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Everything from snowflakes, stargazing and sock snowmen to penguins, puppets and penfriends will form part of a free programme of fun winter activities at local libraries this school holidays.
There will be a diverse range of things to make, see, do and enjoy throughout the two weeks at Warkworth, Wellsford and Mahurangi East libraries, with stories, performances, projects and presentations all based around the theme Poles Apart.
Matariki-themed events and crafts feature at all three libraries, with the professional Toro Pikopiko Puppet Theatre performing at Warkworth and Wellsford, Matariki Stargazing at Warkworth (see story p20), Matariki magnet making and a whanau day at Wellsford, and crafts, story times and Te Ao Māori myths and art at Mahurangi East.
Magnetism also features strongly, with plenty of science play and creation including fishing sets and sand art at Mahurangi East and compass making at Warkworth and Wellsford.
Other activities include a yoga session for kids at Warkworth, making penguins and snowflakes at Wellsford and using playdough to complete an electrical circuit and light an LED at Snells Beach.
Mahurangi East librarian Anne Dickson says Poles Apart has something to appeal to everyone, and all activities are free.
“As well as being entertaining, the activities are all designed to inspire imagination and creativity, as well as a love of learning and reading,” she says. “And several are especially for the whole family to enjoy.”
Info: Pick up a flyer at the library, or visit aucklandlibraries.govt.nz or each of the libraries’ Facebook pages. Some activities require bookings.
