What's On at Your Library
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Motueka Library
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Regular Events |
Description |
| 1.30pm-4.00pm, every Wednesday | Scrabble | Come along for a hearty game of Scrabble. Bring a friend or play with someone new. You'll learn new wordy tips and tricks, meet other people who love Scrabble too, and enjoy a relaxing time playing a classic game. Free. |
| 11.00am-12.00pm, every Thursday | Digi Drop-In |
Get help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop, e-Reader, or whatever digital device you have. If you're struggling to understand how to use your device, or want to find out more about the wide variety of e-Resources that can be accessed through the library, we can help. Free. |
| 1.00pm-2.00pm, first Thursday of the month | Babbling Books | Come along to meet new people, talk about the books you've been reading, and discover some great recommendations. Free. |
| 10.30am-12.00pm, second Monday of the month | Garden Gurus | Garden lovers unite! Come along for conversations about gardening and your own garden patch, discuss gardening problems and varieties of plants, followed by a seed and plant swap. Free. |
| 10.30am-12.00pm, third Monday of the month | Book Cafe |
Come along to our conversational group to discuss and debate thought provoking topics. Discover a fine selection of books, enjoy themes, interesting snippets and laughs along the way. Refreshments provided. Free. |
| 3.30pm-5.00pm, once a month on a Monday | Building Bricks Club |
Join the Motueka Library Building Bricks club and make amazing brick creations with Adrian Barbour. Suitable for ages 7+. Building Bricks kindly supplied by the Christchurch User group. Free. Find exact dates here. |
Date & Time |
One-off Events |
Description |
| 1 June - 30 September | Stitch with us! | Take part in our Origins Whakapapa community quilt project. Simply pick up your free fabric square and entry form from the library, stitch an image or word on it relating to your origins or whakapapa and return it to us by 30 September. Whether you've lived in Te Tauihu / The Top of The South for 5 years or 500, we want to include your story. All ages, all abilities welcome. |
| 8 June - 8 July | Kokowai - Art Exhibition |
Well known New Zealand artists Robin Slow, Bob Bickerton and Brian Flintoff are exhibiting their art at Motueka Library in the Community Meeting room for one month. Seize the opportunity to come and see this artwork for yourself. Free. |
| 5.30pm-7.00pm, Monday 4 July | Mauri Tau: Matariki Audio Experience |
Mauri Tau is a unique storytelling experience that weaves together the magic of theatre, your whakapapa to the stars and nature. The guided audio experience immerses you in a playful and reflective Sound Play alongside Te Kāhui o Matariki. Cost: $13. Book your spot here. |
| 3.00pm, Wednesday 6 July | Author talk: Tom Rowling |
Captain Tom is a master storyteller as well as master mariner. His book is a fascinating account of how a naïve young dreamer copes with the hardships of life at sea. The book covers the ships on which Tom sailed and his adventures in bars and brothels around the world. Free. All welcome. |
| 9-24 July | Battle of The Books |
Cast a vote for your favourite young adult book. After each round the one book to rule them all remains. Who will be the winner?! |
| 9-24 July | Flight Scavenger Hunt |
Flit around the library finding clues to solve the flight themed scavenger hunt. Just pick up an activity sheet and get hunting! Free. |
| 11.00am-12.00pm, Tuesday 12 July | Flight Themed Craft |
Join us for a range of flight-themed craft. Take up the paper plane design challenge and see which one wins Top Gun; make colourful creations that fly, flap, and flutter. Free. For ages 8+ |
| 11.00am-12.00pm, Thursday 14 July | Flight Themed Craft |
Join us for a range of flight-themed craft. Take up the paper plane design challenge and see which one wins Top Gun; make colourful creations that fly, flap, and flutter. Free. For ages 8+ |
| 11.00am-12.00pm, Tuesday 19 July | Flight Themed Craft |
Join us for a range of flight-themed craft. Take up the paper plane design challenge and see which one wins Top Gun; make colourful creations that fly, flap, and flutter. Free. For ages 8+ |
