Tamahere Library Blog
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- Welcome to the Tamahere Model Country School Library
- What has Mrs Kewish been reading lately
- Award winning children's books
- Scholastic author and illustrators
- Recommended information websites
- Library Shelving game
- Author/book series website links
- Audio stories and books to listen to online
- Interesting stuff for parents
- Check out these cool websites
- Children's books to read before you grow up
- Tamahere Model Country School library published
- What to read next?
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Meet a New Zealand author
Tom E. Moffat
Do you like funny books or/and joke books? Click on the link below
Check out the author and his books
All books are in our school library
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
End of year Library news
Week 7…last week for issuing
Week 8… NEXT WEEK…ALL library books must be returned to the school library before the end of the week for the annual STOCKTAKE. NO ISSUING.
WEEK 9…Library CLOSED for STOCKTAKE
WEEK 10 and 11… Library OPEN both weeks for summer holiday issuing until 1pm on the last day of school.
Summer Holiday Issuing
Years 2,3,4,5 can issue up to 15 library books per student
Students must have a signed form by a parent/caregiver. The permission forms can be picked up in the library. Parents can also issue if you would like to read books to your children. Please bring a bag!
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
National Simultaneous Storytime 2025
The Truck Cat by Deborah Frenkel and illustrated by Danny Snell
Today our whole school, from the juniors to the seniors and everyone in between read and listened to a reading of this years National Simultaneous storytime across NZ and Australia. Hopefully over 1 million children took part.
Sunday, March 16, 2025
New Zealand Writers Festival 2025
Event 111
Andy Griffiths: From Treehouse to Unlimited Adventure
Dive into the imagination of one of Australia’s most popular children’s authors, whose humour has helped legions of kids fall in love with reading.
Andy Griffiths will take you through some of his favourite moments from his much-loved Treehouse series — which began with 13 storeys and grew to an incredible 169 — packed with outrageous features like man-eating sharks, a 78-flavour ice cream parlour, and the world’s most powerful whirlpool.
Always brimming with new ideas, Andy will also introduce his new series, YOU & ME and The Land of Lost Things, one of his most thrilling — and mind-bending — adventures yet!
Join us to celebrate the magic and madness of a children’s literature legend.
Supported by the Australian High Commission.
Sun, 18 May 2025
- 11:30am – 12:30pm
- Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre
- Earlybird $24Standard $29.50Patrons $19.50Child/Students $13
Writer bios
New Zealand Writers Festival 2025
Event 66
Nevermoor Unveiled
Step into the magical world of Jessica Townsend’s Nevermoor series, where extraordinary adventures and unforgettable characters await.
Join Jessica in conversation with Claire Mabey as they discuss the heart-pounding journey of Morrigan Crow — a cursed girl who defies fate and uncovers a hidden world of wonder.
Be among the first to get the inside scoop on Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow, the latest chapter in Morrigan’s odyssey, and learn about the creative process behind the series.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to Nevermoor, come immerse yourself in the magic!
“Townsend’s intensely cinematic writing, quirky humour and superior world-building conjure a genuinely fresh take on magical fantasy” – The Bookseller.
Sat, 17 May 2025
- 11:30am – 12:30pm
- Limelight Room, Aotea Centre
- Earlybird $24Standard $29.50Patrons $19.50 Child/Students $13
Writer bios
Sunday, September 8, 2024
Term 4 Happenings in the library
LIBRARY BOOK WEEK
Term 4 WEEK 2
MONDAY-THURSDAY
Competitions
Games
Activities
Fun
Prizes
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SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
Term 4 WEEK 4
MONDAY 9AM-5PM
TUESDAY 9AM-5PM
WEDNESDAY 9AM-5PM
THURSDAY 9AM-4PM















