MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU
Get amongst it.
Get your geek on.
ARE YOU GEEKIER THAN A LIBRARIAN?
Challenge yourself to beat the librarians’ scores in our daily quizzes. Go in the draw to win! New quiz posted daily at 10am. ALL AGES
10:00am-midnight ONLINE 1-5 MAY
15 IMAGES
5 MINUTES
YOUR
Watch and listen as local nerds deliver a series of short PechaKuchastyle presentations, sharing whatever they geek out on. Registration is to attend as audience. If you want to present, email hdlprogrammes@hdc. govt.nz with TN2M in the subject line.
WED 1 MAY
6:00pm-9:00pm
HASTINGS LIBRARY
REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
15+ AGES
BOOK CLUB
What kind of a library programme would it be without a Book Club event? Come along for a pop-up Geeks Guild Book Club - We’re reading the Classic Sci-Fi novel Frankenstein. Enjoy a cocktail (or mocktail) with us as we discuss this epic book.
7:00pm-9:00pm HASTINGS LIBRARY
THUR 2 MAY REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
Experience the awesome fun that is virtual reality gaming!
GAMING EXPERIENCE
We have two Quest 3 consoles loaded up with all the best games. Available for 20 minute sessions. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. 8+ AGES
FRI 3 MAY
SAT 4 MAY
10:00 am-3:30 pm
SUN 5 MAY
1:00 pm-2:30 pm
LIMITED PLACESFIRST IN, FIRST SERVE 2:00 pm-5:30 pm
You remind me of the babe! What babe?... When Sarah is forced to babysit her half-brother Toby, she summons Jareth the Goblin King to take him away. When he is actually kidnapped, Sarah is given just thirteen hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue him. Come and watch the cult classic Labyrinth (PG) with an interactive twist. PG 6:30pm-8:30pm FRI 3 MAY
Compete against the clock - and two other teams - to solve the puzzle and escape. Groups of up to four.
SAT 4 MAY
10:15am-4:00pm
HASTINGS
LIBRARY
REGISTRATIONS
REQUIRED
16+ AGES
BUILDING A WORLD TO PLAY IN (D&D WORKSHOP)
Spend an hour and a half with an experienced Dungeon Master and learn how the environment informs the campaign. This Dungeons & Dragons workshop is for DMs, and for players who are interested in the other side of the screen. Although presented with D&D in mind, it will also be useful to writers and other storymakers.
10:30am-12:00pm HASTINGS LIBRARY REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED SAT 4 MAY
ALL AGES SUITABLE
SAT 4 MAY 1:00PM-4:00PM HASTINGS LIBRARY
Follow and laugh along as Kiwis and Dragons play live, igniting a flame of creativity that will leave an indelible mark on the very
Want to hunt zombies or blast your way through awesome songs on Beat Saber while the kids aren’t under foot? We are locking them all out of the library for this strictly 16+ event. Join us and some of the Geeks Guild for an evening with the VR, board games, and pizza.
SAT 4 MAY 6:00pm-9:00pm
HASTINGS LIBRARY REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
Join local author Gareth Ward (winner of Storylines Tessa Duder Award, the 2018 Sir Julius Vogel Award for Best Youth Novel, and a 2018 Storylines Notable Book Award) as he teaches simple but effective ways to make your writing stronger and more engaging. 15+ AGES
SUN 5 MAY WRITING WORKSHOP
10:00am-12:00pm HASTINGS LIBRARY
REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
ALL AGES SUITABLE
A demonstration game by some of our local MTG card-nerds. Watch and ask questions, or hang out and meet other players.
SUN 5 MAY 1:30pm-3:30pm HASTINGS LIBRARY
Learn the basics of model painting with Lovecraft Game Store. This session focuses on the painting of D&D figurines, but the skills covered are easily transferrable to painting miniatures from any table top game. No prior skills required and all materials are provided.
If the event is full, contact Lovecraft Game Store at info@ lovecraftgamestore.co.nz to register your interest for future events.
SUN 5 MAY 1:30pm-3:30pm
HASTINGS LIBRARY REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED 13+
AN AMONG US IRL ADVENTURE (FOR ADULTS)
Who will prevail: crewmates or imposters? Can you complete your tasks while avoiding the imposter… or maybe you ARE the imposter? Only the least sus will survive in this popular game brought to life. 16+ AGES
SUN 5 MAY 5:00pm-6:30pm HASTINGS LIBRARY REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
Get amongst it.
Hastings Library
Warren Street, Hastings
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Flaxmere Library
Swansea Road, Flaxmere
Havelock North Library
Te Mata Road, Havelock North
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