| 11.00am-12.00pm, Thursday 21 July | Flight Themed Craft |
Join us for a range of flight-themed craft. Take up the paper plane design challenge and see which one wins Top Gun; make colourful creations that fly, flap, and flutter. Free. For ages 8+ |
| 2.00pm, Thursday 21 July | Book launch: Kororā and The Sushi Shop |
Come along to the book launch for new children’s picture book Kororā and the Sushi Shop by Linda Jane Keegan. Linda will be delivering a reading and related craft activity. Book sales available. All welcome. |
| 2.30pm-4.00pm, Friday 22 July | Youth Stitch With Us |
Young people age 12+ are invited to come along to a fun workshop where you can choose to embroider, paint, sew, create a quilt piece to join our Origins Whakapapa community quilt. Free. Contact Motueka Library to book your spot. |
Murchison Library
Date & Time |
Regular Events |
Description |
| 11.00am-12.00pm, First Friday of the month | Digi Drop-In | Get help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop, e-Reader, or whatever digital device you have. If you're struggling to understand how to use your device, or want to find out more about the wide variety of e-Resources that can be accessed through the library, we can help. Free. |
Date & Time |
One-off Events |
Description |
| 1 June - 30 September | Stitch with us! | Take part in our Origins Whakapapa community quilt project. Simply pick up your free fabric square and entry form from the library, stitch an image or word on it relating to your origins or whakapapa and return it to us by 30 September. Whether you've lived in Te Tauihu / The Top of The South for 5 years or 500, we want to include your story. All ages, all abilities welcome. |
| 9-24 July | Battle of The Books |
Cast a vote for your favourite young adult book. After each round the one book to rule them all remains. Who will be the winner?! |
| 9-24 July | Flight Scavenger Hunt |
Flit around the library finding clues to solve the flight themed scavenger hunt. Just pick up an activity sheet and get hunting! Free. |
Richmond Library
Date & Time |
Regular Events |
Description |
| Every Tuesday, 11.00am-12.00pm | Digi Drop-In | Get help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop, e-Reader, or whatever digital device you have. If you're struggling to understand how to use your device, or want to find out more about the wide variety of e-Resources that can be accessed through the library, we can help. Free. |
| Every Tuesday, 10.30am-11.30am |
Dementia Friendly Library Group | If you are living with Dementia, this group is for you. Come along to this supportive, friendly group facilitated by Debbie and Karyn at your familiar local library. Free. |
| Every Tuesday during term time, 10.00am-10.30am | Wriggle & Rhyme | Come and explore music and songs, movement and rhythm, instruments, and stories while making new friends and spending quality time with your child age 2 years and under. Free. |
| Every Wednesday during term time, 10.00am-10.30am | Storytime | Join us for fun and exciting stories and songs at our weekly storytime sessions for 2-5 year olds and their caregivers. Children's song writer and entertainer Kath Bee will be joining us on the first Wednesday of each month during May, June and July. Free. |
| Every Wednesday, 11.30am-12.30pm | JP In The Library | Do you need a Justice of the Peace (JP) to witness your important documents? We can help. Come to Richmond Library's Community Matters space to talk with a registered JP. Free. |
| Every Wednesday, 12.30pm-2.00pm | Good Crafternoon |
Start, finish or work on your almost-started, half-finished, barely-begun craft project in the company of other crafters. All you need to bring is your craft project. Feel free to bring your lunch as well. Free. |
| Every Thursday (from 14 July), 11.00am-12.00pm | English Language Conversation | Is your first language a language other than English? Would you like to improve your English with a qualified, experienced ESOL teacher? Join our friendly English conversation group for ESOL speakers. It’s free and all ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages) are welcome. Simply stop by the Constance Barnicoat room for a warm welcome. Free. |
