Looking for fun? Look no further – we have some awesome school holiday activities planned for you. Best of all – they are free!
Here’s what’s happening:
Monday 22nd April, 11 am, Central Library: Wellington author and illustrator duo, Lucas and Jutta Chisholm will show off their latest creation and teach you how to draw and create your own character from the book. Prepare for hands-on fun with books, drawing and plasticine!
Monday 22nd April, 10.30 am, Johnsonville Library: Join us for an interactive story-time where we read and act out ‘Down the Back of the Chair’ by Margaret Mahy. Take part in other ‘Kiwiana’ activities during this fun-filled hour.
Tuesday 23rd April, 10.30 am, Ruth Gotlieb (Kilbirnie Library): Slip on your jandals and join us for holiday fun at Ruth Gotlieb (Kilbirnie) Library to celebrate Kiwiana! We will be reading stories by New Zealand authors, playing New Zealand bingo, and holding a rock-stacking competition called Tu Kohatu. Sweet as!
Wednesday 24th April, 11 am, Miramar Library: Meet a tuatara! Sue Keall from Victoria University of Wellington is visiting with a living fossil – an amazing part of our country’s natural history. Learn how to protect them. Bookings essential – phone 388 8005
Friday 26th April, 11 am, Cummings Park (Ngaio) Library: Meet a tuatara! Sue Keall from Victoria University of Wellington is visiting with a living fossil – an amazing part of our country’s natural history. Learn how to protect them. Bookings essential – phone 479 2344
Monday 29th April, 11 am, Karori Library: Special Kiwiana story time. Come along for fun stories with a New Zealand twist.
Tuesday 30th April, 10.30 am, Newtown Library: Slip on your jandals and join us for holiday fun at Newtown Library to celebrate Kiwiana. We will be reading stories by New Zealand authors, playing New Zealand bingo, and holding a rock-stacking competition called Tu Kohatu. Sweet as!
Wednesday 1st May, 11 am, Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library: Meet a tuatara! Sue Keall from Victoria University of Wellington is visiting with a living fossil – an amazing part of our country’s natural history. Learn how to protect them. Bookings essential – phone 232 1690
Thursday 2nd May, 11 am, Central Library: What do ANZAC biscuits have to do with ANZAC day? What’s it like being a soldier away from home, missing your family, friends and favourite food? Explore the great ANZAC biscuit and it’s place in history.
All our events are listed on the Children’s Events page. All events are free and, unless stated above, no bookings are required. All events are suitable fro 5-12 year olds.