CHILDREN AND TEEN PROGRAMS HAVE FINISHED FOR 2023 AND WILL BE BACK IN THE NEW YEAR
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January 6th, Monday - 10:30am - 12:30pm
From Disney and visionary director Tim Burton, the all-new grand live-action adventure “Dumbo” expands on the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight (may not be suitable for younger children).
January 7th, Tuesday - 10:30am - 11:30am
Brought to you by the Summer Reading Programme, Strong Man Stan is a classic circus act who will amaze you with feats of strength, balance and danger! Strong Man Stan’s performance will have you on the edge of your seat or on the floor laughing! Come along and see this family-friendly show!
January 9th, Thursday - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Intrigue and be intrigued by classic and new magic tricks! Amaze and be amazed by our magician-themed optical illusions and sleight of hand! We have a range of hands-on activities to suit all ages from 2 to 13 (please bring an adult with you).
January 10th, Friday - 13:30am - 11:30am
Your favourite characters are back, in their most hilarious adventure yet! Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria find themselves on-the-run through Europe in this wildly entertaining and outrageous comedic adventure.
January 13th, Monday - 10:30am - 12:30am
Continuing with The Great Reading Carnival, come along to clown around with laugh-out-loud stories, colourful masks, and silly crafts to create and share! We have a range of clown-ish activities to suit all ages from 2 to 13 (please bring an adult with you).
January 15th, Wednesday - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Just like a budding Circus entertainer, come along to learn juggling skills and create your own juggling tools to wow your friends and family! We have a range of skill-tastic activities to suit all ages from 2 to 13 (please bring an adult with you).
January 17th, Friday - 10:30am - 11:30am
Brought to you by the Summer Reading Programme, Zappo returns to HB Williams Memorial Library with a whole lot of tricks up his sleeve to amaze and entertain you! Don’t miss his exciting family-friendly show!
November 27th, Friday - 3pm - 4:30pm
Adel Salmanzadeh Art in collaboration with Taiki E! have initiated the Toi Rito: Arts for Social Action series using art as a medium for facilitating learning and discussion relating to the UN global Sustainable Development Goals. The SDGs provide a framework for thinking about some of the major systemic challenges we face at a global level through to a local level.
Art is a great communicator and allows for more inclusive and creative thinking to emerge.
Toi Rito in collaboration with H B Williams Memorial library bring you a free bookmark making Workshop to support goal #16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.
Free event
Age 14+ (younger participants welcome if accompanied by a caregiver)
Friday 27th November 2020
3pm – 4:30pm
Venue : Mahutonga – Southern Cross Room
H B Williams Memorial Library, 34 Bright Street
December 23rd, Wednesday - 10:30am
Celebrate Christmas in style. Listen to Christmas stories and test your skills to create your own festive crafts to take home with you. Suitable for pre-school to intermediate aged children.
December 31st, Thursday - 10:30am
Make some noise to bring in the New Year. Storytelling and noisy crafts to celebrate the end of 2020 and the beginning of 2021. Suitable for pre-school to intermediate aged children.
January 6th, Wednesday - 10:30am
Brought to you by the Summer Reading Programme, Zappo returns to the library with a whole lot of tricks up his sleeve to amaze and entertain you. Don’t miss his exciting family-friendly show!
January 8th, Friday - 10:30am
Listen to stories about our amazing natural world and create masks to celebrate your favourite native and exotic animals. Suitable for pre-school to intermediate aged children.
January 13th, Wednesday - 11:00am
Go on a journey with Li Laoshi (Ms. Li), celebrate friendship through Chinese storytelling, music, and crafts. You may even learn a few Chinese words and phrases. Suitable for school-aged children.
January 15th, Friday - 11:00am
Brought to you by Little Dog Barking Theatre. Full of original music, songs and actions, the puppet characters from Turn on the Light weave a story that helps Tim overcome his fear of the dark. Suitable for pre-school to intermediate aged children.
April 20th, Tuesday - 10:30am
Unleash your imagination with paper, scissors, and glue. Create a paper mobile, a paper windmill, or a super-fast paper glider. Suitable for school-aged children and their caregivers.
April 21st, Wednesday - 11:00am
Storytelling and origami with Akiko. Listen to the story of Momotaro the peach boy, and learn how to make a paper Kabuto samurai hat. Suitable for school-aged children and their caregivers.
April 22nd, Thursday - 10:30am
Holiday edition of our fun sing-along and read session, suitable for 2-5 year-olds, their siblings and caregivers.
April 27th, Tuesday - 10:30am
Holiday edition of our fun sing-along and read session, suitable for under-twos and their caregivers.
