Registrations are not required for these activities .
Bugs and Books
For ages 3–6
Come and listen to a fun story time and then create your own little paper ladybug friend in the craft session.
He Puna Manawa
Wednesday, 19 April 10.30am
Mount Maunganui Library
Tuesday, 11 April 10.30am
Greerton Library
Thursday, 13 April & Friday, 21 April 10.30am
Pāpāmoa Library
Monday, 17 April 10.30am
Parent supervision essential. Please make sure you arrive at the start time. Some children may require adult assistance.
Anzac Windows
For ages 3+
Drop in any time between 10am–1pm on the days indicated and create a painted window design in the style of the great memorial stained-glass windows that can be found around Aotearoa. Then, place your design on our Waihirere windows to create a collaborative art display.
Un-Imaginary Friends
For all ages
Bring your imaginary friend to life by creating your own little buddy from dough and a variety of craft materials, then take them home to hang out with!
He Puna Manawa
Wednesday, 12 April 10.30am
Mount Maunganui Library
Friday, 14 April 10.30am
Greerton Library
Monday, 17 April 10.30am
Pāpāmoa Library
Thursday, 20 April 10.30am
This activity is suitable for all ages, with parent supervision essential. Please make sure you arrive at the start time.
He Puna Manawa
Saturday, 22 April from 10am–1pm
He Puna Manawa
Monday, 17 April from 10am–1pm
This activity is suitable for ages 3+, adults are welcome to create an artwork, too! Your artwork will be available for collection between Friday, 5 May and Sunday, 28 May.
Keva Blocks
For all ages
Fun fact: the tallest KEVA tower ever built was 15.7 metres tall! While we may not get that high, we can sure come up with some creative designs.
Mount Maunganui Library
Tuesday, 18 April and Friday, 21 April 10.30am
Parents must remain to supervise their children.
Personalised Puppets
For ages 7–10
Use our templates to create a cardboard puppet. Princess? Witch? Bear? Ogre? You decide. Make one for each hand and you can put on a puppet play.
He Puna Manawa
Tuesday, 18 April 10.30am
Mount Maunganui Library
Thursday, 20 April 10.30am
Greerton Library
Tuesday, 11 April 10.30am
Pāpāmoa Library
Thursday, 13 April 10.30am
This activity is suitable for ages 7–10, with parent supervision essential. Please make sure you arrive at the start time.
An Afternoon at the Movies
For all ages
Bring your cushion, blankie or beanbag and some snacks to enjoy a family movie screening. A different G or PG movie will be shown each day.
Greerton Library
Wednesday, 12 April 1.30–3pm
Friday, 14 April
Special events that require registration.
Please visit www.library.tauranga.govt.nz to book your spot.
Sensory Storytime
For all ages
Enjoy 20-25 minutes of songs, rhymes, and interactive stories in a calm environment, followed by 20 minutes of Sensory Play.
Deano Yipadee Show
For all ages
Best-selling author, musician and performer Deano Yipadee, aka ‘Nee Naw Man’, will have your child in stitches as they read, sing, laugh, and bounce along with his collection of chart-topping Scholastic books and songs. Deano will take you on a hilarious comedy live-music adventure featuring: Nee Naw, the Little Fire Engine, Stink-o-saurus, Granny’s Undies, and the brand-new book, Dusty the Digger.
There will be time for photos and autographs afterwards.
Greerton Memorial Hall
Thursday, 20 April from 10-11am
Pāpāmoa Library
Thursday, 20 April from 2-3pm
Places are limited and adults must book a ticket also. Please retain ticket for event entry.
Pāpāmoa Library
Tuesday, 11 April from 2-3pm
Greerton Library
Wednesday, 19 April from 10.30-11.30am
StikBot Movie Making
For ages 8—12
Calling all budding filmmakers! Get creative with our collection of StikBots and make a stop-motion animation using the StikBot Studio app.
He Puna Manawa
Friday, 21 April from 10.30-12 noon
Mount Maunganui Library
Wednesday, 12 April from 10.30-12 noon
Greerton Library
Friday, 14 April from 10.30-12 noon
Accompanying adult supervision not required.
Teen events that require registration.
Please visit www.library.tauranga.govt.nz to book your spot.
Calligraphy For Teens
For ages 11—18
Learn the basics of Italic script using a variety of techniques and tools. Then use your new skills to create an artwork. This could be a quote, proverb or an artwork incorporating your name. Bring some ideas with you for your creation!
Pāpāmoa Library
Tuesday, 18 April from 10am-12 noon
Spark Up That Story
For ages 11—18
Fire up your enthusiasm, ignite your ideas and set your stories on fire!
Maketu author, Angie Belcher, invites young writers to join her for blazing exercises, hot tips and flickers of writing advice.
Angie says everyone has a story and with encouragement – and a few writing tools – they have the power to set those stories alight.
Pāpāmoa Library
Wednesday, 12 April from 10am-12 noon
Illustration For Teens
For ages 11—18
Come along and create interesting pictures using a variety of mediums to enhance your stories or poems. All abilities welcome in this exploration of mediums, ideas, and techniques.
He Puna Manawa
Thursday, 13 April from 10am-12 noon
Schedule of Events
Some sessions have limited space and require bookings. For full details, check out session descriptions inside.
He Puna Manawa
Wednesday, 12 April
Un-Imaginary Friends, 10.30am
Thursday, 13 April
Illustration For Teens, 10am-12 noon
Monday, 17 April
Anzac Windows, 10am–1pm
Tuesday, 18 April
Personalised Puppets, 10.30am
Wednesday, 19 April
Bugs and Books, 10.30am
Friday, 21 April
StikBot Movie Making, 10.30am-12 noon
Saturday, 22 April
Anzac Windows, 10am–1pm
Papamoa Library
Tuesday, 11 April
Sensory Storytime, 2pm
Wednesday, 12 April
Spark Up That Story, 10am-12 noon
Thursday, 13 April
Personalised Puppets, 10.30am
Monday, 17 April
Bugs and Books, 10.30am
Tuesday, 18 April
Calligraphy For Teens, 10am-12 noon
Thursday, 20 April
Un-Imaginary Friends, 10.30am
Deano Yipadee Show, 2pm
Greerton Library
Tuesday, 11 April
Personalised Puppets, 10.30am
Wednesday, 12 April
An Afternoon at the Movies, 1.30–3pm
Thursday, 13 April
Bugs and Books, 10.30am
Friday, 14 April
StikBot Movie Making, 10.30am-12 noon
An Afternoon at the Movies, 1.30–3pm
Monday, 17 April
Un-Imaginary Friends, 10.30am
Wednesday, 19 April
Sensory Storytime, 10.30am
An Afternoon at the Movies, 1.30–3pm
Thursday, 20 April (at Greerton Memorial Hall)
Deano Yipadee Show, 10am
Friday, 21 April
Bugs and Books, 10.30am
Mount Maunganui Library
Tuesday, 11 April
Bugs and Books, 10.30am
Wednesday, 12 April
StikBot Movie Making, 10.30am-12 noon
Friday, 14 April
Un-Imaginary Friends, 10.30am
Tuesday, 18 April
Keva Blocks, 10.30am
Thursday, 20 April
Personalised Puppets, 10.30am
Friday, 21 April
Keva Blocks, 10.30am