30–11am

Tamariki Time

Join us for singing, stories, finger rhymes, music and fun. Tamariki Time is aimed at tamariki aged 2 to 4 and their whānau. Term time only.

Waikanae Library: Tuesdays, 10.30–11.00am

Paraparaumu: Library: Wednesdays, 10.30–11.00am

Tech Play Tuesdays

Release your inner tech curiosity and see what the library has to offer. Come have a go with our robots, Virtual Reality headsets and more! No bookings required.

All ages welcome.

Ōtaki Library: Tuesdays, 3.30-4.30pm

Lego Play

Calling all Lego fans! Lego club might be on pause, but the creativity continues with Lego play! We supply the Lego pieces, you supply the ideas. Lego sets are available on request anytime during opening hours.

Reading to Dogs

Reading to Dogs is back! This programme gives children the chance to practice their reading skills in a relaxed, non-threatening environment.

Our dogs:

• Can increase a child’s relaxation while reading
• Listen attentively
• Do not laugh, judge or criticise
• Allow children to proceed at their own pace
• Can be less intimidating than teachers or peers

Our furry friends have all been trained and tested for health, safety and temperament. Library staff and a dog handler will be present at all times to help facilitate the sessions.

No registrations required, but spaces are limited and will be filled on a first come first served basis.

Reading to Dogs session times

Reading to Gryphon

Paraparaumu Library with Gryphon every Thursday 3.30-4.30pm from 9 October to 11 December 2025.

Reading to Saffy

Waikanae Library with Saffy every second Wednesday 3.30-4.30pm. The dates for 2025 are 8 and 22 Oct, 5 and 19 Nov, 3 and 17 Dec.

Please check confirmed dates during term time from Library events below.