1 Ariki Street, New Plymouth | 06-759 6060 | www.pukeariki.com September – November 2023 Mahuru – Whiringa-ā-rangi 2023 NGĀ KAUPAPA O TE WĀ
2 Information in this booklet is correct at the time of print. Puke Ariki’s operations may change in line with the Government’s COVID-19 Alert Level announcements, please check our website for the latest information. www.pukeariki.com/about-us/covid-19-information Tēnā Koutou Puke Ariki is an integrated knowledge centre comprising museum, library, research centre, store and isite – for a visitor experience like no other! Opening hours Museum, Store, isite and Research Centre Daily: 10am - 5pm Puke Ariki Library Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 9am - 6pm Wed: 9am - 8pm Sat & Sun: 9am - 5pm See Community library pages for individual opening hours. Cover image: Reef Alive! Reef Diorama, Level 2 Puke Ariki Museum
Opening Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Puke Ariki Museum 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm Puke Ariki Store and isite 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm Research Centre 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm Puke Ariki Library 9am - 6pm 9am - 6pm 9am - 8pm 9am - 6pm 9am - 6pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm Inglewood Library and Service Centre 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 6pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 6pm 9am - midday Closed Bell Block Library and Service Centre 9am - 5pm 9am - 6pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 6pm 9am - 5pm 9am - midday Closed Ōākura Library 11am - 5pm 9am - 1pm 11am - 5pm 9am - 1pm 11am - 5pm 9am - 1pm Closed Waitara Library and Service Centre 9am - 5pm 9am - 6pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 6pm 9am - 5pm 9am - midday Closed Urenui Library Closed 9am - 2pm Closed Closed 12pm - 4pm Closed Closed Puke Ariki Museum, Store and isite are open every day of the year (except Christmas Day). For public holiday opening hours at the libraries please check the website. 3
4 Reef Alive! Dive into our new underwater diorama Level 2, Puke Ariki Museum, Taranaki Naturally Gallery Come discover the Reef Alive! exhibition’s new underwater diorama, bringing to life the world beneath the South Taranaki seas. This is the final part of Puke Ariki’s ocean exhibition that showcases work by volunteer group Project Reef as they explore and document the underwater taonga of Taranaki. See how many different fish you can count, discover what kina like to eat and marvel at the abundance and beauty of life on a rocky reef. This striking exhibit showcases not only the colourful biodiversity of a rocky Pātea reef, but the skills and innovation that have enabled Project Reef and Puke Ariki to reveal it to the world. Exhibitions
5 Te Kitenga o Hina Lane Gallery 14 October 2023 – 28 April 2024 Be captivated by the exhibition Te Kitenga o Hina as it shares the sacred seasons of Aotearoa: Takurua (Winter), Kōanga (Spring), Raumati (Summer), and Ngahuru (Autumn). Discover the significance of the māramataka, the revered Māori lunar calendar, as it guides māra kai and Māori agricultural practices. In Taranaki, initiatives are underway to revive ancient food preservation customs. Explore the processes, challenges, and triumphs behind these revitalisation efforts, and witness how the significance of māra kai is being passed down to future generations. Enter Te Kitenga o Hina through a tunnel where you can look up into the night sky and immerse yourself in the celestial world. Be mesmerised by the beauty of the moon and its different phases, complemented by stunning star constellations that determine planting, harvesting, and seed saving. Step into the four seasons and engage with interactive experiences. Through “A Journey to Sustainable Food” explore how the principles of the māramataka and sustainable food practices intertwine. Scan produce for information on its origin, cultivation, process, and harvest timeline, as well as receiving tips on how to grow sustainably. This exhibition is developed in collaboration with the local community and showcases taonga Māori from Puke Ariki’s rich collection of tools used in māra kai.
