What do Pac-Man video games, a Harry Potter escape room, and soft toys have in common? You'll find them all on the free April school holiday programme at the new Tauranga Library based at He Puna Manawa, 21 Devonport Rd.

Tauranga City Libraries children and teens programme specialist Lauren Jones says the Magical Escape Room activity is sure to be a huge hit with Harry Potter fans.

'This is fun activity that sees participants working together in teams to solve challenges and unlock the locks to find the golden snitches before time runs out.”

Other activities include Rocky Racers, Jigsaw Designer and Teddy Fort Night – where families can build forts, enjoy some stories together, snuggle up with their soft toys and even leave them at the library for a sleepover. Many activities can be picked up and done at home too.

At Robomania there are four different sessions for kids and teens to code, build, wire, and connect. It's all about having fun while increasing digital literacy skills, says Tauranga City Libraries digital capability team leader Shannon Pawhau.

'In Pac-Man, Makey Makey teens will be coding their very own Pac-Man game which they can share and play at home. A real hands-on experience, they even get to design and wire their own controller to play the game on and keep.”

Spaces are limited; to book your spot and to find out more about these activities and others happening at all libraries across Tauranga during school holidays, visit the Tauranga Libraries' website.