School Holiday Programmes
Manawatū Community Hub Libraries is so much more then a traditional library. With daily programming, bookable spaces, and a café on site it’s the perfect place to explore, create and connect. Here are a few of the things on offer this January:
Monday 6th | Tuesday 7th | Wednesday 8th | Thursday 9th | Friday 10th |
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9:45am - 10am Storytime |
9:45am - 10am Storytime | |||
Jump Jam 10am - 10:20am Ages 4-7 10:30am - 11am Ages 8-12 |
10am - 11:30am Craft - Box Monsters |
10am - 11:30am Craft - Stingrays |
10am - 11:30am Craft - Sun Catchers |
10am - 1pm Play Trailer |
10am - 12pm Makerspace - Design heat transfer vinyl decals Ages 10+, Cost $10/person (Bookings essential) | ||||
2pm - 4pm Movie Mondays |
2pm - 4pm Virtual Reality (Bookings essential) |
2pm - 4pm Virtual Reality (Bookings essential) |
Monday 13th | Tuesday 14th | Wednesday 15th | Thursday 16th | Friday 17th |
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10am - 11am Makerspace: Drop in session Custom dog tags with emboss stamping. Ages 10+ |
9:45am - 10am Storytime |
9:45am - 10am Storytime | ||
10am - 11:30am Craft - Helicopters |
10am - 11:30am Craft - Hedgehogs |
10am - 11:30am Craft - Puffy fish |
10am - 11:30am Craft - Waterbottle Rockets | |
2pm - 4pm Movie Mondays |
2pm - 4pm Virtual Reality (Bookings essential) |
Monday 20th | Tuesday 21st | Wednesday 22nd | Thursday 23rd | Friday 24th |
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PUBLIC HOLIDAY Te Ahuru Mōwai Closed |
9:45am - 10am Storytime |
10am - 11:30am Craft - Costume making with paper |
9:45am - 10am Storytime | |
10am - 11:30am Craft - Paper People |
10am - 12pm Makerspace - Design your own sublimated drink bottle Ages 10+, Cost $15/person (Bookings essential) |
10am - 11:30am Craft - Decorate Cupcakes | ||
2pm - 4pm Virtual Reality (Bookings essential) |
2pm - 4pm Virtual Reality (Bookings essential) |
2pm - 4pm Basketball in Partnership with Sport Manawatū |
NOTE: Children under the age of 8 must be actively supervised and in view of a responsible caregiver (aged 16 years or older).
Jump Jam
Jump Jam is a fusion of dance and fitness.
It challenges movement skills, increases fitness and motivates participants to move while naturally enjoying exercise.
This session is supported by JUMP JAM students from Colyton School.
Monday 6th January 2025
- 10:00am - 10:20am: Ages 4−7
- 10:30am - 11:00am: Ages 8−12
Movie Mondays
Recharge and beat the heat during one of Manawatū Community Hub Libraries Movie Monday’s.
Entry is free and showcases a family friendly film.
Bring your cushion to get extra comfy!
Craft Sessions
Craft sessions run from 10am - 11:30am.
Limited supplies are available, so we suggest arriving between 10:00 - 10:30am
Virtual Reality
Suited for participants ages 8+, the bookable sessions provide a range of interactive games that simulate a realistic or imaginary world depending on what you choose!
Whether you have experienced VR before or have always wanted to, it’s available at a set time each week.
Bookings essential:
To book - phone: 06 323 5373 or email: MCHL@mdc.govt.nz