6 Māwai kē atu Illuminating Sacred Wisdom Wall Gallery Nov 18th 2023 – July 21, 2024 Ōpunake High School, Waitara High School and Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Ngaruahinerangi proudly present. ‘Māwai kē atu’. A collaborative community project facilitated by arts practitioner Haorooro Ki Taihua Hond-Goffe that takes rangatahi from these selected schools on a physical and spiritual journey via air, land and finally to the studio. Māwai k`ē atu is a reference to a very imporant question that we all must answer. “Who shall take responsibility for safeguarding our earth mother Papatūānuku and her resources when our respected elders leave this world?” It is the responsibility of each generation to ensure the successful transmission of sacred knowledge. Taking the seeds of hope to restore balance within te tai ao (environment), moving forward prosperously as a collective into the bright future for the benefit of the many generations to come. Through this visual art outcome we are invited to think of our connections, our sense of place, our link to the land and the stories that shape us and this very place. Image credit: Māwai kē atu logo, Haorooro Ki Taihua Hond-Goffe.
7 State of Nature: Picturing the Silent Forest Temporary Gallery, Ground Floor, Puke Ariki Museum 7 April 2023 – 5 November 2023 Explore the stories of our native forests through the botanical paintings of artist Fanny Bertha Good (1860-1950) and the experiences of her family in colonial Taranaki. Fanny Good was born in north Taranaki and lost her hearing as a teenager after contracting measles. While Taranaki’s native forests were being cleared to make way for farmland, she spent her time exploring the bush near her home in Ōeo and later Hāwera, collecting native plant specimens for her work. Puke Ariki holds over 200 of Fanny’s paintings, with a large selection showcased for the first time in State of Nature. Working with oil paint rather than the more traditional media of watercolour, her depictions of native flora and fungi are more expressive than those of other botanical artists of her time. Yet her attention to detail means that many of the species she painted can be clearly identified, providing a unique record of our botanical landscape. Several of the species that Fanny painted are now in decline or threatened with extinction. Through her work and creative responses by four contemporary local artists, discover the role that art can play in bringing attention to the state of our natural environment. Follow a multi-sensory journey through the trees, learn what makes them so special, and discover how you can help protect and grow our native forests today. Image credit: Fanny Bertha Good, Harakeke (1900), Collection of Puke Ariki.
8 50 Years of Clay Te Pua Wānanga o Taranaki | Taranaki Research Centre On show now - June 2024 With 24 artists on display, 50 Years of Clay supports New Plymouth Potters in celebrating their 50th anniversary. New Plymouth Potters provides a shared studio and exhibition space in Te Henui Vicarage for over 100 members, supporting them to develop and refine their skills. Each year the group has a shared exhibition and invites a well-known potter to judge the entries. The supreme award winners of these exhibitions, from 1989 through to 2003, were collected by the museum. The winning ceramics from 2004 to 2023 have all been lent to complete the selection for this exhibition. The supreme award winners are all displayed in 50 Years of Clay, showing developments in style over time and recognising many integral past members of the club. An exhibition catalogue dives deeper into the history of the club and the potters behind the works. The ceramics are displayed throughout Te Pua Wānanga o Taranaki | Taranaki Research Centre, second floor of the library and in the main foyer of the museum.
