This School Holiday season, Tākaro (play), create and reo with the family at Central City Library. All activities are free and no bookings required!
Adult supervision required and children under the age of 14 may not be left unaccompanied at the events.
Portrait Collage with the Re-Creators
Tuesday | 29 SEP | 2 - 4PM (Maker Space)
Create a unique portrait collage using paper, magazines and mixed materials! Explore shapes, colours and textures to design expressive faces. A fun and imaginative activity that encourages storytelling, creativity and artistic confidence. Suitable for ages 5-12.
Te Reo Games
Wednesday | 30 SEP | 2.30 - 3.30PM (Whānau Space)
Upskill your reo with the library's selection of games - Tākaro, Mū Tōrere and more. All ages welcome.
Te Miro Storytime
Saturday | 3 OCT | 11 - 11.30AM (Whānau Space)
Pukapuka and waiata with a focus on reo, this storytime is for all ages and all language levels.
Plant and Grow - Whakatō i nga kakanō
Sunday | 4 OCT | 2.30 - 3.30PM (Maker Space)
Plant some seeds to take home and grow. Suitable for ages 5-12.
Stamp Print Art
Wednesday | 7 OCT | 2 - 3.30PM (Maker Space)
Make stamps to create a piece of printed art. Suitable for ages 6-12.
Te Kura Maninirau – Māori Circus workshop with the Dust Palace
Friday | 9 OCT | 11AM -2PM (Event Space)
Explore Taonga Tākaro (traditional Māori games), as well as other circus activities such as object manipulation and juggling.
Te Reo Games
Saturday | 10 OCT | 2.30 - 3.30PM (Whānau Space)
Upskill your reo with our selection of games - Tākaro, Mū Tōrere and more. All ages welcome.
Scavenger Hunt
26 SEP - 11 OCT
Scavenger hunt is available throughout the school holidays. Take the challenge and learn some kupu (words).
We the Young Kid’s Festival
Central City Library have also collaborated with Auckland Live to offer some free sneak-peeks at what is on offer from the We the Young Kid’s Festival. There will be special pop-up guest appearances from the following performance artists and activities in the library:
Saturday | 26 SEP:
- Flower Power: 11.30AM - 11.45AM
- Kid’s Election Live from Aotea Square: Updates every hour (11am-3pm)
Wednesday | 30 SEP:
- Kitchen Chaos: 12.30 - 12.45PM
Saturday | 3 OCT:
- Flower Power: 11.30 - 11.45AM
Wednesday | 7 OCT:
- Motuhake: 12.30 - 12.45PM
Saturday | 10 OCT:
- The Stink Bug Band: 12 - 12.20PM
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