Meri Kirihimete, Pōneke!
It’s that time of year again! The festive season for many is just around the corner, which means our libraries (and librarians!) are getting ready to celebrate with stories, songs, teddy bear sleepovers, and of course a whole bunch of books. 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?
All of our Festive Family Fun events have a slightly different flavour depending on where they’re happening, but in general you can expect to enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and maybe even a visit from a certain portly gentleman at some locations! Stories from all over the world and in different languages also feature at our special trilingual event at Newtown Library. Visit each event link below to find out more.
In addition to the events below, all of our libraries will have beautiful displays of special holiday books from our Celebration Collection. These books will be on the shelf for a limited time only, so make sure to grab your copies today!
What’s on for the December holidays?
Monday 12 December
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library, 3.30 – 4.30pm — Teddy Bears’ Christmas CRAFTerschool and Sleepover
Tuesday 13 December
Johnsonville Library, 3.30 – 4.30pm — Teddy Bears’ Christmas CRAFTerschool and Sleepover
Thursday 15 December
Wadestown Library, 6.00 – 6.30pm — Family Christmas Storytime
Friday 16 December
Ruth Gotlieb (Kilbirnie) Library, 5.30 – 6.00pm — Teddy Bears’ Christmas Sleepover
Saturday 17 December
Karori Library, 11.00am – 12.00pm — Family Christmas Storytime
Monday 19 December
Te Awe Library, 2.00 – 2.30pm — Festive Family Fun: Baby Rock and Rhyme
Tuesday 20 December
Newtown Library, 10.30 – 11.30am — Trilingual Storytime and Christmas Crafts!
Wednesday 21 December
Te Awe Library, 10.30 – 11.00am — Family Christmas Storytime
Thursday 22 December
Te Awe Library, 10.30 – 11.00am — Festive Family Fun: Baby Rock and Rhyme
