What’s Magic Workshop: Saturday 6 December 10.00am-11.30am
Watch a live magic show and magic demonstrations, then be taught how to perform your own magic tricks. This workshop features guided practice and safe, easy-to-use props. Learn two cool magic tricks in 90 minutes!
Children aged 5–12 (family-friendly)
Bookings required: orewalib@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Compost Collective Microgreens: Thursday 18 December 10.00-10.45am
A Workshop for children and their caregivers. Learn about food waste and why it's important not to put food waste in a landfill.
Then make a microgreen take-home kit. We will add seeds and decorate the containers (please bring ice cream containers if you can). Microgreens are a great way to reduce plastic waste at home and save money. Plus, it will be fun to watch your microgreens growing on a windowsill and then you can eat them! They grow quickly.
Suitable for ages 7-12
Bookings Essential: https://compostcollective.org.nz/.../free-love-food-hate.../
Christmas Storytime: Thursday 18 September 11.00-11.30am
Join in our last Storytime of the year. Celebrate Christmas with your favourite waiata, bubbles, parachute and even a special Christmas guest.
All Ages welcome.
Little Scientists Drop In: Saturday 20 December 10.00-11.30am
Join LITTLE SCIENTISTS at Ōrewa Library on Saturday 20 December any time from 10.00am-11.30am and have a go at some amazing science experiments for kids ages 5 - 10 years old!
All experiments are hands-on, with children completing every step from the start to the end with Little Scientists guiding them through it!
No booking required.
Kreating Creatures with Jon Stubbs creator of W.E Kiwi
Tuesday 6 January 2026 2.00-3.00pm OR Wednesday 21 January 2026 10.00-11.00am
Fun FREE Workshop showing kids how to create their own unique creatures, draw them and craft a story around them.
Suitable for Tamariki 8-10. Limited spaces.
Bookings required: orewalib@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Bookworms: Thursday 8 January 10.00-11.00am
Finger knit a wiggly worm or a snuggly snake; the choice is yours and depends on how long you can finger knit for.
No bookings required.
Wharewhare: Te Reo Māori & English BINGO: Friday 9 January 3.00-4.00pm
Join a whānau friendly game packed with both Māori and English. Cover each item on your card and be the first to shout WHAREWHARE!
Using Kuwi & Friends game set.
No bookings required.
Hovercraft: Tuesday 13 January 2.00-3.00pm
Create your own Balloon Hovercraft. Let it rip and battle your friends.
Please bring as many Pump Bottle lids as you can.
No bookings required.
Coding and Robots in the Library: Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 January 10.00-12.00pm & 1.00-4.00pm
Get a taste of coding with our introduction to robots’ day! Use basic code structures and build up your very own robot to battle with your friends.
Guarantee a spot by booking a 1-hour session or take your chances and drop in on the day. Book in person or email orewalib@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Wastewise Litter Sort and DIY T Shirts bags: Tuesday 20 January 2026 10.00-11.30am
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 your own DIY reusable bag from an old t-shirt!
Remember to wear comfortable shoes and bring an old, preloved t-shirt for your creation!
Recommended for school-aged children, ages 6+. Children must be supervised by their caregiver.
Please register with the library. Limited spaces available.
Bookings required: orewalib@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Kreating Creatures with Jon Stubbs Creator of W.E Kiwi: Wednesday 21 January 10.00-11.00am
Details please see above.
Bookings required: orewalib@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
All Events are FREE some require bookings.
Activities available in the library all holidays.
- Scavenger Hunts.
- Make your own coding maze challenge.
- Colouring, Word Search activities.
- Book Finds.
