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School students will finish Term 1 this Thursday April 2, ahead of Easter and the school holidays and, as usual, local libraries have a full programme of activities to keep them busy.
From scavenger hunts and escape room challenges to dress up days and storytelling there is something for all ages including teens.
All activities are free and complement regular library activities such as the half hour Storytimes for ages three to five, and Wriggle & Rhyme for babies/toddlers.
WARKWORTH
Tuesday, April 7, 10.30am-11.30am
Get Crafty
Come along for a fun craft morning in the library featuring foil art eggs and pop-up bunnies
Wednesday, April 8, 10.30am-11.30am
Mahurangi Wastebusters Reuse & Create
Turn old T-shirts into yarn & finger-knit something new! Learn how to transform your unwanted tees into soft, stretchy t-shirt yarn, then master the art of finger knitting to go on to create some unique treasures. All materials provided, but feel free to bring your own old cotton t-shirts (with little to no graphics on them). Booking required at warkworth.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz to reserve a spot. Ages 6+
Thursday, April 9, 10.30am-11.30am
Library Quest
Visit the library between 10.30am and 11.30am for a drop-in quest experience with creative challenges and hands-on fun.
Monday, April 13, 10.30am-11.30am
Buzzy Bees
Join Grass from Beetopia for a fun fact filled talk about the importance of NZ native bees and their role as pollinators. Learn to identify them and understand what we can do to help them survive. Make a bee hotel.
Tuesday, April 14, 10.30am-11.30am
Crash Test Buggies
Like an egg-drop without the egg, craft your very own crash-proof buggy or daring parachute to help a water balloon survive a two metre drop onto hard concrete. Can you keep it from going splat?
Wednesday, April 15, 2pm-3.30pm
What the Tech!
A drop-in tech workshop featuring Codey Rocky Robots, VR headsets (age 10+), Digital Games, and more. No booking necessary, just come along.
Thursday, April 16, 10.30am-11.30am
Let’s Build with Cardboard
Get creative with cardboard. Make, build, do and play. Use our Makedo tools and build your own cardboard creation.
WELLSFORD
Saturday, April 4, 10am and midday
Drop-in activity – Easter Craft
Choose your craft and make your very own rabbit bookmark
Tuesday, April 7, 2pm and 3.30pm
Escape the Library drop-in session
Complete our clever tasks as you seek to escape the library
Wednesday, April 8, 2pm-3pm
Mahurangi Wastebusters Reuse & Create
Learn how to transform your unwanted tees into soft, stretchy t-shirt yarn, then master the art of finger knitting to go on to create some unique treasures. All materials provided, but feel free to bring your own old cotton t-shirts (with little to no graphics on them). This event is sponsored by Mahurangi Wastebusters.
Thursday, April 9, between 2 and 3.30pm
What the Tech?!
A drop-in tech workshop featuring Codey Rocky Robots, VR headsets (age 10+), digital games, and more. No booking necessary, just come along.
Friday, April 10, between 10am and 4pm
Fri-Yay drop-in activity
Fun and games available all day at the library. There’s something for everyone.
Monday, April 13, 2pm-4pm
Pixels and Pieces
Code breaking, bomb defusal and awful drawing. Drop in for digital fun and board games.
Tuesday, April 14, 2pm and 3.30pm
Escape the Library
Complete our clever tasks as you seek to escape the library
Thursday, April 16, 2pm-3pm
Kinetic toys
Make a toy that moves. Choose a paper toy to colour and craft. Will your little machine spin or fly or climb?
Friday, April 17, 10am and 4pm
Fri-Yay drop-in activity
Fun and games available all day at the library! There’s something for everyone
MAHURANGI EAST
Tuesday, April 7, 1.30-2.30pm
Creative Writing for 7 years and over
If you have always wanted to learn how to write a book or design a book cover then join us for this creative writing session.
Wednesday, April 8, 10.15am-midday
Chess Tournament
Bring your friends and challenge each other in our chess tournament. (Limited spaces). Bookings required
Friday, April 10, 10.30-11.30am
Kahoot Challenge
Bring your own device and take on our library Kahoot challenges.
Plus pop into the library dressed up in your Best ‘Where’s Wally’ outfit to go into the draw to win a prize.
Monday, April 13, 1pm-2.30pm
Brain Charge for Teens aged 12-16yrs
This programme is all about challenging the brain in a fun way for teens. Puzzles, games, brain exercises, competitions, memory challenges. Email your interest to pip.stocking@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Tuesday, April 14
Superhero Dress Up Day
Pop into the library dressed up as your favourite superhero and go into the draw to win a prize.
Wednesday, April 15, 10.30am-1.30pm
Board games Galore
In partnership with the Rodney Community Team come and choose a game and challenge your mates.
Friday, April 17, 1pm-2.30pm
Stop Motion Film Making for 10 years and over
Learn how to make your own films.
Bookings required.
Info: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/school-holidays.aspx
