Any parents feeling like it’s only a couple of weeks since the start of Term 3 may be able to relate to Auckland Libraries’ latest school holiday activities theme, Time Warp. Time travel, time capsules, revisiting the past and looking into the future will all be explored via a range of games, activities, crafts and competitions at Warkworth, Wellsford and Mahurangi East Libraries. One of the highlights will be a live theatre performance by Hand Pulled Collective at Warkworth and Wellsford.
Friends Exploring Epic Tales features a rambunctious and dysfunctional travelling trio, telling fairy tales from different cultures. Specific activities looking back in time include going back to the prehistoric era, with dinosaur storytime at Warkworth, dinosaur puzzles and craft in Wellsford and hunting dinosaur eggs at Snells Beach. All three libraries will also feature a look at traditional games and pastimes, from making catapults and cup and ball toys to playing parlour games and learning French or finger knitting.
Warkworth Library will have an interactive display from Warkworth Museum called People, Places and Possessions of Warkworth’s Past, while Wellsford is teaming up with the Albertland Museum to look at local heritage. At the other end of the spectrum, future-focused fun includes a team time race, making a time capsule and the chance to play with Sphero Robots and Makey Makey electronics kits. There is a wide range of other activities as well, including LEGO sessions, pu.
