Children

SR finale 2026 4x3

Fantastic, fun activities with a bit of literacy and learning snuck in as well.

A dog with black and brown colouring and a red leash sitting on a blue chair, with a bookshelf in the background
Wed 23 Sep 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Reading Unleashed @ Central Library

Would your school age child like to read to one of our cute and friendly Canine Friends dogs?  These dogs are super friendly, well behaved and have lovely handlers to help guide your child's session.

Lib Lab web
Thu 24 Sep 3:45pm - 4:45pm

LibLab - Playground Architects

LibLab - Playground Architects.

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Thu 24 Sep 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Comic creation club @ Awapuni Library

Love comics? Want to make your own? Come hang out with fellow comic fans at our Comic Creation Club! 

Fri 25 Sep 10:30am - 11:30am

Jumping Jellybeans @ Awapuni Library

Join us for Jumping Jellybeans! 

A Scrabble board with two tile holders on which the words Feature Friday are spelt out with Scrabble tiles
Fri 25 Sep 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Feature Friday @ Roslyn Library

Hey kids! Come and join us after school for some fantastic Friday fun! Games, books, crafts, quizzes- anything could happen! Come along and find out what this week's Feature Friday is all about! 

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Mon 28 Sep 10:00am - 12:00pm

Craft Session: It's Not a Box... @ Central

A box is just a box.

Tue 29 Sep 10:30am - 12:00pm

Stories and Craft with Kind Hearts @ Central

Stories and craft with Kind Hearts! Join us for some Grandparent day themed stories and craft.

Zappo
Wed 30 Sep 10:30am - 11:30am

Zappo the Magician Presents: Zappo the Magical Chef! @ Central

Get ready for a fun-filled, laugh-out-loud magic show all about food and staying safe in the kitchen.

Zappo
Wed 30 Sep 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Zappo the Magician Presents: Zappo the Musical Chef! @ Ashhurst Village Valley Centre

Get ready for a fun-filled, laugh-out-loud magic show all about food and staying safe in the kitchen.

A magnifying glass sits on a colourful wavy background
Wed 30 Sep 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Look again! Optical illusions @ Awapuni Library

Can you believe your eyes?

Bubbles windows pipe
Thu 1 Oct 10:00am - 11:00am

Baby Bop Holiday Stylz 2! @ Central

We had so much fun we are back to bop for another one!  Wave your hands in the air and get your wiggle on!

Zappo
Thu 1 Oct 10:30am - 11:30am

Zappo the Magician Presents: Zappo the Magical Chef! @ Te Pātikitiki

Get ready for a fun-filled, laugh-out-loud magic show all about food and staying safe in the kitchen.

Zappo
Thu 1 Oct 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Zappo the Magician Presents: Zappo the Magical Chef! @ Awapuni

Get ready for a fun-filled, laugh-out-loud magic show all about food and staying safe in the kitchen.

Canine friends
Mon 5 Oct 11:00am - 12:00pm

Canine Friends Pet Therapy Visit @ Central

Come and say hello to our dog pals from Canine Friends Pet Therapy.

A child is reading a book with a greyhound
Mon 5 Oct 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Canine friends @ Awapuni Library

Get ready for tail wags, happy paws and lots of love from our furry doggo friends!

Tim Saunders Little Kiwi Builder
Tue 6 Oct 10:00am - 11:30am

'The Little Kiwi Builder' with author Tim Saunders @ Central

A super exciting story session starring author Tim Saunders (The Tractor has a Wobbly Wheel, The Sheep That Stole the Farmer's Hat) sharing his latest children's picture book 'The Little Kiwi Builder'.

Tim Saunders Little Kiwi Builder
Tue 6 Oct 2:00pm - 3:00pm

The Little Kiwi Builder with Tim Saunders @ Awapuni Library

Oh no, the little kiwi builder's house is falling down!

Two yellow rubber ducks are sitting in colourful slime. They're surround by bubbles.
Wed 7 Oct 10:00am - 12:00pm

Explore Messy Play @ Awapuni Library

Hands-on sensory play experiences for tamariki provided by Ruahine West End Kindergarten teachers.

Wed 7 Oct 10:00am - 11:30am

Story Writing for Kids @ Central

A session of ridiculous and serious writing craziness.

