Blueskin Bay:

During these holidays we're looking at the wonderful world of bugs and beasties. Come and create a creature of your own using all the natural autumn materials we've been gathering.

City:

Stack Explorers

Here’s your chance to see what’s behind the scenes at the library with our guided tour of the Children’s Stack Collection.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Suitable for families with children aged 8+, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

 Tuesday 9th July | 2pm – 2.45pm
www.tinyurl.com/StackExJuly24Session1

Thursday 11th July | 2pm – 2.45pm
www.tinyurl.com/StackExJuly24Session2

Tuesday 16th July | 2pm – 2.45pm
www.tinyurl.com/StackExJuly24Session3

Thursday 118th July | 2pm – 2.45pm
www.tinyurl.com/StackExJuly24Session4

Children’s Section | City Library | FREE

Shoebox Dioramas with Janet de Wagt

Join us for an exciting school holiday workshop where kids can create their own shoebox dioramas and step back in time to explore Dunedin's rich history.

Janet de Wagt is one of New Zealand’s most experienced community artists. Based in Dunedin, she works as the Artist in Residence at Room 13 Bathgate Primary School and has led numerous community art projects and exhibitions, including the recent 'You, Me and Sea' with twenty Southland Schools and Invercargill Museum.

Friday 12 July, 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm
Dunningham Suite, City Library
FREE- limited spaces, booking essential: www.tinyurl.com/ShoeboxDioramaDPL24

Textile Takeover

Have fun transforming a plain piece of clothing into an expression of your personality. Update a t-shirt, a pair of sneakers or a canvas bag… the possibilities are endless. So grab some fabric markers and let your imagination run wild!

Bring your own item of clothing – white or light cotton works best. Fabric markers supplied.

FREE
Friday 12 July and Friday 19 July | 3pm – 5pm
Teen Space | Floor 2 | City Library

Spies in the Shelves!

Crack the codes and find the mysterious book that reveals a secret! You can dress up as your favourite spy or detective. Ask at the City Library Ground Floor Children’s desk for your super-secret code cracking kit.

Date: Wednesday 10 and Wednesday 17 July 2 – 5pm

Suitable for primary and intermediate children

Wayne McEwan The Magic Guy
Join us for Wayne McEwan The Magic Guy's spectacular magic show at Dunedin Libraries these school holidays!

Monday 15th July
Dunningham Suite, City Library, 3 pm.
FREE - limited spaces available, come early to guarantee a seat!

Mosgiel:

Card Making
Come and design a card.
9th July Tuesday 2:00 pm
Bookings essential, limited numbers RSVP: tinyurl.com/Mosgiel24CardMaking

Sewing Surprise
Try your hand at sewing, we'll be making something for you to take home. You will find out on the day what we are making.
11th July Thursday 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
Bookings essential, limited numbers RSVP: tinyurl.com/Mosgiel24SewingSurprise1

Games Day
Can you make the leader board?
12th July Friday 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lego
Challenge - Design a game
4:00pm - 7:00 pm

Sewing Surprise
Try your hand at sewing, we'll be making something for you to take home. You will find out on the day what we are making.
18th July Thursday 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
Bookings essential, limited numbers RSVP: tinyurl.com/Mosgiel24SewingSurprise2

Games Day
Can you make the leader board?
19th July Friday 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lego
Challenge - Design a garden
4:00pm - 7:00 pm

Wayne McEwan The Magic Guy
Join us for Wayne McEwan The Magic Guy's spectacular magic show at Dunedin Libraries these school holidays!

Tuesday 16 July
Mosgiel Library, 11am.
FREE - limited spaces available, come early to guarantee a seat!

Port Chalmers:

Wayne McEwan The Magic Guy
Join us for Wayne McEwan The Magic Guy's spectacular magic show at Dunedin Libraries these school holidays!

Monday 15th July
Port Chalmers Library, 11 am.
FREE - limited spaces available, come early to guarantee a seat!

Waikouaiti:

All materials & tools provided

Wednesday July 10: Make a launcher 11.00am (Bookings essential, call the library 03 465 9110)

Friday July 12: Make a bird feeder 2.30pm

Wednesday July 17: Make a launcher 2.30pm (Bookings essential, call the library 03 465 9110)

Friday July 19: Build a dinosaur 11.00am

Throughout holidays: Lego Challenge