Traditional treats at the library

Warkworth Library is getting into the seasonal swing this month with Christmas crafts and a special morning tea event.

From now until December 9, there will be free Christmas craft sessions every day in the library from 10am to 4pm, making such things as tree decorations, stars and calendars. No experience is necessary, all ages are welcome and all materials will be provided.

Then on Thursday, December 17 at 10.30am the library is inviting anyone new to the area, new to New Zealand, or who has migrated to New Zealand in the past, to attend a shared morning tea.

Senior library assistant for community engagement Katie Mitchell, who hails from the UK herself, is keen for people to share their national Christmas traditions and to bring a traditional festive treat to share.

“To many of us, having our Christmas lunch in the heat and sunshine is still strange, but we persevere with our traditional turkey and ham lunches, followed by traditional Christmas pudding!” she says.

This is a free event and children are welcome.

Info: See Katie at the library or call 09 427 3920