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A Celebration of Adult Learning
The Festival of Adult Learning is back again this year at St Andrews Library. Join us to highlight the vital role of adult and community education in fostering personal and societal growth.
More details on Adult Learning Celebrations
Sustainable Crafting with The ReCreators
The ReCreators are bringing eight kids' events for you to get creative and learn about sustainable upcycling these school holidays.
More details on Sustainable Crafting events
Design a Cover Page for our Summer Reading Book Camp!
Think you have what it takes to design the cover page for our Summer Reading Bootk Camp for teens and adults? Enter now for the chance to win the ultimate bragging rights (and a prize!).
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Jobseekers! Learn with Virtual Reality
Various dates in September and October
Various Libraries
These free courses use Virtual Reality (VR) as an immersive teaching tool to introduce learners to scenarios and practical skills involved with specific fields and industries.
See details for VR courses
Kirikiriroa Open Mic
Second and last Thursday of the month starting 11 September
Alternating Te Kete Aronui and Central Library
Whether you’re a seasoned performer looking for like-minded people, or performing to an audience for the first time, Kirikiriroa Open Mic is for you! These sessions are open to all forms of performance art: Poetry, music, comedy, etc. Audience members welcome.
See Kirikiriroa Open Mic details
Beginners Sashiko - Visible Mending
Friday 12 September
Saturday 13 September
Learn the mindful art of Sashiko, a Japanese stitching technique that transforms worn clothing into something beautiful and uniquely yours.
Register for Beginners Sashiko
Opus Pocket Orchestra
Sunday 21 September
Central Library and Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library
These free 30-minute concerts are designed especially for tamariki aged 2–6 and their whaanau, offering a joyful, interactive introduction to orchestral music.
See details for Opus Pocket Orchestra
天然精油手工香皂制作工作坊 | Natural Soap DIY with Essential Oils
Sunday 21 September
Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library
Discover the joy of creating your own natural soap in this relaxing bilingual workshop! Guided step-by-step, you’ll learn to craft beautiful, skin-loving bars using plant-based ingredients and essential oils.
See details for Soap DIY workshop
Tōku Reo, Tōku Ohooho
Starting Monday 22 September
Various Libraries
From basic reo sessions to koikoi workshops and the enchanting sounds of taonga puoro, there’s something for everyone to connect, learn, and be inspired this Mahuru Maaori
More details and registrations
Mindful Aotearoa - Yoga, Breathwork and Sound Healing
23, 25 and 27 September
Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library
Join us for a restorative workshop in honour of New Zealand Mental Health awareness week. This gentle, heart-centred session blends yoga, breathwork and sound healing to help you reconnect, release stress and recharge your mind and body.
See details for Mindful Aotearoa workshop
E Kore Au E Ngaro - Researching Whakapapa Event
Saturday 27 September
Central Library - Level 3
In the first session of E Kore Au E Ngaro we explored whakapapa as a concept situated in Te Ao Maaori. Now we will develop tangible skills to aid your journey in researching your own whakapapa.
See details on E Kore Au E Ngaro
Author Talk with Donna Goodacre
Saturday 27 September
Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library
Join us to hear author Donna Goodacre talk about her inspiration and writing methods behind her latest book, Of Greenstone and Violins.
See details for Author Talk with Donna Goodacre
Experimental Mark Making & Collage Workshops with Squiggla
Thursday 2 October Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library
Friday 3 October Central Library
Squiggla, the outreach project of the Chartwell Trust, exercises creative thinking through free flow mark making, visual exploration and creative discovery.
More details on Squiggla workshops
Intro to 2D Game Design with Godot Engine
Weekly on Mondays starting 6 October
Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library
Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of game design? Join our weekly Godot Game Design Workshop at Te Kete Aronui Library this term, perfect for complete beginners!
See details for our Game design course
Grief Cafe
Weekly on Mondays
Hillcrest Library
This peer support group is designed to provide a safe space to normalise conversations surrounding the various emotions and challenges that accompany loss. It allows participants to express their feelings without fear of judgment or misunderstanding.
See Grief Cafe detailsSuggested reads
