Community Hub Libraries (MCHL) July School Holiday Programme

17th Jul 2026

Manawatū Community Hub Libraries (MCHL) July School Holiday Programme.

Join us these school holidays for two weeks of creative, hands-on fun celebrating Matariki and the wonders of space.

Activities include:
Rongoā Workshop
Flax Weaving Workshops
Matariki Star Mobiles
Constellation Light Jars
Outer Space Collages
Tamariki Tales with Alan Dingley
Movie Mondays
Virtual Reality Experiences
Alien Headbands
Seed Planting
Flying Rocket Ships
Spaceward Bound Planetarium Sessions
Spaceward Bound Rover Driving Workshops
Universe Kaleidoscopes
Poolside Crafts at Makino Aquatic Centre

Programme runs from Monday 6th to Friday 17th.

Some activities have limited spaces and require bookings or registration. Age restrictions apply to selected workshops.

Matariki Public Holiday (Friday 10th): Te Āhuru Mōwai will be unstaffed with Open Plus access only. No holiday programme activities are scheduled on this day.

Please note: Children under 8 years of age must be actively supervised and remain in view of a responsible caregiver aged 16 years or older.

Visit our website for full programme details, booking information, and registration links.
Link: https://www.mchl.co.nz/whats-on/school-holiday-programmes

Check out our Facebook page for updates and reminders throughout the holidays.

We look forward to celebrating Matariki and exploring the universe with you!
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Dates

• Monday 6th Jul, 2026 09:30 AM - Monday 6th Jul, 2026 04:00 PM
• Tuesday 7th Jul, 2026 10:00 AM - Tuesday 7th Jul, 2026 05:30 PM
• Wednesday 8th Jul, 2026 09:30 AM - Wednesday 8th Jul, 2026 05:30 PM
• Thursday 9th Jul, 2026 09:30 AM - Thursday 9th Jul, 2026 05:30 PM
• Monday 13th Jul, 2026 09:30 AM - Monday 13th Jul, 2026 05:30 PM
• Tuesday 14th Jul, 2026 10:00 AM - Tuesday 14th Jul, 2026 05:30 PM
• Wednesday 15th Jul, 2026 09:30 AM - Wednesday 15th Jul, 2026 05:30 PM
• Thursday 16th Jul, 2026 09:30 AM - Thursday 16th Jul, 2026 05:30 PM
• Friday 17th Jul, 2026 09:30 AM - Friday 17th Jul, 2026 05:30 PM

Venue

Te Āhuru Mōwai
64 Stafford Street
Feilding