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Parnell Library School Holidays Program

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Once Upon A Time Story Writing Contest

Parnell Library has a story writing contest running throughout the holidays, closing date is April 28. We have two age categories:

  • 5-8 years old
  • 9-12 years old

Your story can be about anything you like, including our school holiday movie theme, such as Pokomons, Despicable Me, Kung-Fu Panda, etc.

Winners will be announced on May 3 via Facebook. We will contact you personally, so please include your age and email address when submitting your story.

You can email your stories to ParnellLibrary@aklc.govt.nz Or hand in your story to library staff.

Movie themed Scavenger Hunt

Follow the clues around the library and find a minion, a kung-fu panda, or maybe Elsa. This is a drop-in activity that will run throughout the school holidays. 

Robogals Workshop - Saturday April 13, 10-11:30AM

Robogals are a group of Auckland University students promoting STEM skills with their wonderful kids’ workshops. Workshop suitable for Children 8-12 years. Bookings required. Email: ParnellLibrary@aklc.govt.nz or Phone: 09 377 0209.

Connect 4 and Board Games - Monday April 15, 1-6 PM

Come and learn all the tricks to win Connect 4 and once you mastered the winning moves you can challenge your friends and siblings to a mini tournament. (Please bring your own Connect 4)

We also have lots of old-school board games for you to play throughout the afternoon.

Story Writing Starters - Tuesday April 16, 10-11AM

If you want to enter our Once Upon a Time storywriting contest but need help, join us for a fun session. We will give you lots of ideas to get you started on your story.

Kung Fu Panda themed Dungeons and Dragons - Tuesday 23 April
2 sessions: 10.AM-12 PM and 2-4 PM

An introductory game of D and D is suitable for new and experienced players.

Ages 11-13.

We have a limit of 4 kids per session, so please book: ParnellLibrary@aklc.govt.nz

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