Library events

CROCHET CLUB – EVERY WEDNESDAY DURING TERM TIME IN NGAARUAWAAHIA Come along and join Linda. Learn how to read a pattern, abbreviations and how to make a square. Bring a note pad and pen, we'll supply the rest.

Kids aged 0 – 5 can join us to play with LEGO DUPLO! DUPLO blocks are large, colourful building blocks designed for younger children.

As well as being great fun, DUPLO teaches problem-solving skills, creativity, teamwork, and helps to develop fine motor skills.

Come and join in on the fun, no booking required. Children must be supervised.

Connect with your friends and work together to solve puzzles and get to the next level! Or battle it out, using your skills to get to the top of the leaderboard!

• Connect with friends
• Work together
• Use problem solving skills
• Follow instructions
• Have fun!
• Gaming on Xbox Series X
• For children 8+

Video Games Clubs runs every Thursday (during school term) at our Tuakau Library, 3-4.30pm

Unleash your creativity, one craft at a time! Join our weekly kids arts and crafts session to explore, create, and have fun!

Ideal for 5-12 year olds.

Bring your creativity, we will supply the rest!

Share a story and explore it further with a hands-on craft.

A great way to build early literacy and creativity.

Looking for an easy, fun activity for the kids? Come along to our Tuakau movie day!

Relax, enjoy a film, and share the magic of movies. Caregivers welcome.

 

Looking for an easy, fun activity for the kids? Come along to our Movie at Meremere session.

Relax, enjoy a great film, and share the magic of movies in a safe and welcoming space. Caregivers welcome.

Unleash your creativity, one craft at a time! Join our monthly teen arts and crafts session to create, connect and have fun!

Ideal for 13-17 year olds.

Bring your creativity, we will supply the rest! 

Play a selection of modern board games that are suitable for families, teens and adults.

Craft a colourful butterfly with delicate crepe paper and let your imagination soar! A fun, free activity for all ages. 

Share a story and explore it further with a hands-on craft.

A great way to build early literacy and creativity.

Scavenger hunt pictures are hidden around the library. Participants find them and write down the number on each picture. 

On completion they receive an activity booklet and stickers.

Fun activities for all ages including sensory toys, DUPLO, puzzles and boardgames.

This is a self-lead programme for Whaanau to engage with the community and our library resources books, games, toys, puzzles, etc, to socialise & engage with others in our library space.

The intention is for this to be an unstructured time to have fun in the library with whaanau and meet others in the community. The resources we have are available anytime and we will encourage participants to ask staff when they want to use them.

Upcycling bottles and cans as seed pots. Participants will receive a seed to identify and take home to plant.

Want to share your favourite reads with fellow book lovers?

Book chat is a monthly get together for people who love reading and are keen to hear about new great reads.  

There is no need to register. Just turn-up to one of the monthly sessions.

Book Chat at our Tuakau Library runs on the last Wednesday of each month (except December and January) at 1.30pm.

Contact: Amanda at Tuakau library.

Kids aged 0 – 5 can join us to play with LEGO DUPLO! DUPLO blocks are large, colourful building blocks designed for younger children.

As well as being great fun, DUPLO teaches problem-solving skills, creativity, teamwork, and helps to develop fine motor skills.

Come and join in on the fun, no booking required. Children must be supervised.

Create a colourful flower using soft, vibrant yarn!

This fun and easy craft is perfect for budding artists of all ages. Free to attend—come and make something beautiful! 

Share a story and explore it further with a hands-on craft.

A great way to build early literacy and creativity.

Make your own ambulance! 

Paint, decorate, and drive away with your creation.

Free St John activity packs while stocks last.