MCHL & Makino January School Holidays Calendar
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School Holiday Programmes
Manawatū Community Hub Libraries is so much more than 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 5th | Tuesday 6th | Wednesday 7th | Thursday 8th | Friday 9th |
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10am - 11:30am Pop up Play with Sport Manawatū |
10am - 11:30am Craft: Monster Bookmarks |
10am - 11:30am Craft: Paper Chain Pythons |
10am - 11:30am Craft: Get Ready Kete - Emergency Management |
10am - 11:30am Craft: Popsicle Fairy House |
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11:30am @ Makino Poolside Pages |
10:30am - 12pm Emergency Management Scavenger Hunt |
10am - 11:30am Craft: Fairy House Workshop, Ages 8+ (Bookings essential) | ||
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2pm - 4pm Movie Mondays |
2pm - 4pm Virtual Reality (Bookings essential) |
2pm - 4pm Virtual Reality (Bookings essential) |
11:30am - 1pm Rescue Ready! Emergency Activity Experience |
| Monday 12th | Tuesday 13th | Wednesday 14th | Thursday 15th | Friday 16th |
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10am - 11:30am Craft: Animal Headbands |
10am - 11:30am Teddy Bears Picnic |
10am - 11:30am Craft: Paper Lanterns |
10am - 11:30am Craft: Paper Spinner |
10am - 11:30am Craft: Spacemen and Aliens |
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2pm - 4pm Movie Mondays |
2pm - 4pm Youth Games Tournament: Champions Arena |
2pm - 4pm Virtual Reality (Bookings essential) |
| Monday 19th | Tuesday 20th | Wednesday 21st | Thursday 22nd | Friday 23rd |
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| PUBLIC HOLIDAY Te Āhuru Mōwai will be unstaffed Access through Open Plus only: 9:30am - 11pm |
10am - 11:30am Craft: Creation Station |
10am - 11am @ Manchester Street School Deano Yipadee Show (Free) (Bookings essential) |
10am - 11:30am Pop up Play with Sport Manawatū | |
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2pm - 4pm Virtual Reality (Bookings essential) |
2pm - 4pm Virtual Reality (Bookings essential) |
5:30pm - 7pm Big Summer Bash (Bookings essential) |
NOTE: Children under the age of 8 must be actively supervised and in view of a responsible caregiver (aged 16 years or older).
Pop up Play with Sport Manawatū
Come along and have some fun with Sport Manawatū. We will be out on the green.
Craft Sessions
Craft sessions run from 10am - 11:30am.
Limited supplies are available, so we suggest arriving between 10am - 10:30am.
Virtual Reality Sessions - 20 minutes
20 minute Virtual Reality (VR) sessions available between 2pm - 4pm, at set times each week (see timetable). Age 8+
Bookings essential
To book VR, phone: 06 323 5373
Emergency Management Day
Join us for a day of fun, learning and emergency preparedness!
We're hosting a Scavenger Hunt across the Manawatu Community Hub Library, Makino Aquatic Centre, and the Manawatū District Council.
Starting at MCHL, you’ll explore each location to discover key emergency preparedness tips, gather helpful items, and complete challenges. Learn practical steps to keep yourself and your family safe in case of natural disasters, all while having a great time!
At Makino, we’ll be focusing on Grab Bags and Natural Disasters. Come find out what essentials you should have packed in case of an emergency. From food and water to first aid supplies, we’ll help you build the ultimate emergency grab bag to keep you prepared for anything.
Poolside Pages
Follow along as the adventure unfolds, moving through the water just like the characters. Bring your friends and turn the pool into your own storybook adventure.
No bookings needed, just normal Makino pool entry and a big imagination.
Big Summer Bash
Make a splash at Makino’s Summer Bash! Enjoy an evening of pool inflatables, games, music, food, and giveaways.
Bring the whānau (all ages welcome) and soak up the summer vibes. Cool Off, Soak Up the Fun, and Celebrate Summer Together
Tickets:
- $12 per person - Pool entry, sausage, popcorn and drink
- $6 per person - Spectator with food and drink
- Free - Spectator only
Bookings essential - https://www.mchl.co.nz/ticketing
Deano Yipadee Show
Best selling Author, Musician and Performer Deano Yipadee, aka 'Nee Naw Man', will have your children in stitches as they read, sing laugh and bounce along with his collection of chart-topping Scholastic books and songs.
Manchester Street School Hall
Tickets Required - Free of Charge - https://www.mchl.co.nz/ticketing
Youth Games Tournament: Champions Arena
Step into the Champions’ Arena and prove you’ve got what it takes to rise to the top!
Join us for a free afternoon of gaming, competition, and good vibes in Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4.
Open to ages 11 and up, with on-the-day sign-ups and a prize up for grabs.
Bring your friends, bring your energy, and get ready to battle it out only one can claim the title of Champion!
Teddy Bears Picnic
Bring your teddy bear and your morning tea for a morning of storytime and games.
Aimed under 8's
Rescue Ready! Emergency Activity Experience
Are you ready for anything? Join our exciting hands-on experience where kids become mini emergency heroes!
Learn how to stay calm, think fast, and work together through fun challenges inspired by real-life emergencies.
It’s all about being prepared, confident, and Rescue Ready!
Register Now! For Dive into Reading
Join Manawatū Community Hub Libraries Summer Reading Challenge from 8 December to 16 January. Tamariki from pre-school to 11+ can join in the fun of reading, reviewing, and earning awesome prizes over the summer.