Kids

April school holiday activities

HOLIDAY GRAB BAGS

The current Omicron outbreak means that our Taupō District Libraries can’t offer the usual in-person holiday programmes but worry not!

Our libraries in Taupō, Turangi and Mangakino have craft grab-bags available throughout the school holidays to keep the kids entertained! Each week our libraries will offer a different craft bag loaded with pre-prepared materials.

Pick up your first bag from your local library from Tuesday 19 April and the second bag from Tuesday 26 April – be quick, numbers will be limited!

If you miss out, click here for instructions on how to make our crafts at home!

Summer reading challenge

Congratulations to the 155 legendary readers from across the district who took part in the 2021/2022 Taupō District Libraries Zeus’ Summer Reading Challenge.

Kids were challenged to “Be a Legend” over the holiday break by reading library books or eBooks of their choice and checking in with a librarian at least four times. For the first time in the 20-year history of the summer reading programme at Taupō District Libraries, COVID meant all check-ins were completed online via email.

Find out more and check out the prize winners

eBooks and eAudioBooks for kids

Wheelers ePlatform have thousands of eBooks and hundreds of eAudiobooks for kids. Check them out on your computer or device and read and listen for free!

Visit our eBooks and eAudio page for more information.

Toddler Time - Taupō Library

Stories, rhymes, crafts, songs and fun! Come along and share a story, get crafty and move those happy feet - it's free to attend.

Please note the Tiny Toes sessions at Turangi Library have been cancelled until further notice.

Fun and games

There are some great e-resources for kids online. Have a look at some of the favourites below.

Friv - Games, games, games! So many to choose from and they are all free.

Poptropica - Interactive learning games, online books and comics.

Dr Seuss - Jam packed with books, videos, games and activities Dr Seuss online is a fantastic resource for parents and children alike. Re-read your favourite stories learn more about the author or create your own Who!

Sesame Street - Fantastic list of activities and fun for kids from literacy and reading to numbers, thinking skills and science. Learn while having fun with your favourite Sesame Street characters.

Lego online - Who didn't grow up with Lego? Now you can play online, build and share your creations with others online, learn and explore creations made by other people.

Geronimo Stilton World - Explore New Mouse City and take part in an adventure with Geronimo, Thea, Trap and Benjamin.

BBC for Children - Create, watch or play, lots to do on the BBC page with a changing and dynamic focus each week. Learn about different animals or share your favourites. BBC Children's pages offer lots to keep kids learning.

ABC Ya! - ABC Ya! is a site that mixes education fun and technology part of a new movement towards making learning fun. With all sorts of fun games from making your own word search to typing games and treasure hunts.