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Time Warp: School holidays at Botany Library

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Botany Library

Join us for some fun activities during the school holidays.

Mon 30 September; 3:30pm-4:30pm
Butter Believe It!!
Step back in time with a hands on butter-making experience where Tamariki will learn the science behind churning cream into butter. Booking required. * Allergy warning: Dairy and wheat.
Recommended age: 8 and above. Booking via Eventfinda.

Tue 1 October; 10am-2pm
CyberNix (Te Ako Hangarau) Digital Discovery Day
Join CyberNix's Digital Discovery Day for an exciting, hands-on journey into the world of digital creativity and gaming! Drop in anytime for an hour session or stay the entire time. Perfect for all ages, this program offers fun and learning through the latest gaming consoles and tech.

Wed 2 October; 3:30pm-4:30pm
Salt Dough Dinos and Fossils
Unleash your inner palaeontologist! Create your very own dinosaurs and fossils with salt dough. Recommended age: 5 and above
 
Thu 3 October; 3pm-4:30pm
Physics pathfinders workshop @ Botany Library
Join us on a journey of discovery and exploration. The workshops are designed to be both fun and educational, providing children with a deeper understanding of the concepts they are learning. Recommended age: 7-12 years. Registration recommended. https://www.physicspathfinders.org/

Fri 4 October; 3:30pm-4:30pm
Doctor Who: Trouble with the Tardis
The Tardis has gone all topsy turvy help us repair it!! 

Sat 5 October; 3pm onwards
Family movie afternoon
Join us with your friends and family for a fun movie afternoon. Recommended age: 5 and above.

Mon 7 October; 3:30pm-4:30pm
3…2…1…blast off!!
Blast off to the moon with our super fun and easy to make zooming Rocketship craft for kids!  Recommended age: 5 and above.

Tue 8 October; 2pm- 5pm; 3 sessions;  2pm-3pm or 3pm-4pm or 4pm-5pm
Become a Waste Warrior
Join the WasteWise team and real-life Auckland MERMAID for games, activities and tips to do better with your waste. Recommended age: 7 and above. Booking via Eventfinda.

Wed 9 October; 3:30pm-4:30pm
Scavenger Hunt Through Time
Join us on our journey into the past where history unravels when you take the Scavenger Hunt through time. Recommended age: 6 and above.

Thu 10 October; 3:30pm-4:30pm
Catapult launcher
Go back in time… build a catapult and defend your fortress.  Recommended age: 7 and above.

Fri 11 October; 3:30pm-4:30pm
Robot learning lab
Build and control your unique robot model. Race your robot with others!  Recommended age: 8 and above. Places are limited. Booking via Eventfinda.

Sat 12 October; 3:30pm-4:30pm
Medieval stained glass
Get creative and make your own Medieval inspired stained glass to decorate your window.  Recommended age: 5 and above.