Diwali celebrations at Botany Library

Sunday 05 October 10am-4pm

Diwali Mela

Full day of festivities, from Yoga to dance performances and children’s activities. Have a snack and a cup of chai and enjoy pop up stalls to showcase India’s heritage.  Recommended for entire family.

Tuesday 07 October 11.00am-12.00noon

Recipes from an Indian kitchen

Learn to make gluten free chickpea curry and Pilaf

Contact staff for allergy concerns.

Registration required. For ages 16 and above

Fri 10 October 6pm-7:30pm

Paint and Pour: Mandala art

Get creative and paint your own Zen Mandalas

Registration required. $5 material fee. For ages 16 and above

Monday 13 October 1.30pm-3.30pm

Silk lotus flowers

Get creative and make silk lotus flowers

Registration required. $5 material fee. For ages 16 and above

Tuesday 14 October 2.00pm-3.30pm

Wooden lotus wind chimes

Get creative and decorate wind chimes

Registration required. $5 material fee. For ages 16 and above

Fri 24 October 6pm-7:30pm

Paint and Pour: Mandala art

Get creative and paint your own Zen Mandalas

Registration required. $5 material fee. For ages 16 and above

Friday 17 October 10:30am-11.00am

Diwali storytime

Special Diwali storytime and take home a craft.

Recommended age: 3 upwards

Sunday 12 October 3pm-4pm

Kids craft-a-noon

Join us for a fun afternoon session where kids can get creative and make something special to celebrate the Festival of Lights. Recommended age: 5 and above

Registrations via Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/o/botany-library-108085572631