Waitematā's Kōrero Paki - Story Writing Competition:
Monday 16 December 2024 to Sunday 26 January 2025
Your story starts here! The Waitematā Little Libraries are excited to announce their summer story writing competition! Your story can take any form, any theme, and can also be illustrated. Winners will receive some amazing prizes! Visit our Facebook page for more details.
Christmas Card and Gift-Making Workshop with the ReCreators
Friday 20 December 10am-12pm
Join us for a festive workshop where you'll create woven Christmas cards and soothing bath or foot soak bombs. Perfect for gifting or treating yourself this holiday season! All materials will be provided, please visit our Facebook page to book your spot.
Story Writing and Illustration Workshop
Thursday 9 January 10am-1am
Come along to our story writing workshop where we’ll explore themes, character development, structure and artwork. This workshop will offer lots of ideas and inspiration, and will provide a great springboard for those submitting a story to the Waitematā Story Writing Competition! Suitable for ages 5-12.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Saturday 11 January 10am-11am
Come and join us in the Jubilee Hall of the Jubilee Building for a fantastic Chinese cultural performance to celebrate Lunar New Year - the Year of the Snake! All the whānau are welcome.
Storytime in the Domain
Friday 24 January 10am-11am
As the summer holidays close, join us at the Sensory Garden in the Domain for stories, songs and games. Feel free to bring a picnic, and a teddy bear, and have some fun under a shady tree. Suitable for ages 0-8. If it rains, we will relocate to Parnell Library.
Scavenger Hunt and Drop-in Activities
Ongoing throughout the summer holidays
Discover your librarians' favourite children's books in our library scavenger hunt, or complete some of our activity sheets as part of Raumati Reads.
