Mīharo Wonder Whānau Day

Creativity, expression, and inspiration

Join the National Library of New Zealand, Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision, and Wellington City Libraries for a day of creativity, expression, and inspiration as we celebrate our exhibition Mīharo Wonder: 100 Years of the Alexander Turnbull Library.

Puppetery duo Toro Pikopiko

Puppetry duo Toro Pikopiko will take you on a journey through a decade of their shows with theatrettes featuring karetao, as well as a range of flatsy puppets including rock-art inspired puppets and a rainbow coloured taniwha with a hypnotising tummy.

Check out their animation station and create your own stop motion animation!

Stop motion animation

Speaking of stop motion animation, discover the creations of award winning animator Fred O’Neill with Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision! What started as a playful hobby turned into a career creating world-class television shows for children.

Check out a variety of his short animations from plasticine explosions to a pūrākau (tale) of Hatupatu and the Birdwoman!

Makerspace

Get creative with the Wellington City Library Makerspace team! From 3D printing and design to printing your own stickers to take home with you, discover the exciting technology available for you to make the creations of your dreams.

Learn to knit and weave with a loom and decorate the space with your yarn creations.

We can’t wait to see what you create!

Check before you come

Due to COVID-19 some of our events can be cancelled or postponed at very short notice. Please check the website for updated information about individual events before you come.

For more general information about National Library services and exhibitions have look at our COVID-19 page.