Are you looking for something to do after school? Then come along and have some fun by creating and completing Lego challenges.
Tawa Library have their event on Thursday 11th April at 3.30pm – 4.30pm.
Johnsonville Library have their event on Friday 12th April at 3.30pm – 4.30pm.
Let’s build – Let’s explore – Let’s create… Let’s Go Lego!!
Explore earth science, learn about the environment, kick back and watch a movie, or let your creative side out to play, during the school holidays at Wellington City Libraries.
Let’s Go Lego!
At Let’s Go Lego, your creative skills will be put to the test as you use our Lego collections to design and build your masterpieces. Each session will have a different theme that will inspire you to hone your skills and become a Lego Legend. Bookings not required. Suitable for ages 5+
Monday 15th April, 3.30 – 4.30pm at Newtown Library
Tuesday 16th April 1 – 3pm at Island Bay Community Centre
Thursday 18th April 10am – 12pm at Churton Park Community Centre
Saturday 20th April 2 – 3pm at Karori Library
Earth Science 101
Join experts from Victoria University to learn about the amazing geology of our city – rock formations, fault lines, earthquakes and more. Come along prepared to do some hands-on science as well! Suitable for ages 5+.
Monday 15th April 2 – 3pm at Johnsonville Library
Tuesday 16th April 2 – 3pm at Karori Library
Wednesday 17th April 11am – 12pm at Ruth Gotlieb (Kilbirnie) Library
Wednesday 17th April 2 – 3pm at Miramar Library
Family Movie
Bring a blanket and pillow, and relax at our fun family movies. A different G rated movie from the library collection will be showing each time, and are suitable for the whole family. Recommended for ages 4+.
Thursday 18th April 4 – 5.30pm and 6 – 7.30pm at Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
Easter Rock Painting
Paint up some special rocks to hide around the suburb for Easter. We’ve got the rocks, the paint, the brushes and more, just bring yourself and your imagination! #WGTNRocks. Suitable for ages 4+.
Thursday 18th April 1 – 3pm at Island Bay Community Centre
Recycled Art
Let out your inner artist as we use recyclable material to create inspiring artworks from scratch! Join in to make a huge collaborative sculpture, or make your own piece to take home. Suitable for ages 4+.
Wednesday 17th April 2 – 3.30pm at Newlands Community Centre
Thursday 18th April 11am – 12pm at Cummings Park (Ngaio) Library
Wednesday 24th April 10am – 12pm at Churton park Community Centre
Friday 26th April 11am – 12pm Wadestown Library
VR Experience
Virtual reality (VR) offers us a new and exciting way to learn about science and the world around us. Explore the wonders of our planet’s most extreme locations from the comfort of your local library. Numbers are limited, bookings required. Reserve your seats by contacting the event library. Suitable for ages 6+.
Tuesday 23rd April 2 – 3pm at Johnsonville Library
Wednesday 24th April 2 – 3pm at Ruth Gotlieb (Kilbirnie) Library
Friday 26th April 11am – 12pm at Khandallah Library
Friday 26th April 2 – 3pm at Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
Green Storytime
Help the library celebrate the lead-up to Earth Day by coming along to this special storytime all about the environment – and how we fit in it! Magical eco-stories and crafts for the whole family to enjoy. Suitable for all ages
Tuesday 16th April 2 – 3pm at Brooklyn Library
Saturday 27th April 11am – 12pm Karori Library
All events are free. Bookings are not required, except for the VR experience. All children must be accompanied by caregivers at every event.
Come along to our free movie night on Friday 5th April at 5.30pm at Johnsonville Library.
This month as Pitch Black threatens to take over the word with his terrible team of Nightmares, who will step forward to protect the world and all the children in it?
Well, the Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, and some others join together to guard the children who believe in them. But then a new mischievous figure is named as the next protector, and the rest of the team aren’t sure if he’ll be up to the job. Can this new guardian save the world from Pitch Black?
This film is rated PG.
Can’t guess what film we’re talking about? You can call the library or talk to a librarian to find out what is playing each month.
Bring your own cushion for a comfy night in. Movies will play in the Children’s section of the library.
Hey Kids!
While the Central Library is out of action delivering your regular Saturday storytimes, you can still go VicBooks Kelburn, every Saturday from 11am for Storytime with Baz.
This Saturday, to celebrate 30 years since the publication of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen, this week’s Story Time with Baz has a special bear theme!
Where: Vic Books Kelburn, Easterfield Building, 1 Kelburn Parade, Victoria University Wellington
Date: 23rd of March 2019
Time: 11am
If you can’t make it this Saturday, you can still catch Baz’s reading of the classic on RadioActive.fm‘s Breakfast Show with Maggie Tweedie from 8.15am on Thursday 21st of March.
Have you watched Michael Rosen Reading We’re going on a Bear Hunt on Youtube?
Come along to our free movie event on Thursday 21st March at Tawa Library. There are two times to choose from – 4pm or 6pm.
This is a double screening of the same movie so pick the time that suits you best.
This month follow in the adventures of a clumsy, vine-swinging king of the jungle. With friends including a talking gorilla and an elephant who aspires to be a dog this movie is full of slam-bang action and fun.
This film is rated PG
You can call the library or talk to a librarian to find out what is playing each month.
Bring your own cushion for a comfy night in. Movies will play in the Children’s section of the library
Are you looking for something to do after school?
Then come along to Tawa Library on Thursday 14th March between 3.30pm – 4.30pm and have some fun by creating and completing Lego challenges.
Let’s build – Let’s explore – Let’s create… Let’s Go Lego!!
Are you looking for something to do after school?
Then come along to Johnsonville Library on Friday 8th March between 3.30pm – 4.30pm and have some fun by creating and completing Lego challenges.
Let’s build – Let’s explore – Let’s create… Let’s Go Lego!!
Come along to our free movie night on Friday 1st March at 5.30pm at Johnsonville Library.
This month follow in the adventures of a clumsy, vine-swinging king of the jungle. With friends including a talking gorilla and an elephant who aspires to be a dog this movie is full of slam-bang action and fun.
This film is rated PG.
Can’t guess what film we’re talking about? You can call the library or talk to a librarian to find out what is playing each month.
Bring your own cushion for a comfy night in. Movies will play in the Children’s section of the library.
Come along to our free movie event on Thursday 21st February at either 4pm or 6pm at Tawa Library.
This is a double screening of the same movie so pick the time that suits you best.
This month follow in the adventures and fun of a young musician name Miguel, on a journey to the magical land of his ancestors. With the help of an unusual friend he uncovers the mysteries behind his family’s stories and traditions.
This film is rated PG
You can call the library or talk to a librarian to find out what is playing each month.
Bring your own cushion for a comfy night in. Movies will play in the Children’s section of the library
Are you looking for something to do after school?
Then come along to Tawa Library on Thursday 14th February between 3.30pm – 4.30pm and have some fun by creating and completing Lego challenges.
Let’s build – Let’s explore – Let’s create… Let’s Go Lego!!