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Welcome, nerds! NERDVANA is back for 2024 - designed as an oasis for all the grown-ups who never grew up, NERDVANA will satisfy all your secret (and not-so-secret) geek cravings.
Click thorugh to some of the information and registration pages using the button below. You'll find something for your flavour of geek, we're sure! And don't forget to enter our daily quiz - you can win prizes, and obtain bragging rights as being geekier than a librarian - shock! Horror!
We can't wait to see you, in all your nerdy goodness!
Keep scrolling down for the NERDVANA 2024 booklet. Have a flick through to find something to tickle your fancy, download, or share to an equally geeky friend!
Nerdvana is a FREE multi-day programme for adults, curated to celebrate all things nerdy. We embrace all things geeky, pop-culture, sci-fi, gaming, and more.
Explore the page to see what's on and register – there is really something for everyone:
... and that's just a few of them!
Nerdvana is a Free multi-day programme for adults, curated to celebrate all things nerdy. We embrace all things geeky, pop-culture, sci-fi, gaming, and more.
Explore the page to see what's on and register – there is really something for everyone:
- Geeks Guild Book Club
- Labyrinth Movie...
Date: Wednesday 1 May to Sunday 5 May
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Watch and listen as local nerds deliver a series of short PechaKucha-style presentations, sharing whatever they geek out on. Get amongst it. Get your geek on.
If you want to present, email hdlprogrammes@hdc.govt.nz with TN2M in the subject line. Registration Required.
We may take photos or...
Date: Wednesday 1 May
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
What kind of a library programme would it be without a Book Club event? Come along for a pop-up Geeks Guild Book Club - We're reading the Classic Sci-Fi novel Frankenstein. Enjoy a cocktail (or mocktail) with us as we discuss this epic book.
Registration Required. Please register through the...
Date: Thursday 2 May
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Experience the awesome fun that is virtual reality gaming! We have two Quest 3 consoles loaded up with all the best games. Available for 20 minute sessions. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Suitable for ages 8+. Limited places - books taken on the day.
Children must be accompanied...
Date: Friday 3 May to Sunday 5 May
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
You remind me of the babe! What babe?... When Sarah is forced to babysit her half-brother Toby, she summons Jareth the Goblin King to take him away. When he is actually kidnapped, Sarah is given just thirteen hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue him. Come and watch the cult classic Labyrinth (PG)...
Date: Friday 3 May
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Compete against the clock - and two other teams - to solve the puzzle and escape. Groups of up to four.
Suitable for ages 8+. Registration Required. Please register through the Hastings District Libraries website.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video...
Date: Saturday 4 May
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Creative Cartography: Building a world to play in (D&D workshop).
Spend an hour and a half with an experienced Dungeon Master and learn how the environment informs the campaign. This Dungeons & Dragons workshop is for DMs, and for players who are interested in the other side of the screen....
Date: Saturday 4 May
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Follow and laugh along as Kiwis and Dragons play live, igniting a flame of creativity that will leave an indelible mark on the very fabric of your existence.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in...
Date: Saturday 4 May
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Want to hunt zombies or blast your way through awesome songs on Beat Saber while the kids aren't under foot? We are locking them all out of the library for this strictly 16+ event. Join us and some of the Geeks Guild for an evening with the VR, board games, and pizza.
Registration Required....
Date: Saturday 4 May
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Making your Story Sparkle: Writing Workshop
Join local author Gareth Ward (winner of Storylines Tessa Duder Award, the 2018 Sir Julius Vogel Award for Best Youth Novel, and a 2018 Storylines Notable Book Award) as he teaches simple but effective ways to make your writing stronger and more...
Date: Sunday 5 May
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A demonstration game by some of our local MTG card-nerds. Watch and ask questions, or hang out and meet other players.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Sunday 5 May
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Learn the basics of model painting with Lovecraft Game Store. This session focuses on the painting of D&D figurines, but the skills covered are easily transferrable to painting miniatures from any table top game. No prior skills required and all materials are provided.
If the event is full,...
Date: Sunday 5 May
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An Among Us Irl Event (for adults)
Who will prevail: crewmates or imposters? Can you complete your tasks while avoiding the imposter… or maybe you ARE the imposter? Only the least sus will survive in this popular game brought to life.
Suitable for ages 16+. Registration Required. Please...
Date: Sunday 5 May
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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| Tuesday | 9.00am - 7.00pm |
| Wednesday | 9.00am - 5.30pm |
| Thursday | 9.00am - 7.00pm |
| Friday | 9.00am - 5.30pm |
| Saturday | 10.00am - 4.00pm |
| Sunday | 1.00pm - 4.00pm |
| Monday | 10.00am - 5.30pm |
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| Tuesday | 9.00am - 5.30pm |
| Wednesday | 9.00am - 5.30pm |
| Thursday | 9.00am - 5.30pm |
| Friday | 9.00am - 5.30pm |
| Saturday | 10.00am - 4.00pm |
| Sunday | 10.00am - 1.00pm |
| Monday | 10.00am - 5.30pm |
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| Tuesday | 9.00am - 5.30pm |
| Wednesday | 9.00am - 5.30pm |
| Thursday | 9.00am - 5.30pm |
| Friday | 9.00am - 5.30pm |
| Saturday | 10.00am - 4.00pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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