Sustainable Crafting with the Re-Creators

Tuesday 14 January - Wednesday 22 January

Various Libraries

Come and have fun with the Re-Creators this school holidays! On Tuesdays and Wednesdays in January we have kids’ events for you to get creative and learn about sustainable upcycling.

Reading Buddies

Tuesday 21 and 28 January

Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library

Does your child need some help with their reading? Are they new to reading in English or Te Reo Maaori? Let’s read to therapy dogs together to build their confidence!

Lunar New Year Storytime

Saturday 1 February

Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library

Join us for a fun session for pre-schoolers to celebrate the Year of the Snake.

Code Creators

Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays - starting from 10 February

Dinsdale Library, Central Library, Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library, or Hillcrest Library

Come join us at your local library to start coding your very own playable game! Learn scratch-based coding for the very first time or continue growing your skills with help from our library staff in this 9-week workshop for 8-12 year olds.

Cutting Edge Graphics

Starts Thursday 13 February

Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library

Over the course of six sessions this class will help you to create and use vector graphics for such tasks as preparing for vinyl cutting, paper and card cutting, creating festive decorations, and even basic 3D printing!

Origami Workshops

Sunday 19 January, Central Library

Tuesday 21 January, Dinsdale Library

Join our origami workshops this January! Everyone is welcome, and no registration is required.

Chess: Beginner to Tactician

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays - starting 11 February

Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library

Do you want to learn how to play chess but are unsure of where to start? Join Chess: Beginner to Tactician, an eight-week course designed to teach you the basics of the game and give you the confidence and skills needed to begin your journey.

Young Artists

Tuesdays, from 11 February

Central Library

Are you 10 to 15 years old and interested in learning the basics of drawing with acrylic paint, from proportions to composition? Do you love to gain new skills and have fun? Join our eight-week Young Artists programme and create your own piece of art!

My Craft

Mondays at Chartwell Library, starting 3 February

Mondays at Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library, starting 10 February

Wednesdays at Dinsdale Library, starting 5 February

Are you 6 to 9 years old and interested in handicrafts? Do you love bright colours and the magic of creativity? Join our My Craft programme for kids and have fun making your crafts!

Te Reo Tupu - Te Reo Maaori for Beginners

Wednesdays at Hillcrest Library, starting 19 February

Saturdays at Dinsdale Library, starting 22 February

Over eight weeks, learn the basics of te reo to understand and speak confidently at ANY given space. Registrations for Term 1 are open now!

StopMotionLAB

Tuesdays, starting 11 February

Central Library and Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library

From simple cutout animation to Claymation, our StopMotionLAB for children aged 8-12 will focus on developing essential skills and techniques critical to producing a great stop motion project of their own!

Lunar New Year - Snake Weaving

Friday 31 January

Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library

Join us to weave a harakeke/flax snake and welcome the new Year of the Snake. There is no experience needed, so come along and give it a go!