What's On at Your Library

For more details about any of our events contact us. All events are free to attend unless stated otherwise.

Motueka Library Te Noninga Kumu

Date & Time

Regular Events

Description

 

10.30am - 12.00pm

first Monday of the month

History Buffs

If you are interested in history this is the group for you!

We are a relaxed group who discusses a history topic of interest. 

Find out new history facts. Discover history books.

 

3.00pm - 4.00pm

first Monday of the month

 

Book Lovers' Club

Connect with other adult book lovers to discover new favourite authors. Find fiction, non-fiction, magazines and audiobooks which appeal to your reading tastes. 

Come and share what you have been reading and meet new friends.

 

 

10.30am - 12.00pm

second Monday of the month

 

Garden Gurus

Come along to our monthly gardening group. 

Meet keen gardeners. 
Share gardening tips. 
Ask gardening questions.
Discover gardening books and magazines.
Swap plants and seeds. 

 

 

1.30pm - 3.00pm

Mondays fortnightly 

Dates:
March 11 & 25
April 8 & 22
May 6 & 20
June 17
July 1, 15 & 29
August 12 & 26
September 9 & 23
October 7 & 21
November 4 & 18

Stitch Bloom 2024

Participate in the Fleur Woods Stitch Bloom Project! Help stitch together a large-scale artwork consisting of stitched blooms that women around New Zealand and the world have created. 

Fleur will provide a simple project guide, threads, needles and scissors, etc.   

Anyone in the community is welcome to participate as long as they are willing to follow simple project guidelines.  

Once completed, the artwork will be on display at the Motueka Library before travelling on to be displayed elsewhere and ultimately be used to raise funds for United Nations Women as managed by the United Nations Women Council of New Zealand. 

 

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.   

3.30pm - 5.00pm

last Monday of every month 

 

Building Bricks Club Make amazing brick creations with Adrian Barbour. Suitable for ages 7+. Building Bricks kindly supplied by the Christchurch User group.   
10.30am – 12.00pm 

every Tuesday

 

Dementia Friendly Social Group  

This is a social group for people living with dementia in the community and is supported by Alzheimers Nelson Tasman. 

Come along to this supportive, welcoming group and connect with others in your friendly library environment. 

If you would like to know more please contact Heather Lackner at Alzheimers Nelson Tasman 027 626 6429 or Mary at Motueka Library 03 528 1047. 

 

11.00am - 11.30am every Tuesday 

 

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.   

1.00pm - 3.00pm

every Tuesday during term time

 

Crochet Group

Come and join our weekly crochet group tutored by Kaye Winter and make new friends at the same time.  

Kaye will help you hone and extend your basic crochet skills. 

Lots of different themes will be explored throughout the year including Easter, Anzac, and Matariki etc. 

Four weeks of beginners' classes will be held over May/June. 

Participants must bring a basic crochet kit consisting of a metal crochet hook, a ball of wool yarn and some small sharp scissors. 

This group is for adults. Koha is appreciated.

 

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.   

10.00am - 11.30am

third Wednesday of every month 

 

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. 

 

10.00am - 10.30am

every Thursday during term time 

 

Storytime

Join us for fun and exciting stories and songs at our weekly storytime sessions for 2-5 year olds and their caregivers.

 

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.   

1.30pm - 3.30pm

every second Thursday

March 7 & 21
April 4 & 18
May 2, 16 & 30

Paper Artsy

Use decorative and themed papers to create cards, bookmarks and postcards, for your own pleasure or to give to family and friends.

 

 

10.30am - 12.00pm

last Thursday of the month

Poetry Circle

Write poetry, read poetry, bring your favourite poem and discover new poets with other poetry lovers. All welcome.

 

10.30am - 11.00am every Monday during term time 

 

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. 

Wriggle & Rhyme sessions are a fun and interactive session for parents and caregivers to develop their child’s early literacy skills, gross and fine motor skills, coordination, body awareness, rhythmic proficiency, social skills, and auditory discrimination. 

 

Date & Time

One-off Events

Description

 

Monday 18 March 
1.30pm - 3.00pm 

Sensory Space for Adults

Come along and enjoy “paint by numbers, an activity for the special needs community.

