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October School Holidays - Time Warp

Where

Northcote Library / Te Whare Mātauranga o Te Onewa, 2 Ernie Mays Street, Northcote Shopping Centre, Northcote
Auckland 0627

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When

Saturday 28 September 2024
11am-3pm



Cost

Free

Contact

Marie Sullivan
marie.sullivan@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
027 251 2371

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Embrace our free, family-friendly fun activities at Northcote Library for the Time Warp school holiday programme for school aged children each Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2:30 - 3:30pm.
 
On Saturday and Sunday 11am - 3pm, you can get crafty with books or take an activity sheet home.

Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 September 11am-3pm

Getting crafty with books – Astronauts / Cosmonauts / Space men

The first cosmonaut orbited the Earth on April 12, 1961, on a flight that lasted 108 minutes. How cool is your space man?

Monday 30 September 2.30-3.30pm

Steampunk a hat

You can't have a complete Steampunk costume without a Victorian inspired hat. From wool felt or leather steampunk hats to mini hats.

Wednesday 02 October 2.30-3.30pm

Back to the Future Scavenger Hunt

Find the historical items that came before these modern ones and fill in the blanks.

Thursday 03 October 2.30-3.30pm

Ranginui & Papatūānuku

Create a mural of the separation of Rangi and Papa.

Saturday 05 & Sunday 06 October 11am-3pm

Getting crafty with books – Victorian Inventions

LEGO Challenge: Are you a Lego engineer, supplier or builder? Which of the world’s inventions can you make better?

Monday 07 October 2.30-3.30pm

Victorian Games

Demonstrate your astounding and extraordinary skills with our Games Hour.

Hopscotch, elastics, marbles, tiddlywinks, pickup-sticks and knuckle bones.

Wednesday 09 October 2.30-3.30pm

Spinning tops

Spinning tops are among the oldest recognisable toys found by archaeologists on every continent except Antarctica.

Thursday 10 October 2.30-3.30pm

Make butter for fairy bread

Bring your own jar with lid and be prepared to shake your own butter.

Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 October 11am-3pm

Getting crafty with books – Ancient Buildings

LEGO Challenge: Make a building or object from an ancient civilisation.

Free parking at Savemart.

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