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 |
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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 |
Gale Science In Context
Situated in the centre of Napier, in the middle of Onekawa Park, the Napier Aquatic Centre is a safe and affordable aquatic facility for everyone.
Comprising a Museum, Theatre and Gallery - MTG is home to a significant collection of objects that form the foundation of distinctive exhibitions, a world-class research facility and the MTG Theatre.
Come to Par2 MiniGolf and meet Seamore the Seagull at our sea-side minigolf courses. Challenge your friends and family for a round.
Visit the Napier i-SITE to find out more about what is happening in Hawkes Bay, from events, activities and accommodation.
Nowhere else in New Zealand will you discover a wider range of marine animals and native species in a single facility than at the National Aquarium of New Zealand.
Located on Marine Parade, Napier, is the Bay Skate Park - home to skateboarding, BMX, roller derby, inline hockey and scootering.
Located in the Art Deco city of Napier. We have worked closely with our builders to promote and develop high quality housing within an open-aspect environment.
Unique Art Deco heritage has been preserved with the skilful addition of modern theatre facilities making it the best provincial performing arts centre in the nation.
For Napier City residents and citizens to have easy access to see what council are currently working on, completed, what they do, facilities, and council information.
The Faraday Centre in Napier, is Hawke's Bay's Museum of Technology. It's a place of discovery where history comes alive through hands on experience.
We are Hawkes Bay's premier holiday accommodation park providing an array of facilities to keep the entire family entertained.
We offer an all purpose built venue that uniquely combines spectacular outlooks with functional layout.