Beanstack Challenge
A whole new reading challenge for ages 0-18. Read books then log them, write reviews, and complete activities in Beanstack to go in the draw to win prizes.
Begin the challenge
Need help using Beanstack? We’ve made some tutorial videos that will help!
Deano Yipadee Show
Best-selling author, musician and performer Deano Yipadee, aka ‘Nee Naw Man’, will have your child in stitches as they read, sing, laugh, and bounce along with his collection of chart-topping Scholastic books and songs. Deano will take you on a hilarious comedy live-music adventure featuring Nee Naw, the Little Fire Engine, Stink-o-saurus, Granny’s Undies, and the brand-new book, Dusty the Digger.
There will be time for photos and autographs afterwards.
Places are limited and adults must book a ticket also. Please retain ticket for event entry.
Greerton Memorial Hall
Thursday 20 April from 10-11am
Sold out
Pāpāmoa Library
Thursday 20 April from 2-3pm
Sold out
Bugs and Books
A colourful and easy craft for young children.
Make a ladybird from pre-cut circles glued together. Decorate with your own colours and patterns, glue onto card, add some eyes, antennae, and there you have your new crafty friend!
He Puna Manawa
Wednesday 19 April
10.30am
Mount Maunganui Library
Tuesday 11 April
10.30am
Greerton Library
Thursday 13 April and Friday 21 April
10.30am
Pāpāmoa Library
Monday 17 April
10.30am
This activity is suitable for ages 3-6, with parent supervision essential.
No registration required. Please make sure you arrive at the start time. Some children may require adult assistance.
Un-Imaginary Friends
Bring your imaginary friend to life by creating your own little buddy from dough and a variety of craft materials, then take them home to hang out with!
We’ll be using dough and a variety of craft materials, plus constructing a wee box to keep your friend safe. Un-imaginary Friends love to play—just don’t blame too many of your mischievous antics on them!
He Puna Manawa
Wednesday 12 April
10.30am
Mount Maunganui Library
Friday 14 April
10.30am
Greerton Library
Monday 17 April
10.30am
Pāpāmoa Library
Thursday 20 April
10.30am
This activity is suitable for all ages, with parent supervision essential.
No registration required. Please make sure you arrive at the start time.
Anzac Windows
Come along and create a painted window design in the style of the great memorial stained-glass windows that can be found around Aotearoa, then place your design on our Waihirere windows to create a collaborative art display.
He Puna Manawa
Saturday 22 April from 10am–1pm
He Puna Manawa
Monday 17 April from 10am–1pm
This drop-in activity is suitable for ages 3+, adults are welcome to create an artwork, too!
No registration required.
Your artwork will be available for collection between Friday 5 may and Sunday 28 May.
Keva Blocks
Fun fact: the tallest KEVA tower ever built was 15.7 metres tall!
While we may not get that high, we can sure come up with some creative designs with our KEVA planks.
Create designs from your imagination or try your hand at a building challenge card.
Mount Maunganui Library
Tuesday 18 April and Friday 21 April
10.30am
Parents must remain to supervise their children.
An Afternoon at the Movies
Bring your cushion, blankie or beanbag and some snacks to enjoy a family movie screening. A different G or PG movie will be shown each day.
Greerton Library
Wednesday 12 April
1.30pm–3pm
Friday 14 April
1.30pm–3pm
Wednesday 19 April
1.30pm–3pm
No registration required. Please make sure you arrive at the start time.
Accompanying adults are required to stay for the show.
Personalised Puppets
Decorate the templates with pens and collage materials, then assemble to create whatever characters you would like.
You might like to come with an idea for a story you could act out and make the puppets you need, or just make one and put on a puppet show with your new buddy.
He Puna Manawa
Tuesday 18 April
10.30am
Mount Maunganui Library
Thursday 20 April
10.30am
Greerton Library
Tuesday 11 April
10.30am
Pāpāmoa Library
Thursday 13 April
10.30am
This activity is suitable for ages 7–10, with parent supervision essential.
No registration required. Please make sure you arrive by the start time.
Sensory Storytime
Enjoy 20-25 minutes of songs, rhymes, and interactive stories in a calm environment, followed by 20 minutes of Sensory Play.
Pāpāmoa Library
Tuesday 11 April from 2-3pm
Sold out
Greerton Library
Wednesday 19 April from 10.30-11.30am
Sold out
StikBot Movie Making
Calling all budding filmmakers! Get creative with our collection of StikBots and make a stop-motion animation using the StikBot Studio app.
He Puna Manawa
Friday 21 April from 10.30am-12 noon
Sold out
Mount Maunganui Library
Wednesday 12 April from 10.30am-12 noon
Sold out
Greerton Library
Friday 14 April from 10.30am-12 noon
Sold out
Suitable for children aged 8-12 years, accompanying adult supervision not required.
Spark Up That Story
Fire up your enthusiasm, ignite your ideas and set your stories on fire!
Maketu author, Angie Belcher, invites young writers to join her for blazing exercises, hot tips and flickers of writing advice.
Angie says everyone has a story and with encouragement – and a few writing tools – they have the power to set those stories alight.
Pāpāmoa Library
Wednesday 12 April from 10am-12 noon
Registration is required for this activity.
Calligraphy For Teens
Learn the basics of Italic script using a variety of techniques and tools. Then use your new skills to create an artwork. This could be a quote, proverb or an artwork incorporating your name.
Bring some ideas with you for your creation!
Pāpāmoa Library
Tuesday 18 April from 10am-12 noon
Sold out.
All materials supplied.
Illustration For Teens
Come along and create interesting pictures using a variety of mediums to enhance your stories or poems.
All abilities welcome in this exploration of mediums, ideas, and techniques.
He Puna Manawa
Thursday 13 April from 10am-12 noon
Registration is required for this activity.
All materials supplied.