Toddler Time

A fun-filled programme featuring stories, crafts, music and interactive fun.

Toddler Time is tailored specifically for age 2-5 years and is designed to enhance social, cognitive, motor and musical skills.

No need to register, just turn up!

Makerspace Thursdays (TA)

Come and get creative and hands-on with fun science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics projects!

Thursday afternoons at Te Awamutu Library during the school term.

Participants register for the term. Ages 8 up to 13.

Wriggle & Rhyme (TA)

Check out the FREE 30-minute Wriggle & Rhyme sessions at a library near you during the school term!

Wriggle & Rhyme sessions are designed for children from birth to two years old, and guide parents through a range of movement activities that they can also use at home with their children.

No need to register, just turn up!

Wriggle & Rhyme in the Park (CB)

Wriggle & Rhyme is in the Park for the Summer!

Wriggle & Rhyme sessions are generally designed for children from birth to two years old, and guide parents through a range of movement activities that they can also use at home with their children. We are however making these sessions open to older preschool children while we run the sessions outdoors.

5 Minute Makerspace

Get creative and hands-on with fun science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) projects!

Generally suitable for ages 8 up to 13. Adult supervision and assistance generally required.

These 5 minute Makerspace sessions are being delivered virtually via the YouTube Channel and are in addition to the in-house sessions that we run.

Lego Club

Lego Club is a free hour of fun where kids can use their imagination to create, build and play. Look out for challenges and fun themes too!

All children aged 5-12 are welcome to join in. Registration is not required at present, but parents must sign children in and out of each session. Sessions are held in term time.

Homemade | Let's Cook

Simple recipes aimed at anyone who likes cooking!

Suitable for people of all ages, especially children.

Mini Makers

Come along to a taster session of Makerspace STEAM activities and Lego!

Suitable for ages 5 and above.

No need to register. Just turn up!

Deano Yipadee School Holiday Show (TA)

Best-selling Author, Musician and Performer Deano Yipadee will have your child in stitches as they read, sing, laugh and bounce along with his collection of chart-topping Scholastic books and songs. Join Nee Naw The Little Fire Engine, Stink-o-saurus, the brand new book, Granny’s Undies, and many more as Deano takes you on an hilarious comedy live music adventure!

Deano Yipadee School Holiday Show (CB)

Best-selling Author, Musician and Performer Deano Yipadee will have your child in stitches as they read, sing, laugh and bounce along with his collection of chart-topping Scholastic books and songs. Join Nee Naw The Little Fire Engine, Stink-o-saurus, the brand new book, Granny’s Undies, and many more as Deano takes you on an hilarious comedy live music adventure!

National Simultaneous Storytime 2023

National Simultaneous Storytime is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association.

It is also supported by LIANZA, the Library and Information Association of New Zealand.

Get your whanau together and join with Dee to read aloud this year's chosen story, The Speedy Sloth - words will be on screen.