9 Flash Back: Fashion Photography in New Zealand 1930-2015 Lane Gallery, Puke Ariki Museum On show now - 1 October 2023 Flash Back: Fashion photography in New Zealand 1930-2015 is an exhibition of the work of 25 fashion photographers who have contributed to the development and articulation of our unique New Zealand fashion identity. Flash Back opened in June 2017 as part of the Auckland Festival of Photography. Images from all eras were curated into magazine style editorial around shared themes such as light, urban, narrative and were projected as a floor-to-ceiling immersive magazine with turning pages. Because fashion is synonymous with newness and change, its photographers have always been leaders in cultural reproduction and advancement. By bringing together 80 years of fashion photography, Flash Back allows us to see how our society and identity has changed; how we see ourselves and what we value. The exhibition tracks the evolution of our fashion photography industry - moving from studio work, to street photography, to narrative storytelling to the current day where photographers are navigating the challenges of creating distinction in the overload of images that is social media and the universal availability of postproduction technology. Curated by Doris de Pont and Kelly Dix Supported by Foundation North, the Lion Foundation, and the Gus Fisher Gallery Image credit: Karen Inderbitzen-Waller & Delphine Avril Planqueel
10 Coming soon to Puke Ariki 9 December 2023! Kount Five Plus Two Pop culture in retro Taranaki (1966- 1983)
11 Taranaki Heritage Month KIA KAHA TE REO MĀORI! Nau mai, haere mai! Join us on Saturday 16 September between 1pm – 4pm for fun and free activities across Puke Ariki as we celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. Staten Island Weather in New Plymouth Wednesday 4 October, 5pm Wednesday 11 October, 1pm Level 2, Puke Ariki Library/ Te Pua Wānanga o Taranaki/Taranaki Research Centre The American icebreaker USS Staten Island docked in New Plymouth for six days in November 1958. Many of the crew were billeted to local homes and enjoyed a range of activities during their shore leave. How did the city’s residents react to these exotic visitors and what did the sailors think of New Plymouth? Come and hear Rachel from the Taranaki Research Centre talk about this historical event. State of Nature Exhibition Tours Tuesday 10 October, 10–11am Thursday 12 October, 1– 2pm Puke Ariki Museum Join us for a tour of our current temporary exhibition State of Nature. The tour will explore the artworks of Fanny Bertha Good, the dramatic deforestation of the Taranaki landscape and the state of nature today. Limited spaces. Bookings required. Historic Walk for Heritage Month Wednesday 11 October, 10am Wednesday 18 October, 10am Come on a walking tour with Puke Ariki volunteer guides through historic points of in New Plymouth. Limited spaces available, bookings essential through the isite at Puke Ariki. Koha welcome. Ring 06-759 0897 or call in to book. AT PUKE ARIKI
12 Visit us online! We have a range of virtual tours you can explore on our website. Visit pukeariki.com or scan the QR code Homework 2020 Virtual Tour Revisit our 2020 Homework exhibition that showcased 57 unique artworks from local artists. 1896 Christopher Aubrey’s Taranaki Explore the interactive stories of our Christopher Aubrey exhibition online. Explore historic images, stories and before and after photographs of some of Taranaki’s most loved spots. Virtual Exhibitions
13 A gift for everyone, plus complimentary gift wrapping service. Every purchase you make at the Puke Ariki Store helps fund our exhibitions, public programmes, research, conservation and education - now and into the future. Puke Ariki Store - Open seven days a week. Shop online pukearikistore.nz Taranaki treasures to take home
14 Fungi Printmaking Workshop Saturday 9 September, 1–3pm Puke Ariki Museum Explore printmaking techniques with State of Nature artist MB Stoneman. Create fungi inspired plates, play with layering colours, and explore form and shape to create your own artworks. Limited spaces. Bookings required. Recommended for adults. Children over 10 years old may attend accompanied by an adult. Native and Foraged Arrangements Workshop Wednesday 25 October, 5.30–7pm Puke Ariki Museum Join Sarah Good from The Good Flower Studio to get creative with native and foraged arrangements. Sarah has been inspired by the native plants painted by her relative, Taranaki botanical artist Fanny B Good. Both of their works feature in our State of Nature exhibition. Recommended for adults. All materials supplied. Limited spaces. Bookings required. New Plymouth Potters - Artists in Residence Saturday 28 October 10am–midday & 1–3pm Drop in any time Puke Ariki Museum Foyer Celebrating our 50 Years of Clay exhibition members of the New Plymouth Potters will be showing off their skills with clay. Come along and chat with the artists and see the creative process in action. Workshops Image credit: Fanny Bertha Good, New Zealand Fungi (1917), Collection of Puke Ariki. Please visit our website for further details.
