After School Activity Zones and Bookable Programmes
Join us in 2021 with some after school fun. Join one of our Bookable Programmes or drop in to an activity zone.
- Term 4 Tickets go on sale, Thursday 23 September, 7pm*
- Please note: these programmes will only proceed at COVID-19 Alert Level 1.
Due to the nature of the DELTA variant, our interactive face to face programming, the close proximity of customers in our spaces and the management of the sign in, masking and social distancing requirements, all Library programming will remain cancelled in Level 2. We will contact you if we are unable to proceed and organise refunds where applicable.
*Due to our Term 3 programmes being cancelled due the the COVID-19 lockdown and Alert Level 2. We have decided under these circumstances to offer a transfer our Term 3 booked customers to Term 4. Therefore some programmes may be full or have limited spaces available upon publication. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Check the calendar for:
If you want to do some learning online, have a look at STEAM Lab Online.
After School Bookable Programmes
Please note: these programmes will only proceed at COVID-19 Alert Level 1
Due to the nature of the DELTA variant, our interactive face to face programming, the close proximity of customers in our spaces and the management of the sign in, masking and social distancing requirements, all Library programming will remain cancelled in Level 2. We will contact you if we are unable to proceed and organise refunds where applicable.
Due to our Term 3 programmes being cancelled due the the COVID-19 lockdown and Alert Level 2. We have decided under these circumstances to offer a transfer our Term 3 booked customers to Term 4. Therefore some programmes may be full or have limited spaces available upon publication. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Minecraft Club
Get creative and start crafting! Build imaginative worlds and play with your friends. A basic understanding of the games is required.
6 to 13 years
Book online - see links below From Thursday 23 September, 7pm
$20 (excluding $1.49 booking fee)
New Brighton Library
Tuesdays, 3.30pm to 4.30pm (weekly)
26 October to 14 December
Book online
South Library
Tuesdays, 3.30pm to 4.30pm (weekly)
26 October to 14 December
Book online
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Mondays, 3.30pm to 4.30pm (weekly)
1 November to 13 December
Book online
Tūranga
Auahatanga | Creativity | Level 4
Tuesdays, 4pm to 5pm (weekly)
3 August - 28 September
Book online
Upper Riccarton Library
Fridays, 4pm to 5pm (weekly)
29 October to 17 December (excluding 12 November, Show Day)
Book online
View all of the sessions in our events calendar
Sold Out? - Join Waitlist
There is a limited waitlist available for these programmes. To check if waitlist places are still available, cllick on the "Book online" link above.
Please note: these programmes will only proceed at COVID-19 Alert Level 1
Due to the nature of the DELTA variant, our interactive face to face programming, the close proximity of customers in our spaces and the management of the sign in, masking and social distancing requirements, all Library programming will remain cancelled in Level 2. We will contact you if we are unable to proceed and organise refunds where applicable.
Due to our Term 3 programmes being cancelled due the the COVID-19 lockdown and Alert Level 2. We have decided under these circumstances to offer a transfer our Term 3 booked customers to Term 4. Therefore some programmes may be full or have limited spaces available upon publication. We apologise for any inconvenience.
STEaM Lab
Join us and explore the dynamic world of technology. Hands-on fun!
10 to 13 years
Book online - see link below FULLY BOOKED
$25 (excluding $1.74 booking fee)
Tūranga
Thursdays, 3.30pm to 5pm (weekly)
28 October to 16 December
Book online FULLY BOOKED
View the sessions in the events calendar
Sold Out? Join Waitlist
There is a limited waitlist available for these programmes. To check if waitlist places are still available, click on the "Book online link" above.
Please note: these programmes will only proceed at COVID-19 Alert Level 1
Due to the nature of the DELTA variant, our interactive face to face programming, the close proximity of customers in our spaces and the management of the sign in, masking and social distancing requirements, all Library programming will remain cancelled in Level 2. We will contact you if we are unable to proceed and organise refunds where applicable.
Dungeon Delvers
Be the hero in a tabletop roleplaying campaign where everything rests on your roll of the dice!
INTERMEDIATE ages 10 to 14 year
10 to 14 years
Book online - see links below
FREE
Term 4
Hornby Library - Group A
Fridays - fortnightly, 3:30pm to 5pm
22 October
5, 19 November
3, 17 December
Book online
Hornby Library - Group B
Fridays - fortnightly, 3:30pm to 5pm
29 October
12, 26 November
10 December
Book online
Shirley Library - note: Will run in person at Alert Level 1 & online at Alert Level 2*
Wednesdays - fortnightly, 4pm to 5.30pm
20 October
3, 17 November
1, 15 December
Book online FULLY BOOKED
*you will need an internet connection and a video chat capable device at home
New Brighton Library - Group A
Tuesdays - weekly, 3:30pm to 5pm
19, 26 October
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November
Book online
New Brighton Library - Group B
Thursdays - fortnightly, 3:30pm to 5pm
21, 28 October
4, 11, 18, 25 November
2 December
Book online
Sold Out? Join Waitlist
There is a limited waitlist available for these programmes. To check if waitlist places are still available, click on the "Book online" link above.
Please note: these programmes will only proceed at COVID-19 Alert Level 1
Due to the nature of the DELTA variant, our interactive face to face programming, the close proximity of customers in our spaces and the management of the sign in, masking and social distancing requirements, all Library programming will remain cancelled in Level 2. We will contact you if we are unable to proceed and organise refunds where applicable.
TEEN ages 13 to 18 years
13 to 18 years
Book online - see link below
FREE
Shirley Library - note: Will run in person at Alert Level 1 & online at Alert Level 2*
Wednesdays - fortnightly, 4pm to 5.30pm
20 October
3, 17 November
1, 15 December
Book online FULLY BOOKED
*you will need an internet connection and a video chat capable device at home
Sold Out? - Join Waitlist
There is a limited waitlist available for this programme. To check if waitlist places are still available, click on the "Book online" link above.
2021 Bookings and Payment
We are now using online booking platform for all of our bookable programmes. Payment via debit or credit card is required at the time of booking. Paid programmes incur a booking fee. This fee is passed on to charity, find out more about the impact this has on our community. Refunds are available for cancellations made 48 hours prior to the programme starting.
Consent Form
We require a consent form to be completed for every child attending our programmes. A link can be found at the time of purchase in ticketing information and will also be sent via the confirmation email (Please note: we only require one form per child, per calendar year).
To enquire about any programmes please contact us.
Bookings opening dates
You can book for programmes from the following dates:
- Term 1: 1 February to 16 April - Friday 8 January
- Term 1: Holidays (17 April to 2 May) - Thursday 25 March
- Term 2: 3 May to 9 July - Thursday 8 April
- Term 2: Holidays (10 July to 25 July) - KidsFest, Monday 31 May, 9am
- Term 3: 26 July to 1 October - Thursday 1 July
- Term 3: Holidays (2 October to 17 October) - Thursday 2 September
- Term 4 :18 October to 20 December - Thursday 23 September
To enquire about any programmes please contact us.
Programme Evaluation
In order to continually improve our service and the programmes that we offer, your evaluation of the sessions that you have recently attended is invaluable to us. Please complete our online form to provide us with feedback.
