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Any parents feeling like it’s only a couple of weeks since the start of Term 3 may be able to relate to Auckland Libraries’ latest school holiday activities theme, Time Warp.
Time travel, time capsules, revisiting the past and looking into the future will all be explored via a range of games, activities, crafts and competitions at Warkworth, Wellsford and Mahurangi East Libraries.
One of the highlights will be a live theatre performance by Hand Pulled Collective at Warkworth and Wellsford. Friends Exploring Epic Tales features a rambunctious and dysfunctional travelling trio, telling fairy tales from different cultures.
Specific activities looking back in time include going back to the prehistoric era, with dinosaur storytime at Warkworth, dinosaur puzzles and craft in Wellsford and hunting dinosaur eggs at Snells Beach.
All three libraries will also feature a look at traditional games and pastimes, from making catapults and cup and ball toys to playing parlour games and learning French or finger knitting.
Warkworth Library will have an interactive display from Warkworth Museum called People, Places and Possessions of Warkworth’s Past, while Wellsford is teaming up with the Albertland Museum to look at local heritage.
At the other end of the spectrum, future-focused fun includes a team time race, making a time capsule and the chance to play with Sphero Robots and Makey Makey electronics kits.
There is a wide range of other activities as well, including LEGO sessions, puzzles, scavenger hunts and a draw to win movie vouchers from Matakana Cinemas.
Info: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/school-holidays.aspx
What’s Happening and Where
WARKWORTH
Monday, September 30, 10.30am
Dinosaur Storytime Travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth with stories, songs and craft. Ages 3-7.
Tuesday, October 1, 10.30am
LEGO Time Time Warp building session with challenges, piles of LEGO and heaps of fun.
Wednesday, October 2, 10.30am
Classic Toy Making Making a traditional cup-and-ball toy, then a challenge to see who is fastest at ball catching.
Thursday, October 3, 10.30am
Amazing Race Through Time Race for teams of two or three and a time machine. Ages 8+. Booking essential: Email warklib@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Monday, October 7, 10.30am
Catapults in the Library Design and build session to make a catapult and try to hit targets with pom-poms.
Tuesday, October 8, 10.30am
Line Dancing Fun line dancing session for children aged 5+. Dressing in country and western wear encouraged.
Wednesday, October 9, 10.30am
Technology Tinker Hour Techno-fun with Sphero Robots and Makey Makey electronics kits. Ages 7+. Booking essential: Email warklib@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Thursday, October 10, 10.30am
Friends Exploring Epic Tales – a live performance. Fun, whānau-friendly performance presented by Hand Pulled Collective.
Friday, October 11, 10.30am
French Knitting Learn to French knit using a Knitting Nancy. Ages 7+. Booking essential: Email warklib@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
WELLSFORD
Monday, September 30, 2pm
Albertland Heritage Museum – Wellsford Heritage Discovery. A short stroll with museum experts for a local history treasure hunt, plus free entry to the museum.
Tuesday, October 1, 2pm
Vintage Games Learn to play a selection of parlour games from olden days.
Wednesday, October 2, 2pm
Dino Fun An ‘everything dino’ adventure, with dinosaur facts hidden around the library, dinosaur puzzles and the chance to make a dinosaur.
Thursday, October 3, 10.30am
DIY Flip Book Learn how to make and draw a flip book, and then watch the story come to life.
Friday, October 4, 10.30am, 12 noon
Games Unplugged Drop-in games session for children, friends and whānau, or challenge a librarian to a game.
Friday, October 4, 2-4.30pm
LEGO Club – Fast Forward! Drop-in session to create something amazing from the future.
Monday, October 7, 2pm
French Knitting Chance to make a DIY knitting loom from recycled materials, then knit a wool snake or funky jewellery.
Tuesday, October 8, 10.30am
Pōtaka Spinning Tops A modern twist on an ancient toy, with a session to make a spinning top from recycled materials.
Wednesday, October 9, 2pm
DIY Cup-and-Ball Game Making a traditional cup-and-ball toy from recycled materials, then a challenge to see who is fastest at ball catching.
Thursday, October 10, 1pm
Friends Exploring Epic Tales – a live performance. Fun, whānau-friendly performance presented by Hand Pulled Collective.
Friday, October 11, 2-4.30pm
LEGO Club – Leap Back In Time! Drop in session to make something amazing from the past.
MAHURANGI EAST
Monday, September 30, 10.30-11.30am
Games in the Park Old-fashioned family games out in the fresh air.
Tuesday, October 1, 10.30-11.30am
Make Your Own Time Capsule Write a letter to yourself to be opened in 2034, bottle it and bury it. Booking required: Email vangeline.williams@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Wednesday, October 2, 10.30-11.30am
Dino Egg Hunt in the Park Dinosaurs are back, roaming the park – can they be found? Plus cooking Dragon Eggs. Ages 5+. Booking required: Email evangeline.williams@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Thursday, October 3, 10.30-11.30am
Craft Session Have-a-go session at making galaxy bookmarks, straw panes and a ‘walking water’ science experiment.
Friday, October 4, 1-3pm
Brick By Brick Mega-play session with LEGO and board games.
Saturday, October 5
Drop-in Table Activities Puzzles, colouring, word searches and more at the library.
Monday, October 7, 10.30-11.30am
Storytime in the Park Weather permitting, outdoors storytime session in the reserve.
Tuesday, October 8, 10.30-11.30am
Tic-Tac-Toe Time Making the ancient game also known as Noughts & Crosses. Booking required: Email: evangeline.wiliiams@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Thursday, October 10, 10.30-11.30am
Craft Session Have-a-go session at learning finger knitting, making a robo-dog and a sand timer.
Friday, October 11, 1-3pm
Brick By Brick Mega-play session with LEGO and board games.
Saturday, October 5
Drop-in Table Activities Puzzles, colouring, word searches and more at the library.
