Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

In August 1945, two atomic bombs devastated Hiroshima and Nagasaki — killing hundreds of thousands of people, destroying the cities, and leaving decades of suffering in their wake.

Come along and pack in as much fun as you can in our free sessions of stories, songs, activities and crafts! No booking required.

Do you need a place to practice speaking te reo Māori? Come along for a kawhe to build your kōrero skills in a relaxed environment.

Join us for the screening of a movie as we celebrate Aotearoa Family History Month! It is set in India and tells the story of a man's search for his birth family using Google Earth.

These workshops follow on from the ‘Publishing Your Family History’ talk on Wednesday 6 August.

Join us for the screening of a movie as we celebrate Aotearoa Family History Month! It is set in India and tells the story of a man's search for his birth family using Google Earth.

Join us on the mat at Te Pātikitiki for reading and learning with our fun and engaging storytelling sessions.

Would your school age child like to read to one of our cute and friendly Canine Friends dogs?  These dogs are super friendly, well behaved and have lovely handlers to help guide your child's session.

Do you enjoy working on puzzles? Join Te Pātikitiki Library branch staff for fun and conversation as we try to complete a puzzle each fortnight.

In August 1945, two atomic bombs devastated Hiroshima and Nagasaki — killing hundreds of thousands of people, destroying the cities, and leaving decades of suffering in their wake.

Join us for a fun session designed for baby's brain development through nursery rhymes, activities, songs and having FUN.