Tamariki / Kids

1,000 Books Before School is a self-guided, early literacy programme which encourages regular reading to babies and toddlers (newborn to five). 

We have a great range of resources to suit children with a kid's only radio station with content for all ages, to interactive digital kids books, eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines.

We have a great range of resources to suit children with interactive activities and online puzzles galore!

Check our events calendar for what's on in the libraries for kids.

Check out our latest blogs for kids including staff picks and other fun content.

Bob wants you to read and he knows his stuff. Bob Docherty loves encouraging kiwi kids to read and his popular blog offers in depth reviews of a range of children’s and young adult books.  

Conversations about children's books, written by people who love kids' books and take them seriously.