Check out our resources for kids, featuring interactive activities, online creative tutorials, and language learning tools!

LOTE4Kids allows kids to learn language and connect with books through the magic of storytelling.

The platform provides thousands of audio-picture books in over 70+ World Languages, together with English translations.

 

To get started on a phone or tablet

  • Download the app to your phone or tablet
  • Type in Queenstown and select Queenstown Lakes District Council
  • Enter your library card number (starting with M or QL) and click Sign In

To get started on a desktop or laptop

  • Click on this link and login using your library card

If you need help we suggest visiting the LOTE4Kids help page or you can watch this Niche Academy tutorial.

 

 

 

Era Books Online is a database providing children with over 1,500+ books, games and activities to improve their English reading, writing and comprehension skills. Libraries can elevate their phonics and literacy collections with curated content by trusted Australian educators and supported by early childhood research. 

Join Bunji, the curious platypus, and go on a learning journey today!

To get started on a phone or tablet

  • Download the app to your phone or tablet
  • Search for Queenstown Lakes Libraries
  • Enter your library card number (starting with M or QL) and click Sign In

To get started on a desktop or laptop

  • Click on this link and login using your library card

If you need help we suggest contacting Era Books for assistance.

 

 

 

A fun, quirky and creative online educational world for kids aged 3-11.

BusyThings has over 900 games, activities and downloadable resources to make learning fun!

To get started on any device

  • Click this link and enter your library card number (beginning with M or QL)

If you need help we suggest watching this Niche Academy tutorial.

TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of children’s e-book selection of animated, talking picture books in English, French and Spanish for preschool through to Year 6.

TumbleBookLibrary Premium has over 1,100 titles including unique animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books, non fiction books and videos, curated playlists.

To get started on a phone or tablet

  • Download the app to your phone or tablet
  • Select the Library button
  • Select New Zealand in the Country and State drop downs
  • Select Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes District Libraries
  • Enter your library card number (starting with M or QL) and click Log In

To get started on a desktop or laptop

  • Click on this link and login using your library card number (starting with M or QL)

If you need help we suggest visiting the TumbleBooks help page.

 

 

 

The Kids Level of Britannica Library is built and designed with younger users in mind, full of engaging and eye-catching colours and images, as well as regularly updated content that makes the homepage the perfect place to find unique material and discussion points.

To get started on any device

  • Click this link and enter your library card number (beginning with M or QL) and pin/password

If you need help we suggest logging in and visiting the Britannica Library help page or you can watch this Niche Academy tutorial.

Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. 

To get started on any device

  • Click this link and enter your library card number (beginning with M or QL) and pin/password

If you need help we suggest logging in and scrolling to the bottom of the page to access the help centre or you can watch this Niche Academy tutorial.

Experience the joy of making and creating with thousands of online art and craft video classes taught by top designers and artists.

To get started on a phone or tablet

  • Click on this link and login using your library card number and pin/password
  • The first time you sign in you'll then need to create an account with an email and password
  • Download the app to your phone or tablet
  • Login using your email and password

To get started on a desktop or laptop

  • Click on this link and login using your library card number and pin/password
  • The first time you sign in you'll then need to create an account with an email and password

If you need help we suggest visiting the creativebug help page or you can watch this Niche Academy tutorial.