TV2 KidsFest is New Zealand's biggest annual children's festival. Aimed at kids up to the age of 12, there's nothing quite like it anywhere else in the country. TV2 KidsFest took place for the first time in 1992, beginning as an idea from the then Mayor, Vicki Buck. Since 1992 the festival has entertained over 350,000 children at over 1500 events.
KidsFest July 06 Holidays: Christchurch City Libraries… a magical place
In 2006 Kidsfest will run Saturday 1 July to Friday 14 July.
We've just listed library events here - go to the KidsFest web site for the full programme and bookings information.
Animal tails - stories to ROAR about
A snort, a bark, a cock-a-doodle-doo, get down to your library for an animal hullabaloo. Join storyteller Liz Weir and her menagerie of animal puppets for stories, songs and a little bit of mischief.
- Fendalton Library Monday 10 July: 2-2.45pm
Cartooning, you can do it!
Have a go at cartooning, at this workshop with a real cartoonist. Special requirements: Bring your own drawing materials.
- Shirley Library, Tuesday 4 July: 1.30-3.30pm
Crafty kids with Natalie Collins
Create fantastic glitter or pirate crowns, bangles and rings.
- New Brighton Library - Saturday 8 July: 11am-12pm: Learn how to make simple and stunning pieces of wearable art
- Parklands Library - Saturday 8 July: 1-2pm: Create a beautiful picture and weave it into a work of art to hang on your wall
Frenzy2 - Youth party in the library
Attention Years 7 and 8!!! If you missed it the first time around here’s your chance to join in the madness and mayhem of Frenzy2.
Activities will include Playstation, Xbox, and crazy food challenges. Plus there’ll be giveaways, free food and much more…
- Parklands Library, Thursday 13 July 2006, 7-9pm
The Magic of Reading
Popular entertainer Shad Rutherford will be presenting his 'Magic of Reading' show at New Brighton Library. Come and be amazed with Marvellous Magic, Funny Juggling and Fabulous Balloon Twisting, plus giveaways galore.
- New Brighton Library, Wednesday 5 July: 10.30-11.15am
A Magical Day
Enter into the world of libraries’ marvellous magic. Solve a magical riddle, make magical mayhem with potions, dress up in costume and record your magical day using digital photography and technology. Marvel at masterful, magical story telling and learn and perform amazing magic tricks.
- South Christchurch Library & South Learning Centre: Monday 3 July to Thursday 6 July
- Upper Riccarton Library & Upper Riccarton LC, Monday 10 July to Thursday 13 July
- Parklands Library & Waitikiri Learning Centre, Monday 3 July to Thursday 6 July
Magical Storytelling
Enter into the world of libraries’ magnificant magic and marvel at masterful, magical story telling.
- South Christchurch Library & South Learning Centre: Monday 3 July to Thursday 6 July at 2:30pm to 3pm
- Upper Riccarton Library & Upper Riccarton LC, Monday 10 July to Thursday 13 July at 12:30pm to 1pm
- Parklands Library & Waitikiri Learning Centre, Monday 3 July to Thursday 6 July at 12:30pm to 1pm
Magical Tricks by Kids
Enter into the world of libraries’ marvellous magic. Learn tricks for yourself or watch amazing magic tricks performed by kids. Performers welcome - please practise your trick at home to perform at the library and bring all required equipment.
- South Christchurch Library & South Learning Centre: Monday 3 July to Thursday 6 July at 12:30pm to 1pm
- Upper Riccarton Library & Upper Riccarton LC, Monday 10 July to Thursday 13 July at 2:30pm to 3pm
- Parklands Library & Waitikiri Learning Centre, Monday 3 July to Thursday 6 July at 2:30pm to 3pm
Magic tricks
Adrian Kirk performs magic tricks at Papanui Library from 11am, Thursday 13th July.
Papanui Playtime
Stories and entertainment with a special guest.
- Papanui Library. Thursday 6 July: 11-11.45am
Peter Rabbit
Thumbs Up Puppetry brings you Peter Rabbit, a puppet show adapted from the famous book by Beatrix Potter.
- Centre for the Child, Central Library: Thursday 6 & 13 July: 10.30-11.30am
- No bookings required
Storytime with Brian
Come and listen to a storyteller.
- Shirley Library. Tuesday 11 July: 10-10.30am, 2-2.30pm
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Stories, songs and rhymes on a Teddy Bear theme. Special requirements: please bring your teddy bear.
- Linwood Library. Thursday 13 July: 10.15-11am