Adults to be accompanied by a caregiver.

Supporting “Neurodiversity Week”

Bookings are essential.  Please pop in to the library or phone 03 528 1047 to register.

Wednesday 20 March 4.00pm - 5.00pm

UniTea 

We invite you to connect over a cup of tea to acknowledge Unity Week 2024. 

Unity Week remembers those lost in the tragic 15 March Christchurch Mosque attacks. 

Come and celebrate unity in diversity and collectively build community resilience. 

We would love for you to contribute a proverb or words message to our community garland which will be displayed in the library.

Thursday 21 March 
10.30am - 12.00pm

Beach Terrarium

Come and create a Beach Terrarium so you can enjoy beach memories anytime. 

Also enjoy a relaxing terrarium colouring in. 

Bring a friend along, enjoy this fun and therapeutic craft and socialise with a cuppa. 

Bookings are essential.  Please pop in to the library or phone 03 528 1047 to register.

Wednesday 27 March

11.00am - 12.00pm

Art Tour at Te Noninga Kumu Motueka Library

Come on an Art Tour with Donna Mcleod to hear about the stories behind all of the artworks throughout Te Noninga Kumu.  The cultural aspects of the library building are greatly enhanced by these artworks and some artists are internationally recognised. Meet at the front door.

Thursday 28 March 
1.30pm - 3.00pm 

Easter Biscuit Decorating

To celebrate Easter come and decorate some Easter biscuits.

Our freshly baked biscuits and icing will be waiting for you. 

Bring a friend and enjoy this fun Easter activity, cuppa included. 

With Adults in mind. Bookings are essential.  Please pop in to the library or phone 03 528 1047 to register.

Monday 8 April – Saturday 4 May 

 

During opening hours 

'Cultural Conversations' Podcast Exhibition

Come and view an Art Exhibition of portraits and listen to podcasts brought to us by 'Cultural Conversations' highlighting our migrant communities. 

NBS ‘Bittersweet’ Podcasts is a 4-part series. These podcasts are about inspirational people who have reconstructed their lives and responded in transformational ways following huge traumatic events. The episodes are true stories that cover some serious topics that could be upsetting to some audiences.  

Tindall Foundation ‘Stories of Otherness’ Podcasts is a 4-part series. These accounts are to educate and help people to speak up, to debunk common myths around migration today, focus on people as individuals, become aware of our own unconscious biases and open up to the idea of broadening social circles and understanding multidimensional and intersectional identities. The episodes are true stories that cover some serious topics that could be upsetting to some audiences. 

Podcasts can be downloaded using the QR code in the comfort of your own time and location. 

Monday 8 April

Times available when booking

Make Your Slides Digital

Turn your old slides and negatives into new memories! Book in for a free, one-on-one, 45-minute session at Motueka LibraryOur friendly staff will help you start saving your special moments in a digital format you can easily print or share with friends and family. Please bring up to 45 slides or negatives, and a USB/Memory stick to save your work to

Wednesday 10 April
3.00pm - 4.00pm

Make and Colour ANZAC Poppies

 

Help observe ANZAC Day.

Drop-in session for all ages (children to be accompanied by an adult). Make a paper poppy to add to our poppy wall, and/or colour in a poppy to add to our outside field of poppies display.

Monday 15 April 
3.00pm - 4.30pm

Write your Life Story, Memoir or History with Charlotte Squire 

A 90-minute free workshop with Tākaka writer Charlotte Squire. 

Learn how to: get all the information out of your head and into a basic framework for your book, what to do with your photos, how to publish your story and more. 

Charlotte Squire supports people from all over New Zealand to write their life stories. 

Wednesday 17 April

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Sailing Stories and Yarns with Robbie Williams and Tom Rowling

Come and hear what it was like to sail in the old NELSON scows and other Nelson ships. 

Humour, heritage and high seas.

