Summer reading fun at Botany Library

Where

Botany Library, Botany Town Centre Sunset Terrace, 588 Chapel Road, East Tāmaki, Auckland 2013

Level 1

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When

Tuesday 17 December 2024
4pm-5pm


Wednesday 18 December 2024
3pm-4pm


Thursday 19 December 2024
3pm-4pm


Friday 20 December 2024
10.30am-11.30am


Saturday 21 December 2024
3pm-4pm


Monday 23 December 2024
10.30am-11.30am


Friday 27 December 2024
3pm-5pm


Monday 30 December 2024
10.30am-11.30am


Tuesday 31 December 2024
10.30am-11.30am


Saturday 4 January 2025
3pm-4pm


Monday 6 January 2025
3pm-4pm


Tuesday 7 January 2025
10.30am-11.30am


Thursday 9 January 2025
3pm-4pm


Saturday 11 January 2025
3pm-4pm


Monday 13 January 2025
3pm-4pm


Tuesday 14 January 2025
3pm-5pm


Thursday 16 January 2025
10.30am-11.30am


Friday 17 January 2025
3pm-4pm


Saturday 18 January 2025
2pm-4pm


Monday 20 January 2025
10.30am-11.30am


Tuesday 21 January 2025
10.30am-11.30am


Thursday 23 January 2025
10.30am-11.30am


Friday 24 January 2025
3pm-4pm


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Cost

Free

Bookings

https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/tickets/botany-library-auckland-south-manukau-city

Registrations are required for some sessions only as mentioned in listings

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3D Christmas Trees - Tues 17 Dec, 4PM-5PM

Branch out your creativity by making and decorating a 3D Christmas tree to add some festive flair to your home.

Recommended age: 5+

Fan-tastic Foam Fun - Wed 18 Dec, 3PM-4PM

Stay cool this summer with a personalised fan and make some noise with a foam finger—perfect for cheering at summer sports.

Recommended age: 5+

Festive Felt Stockings -  Thurs 19 Dec, 3PM- 4PM

Put your best foot forward and craft a personalised felt stocking to fill with treats and goodies.

Recommended age: 6+ | Registration required via Eventfinda

Christmas Storytime & Craft - Fri 20 Dec, 10:30AM-11:30AM

Snuggle up for festive tales and create holiday keepsakes in this cozy session for little ones.

Recommended age: 5 and under

LEGO Christmas Challenge - Sat 21 Dec, 3PM-4PM

Show off your LEGO skills in this festive building challenge!

Recommended age: 5+

Ho Ho Ho, This Seat is Yours! - Mon 23 Dec, 10:30AM-11:30AM

Get ready to spread some Christmas cheer with this adorable Santa Claus place card holder for your festive dinner table. Recommended age: 5+

FIFA/ FC25 Tournament - Fri 27 Dec, 3PM-5PM

Compete in the EAFC25 PS5 Tournament to be in to win a free copy of the game.

Recommended age: 10+| Registration required via Eventfinda.

Piwakawaka (Fantail) Flyers - Mon 30 Dec, 10:30AM-11:30 AM

Create a piwakawaka that flaps its wings in this fun and crafty session! Recommended age: 5+

Mad Science: Sundae Funday - Tue 31 Dec, 10:30AM-11:30AM

Learn to make hokey pokey and speed run making ice cream with the power of SCIENCE!

Recommended age: 7+ | Registration required via Eventfinda

Sketching Anime: A Beginner's Workshop - Sat 4 Jan, 3PM-4PM

Sharpen your pencils and learn the basics of anime drawing in this fun, interactive class. Recommended age: 8-13

Robo Learning Lab - Mon 6 Jan, 3PM-4PM

Get ready to gear up as you build and program your own robot in this tech-savvy workshop.

Recommended age: Recommended age: 8+ | Registration required via Eventfinda.

Salt Dough Pendants - Tues 7 Jan, 10:30AM-11:30AM

Learn the meaning behind  Māori symbols and make your own inspired salt dough pendant.

Recommended age: 5+

Summer Adventure Trail - Thurs 9 Jan, 3PM-4PM

Join our summer scavenger hunt! Look for the hidden QR codes around the library, scan them, and discover awesome ideas for fun places to explore this summer!

Recommended age: 5+

Bring Your Cartoons to Life: Drawing for All Ages - Sat 11 Jan, 3PM-4PM

Discover your inner comic artist! Join us for an exciting Cartoon Drawing Workshop with the talented Stu Duval! Recommended age: 5+

Robo Learning Lab - Mon 13 Jan, 3PM-4PM

Missed the first session? No worries! Build and program your own robot in this hands-on workshop.

Recommended age: 8+ | Registration required via Eventfinda

Digital Discovery Day - Tues 14 Jan, 3PM-5PM

Dive into the digital world! Explore the latest gadgets and games, including Mario Kart and PS5.

Recommended age: 5+

Spotty Dotty Sculptures - Thurs 16 Jan, 10:30AM-11:30AM

Create colourful, Kusama-inspired sculptures that are sure to be spot-on!

Recommended age: 5+

Your story, your way! - Fri 17 Jan, 3pm-4pm

Join us for a fun interactive, choose your own adventure journey.  Perfect for sparking the imagination of young adventurers. Recommended age: 5+

Kids’ Market Day - Sat 18 Jan, 2PM-4PM

A market by kids, for everyone! Explore stalls run by young entrepreneurs aged 6-12, offering a variety of handmade crafts, tasty goodies, upcycled treasures, and more! For running a stall email: botany.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Kid's Creative Lens: DIY Camera Fun - Mon 20 Jan, 10:30AM-11:30AM

Get crafty and make your own Camera and film reel to tell a story. Recommended age: 5+

3D City Builders - Tues 21 Jan, 10:30AM - 11:30AM

Design and craft your own 3D city! Recommended age: 5+

Bottle Cap Strikers: A Kickin' Good Time - Thu 23 Jan, 10:30AM-11:30AM

Create your own tabletop soccer game. Take it home and play with your friends for an exciting mini soccer experience. Recommended age: 5+

Zine-making creations - Fri 24 Jan, 3pm-4pm

Craft your mini Zine (book) and tell a story to your friends and family. Recommended age: 5+

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