Pop into the library to explore our books and enjoy in-library events.

Warkworth Library

Wednesday, 10 January 10:30am-11:30am - DIY Cookies in a Jar

Learn how to make DIY cookies in a jar with the Wastewise Team. All dry ingredients and jars will be provided. This recipe is nut and dairy free. Suitable for ages 7 -12. Limited numbers.

Bookings required. Contact the library – [email protected]

Thursday, 11 January 10:30am-11:30am - Mini DIY Paddleboats

Calling all junior engineers. Find out how to make homemade paddleboats in this fun STEM challenge.

Monday, 15 January 10:30am-11:30am - Stu Duval Cartooning Workshop

Learn cartoon drawing from author and illustrator Stu Duval in this interactive workshop with easy to draw, step by step demonstrations. Suitable for ages 8 – 12. Limited numbers.

Bookings required. Contact the library – [email protected]

Tuesday, 16 January 10:30am-11:30am - Lego Time

Get creative and come along to a Lego building session. Challenges, piles of Lego and heaps of fun!

Wednesday, 17 January 10:30am-11:30am - Nature Weaving

A fun weaving craft where you’ll make your own nature themed piece of weaving using natural materials.

Thursday, 18 January 10:30-11:30am - Shoe Trouble with Eleanor Neil

Come along to this story session with author Eleanor Neil. Special activities and games will follow this fabulous event. Book signings and cash book purchases will be available.

Monday, 22 January 10:30am-11:30am - Kiwiana Storytime

A fun storytime featuring Kiwiana stories and games. Recommended ages 3 – 7.

Tuesday 23 January 10:30am-11:30am - Lego Time

Get creative and come along to a Lego building session. Challenges, piles of Lego and heaps of fun!

Wednesday, 24 January 10:30am-11:30am -Kiwiana Craft Session

It will be a crafty morning in the library with a variety of Kiwiana crafts to choose from. Make one or do them all!

Wellsford Library

Visit Wellsford Library during these school holidays for great books and fun in-library activities and challenges any time, or come along to one of the scheduled kids activities.

Thursday 4 January 2-3pm - Kiwiana Sticker colour and design

Colour in a cool Kiwiana sticker or create your own design.

Friday 5, 12, 19, 26 January 2- 4.30pm - LEGO club

Drop in to create, make and play with our huge LEGO collection. Have a go with one of the Kiwiana challenges!

Tuesday 9 and 16 January 10.30-11.30am - New Zealand bird craft pick n mix

Come along and try one or more of our fun bird paper crafts.

Thursday 11 January 10.30-11.30am - Kiwiana Puff paint workshop

Join this kitchen science workshop and learn how to mix up paint that puffs! Create your own puffy Kiwana masterpiece to take home. Bookings are required, to secure a place please email [email protected], or visit us in the library.

Wednesday 17 January 2-3pm - Hovering Tui

Make and decorate an amazing hovering tui toy.

Thursday 18 January 10.30-11.30am -Buzzy Bee workshop

Make your own iconic Buzzy Bee toy using recycled materials.

Friday 19 January 10.30-11.30am - Hairy Maclary Storytime Fun

Come along to a special Hairy Maclary-themed event. We will share a story, get crafty and have fun with some silly kiwi party games.

Tuesday 23 January 10.30-11.30am - Dragon craft

Get ready for the Year of the Dragon with this fun dragon craft.

Wednesday 24 January 2-3pm - Boat workshop

Design, create and launch your own boat made from recycled materials.