Queenstown, South Island
Frankton Library Activities
Frankton Library is our sleek, modern library. Right across the street from the local High School, it has become a popular place for local youngsters. Conveniently located amidst the hustle and bustle of Frankton and adjacent to the Remarkable Shopping Centre, the Frankton Library is sure to please!
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.
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.
Pages & Purrs
Did you know cats have a natural ability to sense our emotions and then help us feel calm and happy?
Join the QT Community Cats team at Frankton Library for an afternoon of reading and cuddling with our rescued cats and kittens! Whether you're looking to improve your reading skills, gain confidence reading aloud or simply enjoy the calming presence of our furry feline friends, this is a purr-fect opportunity!
Please note – our children’s programmes run during term time only and our website contains all up-to-date information.
Activity Times
Monday: Pages & Purrs – 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Wednesday: Wriggle & Rhyme – 10.30am - 11.00am
Thursday: Reading to Dogs – 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Friday: Storytime – 10.30am - 11.30am
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9.00am – 5.30pm
Thursday: 9.00am – 7.00pm
Saturday: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Adult Services
Regular library services.
Wi-Fi.
Wheelchair access.
Computers and internet.
Printing and copying.
Regular and ad-hoc adult programmes and events.