School Holiday Activities

NZ International Science Festival

Science Festival Events at Waikouaiti Library

3pm Monday 6th July OR Wednesday 8th July: 
Fizz Bubble Pop: Science Fun 

Join us to do some easy science experiments (suitable for primary school children). Different activities each day. 
FREE but RSVP to the library (465 9110) to book your place 
This event is being offered as part of the New Zealand International Science Festival. 

3pm-4.30pm Friday 10th July: Being Brainy - Brain Lab for Kids
Presented by Brain Research New Zealand, come along and learn about the amazing things your brain can do. Meet real life brain scientists. Try brain games and experiments.
This event is being offered as part of the New Zealand International Science Festival. 
RSVP to Waikouaiti Library to book your place (limited numbers): 
03 465 9110

Science Festival events at Blueskin Library

3pm, Tuesday 7 July: The Best Of Nikki's Wiki Movie Screening

Blueskin Library invite you to celebrate the International Science Festival with a free screening of The Best of Nikki’s Wiki, it’s all about doing awesome science experiments and building cool stuff. Nikki does it all from her bedroom science lab with her sidekick Robby. FREE 
This event is being offered as part of the New Zealand International Science Festival. 

Science Festival events at Port Chalmers Library

2pm-4pm, Mon 6 July: Being Brainy - Brain Lab for KidsPresented by Brain Research New Zealand, come along and learn about the amazing things your brain can do. Meet real life brain scientists. Try brain games and experiments.
This event is being offered as part of the New Zealand International Science Festival. 

Science Festival events at Mosgiel Library

11am-3pm, Wed 8 July: Being Brainy - Brain Lab for Kids
Presented by Brain Research New Zealand, come along and learn about the amazing things your brain can do. Meet real life brain scientists. Try brain games and experiments.
This event is being offered as part of the New Zealand International Science Festival. 

For further information contact Linda Roxburgh 03 474 3690

Science Festival events at City Library

Monday 6th July, 2nd Floor workspace, Dunedin City Library
3pm OR Thursday 9th July 3pm
Make a Bug Hotel & Badge

Make a bug hotel for beneficial garden insects like ladybugs, slaters and hoverflies using recycled materials, then have fun making a badge with your favourite insect on it!
All materials provided.
FREE, but booking essential as places limited:  (two different session options)
This event is being offered as part of the New Zealand International Science Festival. 

Wednesday 8th July, 10.30am
Storypit, Ground Floor, Dunedin City Library: Science Storytime

A special preschool Storytime to celebrate the NZ International Science Festival. Join us for stories and songs about bees, bugs and other critters which live in our gardens and help with pests, pollination and recycling.

FREE and no need to book.
This event is being offered as part of the New Zealand International Science Festival. 

Science Short Films screened DAILY on the Cube, Ground Floor, City Library 4th -12th July, 10am – 2pm

Drop into the library and enjoy some short science films created by students and staff at the University of Otago's Centre for Science Communication. A mix of documentaries and DIY science experiments will be screened on the Cube. No need to register. 

This event is being offered as part of the New Zealand International Science Festival. 

Tuesday 7th July, Teen Space, 2nd Floor, City Library
(choice of 4 session times): DreamerSpace –Jet Packs
10am - 11:15am,  OR 10:45am - 12pm, OR 1pm - 2:15pm, 
OR 1:45pm-3pm 

Welcome to the DreamerSpace - a magical land of pretend where we'll don our jet packs and blast off to the moon! Join us for the chance to make your very own jet pack dressup to take home and a special space-themed storytime. Come dream with us....
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration required for children only - Tickets $7 per child 
This event is being offered as part of the New Zealand International Science Festival. 

Wednesday 8 July, 4th floor, City Library: What makes our heart tick?
10am - 11am OR 11:30am - 12:30pm 

Learn how your heart works and why it sometimes beats slow and other times feels like it is going to burst out of your chest! Did you know it can still beat outside your body? Through a hands-on interactive session, we'll learn all about hearts and answer questions such as: How does the heart work? What makes the heart beat? Is a mouse heart the same as a whale heart? Can we measure what happens when you exercise?

Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration required for children only. 
This programme is run by HeartOtago.
This event is being offered as part of the New Zealand International Science Festival. 

Friday 10 July, 4th Floor, City Library: Squishy Circuits 
10am - 12pm OR 1pm - 3pm

It's never too early to start learning the basics of electricity! In this workshop, kids will use conductive and non-conductive play dough to learn about electrical circuits. After learning the basics, they will have a chance to create a sculpture that lights up or moves.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration required for children only.
Morning programme aimed at children, 5-8 years. 
Afternoon programme aimed at children 9-12
This event is being offered as part of the New Zealand International Science Festival. 

More school holiday boredom busters

Holiday fun at City Library

Wednesday, 15th July OR Friday 17th July, Storypit, Ground Floor, City Library: Teddy Bears Picnic 
10:30 am to 11:00 am
Bring your teddy bear to the storypit. Hear some stories, sing some songs and join in the fun!
SUITABLE: ages 2+

PLUS

Daily in the Children’s Section 13 – 17 July: 10am-12noon
• Makerspace
• Ngā Whetu o Matariki – make a wish for the world
• Holiday Lego Club – Build a Story
Materials provided where necessary.
FREE

Holiday Fun at Blueskin Bay Library

Monday 6th July, 3.30pm-4.30pm
Children's Book Club 

Come along to the Library meeting room, and make a book bag using your favourite book characters or scenes from your favourite books.
Suitable ages 7+

PLUS we'll have the board games out for you to play. Make new friends or bring your own team along.

Holiday Fun at South Dunedin Pop-up Library

Ask the librarians at the library for each day's activity

Tuesday 7th July, 1pm – 3pm
Matariki Crafts

Wednesday 8th July, 1pm – 3pm
Card Making

Thursday 9th July, 1pm – 3pm
Spinning Colour Wheels

Friday 10th July, 1pm – 4.30pm
Lego

Tuesday 14th July, 1pm – 3pm
Make some flowers

Wednesday 15th July, 1pm – 3pm
Create Some Book Marks

Thursday 16th July, 1pm – 3pm
Come Make Some Paper Planes

Friday 17th July, 1pm – 4.30pm
Lego

Holiday fun at Mosgiel Library

Tuesdays 7th and 14th July, 10am-4pm: Make-a-Space
Join us and get creative. We'll suggest some ideas! All children welcome. 

Thursdays 9th and 16th July, 10am-4pm: Lego Day
Great inspirational ideas for build your own structures. All children welcome.