| Every Friday (until 8 July), 11.00am-12.00pm | English Language Conversation | Is your first language a language other than English? Would you like to improve your English with a qualified, experienced ESOL teacher? Join our friendly English conversation group for ESOL speakers. It’s free and all ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages) are welcome. Simply stop by the Constance Barnicoat room for a warm welcome. Free. |
| First Tuesday of the month (usually), 3.30pm-4.30pm | Mystery Ink: Book Group for Young Adults | Our group for young adults age 12+ is where you can have fun chatting about books, eating snacks, exploring different ways to express your creativity and enjoy interactive experiences. Free. Exact dates here. |
| Second Tuesday of the month, 1.30pm-3.00pm | Wellby Talking Cafe | Enjoy a relaxed cuppa and start your journey to connect with others who enjoy the same things. You can pop in for a quick chat or stay for a longer conversation with friendly people. There is no need to register, just turn up on the day. The Talking Café hosts will warmly welcome you when you arrive. We will be in the Constance Barnicoat Room which is just on the right as you enter the library via Queen Street. Free. |
| Third Tuesday of the month, 2.00pm-3.00pm | Richmond Writing Group | Come along to meet new people who also like writing, learn writing tips and tricks, try a creative writing exercise and enjoy the company of others. Free. |
| Third Wednesday of the month, 3.00pm-4.00pm | Book Group | Our book group for adults is an opportunity to discover new books and authors, meet new people and share what you have been reading. Free. All wecome |
Date & Time |
One-off Events |
Description |
| 1 June - 30 September | Stitch with us! | Take part in our Origins Whakapapa community quilt project. Simply pick up your free fabric square and entry form from the library, stitch an image or word on it relating to your origins or whakapapa and return it to us by 30 September. Whether you've lived in Te Tauihu / The Top of The South for 5 years or 500, we want to include your story. All ages, all abilities welcome. |
| 8-11 July | Book Sale | Get yourself along to our first book sale since Lockdown! We have something for everyone and every house. Nab great adult fiction for only $1, children's and young adult books for a measly 20c, and snaffle magazines for only 50c. |
| 9-24 July | Battle of The Books | Cast a vote for your favourite young adult book. After each round the one book to rule them all remains. Who will be the winner?! |
| 9-24 July | Flight Scavenger Hunt | Flit around the library finding clues to solve the flight themed scavenger hunt. Just pick up an activity sheet and get hunting! Free. |
| 10.30am-11.30am, Wednesday 13 July | Flight Themed Craft |
Come fly with us! Join us for a STEAM based flight craft with a choice of four crafts of varying degrees of difficulty. Bookings not required - just drop in. Free.
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| 3.00pm-5.00pm, Thursday 14 July | Holiday Movie: Astro Kid | Following the destruction of their space ship, William is separated from his parents. When his capsule lands on a wild and unexplored planet, William has to survive with the help of his survival robot, Buck. Rated: PG. Free. Contact Richmond Library to book your spot. |
| 10.00am-12.00pm, Saturday 16 July | Stitch Together! | Bring your Origins / Whakapapa quilt piece (and any other materials you need) and work on it together with others. Bring a friend or family member, or come along and meet new people with a shared interest. Constance Barnicoat room. |
| 1.00pm-2.00pm, Tuesday 19 July | Author Talk: Andrew Tilling | Join us for a special talk with Andrew Tilling, author of Changing The Spots of The Leopard - A Personal Conservation and Development Saga in Africa. The stories are anecdotes and first-hand experiences of conservation and development practices in Africa over a period of seventy years. Free. All welcome. |
| 2.00pm-3.00pm, Tuesday 19 July | Richmond Writing Group | Come along to meet new people who also like writing, learn writing tips and tricks, try a creative writing exercise and enjoy the company of others. Free. |