15 at the museum SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Fashion Design Tuesday 26 September Drop in any time between 10am–midday Lane Gallery, Level 2 Puke Ariki Library Join us in the Flashback Exhibition to create your own mini fashion look. Create your look, arrange the set and take your own fashion photograph! Fashion Magazine Design Thursday 28 September Drop in any time between 10am–midday Lane Gallery, Level 2 Puke Ariki Library Take inspiration from the Flashback exhibition and create your own fashion magazine! Make Your Own Seed Envelopes Tuesday 3 October Drop in any time between 10am–midday Puke Ariki Museum Keep your seeds safe until it is time to plant them by making your own seed envelopes. Join us in the museum to make seed envelopes from recycled paper. Make a Bunch of Flowers Thursday 5 October Drop-in any time between 10am–midday Puke Ariki Museum Join us in the State of Nature exhibition and have a go at origami flower making!
1 Ariki Street, New Plymouth | 06-759 6060 | www.pukeariki.com September – November 2023 Mahuru – Whiringa-ā-rangi 2023 NGĀ KAUPAPA O TE WĀ
1 Covert image credit: Parade of USS Staten Island sailors (18 November 1958). Unknown photographer. Collection of Puke Ariki (PHO2010-0206). Every Tuesday and Saturday, 10–12.30pm Every Wednesday, 5.30–7pm Level 1, Puke Ariki Library/Te Whare Pukapuka o Puke Ariki Justice of the Peace Service Desk Do you need to have your signature witnessed, make a declaration, swear an affidavit or affirmation, or have originals or copies certified? A Justice of the Peace will be on hand to help. Every Tuesday, 3–4pm Design Lab, Ground floor, Puke Ariki Library Digital Drop-In Sessions Need help with technology? Come along to our digital drop-in sessions to improve your skills and get your questions answered – no booking required! Please note this service operates on a first-come, first-served basis. REGULAR EVENTS Every Monday, 1–3pm Level 1, Puke Ariki Library/Te Whare Pukapuka o Puke Ariki Community Law Drop in for legal information and guidance from a legal educator. Every Tuesday, 9–10.30am Level 1, Puke Ariki Library/Te Whare Pukapuka o Puke Ariki Closely Knit Are you an avid knitter or a creative crocheter? Are you a beginner wanting to try something new? Come along to our social knitting group to share a cuppa, a chat, and some crafting. No booking required, just turn up and give it a go! Every Tuesday, 11am–12.30pm Community Lounge / Te Huihuinga Hapori Level 1, Puke Ariki Library/Te Whare Pukapuka o Puke Ariki Migrant Women Meet A weekly meet-up for women who have moved to New Plymouth and are looking to make friends, find social activities and enjoy life in Taranaki! No matter which corner of the globe you’re from, you’ll get a friendly welcome at Migrant Women Meet. Pre-schoolers welcome too. Library Events Drop in for guidance to help you understand Family Court processes, address barriers, and connect with agencies and services to support you. No booking required, please note the Kaiārahi cannot give legal advice. Family Court Kaiārahi Every Thursday, 1–3pm Level 1, Puke Ariki Library / Te Whare Pukapuka o Puke Ariki
2 EVENTS Wednesdays 4 October 5pm & 11 October 1pm Level 2, Puke Ariki Library/Te Pua Wānanga o Taranaki/ Taranaki Research Centre Every Thursday, 10am–midday Sundays, 2–4pm Level 1, Puke Ariki Library/Te Whare Pukapuka o Puke Ariki Wednesday 1 November 5.30-7.30pm Community Lounge / Te Huihuinga Hapori Level 1, Puke Ariki Library/Te Whare Pukapuka o Puke Ariki Wednesday 13 September and 11 October, 6–7.30pm Community Lounge / Te Huihuinga Hapori Level 1, Puke Ariki Library/Te Whare Pukapuka o Puke Ariki Wednesday 22 November 6.30–7.30pm Community Lounge / Te Huihuinga Hapori Level 1, Puke Ariki Library/Te Whare Pukapuka o Puke Ariki Heritage Month Event: Staten Island Weather in New Plymouth Scrabble Club Food Lovers Master class with Kate Meads Adult Craft Night! Open Mic Poetry Night The American icebreaker USS Staten Island docked in New Plymouth for six days in November 1958. Many of the crew were billeted to local homes and enjoyed a range of activities during their shore leave. How did the city’s residents react to these exotic visitors and what did the sailors think of New Plymouth? Come and hear Rachel from the Taranaki Research Centre talk about this historical event. Do