Pets love libraries too!

Olly and his little red hen “Hiccup” came in to see what all the fuss was about.


Milly the Jack Russell pup loves cuddles but really wanted to help choose some books. Here she is with her owner Maddy.


Jacob Haussmann and Brandon Rae brought their guinea pigs to visit. Jade
made friends with Rosy Cheeks.

Holiday highlights

The big event of the holidays was the visit of the firefighters of “Green Watch” from the Timaru Fire Service and their fire engine! If you see yourself in the photos come in and tell us and collect a spot prize!

The hunting of the sock ...

Ella Davey about to embark on the Red Sock Hunt in the Children's Library. Happy hunting Ella!
(originally posted 4 July)

Reading Rock Stars!

Did you know that Roald Dahl once hid a dead rat in a lolly jar? Or that Jacqueline Wilson can’t stand being late? The Bluestone School Room 10 reading group, the Rock Stars, have been engrossed in literary research and yesterday presented their findings to the Children’s Library staff. Roald Dahl, Jacqueline Wilson, Megan McDonald and Beatrix Potter are among the authors whose lives and works have been read, studied, and compared with others. Interesting tidbits about the authors and reviews of their books are displayed on the Rock Stars’ posters on the Storywell walls. Check them out!

(originally posted 14 June)

Hot Reads for Cool Nights

Yes it’s true! There IS a bear who looks remarkably like Albert le Blanc tucked up in bed in the Children’s Library reading bear books! Why? Because the kids’ Hot Reads for Cool Nights winter reading challenge is underway. All you need to do is read! But first, come in to one of our libraries to register and collect your registration pack which contains a reading log, free bookmark, Hot read form and because chocolate and reading go so well together… a small choccy bar :-)

(originally posted June 2)

Welcome!!!

Welcome to our new Kids' Blog. Here you will find news about library events, holiday programmes, new books, competitions, literary happenings and more!
Our earlier blogs were posted on the Timaru Libraries' blog under What's Hot. We will re-post them here together with news as it happens. We look forward to your feedback.