School Holiday Programmes and Activities
Join us for an unforgettable adventure these school holidays!
Our exciting programmes ignite imagination, foster curiosity, and create lasting memories. From captivating technologies to creative arts and crafts, our diverse activities engage young minds, and provide a safe, inclusive environment for fun and discovery.
We offer a range of programmes including drop-in sessions and classes that required advance bookings (both free and paid options).
Please read our Parent/Guardian Agreement for Child Participation in Christchurch City Libraries Programming: Terms and Conditions.
Holiday events at libraries
Free, Bookings Required
Paid, Bookings Required
My Fale!
Apr 15th | 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Home is where we gather and connect with our fanau! Make a mini fale tele and a personalised sign to mark a space in your fale! For ages 7+.
Raranga atu, Raranga mai - Māori Paper Weaving: Tūranga
Apr 16th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join us to learn basic techniques and create your own mini whāriki | mat, kono | small basket and maybe even a small kete.
Raranga atu, Raranga mai - Māori Paper Weaving: Tūranga
Apr 16th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us to learn basic techniques and create your own mini whāriki | mat, kono | small basket and maybe even a small kete.
My Fale!
Apr 17th | 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Home is where we gather and connect with our fanau! Make a mini fale tele and a personalised sign to mark a space in your fale! For ages 7+.
Free, drop-in sessions
Free, Drop In
Story walk at Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale
Apr 16th | 10:30am - 12:00pm
Stroll in the sun, listen to a story, make a craft and enjoy this 'If you're a Kiwi and you know it" Storywalk.
Lantern Making
Apr 17th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Come and celebrate autumn by making your own lantern! Materials provided. Free, no booking required.
School Holidays Storytimes at Teece Museum
Apr 17th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a fun storytime session that will take you to old Rome and Greece.
Story Walk
Apr 23rd | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Celebrate World Book Day with us! Stroll along with Elephant and Friends on this interactive story walk.
Paid, Bookings Required
Paid, Bookings Required
South - Mug Design Workshop - 13-17 years
Apr 16th | 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Craft a mug masterpiece that’s as unique as you are!We provide all of the materials (including mug), you just need to bring your creativity!
Make a Rabbit Lantern - 9+ years/Whānau (Te Hāpua: Halswell)
Apr 17th | 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Make a Rabbit Lantern, work together as a whānau/family to create a lantern, with willow and tissue paper. 1 lantern per whānau/family group
South - Mug Design Workshop - 7-12 years FULLY BOOKED
Apr 23rd | 9:00am - 12:00pm
Craft a mug masterpiece that’s as unique as you. We provide all of the materials (including mug), you just need to bring your creativity!
Imagination Station holiday activities
Explore Imagination Station Holiday Brick School & other great STEAM-based holiday activities at libraries.