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 28 September to Friday 2 October

Monday 28 September

Box Monsters

Turn a box into a silly, scary, or spectacular monster using a range of craft materials. Boxes provided, or bring your own small box.
Suitable for 5+ years
10:30am to 11:30am
Community Pride Space, Ground Floor
No bookings required, Koha appreciated

Tuesday 29 September

Colour me Challenge Me

Get creative with colour, or challenge someone to a board game.
Suitable for 3+ years
10:30am to 11:30am
Community Pride Space, Ground Floor
No bookings required, Koha appreciated

Pair up and 3D print

Pair up with an adult family member and get creative together as you each design your very own 3D printed Photo Frame!
Suitable for 9+ years
1.00pm to 3.00pm
Computer Suite, Second Floor
Bookings required, $16 (price covers 1 Adult + 1 Child), Book HERE

Wednesday 30 September

Teddy Bear Sleep over - drop off

Drop off a loved cuddly toy to spend the night in the library and enjoy some fun teddy themed activity.
Suitable for 1+ years
10am to 12:30am
Children's Area, Ground Floor
No bookings required, Free!

Teddy Bear Dress up

Get creative with a teddy bear collage! Use paper, fabric, stickers, and more to design your bear's perfect outfit.
Suitable for 3+ years
10.30 - 11.30 am
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 Bookings Required, Free!

Thursday 1 October

Teddy Bears Picnic

Join us for singing and story time when you collect your toys and see what they got up to overnight! Please bring suitable snacks to share with your whānau.
Suitable for 1+ years
10:30am to 11:30am
Community Pride Space, Ground Floor
No bookings required, Free!

Lego Drop in

Join our Lego Leaders 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, Koha appreciated

Friday 2 October

Spring Floral Crafts

Celebrate spring with a colourful flower-themed craft. Create beautiful blooms to take home and enjoy.
Suitable for 5+ years
10:30am to 11:30am
Community Pride Space, Ground Floor
No bookings required, Koha appreciated

Week 2 - Monday 5 October to Friday 9 October

Monday 5 October

DIY Magnets

Make a personalised Magnet to keep or gift to a friend.
Suitable for 5+ years
10.30am to 11:30am
Community Pride Space, Ground Floor
No bookings required, Koha appreciated

Tuesday 6 October

Light it up - gift cards

Create a gift card that lights up! Learn how to create a simple circuit to 'light up' your gift card.
Suitable for 7+ years
10.30am to 11.30am
Community Pride Space, Ground Floor
No bookings required, Koha appreciated

3D Printed Bag Tag

Learn how to digitally design and 3D print your very own personalised Bag Tag. (Must have the ability to read independently)
Suitable for 9+ years
1.00pm - 3.00pm
Computer Suite, Second Floor
Bookings required, $9, Book HERE

Wednesday 7 October

Decorate and Grow

Decorate a pot, plant a seed and watch it burst to life, ready to grow through spring.
Suitable for 5+ years
10.30am to 11.30am
Community Pride Space, Ground Floor
No bookings required. Koha appreciated

GOAT Movie Night

Enjoy an afterhours library screening of GOAT Bring snacks, relax, and share the whimsical adventure with family and friends.
Suitable for 5+ years
6.00pm - 8.00pm
Community Pride Space, Ground Floor
Bookings required. (Bookings will open at noon on Monday, 5 October)

Thursday 08 October

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
No bookings required, Free!