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What’s on this week?
Starting 25 August
Makerspace programmes

Product design and lamp design – at the Makerspace, Paraparaumu Library. Age 14+ – register now. 

Closes Mon 1 Sep
Grant funding

Museum and heritage development fund – apply now. 

Thursday afternoons
Sewcial sessions

At the Makerspace, Paraparaumu Library. 1.30–3.30pm drop-in session (age 14+), 3.30–4.30pm after school (age 8+) Register now. 

26 Jul–Sun 17 Aug
Cyclestory – Bookmark Kāpiti

Walk or cycle along Coast 35 and enjoy this interactive 'CycleStory' celebrating Kāpiti Coast stories. See more info.

8–21 Aug
Art exhibition

Bugrit, Millenium Hand and Shrimp – Ashling Aileron at the Roderick and Gillian Deane Art Space, Paraparaumu Library.

10am–2pm, Sat 16 Aug
Waikanae Awa Planting Day

At Makora Road & Otaihanga Road – Rain date 30 August. Help restore our fish habitiat.See more info

6pm, Sat 16 Aug
Movies in the Pool

At Coastlands Aquatic Centre, Paraparaumu – The MEG. For ages 12+. Tickets $10 from reception. 

6pm Sat 23 Aug
Movies in the Pool

At Ōtaki Pool – Watch The Meg on the big screen while in the pool! Ages 12+. $10 tickets from reception. 

3.30–4.30pm
Tech Play Tuesdays

At Ōtaki Library – Come have a go with our robots, Virtual Reality headsets and more! No bookings required.

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