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World Space Week Celebrations at Aranui Library
- When
- Sunday 4 October - Saturday 10 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
- Where
- Aranui Library , Aranui
Celebrate World Space Week at your library!
Welcome, space explorers! Prepare for launch as you build rockets, create constellations, and orbit through crafts, storytelling, a scavenger hunt, STEAM activities, and an online quiz - there’s something for everyone in this out of this world adventure!
Your World Space Week mission runs 4–10 October 2026.
Brought to you by Shirley, New Brighton, Parklands, and Aranui Libraries, collaborating with University of Canterbury astronomy researchers.
Don’t miss out – blast off to our website to plan your interstellar adventure with programmes below!
Upcoming dates
- Sun, 4 Oct 2026 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Mon, 5 Oct 2026 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tue, 6 Oct 2026 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wed, 7 Oct 2026 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thu, 8 Oct 2026 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Fri, 9 Oct 2026 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Suitable for
Ages 6–12
Location
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