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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 from 20 April, 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 from 21 April, 10.30–11.00am

Paraparaumu: Library: Wednesdays from 22 April, 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.

Kaupapa o te Ahiahi (KOA)

Kia hari, kia K.O.A

Tamariki ma!

Be joyful, be happy, we have Te Kaupapa o te Ahiahi!

Come and join us for a sonic fusion of activity and Te Reo Māori.

At Waikanae Library, 3.30–4.30pm Tuesdays during term-time. 

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

Golden labrador dog Join Gryphon at Paraparaumu Library every Saturday from 11am–12 midday starting Saturday 2 May–27 June

Paraparaumu Library 

Reading to dogs with Laney. Every second Tuesday 3.30-4.30pm

  • Tuesday 21 April
  • Tuesday 5 and 19 May
  • Tuesday 2, 16, 30 June
Black little dog wearing a friends scarf Laney

Waikanae Library

Reading to dogs with Saffy. Every second Wednesday 3.30-4.30pm

  • Wed 22 April
  • Wed 6 and 20 May
  • Wed 3 and 17 June
Saffy Saffy

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