Throughout the holidays pop into the library for free, fun activities and events. Explore our books, enjoy in-library events, try a scavenger hunt or enter a competition to go in the draw to win a prize thanks to Matakana Cinemas.
Tuesday, 7 April 10:30am - 11:30am - Get Crafty - Come along for a fun craft morning in the library featuring foil art eggs and pop-up bunnies!
Wednesday, 8 April 10:30am - 11:30am - Mahurangi Wastebusters Reuse & Create: Turn old T-shirts into yarn & finger-knit something new! - Learn how to transform your unwanted tees into soft, stretchy t-shirt yarn, then master the art of finger knitting to go on to create some unique treasures. All materials provided, but feel free to bring your own old cotton t-shirts (with little to no graphics on them). Booking required. Contact Warkworth Library at warkworth.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz to reserve a spot. Ages 6+
Thursday 9 April 10:30am - 11:30am - Library Quest - Visit the library between 10:30am - 11:30am for a drop-in quest experience with creative challenges and hands-on fun.
Monday, 13 April 10:30am - 11:30am - Buzzy Bees - Join Grass from Beetopia for a fun fact filled talk about the importance of NZ native bees and their role as pollinators. Learn to identify them and understand what we can do to help them survive. Make a bee hotel.
Tuesday 14 April 10:30am - 11:30am - Crash Test Buggies Like an egg-drop without the egg, craft your very own crash-proof buggy or daring parachute to help a water balloon survive a two metre drop onto hard concrete. Can you keep it from going splat?
Wednesday 15 April 2:00pm - 3:30pm - What the Tech! A drop-in tech workshop featuring Codey Rocky Robots, VR headsets (age 10+), Digital Games, and more! No booking necessary, just come along.
Thursday 16 April 10:30am - 11:30am - Let’s Build with Cardboard - Get creative with cardboard! Make, build, do and play! Use our Makedo tools and build your own cardboard creation!