Queenstown, South Island

Frankton library

Frankton Library

Frankton Library Activities

Frankton Library is our sleek, modern library. Right across the street from the local High School, it has become a popular place for local youngsters. Conveniently located amidst the hustle and bustle of Frankton and adjacent to the Remarkable Shopping Centre, the Frankton Library is sure to please!

Children's Attractions


Wriggle and Rhyme

Wriggle & Rhyme is a music-based active movement programme for children aged 0-2. Offered in partnership with Sport Otago, Wriggle & Rhyme is designed to promote brain development through active movement and music. It also has the unintended benefit of parents socialising afterwards! Sessions are suitable for ages 0-2.


Storytime

Our Storytime sessions are designed for preschoolers aged 2-5. We entertain both children and parents with fun voices and our favourite picture books. Storytime encourages a lifelong love of reading, helps develop listening skills and is a great place for parents to meet. The Queenstown branch includes an age-appropriate craft to keep little hands busy. Storytime is suitable for preschoolers.


STEAM Club

STEAM stands for - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Maths and each week we will look at a different aspect of STEAM, to nuture: inquiry, problem solving, and a passion for learning. These sessions are suitable for ages 8-12 years old.


Reading to Dogs

Reading out loud can be intimidating and scary to a new reader. Reading to Dogs aims to help children improve their oral literacy skills, self-confidence, and self-esteem by reading to a gentle, non-judgmental, therapy dog. This is a free programme delivered at several of our branches by Outreach Therapy Pets and St John New Zealand.
Reading to Dogs is suitable for all primary school aged kids.


Please note – our children’s programmes run during term time only and our website contains all up-to-date information.

Activity Times

Tuesday: STEAM Club - 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Wednesday: Wriggle & Rhyme - 10.30am - 11.00am
Thursday: Reading to Dogs - 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Friday: Storytime – 10.30am – 11.30am


Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday:  9.00am – 5.30pm
Thursday:  9.00am – 7.00pm
Saturday:  10.00am – 5.00pm


Adult Services

Regular library services.
Wi-Fi.
Wheelchair access.
Computers and internet.
Printing and copying.
Regular and ad-hoc adult programmes and events.

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Our favourite destinations…

Auckland

New Zealand’s economic heart and biggest city is also an exciting family visitor destination, situated on a sunny harbour with city beaches just minutes away from the CBD. Orientate yourself by heading down to Viaduct Harbour, wandering the waterfront, checking out the super yachts or enjoying the waterfront restaurants. Nearby is the must-visit Sky Tower along with excellent and kid-friendly museums and tons of exciting activities!

Wellington

Wellington is New Zealand’s capital. Here you will find New Zealand's parliament buildings, including the 'Executive Wing', more well-known as 'The Beehive' due to its distinctive shape. Another icon to look out for is the Wellington Tram, which was the main means of public transport between 1878 and 1964.

Christchurch

With a population of around 400,000 Christchurch, in Canterbury, is the South Island ’s largest city, yet much of it has the feel of a small town. Perhaps that’s why it’s known as the Garden City but with the expansive Hagley Park, Botanic Gardens, Port Hills, River Avon and numerous beaches the city certainly has an open, relaxed feel that’s hard to beat.

Queenstown

With its well-deserved reputation as New Zealand’s activity adventure capital you’ll never run out of activities and things to do in Queenstown, but you may run out of time! With breathtaking scenery, activities and festivals, cafes and restaurants, skiing and snowboarding, shopping and wineries, this lakeside alpine resort rates as one of the world’s top vacation destinations for all ages and seasons.

Rotorua

Rotorua sits on the shore of Lake Rotorua, one of sixteen lakes in the area formed by hundreds of thousands of years of eruptions from the Taupo Volcanic Zone. The area is renowned for its geothermal activity and top of any activity list is to see the bubbling mud pools that are around the region for yourself. The Waimangu Volcanic Valley offers a first hand insight into the devastation caused by the 1886 eruption of Mount Tarawera and is a great place to discover steaming volcanic craters and bubbling, spitting  pools of mud!

Nelson and Golden Bay

The Nelson and Golden Bay regions, at the top of the South Island, boast enviable sunshine hours, glorious sandy beaches, safe swimming spots, lots of wildlife to look out for, and Abel Tasman National Park - an absolute must to explore, on foot, by kayak, your own craft or watertaxi.  Nelson is home to a vibrant arts and crafts community with a fabulous Saturday market, and is close to award-winning wineries and family-friendly bike tracks to take you around the coast.

Hawkes Bay

Napier was rebuilt after the 1931 earthquake and is now known as NZ's Art Deco City.  The Art Deco influence has created a unique city – nowhere else can you see such a varied concentration of art deco style. With over 2,200 sunshine hours a year, Napier is a year-round holiday destination with countless activities to entertain the kids – there's days of entertainment on Marine Parade alone, plus numerous other family-friendly trips and activities.  Add to that the beaches, walks and flat cycle paths, outdoor cafes and entertainment, and you have a perfect holiday destination!

Northland

Beautiful, unspoiled beaches, fishing, historic gum fields, kauri forests – the Far North has it all. With subtropical temperatures, it's often known as ‘the Winterless north', with warm, humid summers and mild winters.
Gateway to the Bay of Islands, Paihia is a pretty, lively beachside town and a perfect base for your family holiday. It’s your start point for Bay of Island adventures including day cruises, sailing, kayaking, swimming with dolphins and reef or wreck diving.