April 27th, Tuesday - Mask-making extravaganza
Have heaps of fun making your own animal or monster mask from new and reclaimed materials. Suitable for school-aged children and their caregivers.
April 28th, Wednesday - 11:00am (English) and 1:00pm (Te Reo Māori)
He kōrero tuku iho nō Te Tairāwhiti ~ a story from the Tairāwhiti. Hear the wondrous tale of Mahakirau, brought to you by Te Rūnanga o Tūranganui a Kiwa. Suitable for the whole whānau.
April 29th, Thursday - 10:30am
Holiday edition of our fun sing-along and read session, suitable for 2-5 year-olds, their siblings and caregivers.
May 6th, Thursday - 10 am - 12 noon
FREE digital banking classes at the HB Williams Memorial Library.
Learn to:
• Understand online banking
• Recognise online scams
• Protect yourself online
• Use a test online banking tool
Get confident with online banking!
Contact HB Williams Memorial Library 06 867 6709 to book a place or register online at https://diaa.arlo.co/w/upcoming/location-hb-williams-memorial-library/
May 27th, Thursday - 10 am - 12 noon
FREE digital banking classes at the HB Williams Memorial Library.
Learn to:
• Understand online banking
• Recognise online scams
• Protect yourself online
• Use a test online banking tool
Get confident with online banking!
Contact HB Williams Memorial Library 06 867 6709 to book a place or register online at https://diaa.arlo.co/w/upcoming/location-hb-williams-memorial-library/
June 17th, Thursday - 10 am - 12 noon
FREE digital banking classes at the HB Williams Memorial Library.
Learn to:
• Understand online banking
• Recognise online scams
• Protect yourself online
• Use a test online banking tool
Get confident with online banking!
Contact HB Williams Memorial Library 06 867 6709 to book a place or register online at https://diaa.arlo.co/w/upcoming/location-hb-williams-memorial-library/
July 2nd, Friday - 10AM
Celebrate the rise of Matariki as we start our week-long programme with a karakia and a kapa haka performance from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori ō Māngātuna. Nau mai, haere mai, rarau mai.
July 3rd, Saturday - 10:30AM
Tairāwhiti based Contemporary Artist Nikau Hindin talks about the Star Maps that form the basis of her art works, with a focus on Matariki. All welcome.
July 5th, Monday - 1:15PM
Watch ‘Te Iwa o Matariki’ inside an inflatable planetarium and learn how to find the stars of Matariki. Brought to you by the team from the Tairāwhiti Museum, suitable for all ages.
July 6th, Tuesday - 6PM
Ron, a horticulture teacher at EIT talks about the use of the Maramataka (the māori calendar) as a generic planning tool, and his vision to normalise it for all to use. All welcome.
July 6th, Tuesday - 9AM - 9:30AM
Join the library team and Gisborne District Council’s Ngā Manu Tīoriori for a session of waiata. First Tuesday of the month, free, friendly and open to the public. Nau mai, haere mai, waiata mai.
July 7th, Wednesday - 3:30PM
Learn how to make your own tītī tōrea and practice some basic tītī tōrea movements. Easy and fun activity for the whole family.
July 7th, Wednesday - 9:30AM
Join Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou and watch them perform as they celebrate the beginning of the new year and remember all those who have passed in the year just gone.
July 8th, Thursday
Anime Club for 14-18 year olds. Watch and discuss Anime with other aficionados.
July 8th, Thursday - 10 am - 12 noon
FREE digital banking classes at the HB Williams Memorial Library.
Learn to:
• Understand online banking
• Recognise online scams
• Protect yourself online
• Use a test online banking tool
Get confident with online banking!
Contact HB Williams Memorial Library 06 867 6709 to book a place or register online at https://diaa.arlo.co/w/upcoming/location-hb-williams-memorial-library/
July 9th, Friday - 12:30PM
Join in the singing fun with Gisborne District Council’s Ngā Manu Tīoriori as we end our Matariki celebrations with beautiful waiata and a closing karakia. Nau mai, haere mai, waiata mai.
July 13th, Tuesday - 10:30AM
Let the imagination soar! Listen to stories in our read aloud session for children of all ages.
July 14th, Wednesday - 10:30AM
Let the imagination soar! Listen to stories in our read aloud session for children of all ages.
July 14th, Wednesday - 10AM-12PM
Join Lina to create a crafted coral reef using wool. This collaborative work will be exhibited in the upcoming show ‘Colonies’ at the Tairawhiti Museum. Nau mai, haere mai. All ages welcome.
July 15th, Thursday - 10:30AM
Fun sing-along and read for 2-5 year olds.
July 15th, Thursday - 10AM-12PM
Join Lina to create a crafted coral reef using wool. This collaborative work will be exhibited in the upcoming show ‘Colonies’ at the Tairawhiti Museum.
