Libraries' holiday programmes look to the future
Far North libraries launched their school holiday programmes today, offering tamariki and rangatahi creative and fun activities over the next two weeks. The programmes aim to keep children engaged while also providing opportunities for kaumātua to learn new digital skills.
This holidays theme, Where we are going, encourages young people to imagine the future. Activities include creating and decorating time capsules, a futuristic ‘crafternoon’ where rangatahi design their own future city or planet. The programmes are free and open to all ages.
One highlight is the Tri-Oceans E-STEM programme, which will be held at Procter Library. This interactive session introduces tamariki to the ways marine animals adapt to their environment, blending science with environmental awareness in an engaging format. Libraries are also extending their Reo Māori kupu scavenger hunt and Te Wiki o te Reo Māori colouring competition with spot prizes available for those who drop by to take part and kōrero with our staff
If you can’t get to our programmes and need something to keep you and your Tamariki occupied for the holidays borrow something from the Libraries Toibox collection, we have Cricuts, Sewing Machines, Board Games and much more, explore the collection here.
Procter, Kaitāia, Kawakawa, and Kaikohe also have their digi-coaches available to help our kaumātua with free on-site digi-coaches, who will give one on one sessions guiding participants on smartphone basics, using apps and online safety. This week at Kaikohe and Kawakawa Library they are also running ‘Learn with Virtual Reality’ sessions for adults. You can find more information on about our programmes being run through-out the holiday on our Facebook and posters below.
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