Spotlight on .... Kaiwaka Library

Read, Set, Read!

We are very lucky in Kaiwaka in that we have our own library full of books for us to enjoy at our leisure.  If you haven't taken the journey inside before then I suggest you make a date with the library soon.

Our library is run by a team of volunteers headed up by Wendy Howard.  The team open the library each week on Mondays 4pm-6pm and Wednesdays to Saturdays 10am-2pm.

Library's are not just about reading.  They are a place to explore, interact and imagine. As residents we are all able to join our library and borrow the books, DVDs, blue-ray disks, audio books, puzzles and large print books within it's walls.  More books are being brought out to the shelves regularly so there is always something to catch your eye.

If you can't find the book on the shelves the librarians will be able to look to see if it's within the library system and may be able to get it in for you.

Another option as a library member is if you like e-books you can 'borrow' virtually via the Northern E-Library.  Once the software is on your computer, tablet or phone all you will need is your library card and your pin number and you can download ebooks and audio books to read or listen to at your leisure.  Don't worry about getting the books back on time as when there borrowing time is up they will 'return' themselves to the library by removing themselves from your reading list.

I have already downloaded a couple of children's audio books for the next time I take Miss 3 to the city.  I am hoping she will like listening to Margaret Mahy's books as much as I will.

It is important we encourage young children to enjoy books.  Studies have shown the more children enjoy books in the preschool years the more they will want access to them when they are older.  Which helps them achieve better at school.

Reading for a young child often means being held close and having special time with an adult or older child.  It doesn’t take long for them to realise that reading means closeness and pleasure. Your child learns from an early age how important reading and learning is. As they hear you read a story to them they are not only learning about words they are learning how to say words and from the pictures learn about their meaning.

So next time you see the library open sign step through the doors and open the door to your imagination.

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you'll go."   Dr Seuss