Nau mai, haere mai. All ages welcome.
July 21st, Wednesday - 10:30AM
Let the imagination soar! Listen to stories in our read aloud session for children of all ages.
July 22nd, Thursday - 10:30AM
Fun sing-along and read for 2-5 year olds.
August 5th, Thursday - 10:30AM
Fun sing-along and read for 2-5 year olds.
August 5th, Thursday - 10AM-12PM
Designed for new computer users wanting to improve their digital know-how.
Description
This session will help you understand banking online.
Recognise online scams and how to protect yourself.
Navigate through online banking platform and how to get started with your bank.
Register online through the Stepping Up website www.steppingup.nz or at HB Williams Memorial Library.
August 5th, Thursday - 9-11AM
A Justice of the Peace will be available in the Tautoru/Orion room at the library to assist you with witnessing your signature, taking statutory declarations and affidavits, certifying copies of originals.
August 12th, Thursday - 10:30AM
Fun sing-along and read for 2-5 year olds.
August 12th, Thursday - 10AM-12PM
Designed for new computer users wanting to improve their digital know-how.
Description
This class includes:
- Sending, receiving, replying and forwarding emails
- Sending, receiving and saving an attachment
- Creating folders for groups
- Recognizing SPAM and other potentially harmful email
Prerequisites
- Participants must already have an email account or have attended the Stepping UP Email 1 (Setting up and email account) class.
Register online through the Stepping Up website www.steppingup.nz or at HB Williams Memorial Library.
August 12th, Thursday - 9-11AM
A Justice of the Peace will be available in the Tautoru/Orion room at the library to assist you with witnessing your signature, taking statutory declarations and affidavits, certifying copies of originals.
August 19th, Thursday - 10:30AM
Fun sing-along and read for 2-5 year olds.
August 19th, Thursday - 10AM-12PM
Designed for new computer users wanting to improve their digital know-how.
Description
Basic tuition to get you started using your cell phone and tips and tricks you may not know.
Prerequisites
Your Smartphone
Register online through the Stepping Up website www.steppingup.nz or at HB Williams Memorial Library.
August 19th, Thursday - 9-11AM
A Justice of the Peace will be available in the Tautoru/Orion room at the library to assist you with witnessing your signature, taking statutory declarations and affidavits, certifying copies of originals.
August 26th, Thursday - 10:30AM
Fun sing-along and read for 2-5 year olds.
August 26th, Thursday - 10AM-12PM
Designed for new computer users wanting to improve their digital know-how.
Description
- Facebook
- Twitter
- LinkedIn
- Google +
Prerequisites
You need a current email address and you must know your password to log in to your email account.
Register online through the Stepping Up website www.steppingup.nz or at HB Williams Memorial Library.
August 26th, Thursday - 9-11AM
A Justice of the Peace will be available in the Tautoru/Orion room at the library to assist you with witnessing your signature, taking statutory declarations and affidavits, certifying copies of originals.
September 2nd, Thursday - 9-11AM
A Justice of the Peace will be available in the Tautoru/Orion room at the library to assist you with witnessing your signature, taking statutory declarations and affidavits, certifying copies of originals.
September 7th, Tuesday - 9-9:30AM
Join the library team and Gisborne District Council’s Ngā Manu Tīoriori for a session of waiata. First Tuesday of the month, free, friendly and open to the public. Nau mai, haere mai, waiata mai.
September 14th, Tuesday - 10:30AM
Virtual version of our fun sing-along for pēpē ~ babies, with a focus on under 2 year olds, this is a fun session for all the family!
https://fb.me/e/2v8HWTYfy
October 5th, Tuesday - 9-9:30AM
Join the library team and Gisborne District Council’s Ngā Manu Tīoriori for a session of waiata. First Tuesday of the month, free, friendly and open to the public. Nau mai, haere mai, waiata mai.
October 22nd, Friday - 3.30pm
Programmes and events for 14-18 year olds. Every Friday during school term, virtual or face-to-face depending on Alert Level restrictions.
Check our website homepage gpl.govt.nz for up-to-date information.
October 29th, Friday - 3:30PM
Programmes and events for 14-18 year olds. Every Friday during school term, virtual or face-to-face depending on Alert Level restrictions.
Check our website homepage gpl.govt.nz for up-to-date information.
November 2nd, Tuesday - 10:30PM
Fun sing-along and read for under twos.
Virtual via Facebook LIVE or face-to-face depending on Alert Level restrictions.
November 2nd, Tuesday - 9-9:30AM
Join the library team and Gisborne District Council’s Ngā Manu Tīoriori for a session of waiata.
