Children and Young Adults
We are proud to have an extensive collection of items for children and young people here at Napier Libraries, and to also be able to offer programmes and events designed for the younger members of the community.
Children's Library Collection
With our extensive collection of library items for children, which we are continually updating and adding to, Napier Libraries aim to:
- Foster a love of literature and learning
- Stimulate the imagination, the creative use of language and an appreciation of art
- Encourage children to develop a lifelong habit of reading for pleasure and information
- Develop children’s knowledge of language and ability to read fluently
- Enable children to expand their knowledge
- Stimulate children’s critical faculties.
Our Children’s Library Collection is made up of
Picture books and board books |
Beginner readers |
Puzzle books |
Junior fiction (chapter books for children of 6 to 8 years) |
Children's illustrated fiction (Sophisticated picture books) |
Senior fiction (chapter books for 9 to 14 year-old readers) |
Senior quickreads (Short books with sophisticated storylines and simple reading levels) |
Children's comics |
Children's non-fiction |
Children's Maori collection |
Children's audio-visual (including DVDs, Book and CD sets and CD talking books) |
Jigsaws and puzzles |
Children's Magazines |
Young Adults' Library Collection
Napier Libraries aim to create vibrant and welcoming spaces where young people feel comfortable working, studying, and engaging in library collections and services for their recreation. A big part of our youth-focus is our Young Adults Collection.
The Young Adult Library Collection is made up of
Young Adult Fiction |
Young Adult Non-Fiction (Study guides and school syllbus-related materials) |
Young Adult Comics |