you love word games? Come and join a game at scrabble club. Play with friends, family, or a friend you haven’t met yet! No booking required, just turn up and give it a go. Join waste minimisation expert Kate Meads for a fun and practical workshop. Highlights include New Zealand’s top 10 wasted foods and ‘Life Hacks’ to save money and make your food go further. For booking details please see Kate’s website katemeads.co.nz A chance for adults to give papercrafts a go in a friendly group setting. Take part in our planned activity, or get creative with the materials provided. Drop in at any time between 6 and 7.30pm, no booking required. A celebration of poems. Come and share your poetry with an enthusiastic and supportive audience. Register on the night to join the evening’s line-up. Monthly on Tuesdays: 19 September, 17 October, 21 November, 1–2pm Level 1, Puke Ariki Library/Te Whare Pukapuka o Puke Ariki Kia Pārekareka Haere mai! Come and have fun with us, learning and practising Te Reo Māori with games, conversation and encouragement in a friendly, supportive environment. Open to everyone from absoulute beginners to fluent speakers, no booking required. For programmes that require booking please call 06-759 6060, pop in, or book online to reserve a space.
3 Saturday 16 September 1-4pm Raranga tō tātou korero – weaving our stories Celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori by joining us to illustrate your stories to be woven into a collaborative artwork. Hear about traditional Māori weaving and its symbolism in storytelling and community connections. EVENTS Wednesday 27 September 4.30-6pm Teddy Bears’ Sleepover The soft toys are sleeping over at the library! Bring your favourite soft toy and join us for stories, craft and activities. Then tuck your toy in for the night and when you collect them the next day check out our photo wall of their nocturnal adventures! For ages 4-7, 20 spaces, bookings essential. REGULAR EVENTS Every Wednesday, 10–10.30am Every Thursday, 10–10.30am Under 5s fun! Join us for a range of stories, rhymes, crafts or songs. Fun for the tamariki and a great way to meet other parents and caregivers. Stories, rhymes and songs for our littlest people. Join us for sessions designed for children 0-2 years. Thursdays 7 & 14 September, 19 & 26 October, 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 November, 4–5pm Explore creative, digital and STEAM technologies over 8 weekly sessions For children aged 8-12. Every Monday and Friday during the term, 4–5pm Sundays: 10 & 24 September, 8 & 22 October, 5 & 19 November, 1–3pm Crackerjacks Baby Rhymes After School Club Have a Go at LEGO® Dungeons and Dragons Are you a master builder? Show your skills using the library’s LEGO®! For ages 5-10. DnD is a table top game that involves stories, unique characters and hair raising battles; a world where you can be… YOU. We are seeking both Dungeons Masters (learn to become one) and players! For ages 13-18. Discover It! Children’s and Youth Library
4 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES TEEN PROGRAMMES Tuesday 26 September, 2–3pm Thursday 28 September, 2–4pm Tuesday 3 October, 2–3pm Plant Portraits Big LEGO® Build Grass Head Pals Join us at Discover It! Unleash your creativity as you create your very own whimsical plant portrait, which will be proudly showcased in the library. Remember to dress for mess. For ages 5-10, 20 spaces, booking essential Are you a master builder? Show your skills using the library’s LEGO®! For ages 5+. No booking required. Craft your very own companion with a unique twist – fashion your own grass head buddy, then take your newfound friend home and witness the magic as they sprout and flourish before your eyes. For ages 5-10, 20 spaces, booking essential. Thursday 5 October, 2–4pm Crafternoon - Nature Edition Come to Discover it! and prepare to be amazed by the array of nature-inspired crafts that await you today. For ages 5+. No booking required. Every Wednesday 4.30–7.30pm Teen Hangz Bored on a Wednesday? Come and see what activities the library has running on a Wednesday evening, it could be VR and electronic drums, Magic the Gathering or something completely different. For ages 13-16 years, no booking required. For programmes that require booking please call 06-759 6060, pop in, or book online to reserve a space.
