DREAMS!
School Holiday Programmes
at Hutt City Libraries
Spring 2020
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World Space Week! The Science Space There's no limit to the amazing things you'll find in space. Join the Victoria University of Wellington outreach team as we build a recipe for comets, take a crack at creating craters, and establish the Hutt Valley’s very own Rocketlab. War Memorial Library | Tuesday 6 October, 10am Taita Library | Tuesday 6 October, 1pm Wainuiomata Library | Wednesday 7 October, 1pm
Stargaze during the day! The Sun is the star at the centre of our solar system. The Wellington Astronomical Society will set up special solar telescopes for you to view the Sun safely - see if you can find sunspots and solar flares! Moera Library | Tuesday 6 October, 11am (Rain date 8 October) War Memorial Library | Friday 9 October, 11am
Mars Mission Love space? Learn more about the Mars Mission, including seeing a replica Mars Rover, and build and programme a LEGOŠ rover (no programming experience needed)! For ages 10+. To book a place please email LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz War Memorial Library | Friday 9 October, 9-11.30am War Memorial Library | Friday 9 October, 12:30-3pm
Eastbourne Library
Naenae Library
Spectacular Sunflowers
Dreams!
Tuesday 29 September, 10.30am Spring is here! Start your school holidays by joining us for sunflowerinspired stories. Create your very own sunflower to display in the library and make an origami pot with sunflower seeds to take home and grow for our beautiful bees! All ages
Storytime with Police Constable Dave Cody
Wednesday 7 October, 10am PC Dave Cody visits for a special reading of local author Kimberly Andrews new book, Hound the Detective! Kimberly will join us too, and will have signed copies of her books available for sale! All ages
Lighthouses Lighting the Way
Friday 9 October, 10.30am Join us for a celebration of Eastbourne’s very own Pencarrow Lighthouse. With stories and craft, learn a little bit of local history during this fun session. All ages
Do you dream of being a rock star? An architect? An activist? Join us every weekday from 2pm and make your dreams come true! September 28 Be a Comic Artist September 29 Be a Rock Star September 30 Be an Illustrator October 1 Be a Superhero October 2 Be an Architect October 5 Be an Activist October 6 Be a Librarian October 7 Be an Artist October 8 Be a Game Designer October 9 Be a Builder
Fun Palaces/Whare Tapere
3-4 October, 11am-4pm An annual community celebration. Bring your friends and whÄ nau and set some chain reactions off - domino trails, exploding popsicle sticks, marble runs, and much more!
Dungeons & Dragons 4 & 11 October, 1pm
Koraunui Stokes Valley Recorded Worlds
Monday 28 September, 10.30am-1pm Recycle vinyl records to create wall art with the help of Tape Art NZ in a free, relaxed workshop. Learn how to use paint and tape stencil, paint 'dotting' and paint pen to make a work for your wall. Ages 7+
Scrapbooking Workshop
Tuesday 29 September, 2-4pm Learn how to make a simple DIY scrapbook with Tania. All ages
Playing with Patterns
Wednesday 30 September, 2-4pm We'll use art materials to explore making bold patterns. Play around and create your own amazingly original artworks. Ages 8+
Exploding Sticks
Thursday 1 October, 2-4pm Weave an exploding craft stick bomb and make a boomerang‌ What other things can you do with craft sticks? All ages (under-7s must be accompanied by an adult)
Get Moving with KSV
Thursday 1 October, 10am-12pm (ages 0-5: 10-11am, ages 5-10: 11am-12pm) A minimovers session combined with sports and active games.
Games Club
Fridays 2 & 9 October, 3-4pm Challenge your friends and family to your favourite board game!
Playdough Play
Tuesday 6 October, 2-4pm What can you do with playdough? Sculpt, build create play. All ages (under-7s must be accompanied by an adult)
Bored? Board Games!
Tuesday 6 October, 2-4pm Tired of the bells and whistles? Let's have some low-tech fun! Create your own board game to take home and enjoy. Ages 6+
Fijian Language Storytime
Thursday 8 October, 12.30-1pm Stories, songs and crafts to celebrate Fijian Language Week!
Chain Reactions
Thursday 8 October, 2-4pm Dominoes, marbles‌ What other sort of chain reactions can you think of? All ages welcome (under-7s must be accompanied)
Petone Library Dream Space
Wednesday 30 September, 2pm Always wanted to design your dream library space – or do you dream of being an astronaut and living in space? Come join us for stories and craft!
Taita Library at Walter Nash Centre Fun With Frogs!
Tuesday 29 September, 2pm Jump in and make your own origami frog
Kids Yoga
Wednesday 30 September, 3.45pm
Dreaming of Flying?
Thursday 1 October, 2pm Make and test your very own hot air balloon!
Alien Dreams
Wednesday 7 October, 2pm Dreaming of creatures from outer space? Come join us for stories and create your own alien‌
War Memorial Library It's All In Your Head!
Tuesday 29 September, 2pm Join us to experiment with colours, mirrors, and patterns that deceive your eyes. Then create your own Phenakistiscope to take home!
Dreamy Decoupage Dream Jars Friday 2 October, 2pm
Build Your Own Brilliant Bracelet Tuesday 6 October, 2pm
Lego Dream Home
Design and build your dream house out of lego Thursday 8 October, 3.30pm
Space is the Place
Thursday 8 October, 2pm An exploration of our universe through craft!
Fijian Language Storytime
Wednesday 30 September, 10.30am A special storytime with Salote to celebrate Fijian Language week!
Wainuiomata Library & Community Hub Rainbow Butterflies
Saturday 26 September, 11am Make some gorgeous butterflies from wool! For ages 5+
Yoga Adventures for Kids
Monday 27 September & 5 October, 11am Increase awareness of others, and the world around us! For ages 5-12
Design a Mask
Wednesday 30 September, 11am Work on your entry for the design a mask competition! For all ages
Lego and K’Nex
Thursday 1 & 8 October, 11am Build something amazing! For ages 5+
Dreamy Nail Art
Friday 2 October, 11am Dare to be different and create your own dreamy nail designs! Materials provided. For ages 8+
Sew a Mask
Saturday 3 October, 11am Sew a material mask! All materials provided. For ages 8+
Butterfly Sun-Catcher
Tuesday 6 October, 11am Create a gorgeous sun-catcher for your window! For ages 5+
All Things Poi
Friday 9 October, 11am Learn how make and use poi! For the whole whānau
Scavenger Hunt
Saturday 10 October, 1pm Join Love Wainuiomata and Hub staff in a scavenger hunt around Queen St! For the whole whānau
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NZ Sign Language Taster Class Join representatives from Deaf Aotearoa for a free taster class in New Zealand Sign Language, as we celebrate New Zealand Sign Language Week 2020! Petone Library 30 September, 9am 30 September, 10am Wainuiomata Library
7 October, 11am
Naenae Library
12 October, 10am
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