Looking for something to do this school holidays? Come and join one of these exciting free events for tamariki celebrating Matariki at Kāpiti Coast District Libraries

https://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/libraries/news-and-events/events/school-holiday-events/

Monday 3 July

Papermaking from harakeke fibre

Paraparaumu Library 10am – 12pm

Did you know paper can be made from native plants? Be ready to get your hands wet in this fun drop-in workshop where you’ll learn how to make paper using native harakeke pulp. This workshop is suitable for all ages and abilities.  And you get to take a harakeke paper bookmark home with you! Free, no registration required.

Tuesday 4 July

Matariki Craft

Waikanae Library 10 -11 am

Decorate your own Matariki lantern

Suitable for all ages. Free, no registration required.

Wednesday 5 July

Papermaking from harakeke fibre

Ōtaki Library  2 -3pm

Did you know paper can be made from native plants? Be ready to get your hands wet in this fun drop-in workshop where you’ll learn how to make paper using native harakeke pulp. This casual open workshop is suitable for all ages and abilities, and you’ll even get to take a harakeke paper bookmark home with you! Free, no registration required.

Matariki Craft

Paekākāriki Library 1.30 – 2.30pm

Decorate your own Matariki lantern

Suitable for all ages. Free, no registration required.

Thursday 6 July

Storytelling Under the Stars

Paraparaumu Library 5 – 7pm

Nau mai, haere mai! Join Kāpiti poet, performer, and storyteller extraordinaire Apirana Taylor for an evening of stories, kai, music, facepainting, and games! The storytelling will be indoors, but there will also be some outdoor activities – dress warm and bring your own blanket so you can stay cosy.

Suitable for all ages. Free, no registration required.

Saturday 8 July

Storytelling Under the Stars

Ōtaki Library 5 – 6.30pm (storytelling will start at 5.30pm)

Nau mai, haere mai! Join Kāpiti poet, performer, and storyteller extraordinaire Apirana Taylor for an evening of stories, facepainting, and games! The storytelling will be indoors, but there will also be some outdoor activities – dress warm and bring your own blanket so you can stay cosy.

Suitable for all ages. Free, no registration required.

Tuesday 11 July

Storytelling Under the Stars

Paekākāriki School Hall 5 – 7pm

Nau mai, haere mai! Join Kāpiti poet, performer, and storyteller extraordinaire Apirana Taylor for an evening of stories, kai, music, facepainting, and games! The storytelling will be indoors, but there will also be some outdoor activities – dress warm and bring your own blanket so you can stay cosy.

Suitable for all ages. Free, no registration required.

Wednesday 12 July

Matariki Craft

Ōtaki Library 10 – 11am

Decorate your own Matariki lantern

Suitable for all ages. Free, no registration required.

Thursday 13 July

Matariki Craft

Paraparaumu Library 10 – 11am

Decorate your own Matariki lantern

Suitable for all ages. Free, no registration required.