Kia ora e te whānau! With the summer holidays right around the corner, it’s almost time to register for Raumati Reads!
Raumati Reads is a fun, free summer reading programme for 5-10 year olds offered by Auckland Council Libraries.
Taking part is simple! Pre-registrations begin on Monday 9 December. Registrations begin on Monday 16 December, and continue until the end of the programme on Sunday 26 January.
Here’s what you need to know to get started:
- Register anytime from Monday 9 December
- Pick up your activity guide from your local library from Monday 16 December
- Keep track of your reading
- Complete activities
- Check in at your local library to collect incentives
To find out morepop in to your local library, or phone 09 377 0209. The Raumati Reads website and registration will be available from 9 December.
Santa Storytime: Thursday 19 December at 2pm. Followed by Santa crafts.
Our regular programmes will continue over December and January, unless they fall on a public holiday.
Kids Time, for under 6s and their grown-ups: Wednesdays, 10am to 10.30am
Crafternoon for adults: Thursdays, 3pm to 4.30pm
Crafternoon for kids: Thursdays, 3.30pm to 4.30pm.
Report a problem with Auckland Council
While you’re out and about over summer, you may see something that needs fixing.
The Auckland Council website is your best place to start.
www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/report-problem/Pages/report-a-problem.aspx Alternatively, you can phone Auckland Council 24/7 on 09 301 01 01.
Our hours are:
Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm
Saturday: 9am to 1pm.
Auckland Zoo will be visiting Helensville Library in January 2025, as part of our Raumati Reads Summer Reading Programme. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for event details.
Keep an eye on our Facebook page for any updates: facebook.com/HelensvilleLibraryAndServiceCentre
Anne Coppell
Senior Librarian / Poukōkiri - Children & Youth / Helensville Library and Service Centre
