Wanaka, South Island
Wānaka Library Activities
Right in heart of town, the Wānaka Library knows what their beloved community wants, and they provide! Young people can make themselves at home in the large children’s area while comfortable couches cater for new mamas and their needs. The Wānaka Library is valued by both locals and visitors alike!
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.
LEGO® Club
A very popular after school activity targeting our primary school aged patrons. While we mostly let children lead with LEGO® Club, the librarian will sometimes offer challenges and showcase LEGO® books for inspiration. LEGO® Club is a great activity where children engage with each other, learn to manage resources, and personalities in a fun social setting. LEGO® Club is suitable for all primary school aged kids.
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
Monday: Reading to Dogs – 3.30pm - 4.30pm (please check website to confirm days and times)
Tuesday: Wriggle & Rhyme – 10.30am - 11.30am
Tuesday: LEGO® Club – 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Wednesday: Reading to Dogs – 3.30pm - 4.30pm (please check website to confirm days and times)
Wednesday: Storytime – 10.00am - 1.00am
Friday: Reading to Dogs – 3.30pm - 4.30pm (please check website to confirm days and times)
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.