See a range of events such as heritage talks, heritage concerts and virtual events on family and local history. Check the event details to know more about the topic and if registration is required.
Heritage, family and local history events
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In this talk, author and journalist Ian Gill shares the remarkable true story behind his book Searching for Billie.
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Join us for sonic offerings from artists LEAO and Vitinia celebrating our Pasifika Heritage Exhibition: Lupe I Vao Ese.
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Join Ms Dou Zhi Ying for an exquisite Silk Gauze Flower Workshop.
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Unlock the mysteries of your past!
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Bring your own project, browse new craft books and learn from others along the way.
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Join us for this interesting korero with acclaimed author Dr Vincent O'Malley.
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Join us at Waitākere Central Library in celebrating the 2026 Lunar New Year for a special Lunar Culture experience.
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As a special Lunar New Year celebration, we will be sharing a brand-new board book read by the author!!
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Join us as we listen to stories about Lunar New Year, sing songs together and make red envelopes for you to take home. This fun session is perfect for families.
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Discover the beauty of traditional brush painting techniques and take your painting home to decorate your room, plus Mr. Zhang will write Lucky Symbols for you too.
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Join us for a hands-on Dumplings Workshop where you’ll learn the art of making traditional dumplings.
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Make friends who have a common interest and share your enthusiasm for your latest discovery.
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Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists on the last Friday of each month for this drop-in-session.
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Celebrate Lunar New Year with a traditional Korean Tea Ceremony.
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Join us for a presentation on researching family history in your country of interest, followed by hands-on research in our international family history collection in the afternoon, with assistance available from specialist staff.