School Holiday Programmes and Activities
Join us for holiday fun in October 2021! Term 3 holidays go from Saturday 2 October to Sunday 17 October 2021.
- We offer bookable programmes and a range of drop-in holiday activities at libraries.
- Want to do crafts and activities at home in the holidays? Check our online Holiday Activities.
- Explore more holiday events and activities on in Christchurch for kids.
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.
Important information:
*Age range/restrictions - Please make sure your child meets the age range/restrictions for the programme. Bookings received that do not meet these restrictions will be cancelled and refunded.
Consent Form (required) - We require an online consent form to be completed for every child attending our programming. We only require one form per child per calendar year. Please complete your required Consent Form or follow the link during the booking process.
Cancellations/refunds - Cancellations are available at any time. Refunds are only available if requested 48 hours prior to the event commencing.
Sold Out? - Join Waitlist
Some programmes have a limited waitlist. To check if waitlist places are still available, click the "Book online link".
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.
Holiday Activities
Paid Programmes
Box Heads
A fun hands-on workshop where you'll get to work with cardboard and paper to create a big box shaped mask.
Extra awesome if you're planning on a fun Halloween costume!
 5 to 10 years |
 Book online |
 $21.49 per child, includes booking fee |
Tūranga
Tuesday 12 October, 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Make your Own Stamp
Design, cut and create your very own personalised stamp, using and iPad and laser cutter. You'll also make stamping accessories and get to collect and share designs with your friends.
| 5 to 10 years |
| Book online |
| $26.74 per child, includes booking fee |
Tūranga
Tuesday 12 October, 10am to 12noon
Wall Art Wonder
Wow your friends and family with your very own masterpiece! Using our digital equipment, you'll draw and print your own design onto fabric and make a magnetic hanger to display if from0
| 5 to 10 years |
| Book online |
| $26.49 per child, includes booking fee |
South
Wednesday 13 October, 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Hot Wheels Frenzy
Learn about construction and physics while playing with mini cars! You'll get to reverse engineer your very own Hot Wheels equipment and take turns building tracks to challenge and race your friends.
| 6 to 9 years |
| Book online |
| $21.49 per child, including booking fee |
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Tuesday 12 October, 10am to 12noon
Minecraft Fun
Learn through play as you explore, build and interact with others inside a virtual world. To really enjoy this programme you'll need to have a basic understanding of Minecraft.
| 8 to 12 years |
| Book onlin |
| $10.99 per child, includes booking fee |
Upper Riccarton
Tuesday 14 October, 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Book online
South Library
Friday 15 October, 10am to 12noon
Book online
Minecraft T-Shirt Design
Create your very own Minecraft skin to use in-game, then print and apply it onto a t-shirt. Bring your own t-shirt, we'll provide the rest.
| 8 to 12 years |
| Book online |
| $26.74 per child, includes booking fee |
South Library
Wednesday 13 October, 9am to 12noon
Sound Trek
Do you love music and like the idea of making your own using an iPad?
Pitched at beginner level and using GarageBand, you can make your own soundtracks to match our awesome themed video clips of space, nature and cats.
| 9 to 12 years |
| Book online |
| $16.24 per child, includes booking fee |
South Library
Monday 11 October, 1pm to 3:30pm
Book online
Upper Riccarton Library
Thursday 14 October, 10am to 12:30pm
Book online
Imagination Station holiday activities
Free Programmes
These programmes are free, but bookings are required.
Librarian for a Morning - Junior - 5-8 years
Want to be a librarian for a morning? Love books and reading? Come and see what happens behind the scenes at your local library. Learn how to sort and shelve, use the catalogue, share stories and many other wonderful things our librarians do!
| 5 to 8 years |
| Book online |
| $FREE |
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Wednesday 13 October, 9am to 12noon
Book online
Fendalton
Friday 15 October, 9am to 12noon
Book online
South
Friday 15 October, 9am to 12noon
Book online
Tuna Toi - Eel Art- 7-12* years
In support of Whakaata mai te kūkūwai - Reflections for the Wetlands Exhibition at Tūranga, Māori Library Services are pleased to offer this fun holiday programme.
Come learn about tuna - an important food source for Kāi Tahu - with Tuna Games, Tuna Storytelling and Tuna Craft making!
| 7 to 12 years recommended
Under 7 years, require parental supervision |
| Book online |
| $FREE |
New Brighton
Tuesday 12 October, 9am to 12noon
Book online
Tuesday 12 October, 1pm to 3pm
Book online
Tūranga
Thursday 14 October, 9am to 12noon
Book online
Thursday 14 October, 1pm to 3pm
Book online
Sherlock Holmes Investigates
Do you want to be a detective? Celebrate Sherlock Holmes with forensic science experiments and see if you can solve the crime!
| 8 to 13 years |
| Book online |
| $FREE |
South Library
Tuesday 12 October, 2pm to 3:30pm
Book online
Wednesday 13 October, 2pm to 3:30pm
Book online
School holiday drop-in fun
Macramé Pot Holder
Master macramé and jazz up your space!
Find out where and when
Peg Monster Magnets
Create a woolly peg monster to manage the mayhem!
Find out where and when
Spring Blossoms
Join us for a bloomin’ good time!
Find out where and when
Paper Penguin
Join us and make your own paper penguin parade.
Find out where and when
Penguin Mask
Celebrate Days of Ice by masquerading as a penguin!
Find out where and when
Conditions for bookable Learning Centre holiday programmes
Note: A Consent Form is required to be completed by the child and a parent/caregiver for all learning centre after school and holiday programmes.
- Payment is required at the time of booking, using a debit or credit card.
- A minimum of 48 hours’ notice is required for cancellations. After this time the programme cost in non-refundable.
- A Consent Form is required to be completed by the child and a parent/caregiver.
- Drop off and pick up times are 10 minutes prior to the advertised programme times. We are not responsible for your children outside of these hours.
- If your child is absent or running late, please telephone us 03-941-7923.
- Please do not bring along an unwell child to the programme.
- Children must meet the advertised age range/restrictions. Bookings received outside of theses advertised age range/restrictions will be cancelled and refunded.
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.
More school holiday info
- See all library school holiday events
- Find more ideas for holiday events and activities
