Enjoy our fun school holiday activities!
Creating Creatures with Silk Clay | Tuesday 7 July, 3pm - 4pm
Join us for a fun and creative air-dry silk clay workshop.
Tamariki will be working with soft, colourful silk clay while designing and creating their very own creature to take home.
Wheelies Wednesday | Wednesday 8 and 15 July, 9am - 4.45pm
The Hot Wheels vehicles and tracks will be out all day in the children’s area. Come and experiment with track construction, momentum, gravity and friction.
Little Scientists | Thursday 9 July, 2.30pm - 3.30pm
The Little Scientists Team are bringing their Matariki Star Science activities to Ōrewa Library.
Learn about the Matariki constellation through geoboards. Waipuna-ā-rangi is the star connected to the rains. We will look at how clouds are formed. Watch what happens when they become too saturated.
Matariki Public Holiday | Library Closed
Ōrewa Library will be closed on Friday 10 July.
Ngā Pūrākau o Matariki | Saturday 11 July, 11am - 11.30am
Nau mai, haere mai! Join us for a joyful, bilingual Storytime where we explore the stories of Matariki through pūrākau Māori, waiata, bubbles and more!
Weaving Whetū with Danica - Workshop for Rangatahi | Monday 13 July, 11am - 12.30pm
Creating whetū with Danica in recognition of Matariki. This workshop is aimed at 12 years+.
Bookings recommended, email orewalib@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or register at the library.
Alphabeatz | Tuesday 14 July, 11am - 11.30am
Alphabeatz are bringing their whanau friendly songs to Ōrewa Library.
Alphabeatz songs are enjoyable, interactive and educational for tamariki. Although aimed at 2-10 year-olds, this will be a fun, interactive sing a long for the whole family.
Introduction to Robotics | Wednesday 15 July, 2pm - 3pm
If you are curious about engineering, coding and STEM in NZ, this session is for you.
Learn about VEX Robotics and robotics opportunities in Aotearoa NZ. Participate in an interactive game and learn about Yihan’s (Year 10) experience as a Team Captain, Driver, and Lead Coder.
Poi Making with Kendra | Thursday 16 July, 2pm - 3pm
Come and make a set of colourful poi using recycled wool and material, alongside learning a poi waiata, with Kendra!
Orewa Beach Kapa Haka | Friday 17 July
Haere mai tātou katoa! Come and join our community in celebrating the close of Matariki, by embracing the theme of Matariki Herenga Waka, with the Orewa Beach School Kapa Haka rōpū.
Time to be confirmed, please check with the library closer to the day.
Available throughout the school holidays:
- Korowai Craft
- Star Board
- Matariki Scavenger Hunt
- Colouring
- For Rangatahi Teens
- Hiwa-i-te-Rangi Zine
- Colouring Word Finds
- Interactive Board about Matariki