Central City Library Raumati Reads Holiday Activities

Where

Central City Library, 44-46 Lorne St, Auckland City Centre

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When

Saturday 24 January 2026
2pm-4pm


Wednesday 28 January 2026
2pm-4pm


Friday 30 January 2026
2pm-3.45pm



Cost

Free
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Join us for some fun activities this summer. A few of our events require registration; otherwise, just turn up and join in! And don’t forget to sign up your tamariki for Raumati Reads for a summer of reading adventures and chances to win some amazing prizes!

Please note tamariki must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.

Thursday 8 January - 11am-12:30pm: Litter Hunt & DIY T-shirt Yarn Bracelets

Note: this event is in Albert Park. Spaces are limited. Please register here: centralcitylibrarykids@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Join the WasteWise team for a fun-filled litter hunt and sorting activity, followed by tips and tricks for recycling right and reusing what you already have at home. You will also get to make a DIY friendship bracelet with yarn made from old t-shirts!

Remember to wear comfortable shoes and meet at the band Rotunda in Albert Park at 11am. In the event of bad weather, we will meet inside the Central City Library.

Suitable for ages 6 and over.

Saturday 10 - 2-3:30pm: Book Craft sessions

Get creative with some book-themed crafts.

Suitable for ages 5 and over.

Tuesday 13 January - 1:30-3:30pm: Miniature Library Dioramas & Book Craft

Make miniature library scenes for our display case.

Suitable for ages 5 and over.

Thursday 15 January - 11:30am-2:30pm: Moana VR with Pacific Kids Learning

Drop in and explore a digital Pacific stories VR world, created by Pacific Kids Learning.

Monday 19 & Tuesday 20 January - 2-3:30pm: Cardboard Box Crankie

Make a crankie theatre by drawing a story scroll and attaching it to dowels to create a moving picture.

This activity is recommended for ages 8 and over.

Saturday 24 January - 2-3pm or 3-4pm: STEAM Club with Brain Play

Come along to our monthly STEAM club. Every month you can challenge yourself with an activity to make, test and improve, using science, tech, engineering, art and maths principles.

There are 2 session times. Book here: https://www.brainplay.co.nz/events-and-holidays or drop in on the day.

This programme is suitable for ages 8 and over.

Wednesday 28 January - 4pm: Cardboard Animals with the Re-Creators

Make a stand-up cardboard animal, using the slot technique.

Suitable for ages 5 and over.

Friday 30 January - 2pm start: Summer Whānau Movie

Chill out at the library with a summer movie.

Suitable for whānau ages 5 and over.

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