| 10.30am-11.30am, Wednesday 20 July | Flight Themed Craft | Come fly with us! Join us for a STEAM based flight craft with a choice of four crafts of varying degrees of difficulty. Bookings not required - just drop in. Free. |
| 10.30am, Thursday 21 July | Book launch: Kororā and The Sushi Shop | Come along to the book launch for new children’s picture book Kororā and the Sushi Shop by Linda Jane Keegan. Linda will be delivering a reading and related craft activity. Book sales available. All welcome. |
| 3.00pm-5.00pm, Thursday 21 July | Holiday Movie: Paper Planes | After he wins his school's paper plane making contest, 11-year-old Dylan and his father bond as Dylan prepares for the World Paper Plane Championships in Tokyo. Rated: G. Free. Contact Richmond Library to book your spot. |
| 2.30pm-4.00pm, Friday 22 July | Youth Stitch With Us | Young people age 12+ are invited to come along to a fun workshop where you can choose to embroider, paint, sew, create a quilt piece to join our Origins Whakapapa community quilt. Free. Contact Richmond Library to book your spot. |
| 5.30pm, Thursday 28 July | How To Look At Art | Join us for a fascinating talk with Sarah McClintock, The Suter art gallery's collections manager and curator. Sarah will bring a mystery item from The Suter's collection for a fun show and tell session for art lovers of all ages. Free. |
| 10.00am-12.00pm, Saturday 30 July | Stitch Together! | Bring your Origins / Whakapapa quilt piece (and any other materials you need) and work on it together with others. Bring a friend or family member, or come along and meet new people with a shared interest. Constance Barnicoat room. |
| 6.00pm, Thursday 4 August | Courageous Conversations: Part 1 & 2 | These are short films in which a migrant tells their story to an inquisitive and sensitive New Zealand listener. The storytellers have all faced challenges as part of their move to NZ. The interviewers are empathetic Nelsonians keen to get a better understanding of the migrant’s story. Contact Richmond Library to book your spot. Free. |
| 6.00pm, Thursday 11 August | Courageous Conversations: Part 3 & 4 | These are short films in which a migrant tells their story to an inquisitive and sensitive New Zealand listener. The storytellers have all faced challenges as part of their move to NZ. The interviewers are empathetic Nelsonians keen to get a better understanding of the migrant’s story. Contact Richmond Library to book your spot. Free. |
| 10.00am-12.00pm, Saturday 13 August | Stitch Together! | Bring your Origins / Whakapapa quilt piece (and any other materials you need) and work on it together with others. Bring a friend or family member, or come along and meet new people with a shared interest. Constance Barnicoat room. |
| 1.00pm, Tuesday 16 August | Author talk: Chris Stuart - For Reasons of Their Own | Join us for a talk with award winning NZ author or For Reasons Of Their Own - can the past ever be left behind? Ask a flawed detective, a former refugee and a government desperate to misuse a dead body to reshape Australia’s security policy. Free. All welcome. |
| 10.00am-12.00pm, Saturday 27 August | Stitch Together! | Bring your Origins / Whakapapa quilt piece (and any other materials you need) and work on it together with others. Bring a friend or family member, or come along and meet new people with a shared interest. Constance Barnicoat room. |
| 10.00am-12.00pm, Saturday 10 September | Stitch Together! | Bring your Origins / Whakapapa quilt piece (and any other materials you need) and work on it together with others. Bring a friend or family member, or come along and meet new people with a shared interest. Constance Barnicoat room. |
| 10.00am-12.00pm, Saturday 24 September | Stitch Together! | Bring your Origins / Whakapapa quilt piece (and any other materials you need) and work on it together with others. Bring a friend or family member, or come along and meet new people with a shared interest. Constance Barnicoat room. |
Tākaka Library
Date & Time |
Regular Events |
Description |
| Every Tuesday during term time, 10.00am-10.30am | Wriggle & Rhyme | Come and explore music and songs, movement and rhythm, instruments and stories while making new friends and spending quality time with your 0-2 year old. Physical distancing and mask wearing required. Free. |
