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What's on

From after-hours events to book clubs, gaming groups and more, check out what's happening for teens in our libraries.

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Have you ever wanted to go somewhere? Do something? Be somebody? Our events, clubs and programmes for teens may be just the thing you have been looking for!

Check out all our events for teens (including one-off events or special occasions) on our Event Calendar, or read on for the details of our regular happenings.

We welcome questions, suggestions and feedback on our public programmes. Please email the Youth Librarian if there is anything you would like to share.

Events for teens (ages 13+)

Join us at the library for one of our popular teen programmes
  • Calm Colouring

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    Enjoy some calm creativity at the library, for all ages.
  • Dungeons and Dragons

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    Calling all adventurers – seasoned questers and fresh-faced recruits alike – to join the campaign!
  • Page Turners: Teen Book Club

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    Fortnightly book chats and crafts for rangatahi aged 11+.
  • Sit & Knit

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    Sit and knit! Camaraderie and embroidery! A casual craft group for thread-heads of all abilities.
  • Tākaro Time

    Kēmu, kōrero, katakata, kaputī – a fun and free hangout for those who want to practice their te reo
  • Tūhura Tech

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    Deep dives on coding, robotics and more for rangatahi in Years 5-8
  • Youth Nights

    After-hours library takeovers featuring games, pizza, crafts and more for taiohi aged 14-18.