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It’s school holiday time again, with Term 2 coming to a close next Friday, June 27, and local libraries are once again preparing a raft of fun activities to keep kids of all ages amused and entertained.
The big news this holiday is that the newly-renovated Mahurangi East Library has at last reopened and is offering a full programme of events in its bright new space. Highlights include craft sessions, a cooking class and two movie and popcorn afternoons.
Young visitors to the library can also pick up an Activity Board and collect badges to stick on it when they complete any of the holiday activities – those who do will be in with a chance to win a movie voucher from Matakana Cinemas.
Meanwhile, at Warkworth and Wellsford Libraries, there are plenty of Matariki-themed activities, such as star and badge-making sessions, plus a rubbish show – Let’s Talk Rubbish features Ruby the Rubbish Fairy and a cheeky seagull talking about the “Land of Fill”.
There is also dancing, dragons and a chance to get up close and personal with some worms – see panel for details, or contact your local library.
Warkworth
Monday, June 30, 10.30am
Wonderful World of Tiger Worms
Learn all about wonderful worms in a hands-on biology session with the Compost Collective. Ages 3-plus.
Tuesday, July 1, 10.30am
Let’s Talk Rubbish!
Join Ruby the Rubbish Fairy and a cheeky seagull in a high-energy adventure show full of laughs, learning and the Land of Fill.
Wednesday, July 2, 10.30am
Matariki Yoga
Free Matariki-themed session with Zuzana of Little Yoga Warkworth. Limited spaces – visit library or email to book warkworth.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Thursday, July 3, 10.30am
Kiribati Dancing
Celebrate Kiribati Language Week – learn a Kiribati dance and play fun games.
Monday, July 7, 10.30am
Starry Starry Morning
Make your own special Matariki star to take home during a fun craft session.
Tuesday, July 8, 10.30am
Let’s Talk Rubbish!
Join Ruby the Rubbish Fairy and a cheeky seagull in a high-energy adventure show full of laughs, learning and the Land of Fill.
Wednesday, July 9, 10.30am
Dragons and Vikings
Here be dragons! Travel back to the land of dragons and Vikings with crafts, games and activities.
Thursday, July 10, 10.30am
T-Shirt Bag Making
BYO old T-shirt to make a reusable bag, plus plastic-free activities and tips. Booking essential – visit library or email warkworth.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Wellsford
Monday, June 30, 1.30pm
Wonderful World of Tiger Worms
Learn all about wonderful worms in a hands-on biology session with the Compost Collective. Ages 3-plus.
Tuesday, July 1 & 8, 10.30am
Thursday, July 3 & 10, 2pm
Escape the Library!
Complete tricky challenges to unlock the treasure – different challenges on different days.
Wednesday, July 2, 2pm
Wā Tākaro – Time to Play
Nau mai haere mai mō te Wā Tākaro! Try to outwit librarians in a game of Kaupapa or play te reo Māori games.
Thursday, July 3 and 10, 10.30am
Matariki Badges and Colouring
Make a Matariki badge and choose a star to colour-in.
Friday, July 4 and 11, 10.30am
Games Galore!
Challenge friends and whānau to some glorious games.
Friday, July 4 and 11, 2pm
Wellsford Library LEGO Club
Get creative with the Wellsford Library LEGO collection or try a new LEGO challenge.
Tuesday, July 8, 2pm
Let’s Talk Rubbish!
Join Ruby the Rubbish Fairy and a cheeky seagull in a high-energy adventure show full of laughs, learning and the Land of Fill!
Wednesday, July 9, 2pm
Fun-cycle
Make and create funky upcycle projects using old items that can’t be recycled.
Mahurangi East
Saturday, June 28, July 5 & July 12, 10am
LEGO in the Library
Get creative with the Mahurangi East Library LEGO collection.
Monday, June 30, 11am
A Tree of Remembrance
Decorate a Matariki star to hang on the Tree of Remembrance to celebrate a loved one’s life.
Tuesday, July 1, 11.30am
Family Story Time
Come and listen to a story or two while the library team sing and dance.
Thursday, July 3, 3pm
Crafty Bag Session
Come along and make your own wheat-bag.
Friday, July 4 & 11, 1pm
Board Games & A Movie
Bring your blanket and curl up to enjoy a movie and popcorn.
Monday, July 7, 11am
Fun with Food
Join us for a cooking session where we make-bake-eat!
Tuesday, July 8, 11.30am
Crafty Garden Session
Decorate a glow-in-the-dark-rock for the library garden and make a seedling pot.
Thursday, July 10, 3pm
Crafty T-Shirt Session
Bring along an old T-shirt and learn how to turn it into a reusable bag.
Info: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/school-holidays.aspx
