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Waimakariri Heritage website - a place to conserve and curate community memories and taonga.
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Coming up in August:
Week 1Rangiora - August 1, 5.30pm - Adult Lego NightAdults, it’s your turn to build! LEGO Club may be for the kids, but next Friday is all about you. Bring your imagination and we’ll supply the bricks. We can't wait to see what you create.
Week 2Kaiapoi - August 7, 5:30pm - Te Kāhui ako Kātote Maths Art Exhibition LaunchTe Kāhui ako Kātote, are celebrating the creativity of maths through art. This vibrant exhibition showcases creative works from schools across our Kāhui ako Kātote (community), where students have transformed mathematical concepts into stunning visual expressions. From geometry to symmetry, explore how numbers, patterns, and imagination come together to reveal the artistic side of maths. Join us in celebrating the work by students at the Te Kāhui ako Kātote Maths Art Exhibition launch, at the Kaiapoi Library, on Thursday 7 August from 5:30pm.Rangiora - August 8, 5.30pm - Rangatahi Games NightUnwind at our Rangatahi Games Night on Friday 8 August. We'll bring out a range of games, from classic and narrative board games to retro tech and Xbox. Ages 13+
Week 3Kaiapoi - August 14, 5.30pm- Rainbow MeetupsA casual social group for all ages of the LGBTQIA+ community in Waimakariri, including allies and whānau!All ages welcome!Rangiora - August 15, 6-7pm - Tramping with Children Author Talk Love tramping but think it's off the table now that you have kids? Think again. Discover how to hit the trails as a family and actually enjoy it. Join Sonia Barrish, a seasoned tramper and mother of three (aged 8 and under), as she shares her experience of exploring over 200 huts with her kids in tow. Bookings essential, book your free spot now via HumanitixWeek 4 Kaiapoi - August 21, 5.30pm - Adult Watercolour Craft EveningCome along and take part in a do-it-yourself watercolour craft. Enjoy a calming adult night at Kaiapoi Library with delicious teas and quiet music.Rangiora - August 22, 5.30pm - Fuego Volume 3 LaunchTo celebrate National Poetry Day, Waimakariri Libraries will host the launch of Fuego Volume 3, The World Congress of Poets Literary Journal. A selection of student's poems from Waimakariri Libraries' writing workshops will be featured in the journal. If you would like to attend the launch on Friday 22 August 5.30-7pm book your free ticket via Humanitix.
Week 5 Kaiapoi - August 28, 5pm - Family Movie Night Join us for a family friendly movie. Popcorn provided.Rangiora - August 29, 5-7pm - Get BookishJoin us for a cosy evening of stories, snacks, and conversation. Discover our collections, learn what’s trending and receive reading recommendations from library staff. Whether you’re a lifelong reader or just curious about what’s on the shelves, come along to explore, chat, and connect. Bookings essential, book your free ticket via Humanitix.
Coming up in September:
Week 1Kaiapoi - September 4 , 5.30pm - Adult Lego NightAdults, it’s your turn to build! LEGO Club may be for the kids, but next Friday is all about you. Bring your imagination and we’ll supply the bricks. We can't wait to see what you create.Rangiora - September 5, 5-7pm - Regular Late NightWeek 2Kaiapoi - September 11, 5.30pm - Rangatahi Games NightUnwind at our Rangatahi Games Night on Thursday 11 September. We'll bring out a range of games, from classic and narrative board games to retro tech and Xbox. Ages 13+Rangiora - September 12, 5.30pm- Rainbow MeetupsA casual social group for all ages of the LGBTQIA+ community in Waimakariri, including allies and whānau!All ages welcome!
Week 3Kaiapoi - September 18, 5.30pm - Craft night WatercolourCome connect with our team and paint your own watercolour, colour in, sit and relax in our quiet environment. Watercolour art, provided.Rangiora - September 19, 5.30pm - Ideas to do in the school holidaysAre you running low on ideas for the school holidays? Come on in and meet our team and take away a couple of templates of ways you can entertain your Tamariki with crafts in the school holidays.Week 4 Kaiapoi - September 25, 5-7pm - Regular Late Night Come in at 3pm and Watch Moana 2 in Te Reo Māori! Rangiora - September 26, 5-7pm - Pyjama PartyJoin us for a family late night movie and Pyjama Party. We'll have a sleepy-themed craft station, read a short book and then watch a G-rated movie from our collection. Popcorn and hot chocolate supplied. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions.