Wed 7 Oct 10:00am - 11:00am

Jumping Jellybeans Holiday Stylz 2 @ Central

Get your sillies on because 'Silly' is the name, the game, different but the same!  Stories, songs and crazy crafts! 

Felt pens are scattered across a yellow table beside a child's animal drawing
Thu 8 Oct 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Comic Club: The School Holiday Edition @ Awapuni Library

Calling all comic fans!

Fri 9 Oct

Building Blocks Challenges @ Roslyn

If you want a bit of a challenge these holidays, come and join us for some building block fun!

Craft Whimsical Wearables
Fri 9 Oct 10:00am - 12:00pm

Craft Session: Just Wow! Whimsical Wearables Lab @ Central

Create your own whimsical wearable art from the materials provided.

Fri 9 Oct 10:00am - 4:00pm

Creation Station @ Awapuni Library

Cut, stick, draw and create!

A Scrabble board with two tile holders on which the words Feature Friday are spelt out with Scrabble tiles
Fri 16 Oct 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Feature Friday @ Roslyn Library

Hey kids! Come and join us after school for some fantastic Friday fun! Games, books, crafts, quizzes- anything could happen! Come along and find out what this week's Feature Friday is all about! 

A Scrabble board with two tile holders on which the words Feature Friday are spelt out with Scrabble tiles
Fri 23 Oct 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Feature Friday @ Roslyn Library

Hey kids! Come and join us after school for some fantastic Friday fun! Games, books, crafts, quizzes- anything could happen! Come along and find out what this week's Feature Friday is all about! 

A Scrabble board with two tile holders on which the words Feature Friday are spelt out with Scrabble tiles
Fri 30 Oct 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Feature Friday @ Roslyn Library

Hey kids! Come and join us after school for some fantastic Friday fun! Games, books, crafts, quizzes- anything could happen! Come along and find out what this week's Feature Friday is all about! 

A Scrabble board with two tile holders on which the words Feature Friday are spelt out with Scrabble tiles
Fri 6 Nov 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Feature Friday @ Roslyn Library

Hey kids! Come and join us after school for some fantastic Friday fun! Games, books, crafts, quizzes- anything could happen! Come along and find out what this week's Feature Friday is all about! 

A Scrabble board with two tile holders on which the words Feature Friday are spelt out with Scrabble tiles
Fri 13 Nov 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Feature Friday @ Roslyn Library

Hey kids! Come and join us after school for some fantastic Friday fun! Games, books, crafts, quizzes- anything could happen! Come along and find out what this week's Feature Friday is all about! 

A Scrabble board with two tile holders on which the words Feature Friday are spelt out with Scrabble tiles
Fri 20 Nov 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Feature Friday @ Roslyn Library

Hey kids! Come and join us after school for some fantastic Friday fun! Games, books, crafts, quizzes- anything could happen! Come along and find out what this week's Feature Friday is all about! 

A Scrabble board with two tile holders on which the words Feature Friday are spelt out with Scrabble tiles
Fri 27 Nov 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Feature Friday @ Roslyn Library

Hey kids! Come and join us after school for some fantastic Friday fun! Games, books, crafts, quizzes- anything could happen! Come along and find out what this week's Feature Friday is all about! 

A Scrabble board with two tile holders on which the words Feature Friday are spelt out with Scrabble tiles
Fri 4 Dec 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Feature Friday @ Roslyn Library

Hey kids! Come and join us after school for some fantastic Friday fun! Games, books, crafts, quizzes- anything could happen! Come along and find out what this week's Feature Friday is all about! 

A Scrabble board with two tile holders on which the words Feature Friday are spelt out with Scrabble tiles
Fri 11 Dec 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Feature Friday @ Roslyn Library

Hey kids! Come and join us after school for some fantastic Friday fun! Games, books, crafts, quizzes- anything could happen! Come along and find out what this week's Feature Friday is all about! 

A Scrabble board with two tile holders on which the words Feature Friday are spelt out with Scrabble tiles
Fri 18 Dec 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Feature Friday @ Roslyn Library

Hey kids! Come and join us after school for some fantastic Friday fun! Games, books, crafts, quizzes- anything could happen! Come along and find out what this week's Feature Friday is all about! 

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