October School Holiday Activities

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Drop in at Mercury Bay Library, Thames Library, and Tairua Library these school holidays!!

We'll have challenges to try, crafts to make and games to play!

  • All sessions are free of charge!
  • No bookings are required for these sessions - drop in on the day!
  • Sessions take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:30am-11:30am.

Thames Library events

Week 1

Tuesday 1st October

Make your very own parachute and person and see how well it floats through the air.

Wednesday 2nd October

Drop in and make your very own bracelet or necklace. Have a go at making your charm.

Thursday 3rd October

Create a robot using a range of craft and recycled materials.

 

Week 2

Tuesday 8th October

Complete your very own wool art.

Wednesday 9th October

Make your own key-ring using shrinking plastic.

Thursday 10th October

Do a scavenger hunt to complete your golden ticket - what will this golden ticket get you?

 

What else is happening?

Don't forget to book for our Wonka Escape Room at Thames Library. 

Mercury Bay Library events

Week 1

Tuesday1st October

Popsicle Puzzles - design and create your own jigsaw puzzle.

Wednesday 2nd October

3D Creature Portraits - paint a pop-out portrait of your favourite creature.

Thursday 3rd October

Bits ‘n’ Bobs ‘n’ Beads - make it, sculpt it, paint it, thread it.

 

Week 2

Tuesday 8th October

Flashlight Art - create a picture that illuminates with a paper “torch.”

Wednesday 9th October

Woolly Pictures - try “painting” with yarn. 

Thursday 10th October

Fun Fridge Magnets – get crafty and make your own magnets.

 

What else is happening?

Don't forget to drop in for our Mini-Golf Challenge at Mercury Bay Library!

 

 

Tairua Library events

Week 1

Tuesday1st October

Come along and craft eggcellent egg cartons.

Wednesday 2nd October

Make your very own wacky windchime.

Thursday 11th July

Create a robot using a range of craft and recycled materials.

 

Week 2

Tuesday 8th October

Use a range of buttons to make some button blossoms.

Wednesday 9th October

Craft a plastic planter for your very own plant.

Thursday10th October

Drop in to make a brilliant birdfeeder to take home.

 

What else is happening?

Don't forget to book for our Dr. Seuss Escape Room at Tairua Library. 

 

When

  • Tuesday, 01 October 2024 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Wednesday, 02 October 2024 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Thursday, 03 October 2024 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Tuesday, 08 October 2024 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Wednesday, 09 October 2024 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Thursday, 10 October 2024 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Location

Thames Library (503 Mackay St, Thames), Tairua Library (2 Manaia Rd, Tairua) and Mercury Bay Library (22 Victoria St, Whitianga)., ThamesMercury BayTairua/Pāuanui

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