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Waimakariri Heritage website - a place to conserve and curate community memories and taonga.
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Discover the towns of the Waimakariri District these school holidays at Waimakariri Libraries. Connect with others in the community through our town-themed events and activities.
Activities running every day:
Scavenger Hunt – Waimakariri local Wiremu the Wrybill wants to show you around our towns! Each scavenger hunt will start and finish at one of our libraries (Kaiapoi, Oxford or Rangiora), follow the map and write the answers to the questions. Complete the scavenger hunt and go in the prize draw to win mīharo |prizes. *This is a walking adventure around town – give yourself at least 20 minutes to complete.
Design your own town - Do you love living in Waimakariri? What if you could design your very own tāone/town? Now's your chance, let your imagination run wild! Would it have a Ferris wheel? An ice-skating rink? A water park or even a shark-filled moat?! Draw or describe your dream town, give it a name, and drop into the library to give us your entry or send your entry to library@wmk.govt.nz to be in to win awesome prizes! Open to all creative kids in Waimakariri.Find the town house - Search the library and find where the blue 3D Printed town house is hidden.
Term 3 School Holidays events:Craft cutter house - (Tinker Times)Join us in the Tinker Zone to learn how to create a light-up house using our craft cutter. Personalise and design your cut-out house, then use the Cricut craft cutter to bring your vision to life. Assemble the pieces to craft a one-of-a-kind house that shines beautifully when LED lights are put inside.Great for families with older tamariki (ages 10+), rangatahi, and adults who want to have a go with a craft cutter. Drop-in, for ages 10+Rangiora Library - Monday 22 September, 2-4pmTuesday 23 September, 10am-12noon Kaiapoi Library - Monday 29 September, 2-4pmOxford Library - Tuesday 30 September, 10am-12noon
Virtual Reality SessionsWe're offering Virtual Reality (VR) Sessions at all three locations these school holidays. Drop in to one of our spaces and explore the tech in a safe environment with us!Kaiapoi - Tuesday 23 September,12-2pmOxford - Wednesday 24 September, 12-2pmRangiora - Thursday 25 September, 12-2pmMoana 2 in Te Reo MāoriTest your reo Māori at our screening of Moana 2 in Te Reo Māori. Popcorn and hot chocolate provided. Bookings required, book now via Humanitix.Kaiapoi -Thursday 25 September, 3-5pm
House of BricksGet ready for a hands-on experience like no other as House of Bricks brings its creativity and construction magic to our library! Join us for an exciting day of LEGO-building fun, where imaginations run wild and bricks become masterpieces. Whether you're a seasoned builder or a curious first timer, there’s something for everyone. Bring your friends, bring your flair, and get ready to build, play, and be inspired!Kaiapoi Library - Friday 26 September 10am-3pm 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.Rangiora Library – Friday 26 September, 5-7pm
Decorate a Gingerbread HouseDecorate (and eat) a gingerbread house these school holidays! Bookings are essential and cost $2pp. Booking details to come. Kaiapoi Library - Tuesday 30 September, 10.30-11am, 11-11.30am, 11.30am-12noonRangiora Library – Wednesday 1 October,10.30-11am, 11-11.30am, 11.30am-12noon Oxford Library - Thursday 2 October, 10.30-11am, 11-11.30am, 11.30am-12noon
