Come on down to East Coast Bays Library these summer holidays for awesome reading challenges and lots of cool crafts! We have holiday themed events in December and fun activities in January to keep tamariki busy. Drop in anytime to explore our scavenger hunts and I-Spy cabinet, plus more!
Please note that adults must remain in the library with their tamariki. Do not leave your children at the library by themselves.
Makerspace Mondays in December
Monday 9,16 and 23 December: 3pm-4.30pm
Join us in the Makerspace and make some fun holiday crafts! Recommended ages 5+. Materials provided.
Sunday Storytime - Christmas Edition!
Sunday 15 December: 11am-11.30am
Tamariki of all ages still love to be read to. Join us for a special Christmas session of our regular Storytime. Please note: this will be our last Sunday Storytime for the year.
Children’s Christmas Movie
Sunday 15 December: 2pm-4pm
Enjoy a family-friendly Christmas themed movie with your whānau or friends. Ask at the library to find out what we are screening on this day. Movie rating is G or PG.
Please note: this will be our last Sunday Movie for the year.
Christmas Craft and Storytime
Thursday 19 December: 5pm–6.30pm
Bring your whānau from 5pm to make Christmas Cards and stay to listen to festive stories with our friendly librarians. Storytime starts at 6pm.
Makerspace Mondays in January
Monday 6,13 and 20 January: 2-3.30pm
Join us in the Makerspace and make some fun crafts! Recommended ages 5+. Materials provided.
Babies on the Green
Tuesday 7 January: 10am–10.30am
Bring your pēpē and join us for a special Babies and Bubbles out on the Village Green. One session only! Families welcome. The session will move indoors if needed.
Poetry Workshop
Thursday 9 January: 2pm-3pm
Roses are red, Violets are blue. Come to our workshop.
We'd love to have you!
Writers Workshop
Thursday 16 January: 2pm-3pm
Do you love to write? Do you need to complete an activity for you Raumati Reads challenges? Then this is for you!
Kids on the Green
Wednesday 15 January: 10am-11am
Kids of all ages are welcome to join us for a special storytime and dance party out on the Village Green. Families are welcome, and children aged 5+ will enjoy longer picture book stories.
Session will move indoors if needed.
Ukelele for Beginners
Wednesday 22 January
Registration required. Go to the booking website for more details.
Join us for a beginner ukelele event, perfect for ages 10 and up! Limited spaces and bookings are required. Visit https://events.humanitix.com/ukelele-for-beginners to secure your space or ask our staff to assist you with registration.
Tots on the Green
Thursday 23 January: 10am-10.30am
Terrific Tots is on! Come and join us for this one-off, special edition of our regular Tots session out on the Village Green. We will have stories, music and dancing.
The session will move indoors if needed.
