Creativity is the name of the game with the continuation of the Crafternoon Activity Series taking place at libraries across the Coromandel these school holidays.

The series kicks off today with Easter Crafternoon sessions being held at Thames, Tairua and Mercury Bay Libraries from 3.30pm-4.30pm.

Starting this afternoon libraries across the Thames-Coromandel district will be hosting the Crafternoon Activity Series these school holidays. Image: Thinkstock

The series is open to children aged five to 13, and Coromandel parents are being asked to register their child beforehand by contacting their local branch.

Thames-Coromandel District Libraries says this series will focus on ‘superheroes', but not all of them wear a cape and they are helping children to honour all of their heroes during the Easter holidays.

'Superheroes, Everyday heroes and ANZAC heroes will feature in the libraries' Heroes Holiday Programme during both weeks of the holidays. '

'All Holiday Activity Sessions will be offered at Thames, Tairua and Mercury Bay Libraries.”

Locals are also being reminded that Thames, Tairua and Mercury Bay district libraries will be closed from today at 5pm and will re-open following Easter weekend on Tuesday at 9am.

'There is one service that is open all weekend and 24-hours a day, it is our eBook library!”

There will be a number of sessions available during the Crafternoon Activity Series these school holidays and they include:

SUPERHEROES – Wednesday, April 8 – 10.30am-11.30am
Children can come dressed as their favourite superhero, enjoy a superhero story and then design their own special superhero.

This will involve creating a name, costume, powers and an arch rival! The session also includes creative story-making games, great excitement and laughter guaranteed!

EVERYDAY HEROES – Tuesday, April 14 – 10.30am-11.30am
Who are the heroes in your life? This session will celebrate mums, dads, grandmas and grandpas, aunties and uncles, coaches, cousins.

These special people often don't get recognition or awards, but are there for children all the time. Stories, celebrations and gratitude art will take place during this special session.

ANZAC HEROES – Thursday, April 16 – 10.30am-11.30am
Anzac Day is a special time for New Zealanders and Coromandel libraries will be honouring Anzac heroes through stories, quiz and craft activities.

Special areas will be transformed into army camps and children can bunk down in a bunker and learn about life as a young kiwi soldier. This is not to be missed' activity morning for your child.

For more information and to view the Thames-Coromandel District Libraries eBook Collection visit: www.tcdc.govt.nz/Our-Services/Library/