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Easter and the school holidays are fast approaching, and local libraries are again gearing up for another round of events and activities.
For this break, it’s just Warkworth and Wellsford that will be running a programme, as the team at Snells Beach are busy getting ready for their impending move back into the Mahurangi East Library and Community Centre after major renovations.
“In the meantime, Warkworth and Wellsford libraries will have some fantastic activities for everyone to enjoy,” library manager Pip Stocking says.
Highlights at Warkworth include a Dog Man day to coincide with the release of the new movie based on popular children’s book Dog Man by Dav Pilkey. Scholastic and Matakana Cinemas have donated prizes for a drawing competition and scavenger hunts.
At Wellsford, activities include an ANZAC exhibit to explore and the chance to contribute to an ANZAC community art display.
There are also wonderful worms and bin-tastic sessions on how we get rid of waste.
WARKWORTH
Monday, April 14, 10.30am
Emergency IMPACT Challenge Join Auckland Emergency Management to learn cool skills and become a real-life emergency hero.
Tuesday, April 15, 10.30am
Dog Man Supa-Extravaganza Celebrate the new Dog Man movie with activities, games and prizes. Optional: bring a tin of cat or kitten food for Julie’s Animal Refuge.
Wednesday, April 16, 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.
Thursday, April 17, 10.30am
DIY T-Shirt Bag Transform an old t-shirt into a reusable bag. BYO T-shirt. Booking essential – pop into the library or call on 09 377 0209. Ages 7-plus.
Thursday, April 17, 2pm
Easter crafts Easter “crafternoon” making fun things at the library.
Tuesday, April 22, 10.30am
Earth Day craft Get crafty this Earth Day and make some collage art.
Wednesday, April 23, 10.30am
Bin-Tastic by WasteWise A ‘bin-tastic’ holiday session filled with games and activities. Discover what goes on behind the bins and what happens to rubbish.
Thursday, April 24, 10.30am
LEGO Time Bring your imagination and get creative with piles of bricks and heaps of fun.
WELLSFORD
Monday, April 14, 2-4pm
Escape the Library Drop in and complete fun challenges to unlock the treasure and escape the library.
Tuesday 15 April, 10.30-11.30am
ANZAC Day Community Art Colouring and collaging for community ANZAC day art display. Explore the meaning of this important day with stories, artefacts and histories.
Wednesday, April 16, 10-11am
Easter Storytime & Craft Easter stories and songs, followed by simple Easter craft. Under 7s.
Wednesday April 16, 1.30-2.30pm
Wonderful World of Tiger Worms Learn all about wonderful worms in a hands-on biology session from the Compost Collective. Ages 3-plus.
Thursday, April 17, 10.30am-12pm
‘Bin-tastic’ by WasteWise Join us for a ‘bin-tastic’ holiday session filled with games and activities. Discover what goes on behind the bins and what happens to rubbish.
Thursday, April 17, 2-3pm
Crafternoon – Easter edition Hop along for some Easter-themed crafty fun. Ages 5-plus.
Tuesday, April 22, 2-3pm
Crafternoon – Earth Day edition Celebrate Earth Day and try some crafty creativeness.
Wednesday, April 23, 2-4pm
Games Galore Drop in and challenge friends and whānau to glorious games.
Thursday, April 24, 2-4.30pm
Wellsford Library LEGO Club Get creative with our LEGO collection or try one of our new LEGO challenges.
Info: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/school-holidays.aspx
