Holiday programme
School holiday programmes
Join us for a range of free activities and events for all ages during the school holidays.
Download the programme flyer HERE or browse the activities below.
Please note:
- Groups of 6 or more must contact the Library to book.
- Please note all events start at listed time. We ask that whānau arrive at the start time so we can make sure resources are evenly distributed.
Children's holiday programme
Week 1 - Monday 6 July to Thursday 9 July
Monday 6 July
Collaborative star display
- Create a Matariki star and add it to our Te Aka Mauri display as we remember, celebrate, and look ahead under the stars of Matariki.
- Suitable for 3+ years
- 10:30am to 11:30am
- Community Pride Space, Ground Floor
- No bookings required, Koha appreciated
Tuesday 7 July
Matariki Reflections - Manu Tukutuku
- Share your recent achievements, your dreams for the future or remember someone dear to you in the form of a 'Manu Tukutuku'(Māori kite).
- Suitable for 5+ years
- 10:30am to 11:30am
- Community Pride Space, Ground Floor
- No bookings required, Koha appreciated
Wednesday 8 July
Family/Whānau waiata mai
- Join us for a fun whānau sing-along.Waiata for the very young and young at heart to sing and move too.
- Suitable for all ages
- 10:30am to 11:30am
- Community Pride Space, Ground Floor
- No bookings required, Free!
3D Printing - Bag Tag
- Learn how to digitally design and 3D print your very own personalised Bag Tag.
- Suitable for 9+ years
- 1.00pm to 3.00pm
- Computer Suite, Second Floor
- bookings required, $9, Book HERE
Thursday 9 July
He Pī Ka Rere
- This term time favourite returns for the holidays with music, crafts and stories for under 5s.
- Suitable for under 5s
- 10:30am to 11:30am
- Children's Area, Ground Floor
- No bookings required, Free!
Colour me, challenge me
- Get creative with colour, or challenge someone to a board game.
- Suitable for 5+ years
- 10.30am to 11.30am
- Community Pride Space, Ground Floor
- No bookings required, Koha appreciated
Week 2 - Monday 13 July to Friday 17 July
Monday 13 July
Badge Making
- Make a personalised badge to keep or gift to a friend.
- Suitable for 3+ years
- 10.30am to 11:30am
- Community Pride Space, Ground Floor
- No bookings required, Koha appreciated
Tuesday 14 July
Lego Drop in
- Join our Lego Leader to build something from your imagination or give the wheel a spin and create what you land on.
- Suitable for 5+ years
- 10.30am to 11.30am
- MakerSpace, Second Floor
- No bookings required, Free!
Colour me, challenge me
- Get creative with colour, or challenge someone to a board game.
- Suitable for 5+ years
- 10.30am to 11.30am
- Community Pride Space, Ground Floor
- No bookings required, Koha appreciated
Inclusive play
- Join Jo from Parafed BOP and the Library Team to play a modified game of Boccia, a Paralympic sport. This fun game can be adapted to include everyone! All abilities welcome.
- Suitable for 5+ years
- 1.00pm to 2.00pm
- Children's Area, Ground Floor
- No Booking Required, Free!
Wednesday 15 July
Duck decorating
- Design and decorate a rubber duck, with photos of the finished creations displayed for the community to enjoy.
- Suitable for 5+ years
- 10.30am to 11.30am
- Community Pride Space, Ground Floor
- No bookings required. Koha appreciated
Thursday 16 July
Winter Dance Party
- Dress up in your favourite costume/outfit and join us for dancing, singing and bubble fun!
- Suitable for under 5s
- 10.30am to 11.30am
- Discovery Space, Second Floor
- No bookings required, Free!
Friday 17 July
Busy Bag
- Choose from our selection of fun Busy Bags (activity kits) or popular preschool crafts.
- Suitable for 3+ years
- 10.30am to 11.30am
- Community Pride Space, Ground Floor
- No bookings required. Koha appreciated
Te Aka Mauri Teens' Programmes
Monday 6 July
Monday Minecraft Club
- Build, create, and explore! Join our Minecraft Club these school holidays as we craft epic worlds, tackle fun challenges, and unleash our creativity together in the world of Minecraft.
- Suitable for 12- 15 years old
- 10.00am to 12.00pm
- Creative Studio, Second Floor
- bookings required, $9, Book HERE
Thursday 9 July
Battle Bus Thursday
- Jump aboard for Battle Bus Thursday at the library! Play Fortnite, meet other gamers, and compete for your chance to win V-Bucks these school holidays.
- Suitable for 12- 15 years old
- 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Computer Suite, Second Floor
- bookings required, $14, Book HERE
Monday 13 July
Monday Minecraft Club
- Build, create, and explore! Join our Minecraft Club these school holidays as we craft epic worlds, tackle fun challenges, and unleash our creativity together in the world of Minecraft.
- Suitable for 12- 15 years old
- 10.00am to 12.00pm
- Creative Studio, Second Floor
- bookings required, $9, Book HERE
Friday 17 July
Battle Bus Friday
- CANCELLED
Thank you to our sponsors:
The Friends of the Rotorua Library
Tompkins Wake
Rotorua Trust
Unison
Wright Family Foundation