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Secrets under the sea: School holiday programme

Where

Botany Library, 1 Sunset Terrace; Botany Town Centre, Auckland 2016

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When

Saturday 27 April 2024
3pm-5.30pm



Cost

Free

Bookings

botany.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Bookings are required for the Chess Quest on Tue 16 April or Fri 19 April and Wed 24 April for Creative workshop by Stephanie Grass. Limited spaces. Email: botany.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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Sat 13 April; 3:30pm-4:30pm Connect 4 Workshop and tournament

Quick!  Take a Guess?   How many moves do you think Connect 4 has?   

This school holiday we will host our first ever Connect 4 tournament.   You will learn HOW to win Connect 4.  Followed by a tournament to find out who is the BEST Connect 4 player. Bring along your connect 4 game and learn to Win it like a pro. Prizes to be won. For ages: 6 and above

Tue 16 April; 3pm-4pm Chess Quest RSVP required

Chess Quest: Beginner’s Chess for kids. Learn the basic chess moves with Chess coach Dhiraj. Studies show that playing Chess improves IQ and problem solving skills, increases creativity and concentration, helps improve memory and improves reasoning and critical thinking skills.

Please note, the same session is repeated on both days 16 April and 19 April. Places are limited. For ages 7-13 years Email: botany.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz to secure a spot today

Wed 17 April; 10:30am-11:30am Coral reef in a box

Get creative and make an underwater diorama For ages: 5 and above

Thu 18 April; 10:30am-11:30am Seahorse craft

Listen to a story and join us for craft For ages: 5 and above

Fri 19 April; 3pm-4pm Chess Quest RSVP required

Chess Quest: Beginner’s Chess for kids. Learn the basic chess moves with Chess coach Dhiraj. Studies show that playing Chess improves IQ and problem solving skills, increases creativity and concentration, helps improve memory and improves reasoning and critical thinking skills.

Please note, the same session is repeated on both days 16 April and 19 April. Places are limited. For ages 7-13 years Email: botany.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz to secure a spot today

Sat 20 April; 3pm-4:30pm Lego time

Take the lego challenge and create some underwater creatures using Lego blocks.

Tue 23 April; 10:30pm-11:30pm Rainbow fish suncatcher

Make a glistening suncatcher For ages 5 and above

Wed 24 April; 3pm-4:30pm Creative workshop by Stephanie Glass RSVP required

Join us for a creative workshop by Stephanie Glass; there will Stories and fun activities. In this creative workshop, Stephanie will be presenting and reading her book, Luna in the forest, and facilitating group drawing activities encouraging children to find what makes then unique and how differences make communities more fun, beautiful and meaningful.  For ages: 6 and above. Email: botany.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz to secure a spot today

Fri 26 April; 3pm-4pm I spy ika (fish) scavenger hunt

Join us for a fun scavenger hunt, learn some new words in Te Reo followed by a crat activity For ages: 5 and above

Sat 27 April; 3pm onwards Movie time

Join us with friends and family for a fun movie time session.

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