Saturday, July 01, 2017

July Events at Takapuna Library



New Zealand: Paradise Squandered? 

When: Wednesday 12 July, 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Where: Takapuna Library
Cost: Gold coin/ donation

Author talk with John Hawkes

Fourth generation New Zealander and retired consultant rheumatologist John Hawkes gives his views on what New Zealanders face today, covering topics as wide ranging as healthcare, finance, trade and industry, land and property, education and sport. Has New Zealand squandered its potential and how can we best go forward?

Please RSVP to Helen.woodhouse@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or call (09)890-4903


 

And now for some fun at Takapuna Library in the school holidays

Movie Monday
Monday 10 July, 10.30am & 1pm
Join us for two ‘under-ground’ movies in our holiday theatre space. No bookings required – just turn up, grab a cushion, and enjoy. Both movies are rated G. See in-library for further details.


Games Club+
Monday 10 July, 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Games galore for school-age kids! Bring your own device with games installed and play with other like-minded kids; beam your game onto the big screen so others can cheer you on; play Minecraft Xbox; or challenge your friends to a fun board game.

Holiday science: What lies beneath a biodome?
Tuesday 11 July, 10.30am – 12pm
Our planet is an ecosystem of energy from the sun above to the ground below. Learn a little about our environment then create a mini-biosphere to take home and watch over the holidays. For children 8yrs and up.

What lies beneath?
Wednesday 12 July, 10.30am – 11.30am
Find out about animal food chains in our fun craft workshop and create your own stackable food chain.

Rhymetime
Thursday 13 July, 9.30am – 10am
Our regular Thursday session of music and movement for Under-5’s will continue during the holidays. Children are encouraged to join in as we sing, dance and have fun.

4-Up: Getting ready for school
Friday 14 July, 11am - 12pm
Our weekly literacy programme of alphabet story-time and learning activity. Today we’ll be learning about the blend ‘TH’ and looking beneath the earth. Suitable for ages 4-6 yrs.

Movie Monday
Monday 17 July, 10.30am & 1pm
Join us for two ‘up-above’ movies in our holiday theatre space. No bookings required – just turn up, grab a cushion, and enjoy. Both movies are rated G. See in-library for further details.

Games Club+
Monday 17 July, 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Games galore! Bring your own device with games installed and play with other like-minded kids; beam your game onto the big screen so others can cheer you on; play Minecraft Xbox; or challenge your friends to a fun board game.

Black Stacks: cup stacking!
Tuesday 18 July, 12pm - 1pm
Fresh from the recent world champs, come along and watch members of the 2017 NZ Black Stacks team show you how to sport stack and then have a go yourselves.

What lies above?
Wednesday 19 July, 10.30am – 11.30am
Look to the sky, by and day and by night – what can you see? Find out, come and join us for a craft workshop and make your own ‘sky-scanner’.

Rhymetime
Thursday 20 July, 9.30am – 10am
Our regular Thursday session of music and movement for Under-5’s will continue during the holidays. Children are encouraged to join in as we sing, dance and have fun.

Little Wild Music starry story night
Thursday 20 July, 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Back by popular demand - it’s story night at Takapuna Library! Claudia brings the songs and Lisa’s got the stories. Come along in your pyjamas and join us as we sing and tell about the stars and planets. Milk and cookies provided – yum!

4-Up: Getting ready for school
Friday 21 July, 11am - 12pm
Our weekly literacy programme of alphabet story-time and learning activity. Today we’ll be learning about the letter K and looking at the skies. Suitable for ages 4-6 yrs.

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