School Holiday Programmes and Activities
Join us for an unforgettable adventure these school holidays!
Our exciting programmes ignite imagination, foster curiosity, and create lasting memories. From captivating technologies to creative arts and crafts, our diverse activities engage young minds, and provide a safe, inclusive environment for fun and discovery.
We offer a range of programmes including drop-in sessions and classes that required advance bookings (both free and paid options).
Please read our Parent/Guardian Agreement for Child Participation in Christchurch City Libraries Programming: Terms and Conditions.
Holiday events at libraries
Free, Bookings Required
Paid, Bookings Required
Raranga atu, Raranga mai - Māori Paper Weaving: Tūranga
Apr 16th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join us to learn basic techniques and create your own mini whāriki | mat, kono | small basket and maybe even a small kete.
Raranga atu, Raranga mai - Māori Paper Weaving: Tūranga
Apr 16th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us to learn basic techniques and create your own mini whāriki | mat, kono | small basket and maybe even a small kete.
Raranga atu, Raranga mai - Māori Paper Weaving: Papanui
Apr 18th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join us to learn basic techniques and create your own mini whāriki | mat, kono | small basket and maybe even a small kete.
Raranga atu, Raranga mai - Māori Paper Weaving: Papanui
Apr 18th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us to learn basic techniques and create your own mini whāriki | mat, kono | small basket and maybe even a small kete.
Paid, Bookings Required
Paid, Bookings Required
South - Mug Design Workshop - 13-17 years
Apr 16th | 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Craft a mug masterpiece that’s as unique as you are!We provide all of the materials (including mug), you just need to bring your creativity!
Make a Rabbit Lantern - 9+ years/Whānau (Te Hāpua: Halswell)
Apr 17th | 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Make a Rabbit Lantern, work together as a whānau/family to create a lantern, with willow and tissue paper. 1 lantern per whānau/family group
South - Mug Design Workshop - 7-12 years
Apr 23rd | 9:00am - 12:00pm
Craft a mug masterpiece that’s as unique as you. We provide all of the materials (including mug), you just need to bring your creativity!