The Big Build
Friday 16 January 2026 at 2:00 PM
War Memorial Library
Event Description
It’s all about the birds this year! Can you build the biggest, the brightest, the beakiest bird of them all? Bring your best brick-building skills and let your imagination take flight!” Whether bold, beautiful, or bizarre, your bird creation will be the talk of the flock!
When
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Friday 16 January 2026
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Where
War Memorial Library
2 Queens Drive
Hutt Central Lower Hutt 5010
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Bookings
There's no need to book your place for this event. Just meet us at War Memorial Library.
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