5 Every Wednesday, 10am–12.30pm Justice of the Peace Do you need to have your signature witnessed, make a declaration, swear an affidavit or affirmation, or have originals or copies certified? A Justice of the Peace will be on hand to help. REGULAR EVENTS Every Tuesday during term time, 4–5pm Have a Go at LEGO® Learn, create and play with LEGO®. For primary school aged children. Every Thursday from 2 November–7 December, 3.30–4.30pm After School Club Explore creative, digital and STEAM technologies over 6 weekly sessions. For ages 8 – 12. There are 6 spaces, bookings for the term required. Fridays: 1 September, 6 October, 4 November, 10.30–11.30am Bell Block Men’s Group A monthly meet up for men, come along and enjoy a coffee and take part in topical discussions. Every Thursday, 10–10.30am Tuesdays: 5 September, 3 October, 7 November, 10.30–11.30am Bell Block Crackerjacks Bell Block Book Group Under 5s fun! Join us for a range of stories, rhymes, crafts or songs. Fun for the tamariki and a great way to meet other parents and caregivers. Love sharing your favourite reads? Come and join other book lovers in a friendly and relaxed environment. Bell Block Library and Service Centre 188 Parklands Avenue Mon, Wed, Fri: 9am - 5pm Tues, Thurs: 9am - 6pm Sat: 9am - midday Sun: Closed Bell Block Te Papa Mōhiotanga
6 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES Tuesday 26 September 10.30–11.30am Thursday 28 September 4–5pm Tuesday 3 October, 10.30–11.30am Thursday 5 October, 2–3pm Sand Art Teddy Bears’ Sleepover Stone Painting Craft Craft Table – Mask Making Create your own fabulous work of art using sand For ages 5-12, 15 spaces, bookings essential. The soft toys are sleeping over at the library! Bring your favourite soft toy and join us for stories, craft and activities. Then tuck your toy in for the night and when you collect them the next day check out our photo wall of their nocturnal adventures! For ages 4-7, 15 spaces, bookings essential. Get creative with story stones that can be painted and decorated. For ages, 15 spaces, bookings essential. Come along and make your own fabulous mask and other creations. No bookings required. For programmes that require booking please call 06-759 6060, pop in, or book online to reserve a space.
7 Waitara Library and Service Centre 15 Queen Street Mon, Wed, Fri: 9am - 5pm Tues, Thurs: 9am - 6pm Sat: 9am - midday Sun: Closed Waitara Te Puna Tuhanga
8 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES Wednesday 4 October 10.30am–midday Space Come along and celebrate world space day by creating your very own solar system. For ages 5-12, 15 spaces, bookings essential. For programmes that require booking please call 06-759 6060, pop in, or book online to reserve a space. REGULAR EVENTS Fortnightly Wednesdays, 10.30–11am Second Friday of the month, 10.30am–midday Waitara Crackerjacks Waitara Book Group Under-5s fun! Join us for a range of stories, rhymes, crafts or songs. Fun for the tamariki and a great way to meet other parents and caregivers. Love sharing your favourite reads? Come and join other book lovers in a friendly and relaxed environment. Wednesday 13 & 27 September, 9.30–11.30am Wednesday 25 October, 9.30–11.30am Wednesday 8 & 22 November, 9.30–11.30am Every Thursday for the month of November 3.30–4.30pm Waitara Community Lawyer Have a go at LEGO® We have a community lawyer available for consultation. To book a session please call the New Plymouth Community Law Office on 0800 529 878 or 06-759 1492. Create and play with Lego. For primary aged children. Wednesday 27 September 10.30am–midday Forest Tree Help us make a giant tree to display in the library using different materials and techniques to make the tree come alive. For ages 5-12, 15 spaces, bookings essential.
