At the libraries

Titirangi Library is running some special Easter-themed events for the kids.

Crack the code and win an egg-citing prize! Collect your Easter cipher wheel from the library from Wednesday April 1 and enter the prize draw. (Drawn on Thursday April 9.) Tuesday April 7, 3.30-4.30pm: Bunny Paper Craft – Create cute wrist bunnies.

Wednesday April 8, 10.00-10.30am: a special Easter story time and Egg Hunt – all welcome for stories, hopping and egg-hunting.

The library is also running a number of special events for the school holidays:

Wednesday April 15, from 10am: LEGO Masters – Are you ready? Do you have what it takes? Bring your brick building skills, and take part in LEGO challenges.

Thursday April 16, 11.30-12.30pm: Zombie Special FX workshop – hands on tips and tricks for creating scars, cuts, stitches and gore. Suitable for 12+ years.

Tuesday April 21, 10.30 – 11.00am: Family Rhyme Time – a fun preschool movement session.

Wednesday April 22, from 10am: Kids Earth Day – join us for Earth Day celebrations and help grow a greener tomorrow. Thursday April 23, 10-11am: ANZAC Art – create a poppy poster using different art techniques.

Note: Titirangi Library is closed Friday April 10 and Monday April 13 for Easter but will be open on Saturday April 11. The library will also be closed on Saturday April 25 and Monday April 27.

School holiday events at Glen Eden Library include:

Tuesday April 14, 10.30am & 11.30am (two sessions): – a fun robotics workshop presented by Robogals, a group of engineering students from University of Auckland. Ages 8+. Booking essential. Wednesday April 15, 10.30-11.30am: Zombie Effects – Learn how to create some gross zombie wounds with make-up. If you’re into zombies and things that are gross, this activity is for you. Warning: This activity is NOT for the squeamish! Suitable for kids age 8+. Booking essential. Friday April 17, 10.30-11.30am: Gross Hairy Trolls – Make a cute but ugly troll out of old stockings, potting mix and grass seed. Water and watch its hair grow. Booking essential. Saturday April 18, 2-4pm: Monster Lego Challenge – Take up the challenge and build a Monster, monster truck, monster house, monster anything…your choice!

Monday April 20, 10.30-11.30am: Venus Flytrap – make a Venus Flytrap out of paper and learn some interesting facts about this amazing plant.

Tuesday April 21, 10.30-11.30am: Science with Robert – join the library’s very own scientist Robert for some fun science lessons & experiments. Ages 5+.

Thursday April 23, 10.30-11.30am: Family Workshop with The

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Recreators – Bring the family along to make ANZAC poppies out of egg cartons.

Friday April 24, 2.00-3.30pm: Friday Flicks – relax and enjoy the library’s movie pick, Trolls. The library’s regular programmes include Rhyme Time every Thursday in term time, 10.30-11am; Wriggle and Rhyme – every Tuesday (in term time), 9.30-10am and Friday (in term time), 11-11:30am; and Lego Club every Saturday, 2-4pm.

Glen Eden Library’s Book Chat group meets on Wednesday 1st April, 10:30-11:30am, in the library’s meeting room. Everyone is welcome to share what they’ve been reading.

The library’s Job Café is held every Wednesday, 1-3pm (during school term). Whau Ace Adult and Community Education offer free support and advice covering preparing a CV, career guidance, job search, on-line job applications and cover letters

April at New Lynn Library sees a variety of entertaining and informative events.

Tuesday April 7 and 28, 4-5pm: How Tuesday – an hour of crafting and creation. Ages 5+. (Term time only.) Tuesday April 14, 10-11am: Little Clay Monster Making – Create a little monster out of airdry clay. Make it cute or creepy. Materials provided. Ages 8+. Booking essential. Wednesday April 15, 3-4pm: Will It Pot Plant (part of EcoFest West) – bring along any household item and try your hand at turning it into a pot plant. Things like an old shoe, doll or a basketball might work well. Seeds and soil provided. Ages 8+. Friday April 17, 4-5pm: Lego Build Session – Build, design and create with Lego at our monthly build sessions. Ages 5+ Monday April 21. 10-11am: Bug Talk with an Entomologist – discover the wonderful world of insects with Morgane, a local entomologist. Tuesday April 28, 10:30-11:30am: Te Reo PlayGroup – build confidence speaking te reo Māori with your tamariki. Practice colours, shapes, automobiles and more at our playgroup. Beginners welcome, we are all learning together. Friday April 3, 10-11am: Macramé Wall Hanging – learn some basic macramé knots and make your own wall hanging. Materials provided but feel free to bring your own. Ages 16+. Limited spaces. Booking essential. newlynn.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

With current concerns over Covid-19, please check with the library before attending any events.

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Linda Cooper Councillor for Waitakere

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