Auckland City Libraries - What's on in October

What's On  October 2016   Head along to your local library and enjoy a wide range of Diwali festivities this October. From Bollywood dancing through to tracing your Indian family heritage, there is something for everybody at Auckland Libraries during this popular festival of lights.     Macawa Ni Vosa Vakaviti 2016  3 - 9 October Steam & Steel holiday programme 1 - 9 October   Author talk: Patti Clark Saturday 8 October Talk: managing anxiety Wednesday 19 October   Highlights Author talks   Meet Lindsey Dawson Wednesday 12 October // Orewa Library Lindsey Dawson's new book Scarlet and Magenta is just right for readers who love New Zealand fiction and heritage.          Classes & workshops   The art of domestic life Saturday 15 October // Central City Library  Join the makerspace team and explore the art of making and creating on the theme of House and Home. This event is a part of Artweek.         Community events   Folk music with Chris Priestley Tuesday 4 October // Onehunga Library In the true tradition of folk balladeers, Chris Priestley brings alive Auckland and New Zealand's colourful past through music and song.         Crafts   Waitakere knitting club Every Thursday // Waitakere Central Library, Henderson Have fun in our informal group, learning new knitting techniques and patterns. No need to book a spot, simply turn up on the day and knit away.         Family history   Heritage Festival 2016 Now until 9 October // Across Libraries Discover some great family history and heritage events at a library near you.           Kids' events   STEM Lego challenge Thursday 6 October // Central City Library Join the Auckland Central Library Makerspace team these school holidays for a Lego creation challenge!