• Storytime
• Baby Rock n Rhyme
• Holiday Programmes
• Book Busters
• Book Seekers
• Diwali Celebrations
• Islam Awareness Week
• Other Happenings
• Community Display Cabinets

Welcome!

Nau mai haere mai, welcome. On this page you'll find information about what's happening at Ruth Gotlieb Library.

Baby Rock & Rhyme

This awesome new programme, aimed at 0-2 year olds, is held every Friday 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.

Storytime

We have Preschool storytime sessions each week on Mondays and Wednesdays. Storytime starts at 10:30am and lasts 30mins. You will definitely giggle, probably sing, and maybe even dance a little bit while listening to tales from our gifted staff of storytellers. Come along and join the fun.

More information on Storytimes & Rock n Rhymes, including full details for all libraries is available in Parents' Corner.

Book Busters

BookBusters is an energetic, creative and inspiring club for 7-8 year old readers. At Kilbirnie Library our Bookbusters meet on the first Thursday of the Month at 4pm. You would be daft to miss it! This month we will be designing our own book covers. For more information on BookBusters, including how to join, check out the Kids' BookBusters page.

Book Seekers

BookSeekers is a cool FREE book club for 9 to 12 year olds. We meet on the second Thursday of each month between 4-5pm at the library and share our reading experiences. Our club leaders make sure there are plenty of enjoyable activities to keep us busy at meetings. During New Zealand Book Month (October) Robyn Kenealy came and showed us how do Comic Book Art. For more information on BookSeekers, including how to join, check out the Kids' BookSeekers page.

Holiday Programmes

Our holiday programmes cater for both pre-school and school kids. We have different themes and activities every time, from craft workshops to boardgame races to reading competitions. Coming at Kilbirnie Library - Wednesday 23rd December, 10:30am: Christmas stories followed by decoration making. All welcome. For more detailed information visit the libraries' Kids' What's On page.

Diwali Celebrations

On Thursday 8th of October 130 people joined us to celebrate the Festival of Lights at Kilbirnie Library. Story telling, cultural dance, henna painting, Indian stick dancing, and indian foods delighted all.

Islam Awareness Week

On Thursday 13th of August we had an evening at Ruth Gotlieb Library to learn more about the importance of astronomy in Islam. 60 people attended the event which included a presentation, displays, time for questions and as it was a clear night we had the chance to look at the night sky and Jupiter through one of the four telescopes on display.

Other happenings

Tea & Tales with The Fourth Thursday Club

Social English Group

Come and practise your English at Kilbirnie Library every Monday 11-12pm. All levels welcome!

Community Display Cabinets

We have two 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 Diwali collection in one and a Robyn E Kenealy's Comic Book art collection in the other.