Hey Guys, don’t forget that tomorrow we’re celebrating 400 years since the famous astronomer Galileo first used a telescope to look at the night sky. You can join in with fun activities and science experiments at Central Library on Saturday 24 October from 2-4pm.
 
Find out how to make a simple telescope and try out other fun experiments [...]

We’re celebrating 400 years since the famous astronomer Galileo first used a telescope to look at the night sky, and you can join in with fun activities and science experiments at Central Library on Saturday 24 October from 2-4pm.
Find out how to make a simple telescope and try out other fun experiments exploring things such [...]

 
Pirates! Arrrrrrh Sir! This morning at Newtown Library pre-school storytime was about Pirates along with a sing song accompanied by ukuleles. Don’t forget to check out our regular preschool story times at all our branches!

Storytelling with Marie tomorrow – dress up as your favourite storybook character to hear Marie’s magic storytelling in the Botanic Garden’s Treehouse at 1.30pm. For children of all ages; bookings are not required. Cost: free.

Hey guys! Our friends at the Botanic Gardens are having a ‘Critter Trail’. Did you know that the Zoo started in the Botanic Garden? Come and see how many ‘animals’ you can find on this fun quest. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the main gates by Glenmore Street at 1pm. Cost: [...]

School Holidays… What are you going to do?         
Wellington City Libraries are running free school holiday activities at libraries around town to celebrate New Zealand Book Month.
 
Design a book cover, learn how to illustrate like a pro, make dog collars for Hairy Maclary, have fun with food and more!
 
No bookings required – Check our website [...]

 The Wizard of Oz is coming to Wellington for a one-off show in the Town Hall’s Theatre next Saturday 3 October.
 
This is a new interactive version of the classic American fairytale -  rap with the Tin Man, roar like a Lion, wake up sleepy Shakey the Scarecrow and dance with Dorothy.
 
Come along dressed as your [...]

Our friends at the Botanic gardens have ‘Get crafty with Fifi’ happening – so kids, go to the Botanic Garden Treehouse at 10.30am for a fun craft session with TV personality Fifi Colston. Suitable for children aged five and over (you must be accompanied by an adult). Bookings are essential – but no organised groups [...]

Wellington City Libraries are running free school holiday activities at libraries around town to celebrate New Zealand Book Month.
 
Design a book cover, learn how to illustrate like a pro, make dog collars for Hairy Maclary, have fun with food and more!
 
No bookings required at these fun family events. Go to the website for session times and locations or call 499 [...]

Celebrate Conservation Week at the Zoo
 
Conservation is at the heart of all they do at the Zoo, and to celebrate Conservation Week, they’ve organised a hands-on, fun and informative day of activities on Sunday 20 September. Go and get involved!
 
Be a bush-builder, make a bird-feeder, and learn about the biodiversity in your own neighbourhood. Meet [...]