9 EVENTS Friday 15 September 3.30-5pm Raranga tō tātou korero – weaving our stories Celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori by joining us to illustrate your stories to be woven into a collaborative artwork. Hear about traditional Māori weaving and its symbolism in storytelling and community connections. Inglewood Library and Service Centre 46 Rata Street Mon, Tues, Thurs: 9am–5pm Wed, Fri: 9am–6pm Sat: 9am–midday Sun: Closed Inglewood Kōhanga Moa
10 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES Tuesday 26 September, 2pm Friday 29 September, 10am–midday Movie Mania Craft Table Join us for a movie and popcorn! For ages 5-12, 20 spaces, bookings essential. Drop in anytime between 10am and 12 and get creative with an assortment of nature-inspired crafts. No bookings required. Tuesday 3 October, 10.30–midday Friday 6 October, 4–5pm Nature Craft Teddy Bears’ Sleepover Make an awesome craft inspired by Puke Ariki’s State of Nature exhibition. For ages 5-12, 20 spaces, bookings essential. The soft toys are sleeping over at the library! Bring your favourite soft toy and join us for stories, craft and activities. Then tuck your toy in for the night and when you collect them the next day check out our photo wall of their nocturnal adventures! For ages 4-7, 20 spaces, bookings essential. REGULAR EVENTS First Friday of every month, 10.30–11am Every Monday (excluding public holidays), 10am–midday Every Thursday, 10–11am Inglewood Crackerjacks Justice of the Peace Digital Drop-in Sessions Under-5s fun! Join us for a range of stories, rhymes, crafts or songs. Fun for the tamariki and a great way to meet other parents and caregivers. Do you need to have your signature witnessed, make a declaration, swear an affidavit or affirmation, or have originals or copies certified? A Justice of the Peace will be on hand to help. Need help with technology? Come along to our digital drop-in sessions to improve your skills and get your questions answered – no booking required! Please note this service operates on a first-come, first-served basis. For programmes that require booking please call 06-759 6060, pop in, or book online to reserve a space.
11 REGULAR EVENTS First Thursday of the month, 10–10.30am Every Thursday, 10am–12.30pm Every Monday, 1pm Ōākura Crackerjacks Justice of the Peace Scrabble Club Under-5s fun! Join us for a range of stories, rhymes, crafts or songs. Fun for the tamariki and a great way to meet other parents and caregivers. Do you need to have your signature witnessed, make a declaration, swear an affidavit or affirmation, or have originals or copies certified? A Justice of the Peace will be on hand to help. Do you love word games? Come and join a game at scrabble club. Play with friends, family, or a friend you haven’t met yet! No booking required, just turn up and give it a go. Ōākura Library 16 Donnelly Street Mon, Wed, Fri: 11am–5pm Tues, Thurs: 9am–1pm Sat: 9am–1pm Sun: Closed Ōākura
12 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES Wednesday 27 September, 2–3pm Wednesday 4 October, 2–3pm Make some noise! Grass Head Pals Are you a musician, an aspiring musician or just love to make noise? Try out our electric bass and drums in this drop in music session. No bookings required, but there could be a waiting period. Sessions will be limited to 10 minutes per person if there is a queue. For ages 7-13. Craft your very own companion with a unique twist – fashion your own grass head buddy, then take your newfound friend home and witness the magic as they sprout and flourish before your eyes. For ages 5-10, 15 spaces, booking essential. For programmes that require booking please call 06-759 6060, pop in, or book online to reserve a space.