April School Holiday Programme 2024
It's the April School Holidays and time for another fantastic School Holiday Programme brought to you by our awesome Youth and Early Learning Team!
Browse through the events and activities listed below and make sure to check whether you need to book in for events or not. Otherwise turn up at the *stated time and join in the fun.
Groups of 6 or more need to contact the Library prior to book in for the activity/
*Please note all events start at the listed time. We ask whanau to arrive promptly so we can make sure resources are evenly distributed
WEEK ONE
Dream Catchers
Create your own dream catcher to hang in your room.
10.30am - 11.30am, Monday 15 April
No need to book, koha appreciated.
Ages 6+years
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He Pī Ka Rere
This term-time favourite returns for the holidays with music, stories and crafts for under 5yrs.
10.30am - 11.30am, Tuesday 16 April
No need to book, FREE to attend.
Ages Under 5s.
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Creative Colouring
Use your imagination and get creative with colour!
10.30am - 11.30am, Tuesday 16 April
No need to book, koha appreciated
Ages 3+ years
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WHOOPS! The next two events were initially put in the wrong date order on the printed brochure. This is the correct information below.
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Nature Journals
Make your very own nature journal with the Department of Conservation.
10.30am - 11.30am, Wednesday 17 April
No need to book, koha appreciated
Ages 5+ years
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Councillor Challenge & Chat
Challenge our councillors to fun games and chat about your ideas for the future of Rotorua
10.30am - 11.30am, Thursday 18 April
No need to book, FREE to attend
Ages 5+ years
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3D Printed Jibbitz
Learn how to digitally design a 3D Jibbitz and print your very own personalised creation
10am - 11.30am, Thursday 18 April
Booking is required, $5
Ages 8+ years
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Storytime with OPUS Orchestra
Dive into a world of musical adventure in these lively performances for young children.
1.30pm - 2pm, Thursday 18 April
No need to book, FREE to attend
Ages 2+ years
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Busy Bag Drop-In
Choose one of our fun Busy Bags (activity kits) or popular preschool crafts
10.30am - 11.30am, Friday 19 April
No need to book, koha appreciated.
Ages 3+ years
WEEK TWO
Wheels and Axles
Come and build your own race car with simple materials.
10.30am - 11.30am, Monday 22 April
No need to book, koha appreciated
Ages 7+ years
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He Pī Ka Rere
This term-time favourite returns for the holidays with music, stories and crafts for under 5yrs.
10.30am - 11.30am, Tuesday 23 April
No need to book, FREE to attend.
Ages Under 5s.
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Busy Board Games
Come and play with the library’s great collection of board games.
10.30am - 11.30am, Tuesday 23 April
No need to book, koha appreciated
Ages 3+ years
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3D Printed Jibbitz
Learn how to digitally design a 3D Jibbitz and print your very own personalised creation
10am - 11.30am, Tuesday 23 April
Booking is required, $5 per child
Ages 8+ years
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Badge Making
Make a personalised badge to keep or gift to a friend
10.30am - 11.30am, Wednesday 24 April
No need to book, koha appreciated
Ages 5+ years
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Doodle Art
Create your own doodle artworks
10.30am - 11.30am, Friday 26 April
No need to book, koha appreciated
Ages 5+ years
...And a huge THANK YOU to our sponsors:
Friends of the Rotorua Library, Bay Trust, Tompkins Wake, Rotorua Trust, Wright Family Foundation, Unison