Wriggle & Rhyme

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!

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.

Makerspace Tuesdays (CB)

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

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

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.

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.

Christmas Craft Drop in Session (CB)

Come and join us for a Christmas Craft Drop in Session at your library.

There will be a couple of different crafts to choose from aimed at adults and younger crafters! You may drop in any time during the allocated time slot, but the sessions will end as scheduled. Please allow at least 30 minutes to complete a project.

All materials supplied.

Kids' Summer Reading Fest

HAVE FUN
Learn to love reading!
Practice your reading over the holidays.
Enjoy story sessions at each library.
Try an online challenge.

Kids Christmas Cookie Bake-Off

Kids! Bake and decorate an award-winning Christmas Cookie(s), submit a photo and be in the prize draw to win!

You could win a prize pack which includes a Christmas Puzzle Book, a library bag, the cookbook Australia Bakes and a DVD voucher.

Christmas Cards with Heidi

Join us online to craft your own hand made cards for Christmas.

Lead by Heidi Gaiger.

Two cards to make using basic materials from home.

Libraries closed

Our libraries are closed for a public holiday, staff training, a staff event or if there are health and safety concerns.

eResources and Databases are available 24/7.

Kids' Summer Reading Fest Story Sessions

If you're taking part in our School Holiday Reading programme, or even if you're not, join us for one our our story sessions! Dress up in theme to match!

Southern Celts with Celine Kearney

Drawing on her own family experience and insights from her PhD inquiry, Celine Kearney travelled around Aotearoa to interview New Zealanders with Scottish and Irish backgrounds. Her book Southern Celts is a collection of interviews of New Zealanders who reflect on their connections to their Irish and Scottish cultural backgrounds.

Cambridge Central Heritage Walk

Join us for a guided tour of Central Cambridge with Michael Jeans and Sue Milner.

The walk will cover Cambridge town from North to South, passing heritage buildings and key locations and may include access to St Andrew's Church and the Masonic Hotel.

Limited numbers. Requires a reasonable level of fitness. Allow at least 2 hours (though you are able to leave the walk at any time).

The meeting point will be advised to those registered.

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!