Free Library Activities for Under Fives
Free events at libraries for babies, toddlers, preschoolers in Auckland, New Zealand to go to with their parents or caregivers. Please note usually these events usually aren’t held during the school holidays or on public holidays.
Central Auckland Libraries
Central City Library
44-46 Lorne Street, Auckland Central
Free weekly events for children under five include:
- Mondays 11am to 11:30am Central City Wriggle and Rhyme for children aged 2 years and under.
- Tuesdays 11am to 11:30am Rhymetime for preschoolers aged 18 months to 3 years
- Saturdays 11am to 11:30am Central City Storytime Stories read aloud by librarians for kids aged 3 to 5 years.
Glen Innes Library
108 Line Road, Glen Innes, Auckland
Free weekly events for children under five include:
- Thursdays 11:15am to 11:45am Wriggle and Rhyme for children aged 2 years and under.
- Fridays 10am to 10:30am Storytime at Glen Innes Stories read aloud by librarians for kids aged 3 to 5 years.
Grey Lynn Library
474 Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland
Free weekly events for children under five include:
- Mondays 10:30am to 11am Rhymetime for preschoolers aged 18 months to 3 years to sing, move and practice coordination.
- Tuesdays 10:30am to 11am Wriggle and Rhyme for children aged 2 years and under.
- Thursdays 10:30am to 11am Storytime at Grey Lynn Stories read aloud by librarians for kids aged 3 to 5 years.
Epsom Library
195 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland
Free weekly events for children under five include:
- Wednesdays 10am to 10:30am Rhymetime fun for preschoolers aged 18 months to 3 years to sing, move and practise coordination.
- Thursdays 10am to 10:30am Wriggle and Rhyme active movement for kids aged 2 years and under to help stimulate development of your baby’s body and brain.
- Fridays 10am to 10:30am Bilingual rhymetime fun for preschool-aged children along to learn about Chinese language and culture through music, storytelling and activities.
Parnell Library
Jubilee Building, 545 Parnell Road, Parnell
Free weekly events for children under five include:
- Mondays 11am to 11:30am Storytime at Parnell Stories read aloud by librarians for kids aged 3 to 5 years
- Tuesdays 10am to 10:30am Parnell Library Wriggle and Rhyme active movement for children aged 2 years and under.
- Wednesdays 11am to 11:30am Rhymetime fun for preschoolers aged 18 months to 3 years to sing, move and practise coordination.
Remuera Library
429 Remuera Road, Remuera
Free weekly events for babies, tots and children under five include:
- Mondays 9,15am to 9:45am and 10:30am to 11am sessions Wriggle and Rhyme at Remuera active movement for children aged 2 years and under.
- Wednesdays 10am to 10:30am Rhymetime fun for preschoolers aged 18 months to 3 years to sing, move and practise coordination.
East Auckland
Howick Library
25 Uxbridge Road, Howick
Free weekly events for children under five include:
- Tuesdays 9:30am to 10:00am Rhymetime for preschoolers aged 18 months to 3 years
- Wednesdays 10:30am to 11:00am Storytime for kids aged 3 to 5 years
- Thursdays 11:00am to 11:30am Wriggle and Rhyme for children aged 2 years and under
North Shore & North Auckland Libraries
Devonport Library
2 Victoria Street, Devonport
Free weekly events for children under five include:
- Mondays 10:00am to 10:30am Storytime for stories, rhymes and laughter
- Tuesdays 10:00am to 10:30am Rhymetime for preschoolders aged 18 months to 5 years
- Fridays 10:00am to 10:30am Wriggle and Rhyme for children aged 2 years and under
East Coast Bays Library
8 Bute Road, Browns Bay
Free weekly events for children under five include:
- Tuesdays and Fridays 10:00am to 10:30am Rhymetime for preschoolders aged 18 months to 5 years
- Thursdays 10:00am to 10:30am and 11:15am to 11:45 sessions Wriggle and Rhyme for newborns and crawlers.
- Saturdays 10:30am to 11:00am Saturday Rhymetime for preschool aged children
South Auckland Libraries
Mangere East Library
370 Massey Road, Mangere East
Free weekly events for children under five include:
- Tuesdays and Fridays 10:00am to 10:30am Rhymetime for preschoolders aged 18 months to 5 years
- Thursdays 10:00am to 10:30am and 11:15am to 11:45 sessions Wriggle and Rhyme for newborns and crawlers.
- Saturdays 10:30am to 11:00am Saturday Rhymetime for preschool aged children
Mangere Town Centre Library
Bader Drive, Mangere
Free weekly events for children under five include:
- Mondays 10:30am to 11:00am Wriggle and Rhyme for children aged 2 years and under
- Thursdays 10:30am to 11:00am Storytime for kids aged 3 to 5 years.
Manukau Library
3 Osterley Way, Manukau
Free weekly events for children under five include:
- Tuesdays 10:30am to 11:00am Wriggle and Rhyme for children aged 2 years and under
- Wednesdays 10:30am to 11:00am Storytime for kids 4 years and under
- Fridays 10:30am to 11:00am Rhymetime songs, rhymes and stories for preschoolers aged 18 months to 3 years
West Auckland Libraries
Avondale Library
93 Rosebank Road, Avondale
Free weekly events for children under five include:
- Tuesdays 9:30am to 10am and 10:30am to 11am sessions Wiggle and Rhyme promotes active movement and stimulates the developement of your baby’s body and brain. For children 2 years and under.
- Wednesday 10:30am to 11am Storytime at Avondale Stories read aloud by librarians for children aged 3 to 5 years. Also a great opportunity for parents and grandparents to socalise.
- Saturdays 11am to 11:30am Kids time at Avondale Library for under 6s and their adults to have fun with rhymes, songs, stories and sensory experiences.
Waitakere Central (Henderson) Library
Free weekly events for children under five include:
- Tuesdays 10:30am to 11:00am Wriggle and Rhyme for children aged 2 years and under
- Wednesdays 10:30am to 11:00am Mandarin Storytime
- Wednesdays 11:00am to 11:30am Kuddles activities and craft for preschoolers
- Thursdays 10:30am to 11:00am Storytime for kids aged 3 to 5 years
- Saturdays 10:30am to 11:00am Rhymetime songs, rhymes and stories for preschoolders aged 18 months to 3 years
