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Summer Reading Programme 2024-25
Our Summer Reading Programme is packed with heaps of things to make this summer the best ever! Read books, complete activities, and attend events throughout the summer at all our libraries and be in to win fabulous prizes.
More information on SRP
Summer Reading Programmes for adults and teens
We have fun summer reading challenges for all ages through Beanstack. Join the challenge for a chance to win amazing prizes!
More information on Beanstack
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Don't miss out on the last book sale of 2024, brought to you by Friends of the Library, from Monday 9 to Sunday 15 December.
Book sale informationHighlights
Mindful Making Mondays
Mondays through November and December
Various Libraries
The Re-Creators are coming to a library near you with different creative upcycling workshops. Learn printmaking, how to make a wood feather or star, how to weave on a circular record loom and more!
See Mindful Making Mondays workshop info
My Shirt is Cooler than Yours
Tuesday 17 December
Central Library
Do you consider yourself a fashion icon? Can’t find any cool t-shirts in-store this summer? Then this event is for you! Our friendly Auaha Librarian will show teens ages 14+ how to select a design and scale it for your t-shirt. You can even bring a photo from home!
Register for t-shirt printing
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.
See workshops and register
Origami Workshops
Sunday 15 December, Central Library
Monday 23 December, Glenview Library
Join our monthly origami workshop. Everyone is welcome, and no registration is required.
See origami workshop times
Scratch Coding Workshop
Monday 20 January - Friday 24 January
Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library
Learn the basics of creating a game using the coding platform Scratch in this workshop for ages eight and up! Scratch is a website that uses coding blocks to teach people how to code animations and games.
Register for Scratch Coding Workshop
Cutting Edge Graphics
Saturday 21 December
Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library
Come along and learn about creating vector graphics during this school holiday workshop! 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!
Register for Cutting Edge Graphics
Summer Art Class for Adults
Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 January
Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library
Get creative, practice drawing with acrylic paint, and create your own piece of art in these art classes for adults. All materials are provided, and absolute beginners are welcome!
Register for a summer art class
AI Co-Creation Camp
Starts Saturday 4 January
Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library
This four-week course aims to ignite creativity in primary and secondary school students (aged 7-15) and their parents/guardians by exploring the concept of "playability". We will guide all participants to use AI tools to transform daily life into fun, interactive experiences and explore the endless possibilities of AI and playability together.
AI Co-Creation Camp information and registration