October School Holidays, 2024

October School Holiday Programme 2024

Instrumental Bingo
Wednesday 2 October, 2pm

Get ready for next week’s NZSQ visit by learning to identify some of the instruments you might see. If you dream of being a musician, begin your journey by joining us for a story that illustrates the steps along the way, followed by some fun rounds of musical instrument bingo, with book prizes for everyone.

Interactive Writing
Friday 4 October, 2pm

Every good writer needs two things – a notebook, and plenty of prompts. Join us for a writing workshop where we’ll prompt you to complete your own interactive journal.

All materials will be supplied. This is a precursor workshop to next week’s session with Angel Yuan and is suitable for confident young writers aged seven and up. Limited numbers. RSVP to [email protected]

NZSQ Encounters
Tuesday 8 October, 10.30am

The New Zealand String Quartet is excited to visit Porirua Library these school holidays with a free, whānau-friendly performance of music from the past and present. With introductions by the musicians themselves, you’ll learn about centuries-old instruments, and discover classical music that might sound surprisingly familiar.

NZSQ Encounters is a relaxed performance for all ages. If you’re looking for a taster of classical music, or want to introduce the artform to your tamariki, then these concerts are for you. Generously supported by Darvill Mellors & Co.

Novel Experience
Thursday 10 October, 2pm [Due to limited numbers, now fully booked]

Extraordinary young local author Angel (Hongling) Yuan is a Year 5 student at Porirua Primary School and lives in Cannons Creek. She is a frequent visitor to the Porirua Public Library, where she spends most of her after-school time.

Angel wrote and published her first Chinese novel, Homecoming, at age seven. She finished her first English novel, Adventures of the Elements, at age nine. She joins us to present a workshop about her writing and self-publishing experiences. For confident young writers aged seven and up. Limited numbers. RSVP to [email protected]

All events happen in and around the Porirua Libraries City Centre Branch Children’s Library arera. Parents and caregivers to remain in reach of children at all times. Email [email protected]