| Every Friday, 11.00am-12.00pm | Digi Drop-In | Get help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop, e-Reader, or whatever digital device you have. If you're struggling to understand how to use your device, or want to find out more about the wide variety of e-Resources that can be accessed through the library, we can help. Free. |
| Last Tuesday of the month, 1.00pm-2.00pm | Silverfish Book Group |
Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? We pick a theme, a genre or an author for the month, and upon reading return the next month to have an enthusiastic and informal discussion about the books we’ve read. Free. |
| Once a month on a Friday, 3.15pm-4.30pm | Popcorn Turtles Book Club |
Come along to a fun free book club for 9-12 year olds. Find out what others have been reading, get a look at the latest new books, eat some popcorn and do some fun activities. Free. Exact dates here. |
Date & Time |
One-off Events |
Description |
| Wednesdays 18 May - 6 July, 10.00am | Storytime | Join us for fun and exciting stories and songs at our weekly storytime sessions for 2-5 year olds and their whānau. Book your spot either in person at Tākaka Library or ring 03 525 0059. Free. |
| 1 June - 30 September | Stitch with us! | Take part in our Origins Whakapapa community quilt project. Simply pick up your free fabric square and entry form from the library, stitch an image or word on it relating to your origins or whakapapa and return it to us by 30 September. Whether you've lived in Te Tauihu / The Top of The South for 5 years or 500, we want to include your story. All ages, all abilities welcome. |
| 1-25 July | Take & Make: Tiny Art | Collect your Tiny Art Take & Make kit, create your piece of Tiny Art, then return it to the library by 25 July for our Tiny Art exhibition which will run from 1-14 August. Free. |
| 9-24 July | Battle of The Books |
Cast a vote for your favourite young adult book. After each round the one book to rule them all remains. Who will be the winner?! |
| 9-24 July | Flight Scavenger Hunt |
Flit around the library finding clues to solve the flight themed scavenger hunt. Just pick up an activity sheet and get hunting! Free. |
| 11-23 July | Eye Spy Activity |
See if you can find the flight themed items among all the other items - with just your eyes! Write down the flight themed items on the entry form and go in the draw for a special prize. Free. |
| 2.00pm-4.00pm, Tuesday 12 July | Building Brick Drop-In |
Build something dangerous, beautiful or inspired by nature and enjoy an afternoon of creativity among like-minded brick builders. For all ages. Free. |
| 10.30am-11.30am, Wednesday 13 July | Flight Storytime |
Come along and listen to stories celebrating flight and flying. Join in with the songs and go home with a small craft. Suitable for ages 3 – 8. Free. |
| 2.30pm-3.30pm, Friday 15 July | Youth Stitch With Us | Young people age 12+ are invited to come along to a fun workshop where you can choose to embroider, paint, sew, create a quilt piece to join our Origins Whakapapa community quilt. Free. Contact Tākaka Library to book your spot. |
| 10.30am, Wednesday 20 July | Book launch: Kororā and The Sushi Shop | Come along to the book launch for new children’s picture book Kororā and the Sushi Shop by Linda Jane Keegan. Linda will be delivering a reading and related craft activity. Book sales available. All welcome. |
| 2.30pm-3.30pm, Friday 22 July | Tiny Art Workshop | Ages 10+ are invited to have some fun creating a tiny art piece and easel. You can take it home, gift it to soeone special or enter it in Tākaka Library's Tiny Art exhibition. Contact Tākaka Library to book your spot. Free. |
| 12.00pm-1.00pm, Monday 25 July | Author Talk: Andrew Tilling | Join us for a special talk with Andrew Tilling, author of Changing The Spots of The Leopard - A Personal Conservation and Development Saga in Africa. The stories are anecdotes and first-hand experiences of conservation and development practices in Africa over a period of seventy years. Free. All welcome. |
| 1-14 August | Exhibition: Tiny Art | Check out the incredible Tiny Art pieces made with our recent Take & Make Tiny Art kits. Free. All welcome. |