After School Activity Zones and Bookable Programmes
Visit your library for after school fun and learning.
Check the calendar for:
- Looking for Term 3 programmes?, check back on Monday 19 June for all the details.
If you want to do some learning online, have a look at STEAM Lab Online.
Huinga Ako
Our new afterschool program Huinga Ako is a Pou Kohikohinga Māori - Māori Collection Specialist lead session that assists students with finding resources that link to their Te Ao Māori focused assignments.
With the new histories curriculum coming into effect this year, Christchurch City Libraries has noticed an increase in assignments with a Te Ao Māori focus. We have pulled together our resources and expertise to create a free drop-in research session for students wanting that extra assistance for their assignments.
This program is held twice a month - one session in Tūranga, and one session in a community library.
Creative times for kids & teens
Youth Creative Time: Fridays 4pm to 5.30pm: Tūranga, part of a series
Open Studio - Youth focused: Tūranga, part of a series
Junior Creative Time: Thursdays 4pm to 5.30pm: Tūranga, part of a series
After School Bookable Programmes

Dungeon Delvers - Intermediate
Be the hero in a tabletop roleplaying campaign where everything rests on your roll of the dice!
Ages: 10 to 14 years
Cost: $FREE
- Wednesdays Term 3 (weekly) 19 July to 20 September 3.30pm to 5:00pm at Redwood

Dungeon Delvers - Composite
Be the hero in a tabletop roleplaying campaign where everything rests on your roll of the dice!
Ages: 10 to 16 years
Cost: $FREE
- Wednesdays Term 3 (weekly) 19 July to 20 September 3.45pm to 5:15pm at Shirley

Fiero Code Club
Learn the basics of coding at your own pace with a programme which is perfect for beginners! If you’ve ever thought about making your own website, app, animation or video game – then come along and give coding a go!
Skills required: Basic computer skills
Minimum of 3 participants required for programme to proceed
Ages: 8 to 16 years
Cost: $FREE
- Thursdays Term 3 (weekly) 20 July to 21 September 3:45 to 5:15pm at Shirley

Online Minecraft Club - SOLD OUT!
Join us to explore the creative world of Minecraft. Build your own virtual world and navigate the ever-changing Minecraft landscape with fellow gamers.
Skills required: Basic understanding of Minecraft and be able to use a keyboard and mouse. Minecraft Education Edition app on your device.
Ages: 8 to 13 years
Cost: $FREE
- Tuesdays Term 2 (weekly) 2 May to 27 June 3:30 to 4:30pm at Online - SOLD OUT!

Minecraft Club
Join us to explore the creative world of Minecraft. Build your own virtual world and navigate the ever-changing Minecraft landscape with fellow gamers.
Skills required: Basic understanding of Minecraft and be able to use a keyboard and mouse.
Ages: 8 to 13 years
Cost: $FREE
- Thursdays Term 3 (weekly) 20 July to 21 September 3:30 to 4:30pm at Aranui
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.
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.