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Diwali celebrations at Botany Library

See dates & times below

Hosted by Botany Library

Botany Library

Celebrate the festive season with some wonderful activities at the library.

Thu 17 October; 2pm-3pm 
Sparkling Tealight holder 
Get creative and make a Rangoli inspired decorative tea light holder to brighten your home. All materials will be provided. Registration required. For ages 16 and above.

Fri 18 October; 10:30am-11:30am
Diwali storytime 
Join us for a fun interactive Diwali storytime and fun craft activity.
Recommended age: 3 upwards.

Sat 19 October 3pm-4pm 
Henna (Mehendi) tattoo
Get a Henna (Mehendi) tattoo at Botany library.
All ages welcome!

Tue 22 October; 10:30am-11:30am
Recipes from an Indian kitchen 
Join us for an interactive workshop to make Hara Bhara Kababs, healthy and delicious green vegetable kababs infused with spices and herbs.
Contact staff for allergy concerns.
Registration required. For ages 16 and above.

Fri 25 October 6pm-7:30pm 
Mandala Art
Finding peace in the symmetry of design. Get inspired by Mandala art and create your own artwork to adorn your home. Registration required. For ages 16 and above.

Sun 27 October 1pm-2pm  
Diwali craft-a-noon: Kathputli  
Join us for a fun afternoon session making “Kathputlis”, native Indian handicraft puppets.

Diwali crossword challenge for kids 
Take the Interactive Diwali crossword challenge at Botany Library and learn about words unique to Diwali. Pickup your activity sheet and go in to win a prize.

For registration at Botany Library events; email: botany.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz