Sun 9 April
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Hastings Library
1,2,3... Join the Easter egg hunt!
1. Drop in on Easter Sunday.
2. Find a colourful egg in the children’s section.
3. Exchange it for a chocolate egg or small prize.
Art Sleuthing
Tues 11 - Sun 23 April
All three libraries
Book Art
Get your sleuth on and look for the special art displayed around the libraries. Then use the QR code to report back to us with ‘the answer’ and be in to win some great prizes.
Movie sessions
Tues 11 - Fri 14 April
1:00pm
Flaxmere Library
event Registration required
Why argue whether books are better than movies when you can enjoy both?
Gather friends or whānau and enjoy your favourite family-friendly movies every afternoon this week.
Marvellous Magic and Stupendous Storytelling
Wed 12 April 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Polymer Clay Workshop
Wed 19 April
Flaxmere Library
10:00am - 11:30am
Havelock North Library
- 3:30pm
Want to be a muso but just can’t find that perfect instrument?
Come along and make your own!
Tues 18 April
2:00pm - 3.30pm
Flaxmere Library
Books come and books go, but what happens once they are gone? Join us to make some amazing art using old books and some creativity.
Musical Instrument Creation Fri 21
Mini-Movie Set Making
Thurs 20 April
10:00am - 12:00pm
Hastings Library
*Spielberg* *Cameron* *your name here*design and make your own miniature movie set. Set the scene for the Stop Motion Movie Making!
Fri 14 April
10:00am - 12:00pm
Hastings Library
Makerspace:
Will you make a creature? Jewellery? A Keyring charm? The choices are endless so come join us to create with Polymer Clay.
Stop Motion Movie Making
Hastings Library
Chat and Paint
Thurs 13 April
11:00am - 1:00pm
Havelock North Library
We never claimed to be Bob Ross, but we think we can do pretty well with a little guidance! Come paint with us, create a masterpiece to take home and display.
Havelock North Library
Join us for an enchanting evening of magic and stories performed by The Great Wardini.
Makerspace: Still Life Drawing
Stop. Motion. Movie. Making. Make your own Stop Motion Movie! We’ll provide the know-how, you provide the imagination! Two sessions times available - one for the 5-10 year olds, another for the 10+ crowd.
Tues 11 - Thurs 13 April 10:00am - 4:00pm
All three Libraries
Makerspace:
Make your own poppy for Anzac day. Take it home, or leave it with us for an Anzac day display!
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Makerspace: Masquerade Mask
Fri 14 - Sat 15 April
- 4:00pm All three Libraries
Join us for still life drawing with a twist, ignite your imagination and draw your own version of one of our still life displays. Create your own masquerade mask. Tamariki can decorate their own mask to show off their style & personality.
Teen events
Chat and Paint
Thurs 13 April 11:00am - 1:00pm
Havelock North Library
We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material
Registration required Limited spaces
Polymer Clay Workshop
Fri 14 April 10:00am - 12:00pm Hastings Library
Book Art
Tues 18 April 2:00pm - 3.30pm
Flaxmere Library
13-18 yrs
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Library locations
HASTINGS LIBRARY
Warren Street, Hastings
10-13 yrs
HAVELOCK NORTH LIBRARY Te Mata Road, Havelock North
FLAXMERE LIBRARY
Swansea Road, Flaxmere
Please remember 13+ yrs