1,000 Books Before School and 1,000 Books At School are our long-running, enrol-anytime, year-round reading initiatives.
Our early literacy programme designed for babies and toddlers.
A literacy programme designed for all school-aged children (ages 5–18).
Learn more about our recurring offerings during school terms.
Take a look at our recurring programme of term-time events for children of all ages!
Outside the school terms, we offer School Holiday Programmes and a big summer literacy programme.
It may be Winter, but our Libraries are Dreaming of Spring for our July School Holiday Programme!
Our physical library collections include lots of cool things for children and families. You can borrow:
You can search for all of these physical items in our library catalogue (in browser) or via our library app (search for QLDC Libraries in your preferred app store).
Queenstown Lakes District Libraries support the right of children and young adults to choose their own material. The responsibility for a child’s selection rests with parents or legal guardians. We do not censor items unless they have been to the censor and have been rated.
Check out the books our children's librarians are recommending this month!
Can't make it to a library branch? Prefer to read and listen to books online? We have a large variety of digital resources to develop your child's literacy.
Explore our online reading resources for children in English and other languages, including eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, digital comics, graphic novels and manga.
We have a variety of online learning activities and resources, perfect for curious minds and after-school activities!
Make learning fun with our large range of online learning resources to keep curious kids engaged and entertained!
StoryWalks® are a great family activity, encouraging literacy and time spent outdoors. Located in areas of the district where access to a library branch may be limited.
Our resource guides bring together a range of resources for home educators and caregivers of children with learning differences.
The library app is an easy way to manage your children's library accounts and keep track of items they've borrowed.
