Scavenger Hunt | Tuesday 7 April - Sunday 19 April
Test your observation skills with a scavenger hunt around Te Whare Tapere / the Children’s Space. Try out a nature-themed word search and get colouring at our Imagination Stations.
Reading Rākau: 'Leaf' a Book Recommendation | Tuesday 7 April - Sunday 19 April
Is there a book you think everyone should read? Leave a book recommendation on our Reading Rākau interactive display in Te Whare Tapere / the Children’s Space to help grow another reader just like you!
Look for the paper leaves to write on. Ask at the library desk if you need help.
Cartoon Workshop with Stu Duval | Tuesday 7 April: 10.30am - 11.30am
Get ready to draw and create like a real artist! Join us for a super fun interactive cartoon drawing workshop with famous artist and author Stu Duval. Ideal for children aged 7 years and up.
Space is limited, so make sure you arrive and are ready to start by 10.25am.
Manu / Bird Craft with Librarians | Wednesday 8 April: 10.30am - 11.30am
Manu is the kupu, bird is the word! Create your own winged creature with recycled materials and library books. Or, choose from one of our Aotearoa bird papercrafts. Ideal for children aged 5 years and up, as we will be using scissors.
LEGO Play and Marble Run | Thursday 9 April: 10.30am - 12.00pm
Calling all builders! Join us for a play day in the Kōkiri-Ngātahi Auditoriums with LEGO bricks, DUPLO, and Marble Run.
There’s plenty of space to build your masterpiece! Ideal for children aged 5 years and up because there are small objects. DUPLO is available for younger children.
Pacific Poetry: Mixed Media Craft Workshop | Friday 10 April: 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Explore Pacific identity through poetry and create your own mixed media craft. Reflect and work in dialogue with poetry prompts from Indigenous creatives. Amplify voices and create a new piece that represents your identity!
Practices include collage, black-out poetry, junk journalling and more. Bring a friend or come and make some new ones!
Ideal for teens aged 12-18 years.
Hands Alive Puppet Show | Tuesday 14 April: 10.00am - 10.30am
Come along for a whimsical adventure with Christine, the master of magical mischief and the brilliant puppeteer behind the Hands Alive Puppet Show! Suitable for the whole family.
Hands Alive Puppet Workshop | Tuesday 14 April: 11.00am - 12.00pm
Dive into a lively, hands‑on hour where you’ll learn to turn everyday materials into fantastic, one-of-a-kind puppets. Bring your imagination. We will supply all the resources.
For children aged 8 years and up. Parent supervision is required.
Registrations required.
Whare Hau Ako: Hangarua Sustainable Craft | Thursday 16 April: 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Our friends Cass and Tyler from Whare Hau Ako are back! Learn, create and connect - nurturing hauora through shared knowledge, creativity and whanaungatanga.
For young people aged 14 years and up.
Cybernix Digital Discovery Day: Gaming | Friday 17 April 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Explore gaming, dancing and interactive fun with our friends from Cybernix!
Ideal for children and young people aged 5 years and up.
ANZAC Day: Poppy Remembrance Craft | Sunday 19 April: 10.30am - 11.30am
Reflect on ANZAC Day with red and purple poppy papercraft.
For the whole whānau, ideal for children aged 5 years and up.