Wriggle
and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement from newborn to two year
olds and is available during term time in all Waitakere library branches.
Free to Waitakere families, Wriggle & Rhyme is part of the Active Movement
initiative developed by Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC) and delivered
locally by Sport Waitakere and the Kidz Team.
The 30-minute sessions are aimed at providing positive movement experiences to
stimulate brain and body development among youngsters. Using music and movement,
the programme covers 14 important developmental touchstones throughout the term,
such as:
Tummy Time
Balance
Massage and Touch
The theory behind the programme is that movement is a child’s first language,
therefore it is important to provide babies with whole body movements’ right
from birth.
Mum, Dad, grandparents and caregivers are welcome to join in and learn skills to
put in to practice at home.
While the activities are generally for babies, older pre-schoolers are also
welcome to attend Wriggle & Rhyme sessions.
50 community libraries are taking part in the Wriggle & Rhyme programme across
the greater Auckland region.
Free preschool story times are presented weekly during the school term. Story
times run for about 30 to 40 minutes and are a lot of fun. They include stories,
songs, action rhymes and felt boards, and are especially tailored to introduce
young children to the library environment.
Littlies in the Library (under-fives)
The theory behind the programme is that movement is a child’s first language,
therefore it is important to provide babies with whole body movements’ right
from birth. 
Free preschool story times are presented weekly during the school term. Story
times run for about 30 to 40 minutes and are a lot of fun. They include stories,
songs, action rhymes and felt boards, and are especially tailored to introduce
young children to the library environment. 