Have a go - with robots!

Children • Lifelong Learning

Drop by the Central Library and get hands on with a selection of our robots – construct, programme and interact. 

A fun introductory session suitable for primary school aged children and families. Parents are welcome to join in!

Dates

  • Saturday, May 2, 2026

    between 10:00am and 11:00am

  • Saturday, May 9, 2026

    between 10:00am and 11:00am

  • Saturday, May 16, 2026

    between 10:00am and 11:00am

  • Saturday, May 23, 2026

    between 10:00am and 11:00am

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Construction Lab
Tue 7 Apr 10:00am - 12:00pm

Construction Lab - Drop-in @ Central

Come and build! We have all the materials - Lego and more! Get into construction mode!

Badges
Tue 7 Apr 10:00am - 12:00pm

Make your ‘own tiny statement’ – badge making sessions

We have been inspired! The book Tiny statements: a social history of Aotearoa New Zealand in badges by award-winning authors Stephanie Gibson and Claire Regnault, delves into Te Papa’s collections of over 1600 badges to examine how New Zealanders have used badges to join, to belong, resist, defy and celebrate.

Waiata
Tue 7 Apr 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

Learning Te Reo Māori through waiata.

A colourful wreath of knitted flowers with text attributing its construction to the library's Heritage Craft Group.
Tue 7 Apr 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Heritage Craft Group

Want to contribute to a Heritage Festival craft project? The group is crafting heritage granny squares to form a blanket during the Heritage Festival.

Swfk2026
Wed 8 Apr 10:00am - 11:30am

Story Writing for Kids @ Central

A session of ridiculous and serious writing craziness.

Coffee cup
Wed 8 Apr 10:00am - 11:00am

Kōrero Kawhe

Do you need a place to practice speaking te reo Māori? Come along for a kawhe to build your kōrero skills in a relaxed environment.

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