Tamariki - Kids

Discover what the library offers for tamariki – events, books, homework help & more.

  • What's on

    Find out what events and programmes are happening at the library for tamariki and their whānau.
  • Collections

    Explore the physical and digital resources that tamariki can access with their library cards.
  • Māori

    Connect with te ao Māori through our pukapuka, library events, and other resources in te reo Māori.
  • Searching and Homework

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    Visit this page for homework help, catalogue search guides for tamariki, and other resources to help with your learning.
  • Kids and Families Newsletter

    Subscribe to our monthly newsletter highlighting upcoming events, new services, regular programmes and more.
  • Book recommendations

    Browse our booklists and other recommendations to find the perfect pukapuka for your tamariki.

Kids' stories

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Check our latest stories.

  • Highlights from Books Alive 2025

    On the 13th of August a horde of children's librarians, writers, illustrators, translators, and students descended on Wellington for a day filled with book talks, workshops, and presentations.
  • Remembering children's author Allan Ahlberg

    Beloved children's author Allan Ahlberg has died at age 87. We look over some favourite books of his in our collection.
  • Introducing Comics Plus!

    Wellington City Libraries have added over 20,000 free, always available comics with our brand-new streaming service, Comics Plus!
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