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Under 5s

We love to encourage early and emergent literacy, both through our stimulating collections and offerings, and through our events and regular programmes. All are a fantastic resource to stimulate your child’s brain development, to help them to develop positive connections and habits, and to expand their knowledge of the world.

Membership

Membership

Join children up to the library for their own Junior membership card. Parents and caregivers will need to present their own ID (a driver's licence or passport) and proof of address (e.g., a bill or bank statement).

Programmes

Programmes

We have a number of different events and regular programmes happening for little ones, check this page to see what else is on.

Junior Collections

Junior Collections

Complete lists of our Junior collections including board books, picture books, games and puzzles, and junior Māori.

Rhythm & Rhymes

Rhythm & Rhymes

A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.

Story Box

Story Box

Story Box is a wonderful collection of children's picture book stories read aloud by well-known actors, children's performers or sports people. Have your library card number handy! You can even download the Story Box app!

Pick N Mix

Pick N Mix

Don’t know what to read to next? Need a little help finding books you will love? Get our librarians to pick for you!

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