Hauraki

Events for Primary school children

Kiwiana

Hauraki District Libraries 2011/12 Summer Reading Programme for 5-13 year olds

This year the librarians have devised their very own programme based on your feedback on previous year’s editions. We think it combines the best of these and are really excited to offer this for the first time. Take note of the earlier start date and different format.
Enquire now at your library or email karenw@hauraki-dc.govt.nz

Register: 14th – 25th November.
Starts: 26th November
Stage One: Read and review two books, hand reviews in to the library by 22nd December.
Stage Two: Collect & decorate folder ‘fun’ activities, complete & hand in by 13th January.
Prizes: awarded for best reviews and folders per age group.
Events: Story time & Picnic/Games day, open to registered & non registered children.
Event dates: to be advertised in December.
Prize giving: Finale held 24th -26th January. Complete both stages to receive a book prize.

Junior Collections

Our junior collections consist of print and audio items.

Easy readers
Picture books
Fiction
Graphic novels
Nonfiction
Audio books
CDs
DVDs
Magazines

Children & Teens Librarian

Come in and say hello to our Children and Teens Librarian, Karen Wickliffe. Karen is usually in Paeroa Library Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and in Waihi Library on Thursday. Or you can send her an email: karenw@hauraki-dc.govt.nz

Reading Programmes

Holiday reading programmes are run twice a year, summer and winter. Participants take part in activity days throughout the programme and those that complete enjoy a party to celebrate their achievements.

Look out for our summer reading programme announcement in November 2011 and other activities as they are posted.

Homework Help

Looking for a book?
Try searching on our online catalogue to see what resources are available at your local library...
Or, try looking in our
online research databases and look for the logo.

Still can't find what you need? Here are a few useful websites to help you along:

Any Questions

Offers online homework help to New Zealand school students. Via the AnyQuestions.co.nz website, you can log on between 1pm and 6pm Monday to Friday and talk to a real librarian about your homework.

Te Ara – The Encyclopedia of New Zealand

Offers many pathways to understanding New Zealand. When complete, it will be a comprehensive guide to the country’s peoples, natural environment, history, culture, economy, institutions and society. Te Ara website

National Library Hot Topics

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It’s Rugby World Cup time!

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Christchurch City Libraries Homework Help Pages

If all else fails, then check out the fantastic range of stuff here at the Christchurch City Libraries website