• Storytime
• Holiday Programmes
• Baby Rock & Rhyme
• Race Relations Day
• Other Happenings
• Chinese Seniors

Welcome!

Nau mai haere mai, welcome. On this page you'll find information about what's happening at Miramar Library - news, events, photos, book reviews and more!

Storytime

Storytime is every Thursday at Miramar Library at 10:15am in the children's area. Storytime runs for about half an hour, with stories and songs. Pre-school storytimes are fun and free - there's no charge, and you don't have to book. Storytime is aimed at pre-school age children (three and four years old) - but younger siblings are always welcome!

More information on storytimes, including full details for all libraries is available in Parents' Corner.

Holiday Programmes

Our holiday programmes cater for both pre-school and school kids. We have different themes and activities every school holidays, from craft workshops to boardgame races to reading competitions. In 2009, we had Puss 'n Boots, Space, & The Lion in the Meadow themed programmes with stories & crafts. Ring us on 388 8005 for more detailed information, or visit the libraries' Kids' What's On page.

Community Display Cabinet

We have a glass display cabinets that we need to fill with your wonderful collections! We have had toy poodles; Matchbox Cars; pet rocks; etchings, and dolls from around the world. Right now we have a clay figures from Race relations Day on display.

Baby Rock & Rhyme

Baby Rock & Rhyme will be resuming at Miramar Library on Tuesday 2nd of February.This popular programme, aimed at 0-2 year olds, is held every Tuesday during term time. It is an interactive fun-filled session of rhymes, songs and fingerplays for babies and their caregivers. Starts at 10:15 and runs for approximately 20 minutes. Baby Rock & Rhyme CDs are now available from the Library for $15.

Race Relations Day

Miramar Library hosted an Italian puppet show called "Pulcinella comes to New Zealand". We also had "Earth People" clay-making activities.

Other happenings

We now have several internet computers giving free access to thousands of selected sites including newspapers, government, university, encyclopedia and iwi websites. A paid internet service provides access to email and search engines. These computers are proving very popular, especially after school.

Chinese Seniors

This friendly group of local Chinese residents meet for morning tea on the second Friday of each month at Miramar Library between 10 & 11am. There is also a meeting every second Tuesday of the month at Newtown Library. All welcome.