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Welcome to Akozone homework centres - study support centres for years 5 to 8 students. These are a partnership between Auckland City Libraries and local schools, supported by the Ministry of Education.
It's free to join Akozone homework centres.
Tips for kids | Tips for parents/caregivers
When and where?
Avondale Community Library
Monday to Thursday, 3pm to 5.30pm (in school terms)
Glen Innes Community Library
Monday to Friday, 3pm to 5.30pm (in school terms)
Panmure Community Library
Monday to Friday, 3pm to 5.30pm (in school terms)
Otahuhu Community Library
Monday to Wednesday, 3pm to 5.30pm (in school terms)
Onehunga Community Library
Monday to Wednesday, 3pm to 5.30pm (in school terms)
Tips for kids
Who can join?
If you are enrolled in school years 5, 6, 7, or 8 you are welcome to join us.
What do you get when you join?
- use of library books
- free access to computers, the internet, printing and photocopying
- special study support staff to help you
- a snack.
Four simple rules:
- sign in when you arrive
- tell us about your homework, or things you want to learn
- follow the internet safety rules while you are there
- sign out when you leave.
What to remember:
- tell your parents or caregivers that you are going to the Akozone homework centre after school
- tell them what time you will be home.
What to bring:
- your homework, project or questions
- your library card to borrow books
- things you need for study - like pen, paper, homework sheets.
Our motto:
We care, we share, we show respect
Manaakitia, tuaritia, atawhaingia
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Tips for parents/caregivers
Akozone homework centres will:
- encourage children to learn and practise study skills that they can use throughout their lives
- teach them to work independently, collaboratively and encourage responsibility
- help them to achieve more at school
- help to make more confident and enthusiastic learners.
Your child will be able to:
- practise what they have learned at school
- get ready for the next day's class
- use and become familiar with encyclopedias, atlases, dictionaries, newspapers, and the books in the library
- use the internet safely and effectively
- learn about interesting things they may not have the time to explore at school
- enjoy learning in an informal and welcoming library environment
- have time to read for enjoyment.
You can help by:
- showing that you think learning and homework are important
- ask them about what they have learned today and what they need to do for tomorrow
- help them plan their time and meet deadlines
- encourage and praise their efforts
- say “well done!”
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