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06/07/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 07/07/2024 07:03
July School Holidays at East Coast Bays Library
East Coast Bays Libraries School Holiday programme has something for everyone! Join us at one of our many events, or pop in at any time to do some Library Activities. We've got the I Spy Cabinet, Scavenger Hunts, Games, and more!
Matariki Story Time and Songs
Sunday 7 July 11:00 - 11:30am
Celebrate Matariki with a special Stories and Songs session.
Sunday Movie
Sunday 7 July 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Everyone is welcome!
Enjoy a family-friendly movie with your whānau or friends. Ask at the library to find out what we are screening on this day. Movie rating is G or PG.
Author Visit with Peter Millett
Monday 8 July 11:00 - 11:30am
North Shore author Peter Millett is celebrating 25 years as a children's author, and he's reading his latest two picture books in selected libraries during the school holidays.
The Proud Pūteketeke
What happens when a pūteketeke egg turns up in a duck's nest? Find out in this entertaining picture book inspired by the worldwide attention thrust upon our weird-dancing, feather-eating, puking waterbird during the Bird of the Century competition.
Spotty the Zebra
Spotty the zebra is tired of standing out in a crowd. She's spent her entire life with a spotted coat, but the chance has come to change her looks and fit in with the crowd. Should she take it? Or will she regret going on a journey that she may not be able to return from?
Paper Fish Craft
Tuesday 9 July 2:00 - 3:00pm
Let's get crafty! Come along and make a paper fish that swims and swerves just like the real thing.
STEAM Drop-in Session
Wednesday 10 July 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ready, set, go! Join us in our event space to race the Sphero robots or try the VR headsets.
Ka pai Games!
Thursday 11 July 11:00am - 12:00pm
Practice your te reo and challenge your friends to a game of Tākaro! Ka pai!
Plastic Free July
Friday 12 10:00 - 11:00am
Learn about why getting to zero waste is good for your whānau, community, and the planet. Some fun activities to understand why we reduce waste and why there is no such place as "away". Some practical tips on what can and can't be recycled from everyday containers, materials, and products.
Sunday Stories and Songs
Sunday 14 July 11:00 - 11.30 am
Tamariki of all ages still love to be read to. Join us for a special school holiday session of our regular stories and songs.
Sunday Movie
Sunday 14 July 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Everyone is welcome!
Enjoy a family-friendly movie with your whānau or friends. Ask at the library to find out what we are screening on this day. Movie rating is G or PG.
Mindful Photography - Ages 8-12
Monday 15 July 2:00 - 3:00pm
Slow down and appreciate the beauty in ordinary spaces with our photography workshop. Bring your own device with a camera. We will have a few devices available to share for tamariki that don't have a camera.
Jar Full of Wishes
Tuesday 16 July 10:00 - 11:00am
Learn how to make mini origami puff stars from paper strips. To create your "jar full of wishes" simply bring your own jar, write a message on the paper strip, fold it into a star, pop it in your jar…then make some more!
Matariki Harakeke weaving and talk with Kendra
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Wednesday 17 July 10:00 -11:30am
Learn each star's name and what it correlates to including the South Island Te Waipounamu star Puanga or Puaka. Learn and sing a Matariki waiata and learn the art of weaving whetū stars and Putiputi flowers.
REGISTER HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/matariki-harakeke-weaving-and-talk-with-kendra
Pyjama Storytime
Thursday 18 July 6:00 - 6:30pm
Wear your PJs and get cosy with a special Pyjama Storytime in the evening. Teddies welcome too!
Award Winning Story Time
Sunday 21 July 11:00 - 11:30 am
Come and listen to some award winning stories!
Sunday Movie
Sunday 21 July 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Everyone is welcome!
Enjoy a family-friendly movie with your whānau or friends. Ask at the library to find out what we are screening on this day. Movie rating is G or PG