Know someone aged 5-13? From 1 December to 31 January, we’re inviting them to come on a Summer Reading Adventure where they’ll read books, explore the city and earn prizes!
The Summer Reading Adventure is here!
Author: Celeste
Johnsonville Library’s birthday celebration this Saturday
Come celebrate Waitohi Hub and the new Johnsonville Library’s first birthday — tomorrow, Saturday 12 December, from 10am-3pm! There’ll be events, activities for all ages, competitions, prizes and giveaways too!
What: Rā Whānau Waitohi
Where: Waitohi Hub, 34 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville
When: Saturday, 12 December, from 10am – 3pm
Rā Whānau Waitohi Facebook Event
Key events
| 10am | ‘Have a Hit’ at the tennis courts |
| 11am | Celebrate with cake with MP Greg O’Conner and Councillor Jill Day |
| 12pm | Egg and spoon, sack races and more family fun at the park |
| 1pm | Whānau Tug-O-War at the park |
| 2pm | Storytime in the park |
Come along to festive family storytimes!
Meri Kirihimete, Pōneke! It’s that time of year again! The festive season is right around the corner, which means that our libraries are getting themselves all ready to provide storytimes most merry and mirthful for your jollification. So, why not grab the family, jump in your fuzziest pyjamas (or cheeriest Christmas costume) and head on down to your local library to join in on the fun?
Our Summer Reading Challenge for kids starts 1 December
Know some avid readers? Our Summer Reading Challenge for kids starts today, the 1st of December 2020, and runs through to the 31st of January 2021. Find out more over at our Kids’ Blog
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Making Musical Mayhem these School Holidays!
The school holidays are almost upon us — just 5 sleeps to go! With the Prime Minister’s announcement that we will be moving to COVID-19 Alert Level 1 from midnight tonight, we thought this calls for some kind of celebration. And what better way to celebrate than with music?
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Te Awe Library on Brandon Street is now open!
Nau mai, haere mai ki te whare pukapuka hou o Te Awe — our new Te Awe library is open in Brandon St from 9:30am today. Come along and explore our new location — we’d love to see you!