Queenstown, South Island

Arrowtown library activities

Arrowtown Library

Arrowtown Library Activities

Nestled in historic Arrowtown, the beautiful stone building of the Arrowtown Library will take you and your family back to a simpler time. A local favourite, the Arrowtown Library is treasured by all!  Join us for free children programmes, then head out for a hot chocolate and a walk along the beautiful Arrow River.

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.

Video Games Club

Calling all gamers!  Join our new Video Games Club programme for tamariki and rakatahi (10-18 years old) at Arrowtown Library.
Gaming is a fantastic way to learn new digital skills, practice problem-solving and enjoy collaborative play.  This trial programme is part of our braoder digital inclusion strategy, with all games rated for General Audienes (G) or with Parental Guidance (PG).  Players under 14 years must have a guardian present in the library.

Please note – our children’s programmes run during term time only and our website contains all up-to-date information.

Activity Times

Tuesday: Reading to Dogs – 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Wednesday: Storytime – 10.30am - 11.00am
Wednesday: Video Games Club – 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Thursday: Wriggle & Rhyme – 10.30pm - 11am
Thursday: LEGO® Club - 3.30pm – 4.30pm


Hours

Monday-Friday:  10.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday:  10.00am – 2.00pm


Adult Services

Regular library services.
Wi-Fi.
Wheelchair access.
Computers and internet.
Printing and copying.

 

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Our favourite destinations…

Auckland

New Zealand’s economic heart and biggest city is also an exciting family visitor destination, situated on a sunny harbour with city beaches just minutes away from the CBD. Orientate yourself by heading down to Viaduct Harbour, wandering the waterfront, checking out the super yachts or enjoying the waterfront restaurants. Nearby is the must-visit Sky Tower along with excellent and kid-friendly museums and tons of exciting activities!

Wellington

Wellington is New Zealand’s capital. Here you will find New Zealand's parliament buildings, including the 'Executive Wing', more well-known as 'The Beehive' due to its distinctive shape. Another icon to look out for is the Wellington Tram, which was the main means of public transport between 1878 and 1964.

Christchurch

With a population of around 400,000 Christchurch, in Canterbury, is the South Island ’s largest city, yet much of it has the feel of a small town. Perhaps that’s why it’s known as the Garden City but with the expansive Hagley Park, Botanic Gardens, Port Hills, River Avon and numerous beaches the city certainly has an open, relaxed feel that’s hard to beat.

Queenstown

With its well-deserved reputation as New Zealand’s activity adventure capital you’ll never run out of activities and things to do in Queenstown, but you may run out of time! With breathtaking scenery, activities and festivals, cafes and restaurants, skiing and snowboarding, shopping and wineries, this lakeside alpine resort rates as one of the world’s top vacation destinations for all ages and seasons.

Rotorua

Rotorua sits on the shore of Lake Rotorua, one of sixteen lakes in the area formed by hundreds of thousands of years of eruptions from the Taupo Volcanic Zone. The area is renowned for its geothermal activity and top of any activity list is to see the bubbling mud pools that are around the region for yourself. The Waimangu Volcanic Valley offers a first hand insight into the devastation caused by the 1886 eruption of Mount Tarawera and is a great place to discover steaming volcanic craters and bubbling, spitting  pools of mud!

Nelson and Golden Bay

The Nelson and Golden Bay regions, at the top of the South Island, boast enviable sunshine hours, glorious sandy beaches, safe swimming spots, lots of wildlife to look out for, and Abel Tasman National Park - an absolute must to explore, on foot, by kayak, your own craft or watertaxi.  Nelson is home to a vibrant arts and crafts community with a fabulous Saturday market, and is close to award-winning wineries and family-friendly bike tracks to take you around the coast.

Hawkes Bay

Napier was rebuilt after the 1931 earthquake and is now known as NZ's Art Deco City.  The Art Deco influence has created a unique city – nowhere else can you see such a varied concentration of art deco style. With over 2,200 sunshine hours a year, Napier is a year-round holiday destination with countless activities to entertain the kids – there's days of entertainment on Marine Parade alone, plus numerous other family-friendly trips and activities.  Add to that the beaches, walks and flat cycle paths, outdoor cafes and entertainment, and you have a perfect holiday destination!

Northland

Beautiful, unspoiled beaches, fishing, historic gum fields, kauri forests – the Far North has it all. With subtropical temperatures, it's often known as ‘the Winterless north', with warm, humid summers and mild winters.
Gateway to the Bay of Islands, Paihia is a pretty, lively beachside town and a perfect base for your family holiday. It’s your start point for Bay of Island adventures including day cruises, sailing, kayaking, swimming with dolphins and reef or wreck diving.