September School Holidays - What's on in Week 1?

We have so much planned for week 1 of the holidays at the Waipā District Libraries that we have made a landing page where you can see what is happening at both Te Awamutu and Cambridge!


Cambridge Library is celebrating the launch of the boardgame collection with heaps of opportunities for everyone to get their game on (including teens and adults). This includes:

  • A Minimakers session where we get all the STEAM toys out
  • A workshop on how to run Roleplaying Games for your friends and family (age 11 - adult)
  • Oneshot RPG sessions
  • Casual boardgame session
  • A casual chess tournament
  • Two sessions of Blood on the Clocktower, the award-winning game of trickery and deduction (age 11 - adult)

For a detailed list of what's on at Cambridge Library, click here!


Te Awamutu Library is running tons crafts especially designed for 5 - 12 year olds, based on your favourite kiwi authors. This includes:

  • Aircraft from Flying Furballs
  • Wonky-Donkey pop-up cards
  • Turtle collages inspired by The Silent One
  • Hairy Maclary puppets
  • Down the Back of the Chair Treasure Holders

For a detailed list of what's on at Te Awamutu Library, click here!


Please remember that children under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult at all times while in the library and children under 14 need a responsible adult onsite.

Week 2 of the holidays is Library Week and we have some special activities planned - keep an eye out for those!