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Make some noise (musically!)

5 July, 10.30am | Anzac Hall, Featherston

Wondering what to do with the kids in the July school holidays? Crowdfavourite children’s entertainer Chris Lam Sam is back again after his packed-out show earlier this year This time he’ll be performing with the Wellington Carnival Street Band at Featherston’s Anzac Hall on Wednesday 5 July at 10.30 am. Get ready to sing, dance and laugh along with the band. Better still, bring along a percussion instrument – think pots and wooden spoons, baby rattles, even car/house keys – so everyone can be part of the show! Free return transportation to Anzac Hall will be available on the day For event details including the bus timetable please go to wls.org.nz/whats-on

7 July, 10 30am | Featherston Library

Award-winning children’s writer Moira Wairama will appear on 7 July in Featherston Library (10.30 am) and Greytown Library (2.30 pm). Join her as she presents a selection of bilingual stories incorporating music and movement to bring Maori legends to life Entry is free and all are welcome

Late night revelry at Greytown Library

21 July, 5pm | Greytown Library

There’s SNOW much happening at the Greytown Festival of Christmas this month! With family-friendly activities and events taking place just about every day, mark your calendar so you don’t miss out on Greytown Library’s late-night opening on Friday 21 July

Join us from 5pm for an evening of festive fun including workshops on comic-making (for those aged 12 and over) and fountain pens (everything you need to know about choosing and using these beautiful writing instruments) There’ll also be holiday storytelling, games, scavenger hunts and loads more

And while you ’ re there check out the library’s collection of materials to warm and brighten the winter season. Explore holiday decorations and recipes, craft projects for the whole family, not to mention DVDs and books perfect for cosying up with.

School Holiday Boredom Buster

Check out our library holiday programme – it's chockful of fun activities, challenges and reading recommendations to engage young bodies and minds Pop into the library to pick up your booklet/s today!