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10:00am — 11:00am

Have a go - with robots!
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.…
10:10am — 11:10am

Saturday Story Time @ Roslyn Library
Come along for stories, action songs, and crafts with Lindsey. Bring your caregiver, your imagination and sense of fun!Aimed at 0-4yrs old.These are free to attend. No booking required.

(all day)
Part of the Children programme Part of the Summer Reading Programme 2026-27 programme
Summer Reading Registrations Open 9am 16 November
Registrations open 9am Monday 16 NovemberWe are excited to bring to you our Summer Reading Programme again this Summer as we celebrate 30 years of the programme in our city! Where will you go with…

9:00am — 12:00pm
Part of the Early Childhood programme
Pop Up Open Play
Come and play with our interactive kit in our First Floor Parenting area. Its full of themed fun things to do, with 7 different rotating kits: Space and Technology, Storytime, Dinosaurs, Animals,…
2:00pm — 4:00pm

Crazy Crafternoons @ Roslyn Library
Come and join us every Tuesday after school for Crazy Crafternoons!Make some awesome crafts to take home and share!Tuesdays 2pm-4pm during term time29 April -24 June

10:00am — 11:00am
Part of the Early Childhood programme
Jumping Jellybeans @ Central
Come along and pack in as much fun as you can in our free session of stories, songs, activities and crafts! No booking required. During school term.
10:30am — 11:00am

Roslyn Library Rhyme Time
Stories, music, rhymes and crafts for preschool aged kids and their caregivers

10:00am — 10:45am
Part of the Early Childhood programme
Baby Bop
Join us for a fun session designed for baby's brain development through nursery rhymes, activities, songs and having FUN. Stay, chat, get baby a library card and borrow books specific for your baby.
3:45pm — 4:45pm
Part of the Children programme
LibLab - Foldzilla
LibLab - Library fun with a touch of laboratory madness and book experimentation.Aimed at ages 5+, Free, no bookings required.Children's Zone, First Floor
3:45pm — 4:45pm
Part of the Children programme
Comic creation club @ Awapuni Library
Love comics? Want to make your own? Come hang out with fellow comic fans at our Comic Creation Club! Share your favourite stories, create cool characters, and bring your own comic ideas to life!These…

(all day)

Building blocks play @ Te Pātikitiki Library
Ignite your creativity with our building blocks collection. Take the lead to craft towering fortresses, intricate mazes and whimsical worlds. We can't wait to see what you create!Building blocks are…
9:00am — 1:00pm
Part of the Early Childhood programme
Sensory Play Station
Welcome to our sensory play time. Either play in our tent with our light board OR we will have our Duplo out, walk or jump on our squish colour mats, look at our star display, make the gears turn and…
10:30am — 11:30am
Part of the Early Childhood programme Part of the Children programme
Jumping Jellybeans @ Awapuni Library
Join us for Jumping Jellybeans! A fun and free session for preschoolers and their caregivers. Enjoy stories, songs and creative crafts, and meet other local families for some fun with your little…
3:30pm — 4:30pm
Part of the Children programme
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…

10:00am — 11:00am

Have a go - with robots!
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.…
10:10am — 11:10am

Saturday Story Time @ Roslyn Library
Come along for stories, action songs, and crafts with Lindsey. Bring your caregiver, your imagination and sense of fun!Aimed at 0-4yrs old.These are free to attend. No booking required.

9:00am — 12:00pm
Part of the Early Childhood programme
Pop Up Open Play
Come and play with our interactive kit in our First Floor Parenting area. Its full of themed fun things to do, with 7 different rotating kits: Space and Technology, Storytime, Dinosaurs, Animals,…
2:00pm — 4:00pm

Crazy Crafternoons @ Roslyn Library
Come and join us every Tuesday after school for Crazy Crafternoons!Make some awesome crafts to take home and share!Tuesdays 2pm-4pm during term time29 April -24 June

10:00am — 11:00am
Part of the Early Childhood programme
Jumping Jellybeans @ Central
Come along and pack in as much fun as you can in our free session of stories, songs, activities and crafts! No booking required. During school term.
10:00am — 2:00pm

Sensory Play Day @ Te Pātikitiki Library
Join us in our tamariki section every fortnight Wednesday for fun sensory play. We'll provide the materials to use; you just bring your imagination!Sessions are free and held fortnightly during term…

10:00am — 10:45am
Part of the Early Childhood programme
Baby Bop
Join us for a fun session designed for baby's brain development through nursery rhymes, activities, songs and having FUN. Stay, chat, get baby a library card and borrow books specific for your baby.
3:45pm — 4:45pm
Part of the Children programme
LibLab - Book Cafe!
Join us for the final session of the year. LibLab - Library fun with a touch of laboratory madness and book experimentation.Aimed at ages 5+, Free, no bookings required.Children's Zone, First Floor

(all day)

Building blocks play @ Te Pātikitiki Library
Ignite your creativity with our building blocks collection. Take the lead to craft towering fortresses, intricate mazes and whimsical worlds. We can't wait to see what you create!Building blocks are…
9:00am — 1:00pm
Part of the Early Childhood programme
Sensory Play Station
Welcome to our sensory play time. Either play in our tent with our light board OR we will have our Duplo out, walk or jump on our squish colour mats, look at our star display, make the gears turn and…
3:30pm — 4:30pm
Part of the Children programme
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…

10:00am — 11:00am

Have a go - with robots!
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.…
10:10am — 11:10am

Saturday Story Time @ Roslyn Library
Come along for stories, action songs, and crafts with Lindsey. Bring your caregiver, your imagination and sense of fun!Aimed at 0-4yrs old.These are free to attend. No booking required.