First Tuesday of the month, free, friendly and open to the public. Nau mai, haere mai, waiata mai.
Dependent on Alert Level restrictions.
November 5th, Friday - 3:30PM
Programmes and events for 14-18 year olds. Every Friday during school term, virtual or face-to-face depending on Alert Level restrictions.
Check our website homepage gpl.govt.nz for up-to-date information.
November 12th, Friday - 3:30PM
Programmes and events for 14-18 year olds. Every Friday during school term, virtual or face-to-face depending on Alert Level restrictions.
Check our website homepage gpl.govt.nz for up-to-date information.
May 3rd, Tuesday - 10:30AM
Fun sing-along and read for under twos. Virtual via Facebook Live or face-to-face depending on Alert Level restrictions.
May 5th, Thursday - 10:30PM
Fun sing-along and read for 2-5 year olds.
Virtual via Facebook LIVE or face-to-face depending on Alert Level restrictions.
May 6th, Friday - 3:30PM
Games for Brains for 14-18 year olds. Get together to play games and test your thinking skills.
May 10th, Tuesday - 10:30PM
Fun sing-along and read for under twos.
Virtual via Facebook LIVE or face-to-face depending on Alert Level restrictions.
May 12th, Thursday - 10:30PM
Fun sing-along and read for 2-5 year olds.
Virtual via Facebook LIVE or face-to-face depending on Alert Level restrictions.
May 13th, Friday - 3:30PM
Writers Hub for 14-18 year olds with an interest in writing in any format or genre. Meet, collaborate, be inspired, and develop your craft.
May 19th, Thursday - 10:30PM
Rainbow Storytime NZ
Join us for a very special storytelling session with drag queens Erika and Coco Flash, fresh from the green fields of Taranaki. These glamorous and colourful drag queens will be leading interactive games and reading stories to our tamariki about acceptance, inclusion and having confidence in yourself. Embracing sequins, colours and all things rainbow, expect to have an electric storytelling experience like no other!
The Rainbow Storytime session is aimed at toddlers to intermediate students.
May 20th, Friday - 3:30PM
Anime Club for 14-18 year olds. Watch and discuss Anime with other aficionados.
May 27th, Friday - 3:30PM
Games for Brains for 14-18 year olds. Get together to play games and test your thinking skills.
June 3rd, Friday - 3:30PM
Writers Hub for 14-18 year olds with an interest in writing in any format or genre. Meet, collaborate, be inspired, and develop your craft.
June 7th, Tuesday - 9-9:30AM
Join the library team and Gisborne District Council’s Ngā Manu Tīoriori for a session of waiata.
First Tuesday of the month
Nau mai, haere mai, waiata mai. All Welcome.
June 10th, Friday - 3:30PM
Anime Club for 14-18 year olds. Watch and discuss Anime with other aficionados.
June 16th, Thursday - 10:30PM
Fun sing-along and read for 2-5 year olds.
June 17th, Friday - 3:30PM
Games for Brains for 14-18 year olds. Get together to play games and test your thinking skills.
June 30th, Thursday - 10:30PM
Fun sing-along and read for 2-5 year olds.
July 1st, Friday - 3:30PM
Writers Hub for 14-18 year olds with an interest in writing in any format or genre. Meet, collaborate, be inspired, and develop your craft.
July 5th, Tuesday - 10:30PM
Fun sing-along and read for under twos.
Virtual via Facebook LIVE or face-to-face depending on Alert Level restrictions.
July 5th, Tuesday - 9-9:30AM
Join the library team and Gisborne District Council’s Ngā Manu Tīoriori for a session of waiata.
First Tuesday of the month
Nau mai, haere mai, waiata mai. All Welcome.
August 2nd, Tuesday - 9-9:30AM
Join the library team and Gisborne District Council’s Ngā Manu Tīoriori for a session of waiata.
First Tuesday of the month
Nau mai, haere mai, waiata mai. All Welcome.
August 5th, Friday - Cancelled
Games for Brains for 14-18 year olds. Get together to play games and test your thinking skills.
August 12th, Friday - 3:30 PM
Anime Club for 14-18 year olds. Watch and discuss Anime with other aficionados.
August 26th, Friday - 3:30 PM
Anime Club for 14-18 year olds. Watch and discuss Anime with other aficionados.
September 6th, Tuesday - 9-9:30AM
Join the library team and Gisborne District Council’s Ngā Manu Tīoriori for a session of waiata.
First Tuesday of the month
Nau mai, haere mai, waiata mai. All Welcome.
October 4th, Tuesday - 9-9:30AM
Join the library team and Gisborne District Council’s Ngā Manu Tīoriori for a session of waiata.
First Tuesday of the month
Nau mai, haere mai, waiata mai. All Welcome.