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Friday, August 15, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 72
Libraries across Auckland have a range of fun and free jungle-themed school holiday activities running between 13 July and 28 July.
“Our school holiday programmes are designed to bring books to life and encourage a lifetime love of reading amongst children and young people,” says Anne Dickson, Auckland Libraries Adviser, Youth Service Development.
“This July, we’ve got a great range of activities planned. There’s something to appeal to everyone, from African drumming to a jungle-themed obstacle course.”
Free Auckland Libraries events – July school holidays
Monkey See, Monkey Do: a storytime and craft session at Sir Edmund Hillary Library, -37.06373174.94283
209 Great South Road, Papakura, on Monday 15 July at 11.00am.
Book launch: The Quiet Pirate, by Stephanie Thatcher - come dressed as a pirate. Takapuna Library, The Strand, Takapuna, on Friday 26 July at 3.00pm.
Jungle Obstacle Course at the Otara Library, Otara Town Centre. Please check www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz or with Otara Library to confirm date and time.
Jungle Beats: make a drum and learn African drumming beats at Otahuhu Library, 12 High Street, Otahuhu. Please check www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz or with Otahuhu Library to confirm date and time.
Outsmart, Out Laugh, Out Fun! Jungle-themed adventures and challenges at Tupu Youth Library, 102R Dawson Road, Otara, every day during the July school holidays.
To find out more, visit www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz or ask at your local library.
Libraries across Auckland have a range of fun and free jungle-themed school holiday activities running between 13 July and 28 July. “Our school holiday programmes are designed to bring books to life and encourage a lifetime love of reading amongst children and young people,” says Anne Dickson,...
Libraries across Auckland have a range of fun and free jungle-themed school holiday activities running between 13 July and 28 July.
“Our school holiday programmes are designed to bring books to life and encourage a lifetime love of reading amongst children and young people,” says Anne Dickson, Auckland Libraries Adviser, Youth Service Development.
“This July, we’ve got a great range of activities planned. There’s something to appeal to everyone, from African drumming to a jungle-themed obstacle course.”
Free Auckland Libraries events – July school holidays
Monkey See, Monkey Do: a storytime and craft session at Sir Edmund Hillary Library, -37.06373174.94283
209 Great South Road, Papakura, on Monday 15 July at 11.00am.
Book launch: The Quiet Pirate, by Stephanie Thatcher - come dressed as a pirate. Takapuna Library, The Strand, Takapuna, on Friday 26 July at 3.00pm.
Jungle Obstacle Course at the Otara Library, Otara Town Centre. Please check www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz or with Otara Library to confirm date and time.
Jungle Beats: make a drum and learn African drumming beats at Otahuhu Library, 12 High Street, Otahuhu. Please check www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz or with Otahuhu Library to confirm date and time.
Outsmart, Out Laugh, Out Fun! Jungle-themed adventures and challenges at Tupu Youth Library, 102R Dawson Road, Otara, every day during the July school holidays.
To find out more, visit www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz or ask at your local library.
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