Monday 22 April

Times available when booking

Make Your Slides Digital

Turn your old slides and negatives into new memories! Book in for a free, one-on-one, 45-minute session at Motueka LibraryOur friendly staff will help you start saving your special moments in a digital format you can easily print or share with friends and family. Please bring up to 45 slides or negatives, and a USB/Memory stick to save your work to  

Tuesday 30 April

6.00pm - 7.00pm

Kerry Sunderland's Book Talk - "Belonging in the Baton Valley"

Join local author Kerry Sunderland to hear about her new book Belonging in the Baton Valley’ which grew out of the feature article she wrote for New Zealand Geographic in late 2022, after the newest section of Tasman’s Great Taste Trail opened. Kerry will discuss the 170+ year history of the place and its people. 

Copies of the book will be available for purchase, $19.50. Bring cash or make online bank transfer on the night. 

Bookings are required through:  www.kerrysunderlandwriter.com/tuku-24-baton-valley-talk 

Thursday 2 May

10.00am-12.00pm

Introduction to Ancestry Workshop

This introductory course will include search tips for using Ancestry.com, looking at various record collections for New Zealand and the UK, viewing Public Member trees and sending records home from the library. Basic computer skills are essential. Contact Motueka Library to book. 

Murchison Library

Date & Time

Regular Events

Description

First Friday of the month (during term time) 11.00am - 11.30am

Storytime 

Join us for fun and exciting stories and songs at our monthly Storytime sessions.

Storytime sessions are a great way to spark your child’s imagination and curiosity.  

Richmond Library

Date & Time

Regular Events

Description

Tuesdays
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, Tracy and Deborah at your familiar local library. 

Tuesdays during term time
10.00am -10.30am 
or
11.00am - 11.30am

 

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. 

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.

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.

 

Wednesdays 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. 

Wednesdays

11.30am - 1.30pm

 

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. 

Wednesdays

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. 

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.

There is no gathering in December nor January.

All welcome.

Thursdays

11.00am - 12.00pm

English Conversation Group
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.

Every second Thursday during term time

3.30pm - 4.30pm

 

ATLAS (At The Library After School) 

Come hang out with us! At The Library After School.

A.T.L.A.S. is a place for fun, connection, crafts, games and new books!

Year 6+

Please register at the library.

22 March,
19 April, 31 May,
21 June, 26 July,
30 August,
27 September,
25 October,
29 November

10.30am -12.00pm 

Family History Fridays

Just starting your family tree or having trouble finding your ancestorsWant to know more about how to use Ancestry, or what other family and local history are available

Drop by the Research Room at Richmond Library and specialist library staff will be available to help you.

 

Date & Time

One-off Events  Description

March
Opening hours

Penny Sturrock on our Gallery Walls

Pop in and see Penny's bright bold artworks.

For Penny it is the actual doing where the joy and excitement lies.. It's the journey of play and exploring with the materials that she finds is the key. Penny draws inspiration from her garden and nature in general. This year it's been her wildflower backyard project and the wildlife it has attracted. 

March
Opening hours

Collections

Come and see some of the treasured collections library staff are sharing in our Glass Cabinets for the month of March.

We would love for our community to share their collections too! We have made space in the Glass Cabinets for the month of May for this to happen.

If you have a collection, that you would like to share with our community, please pop into the Richmond Library or phone us on 03 543 8500 to register your interest.  

Thursdays in March

1.00pm - 2.00pm 

‘Best Me’ Workshops with Wendy Strawbridge

‘Best Me’ is a series of four workshops facilitated by Wendy Strawbridge, from Health Action Trust, on Thursdays in March. 

You are welcome to attend each workshop individually or the entire series. 

7 March: Habits – Help or Harm? 
14 March: Change – Friend or Foe?
21 March: Connection – Let's Join the Dots 
28 March: Sleep - Yeah ... Nah 

‘Best Me’ starts with one small step. 

Tuesday 19 March
1.00pm - 2.00pm

Author Talk -Annabel Schuler

Annabel Schuler’s new biography “Constance Barnicoat: A Cool Head and a Sharp Pen” is the story of a ground-breaking journalist, writer and mountaineer, Constance Barnicoat. 

Learn about Constance Barnicoat’s career as a multilingual journalist firstly in England, then based in Switzerland during World War 1. She also claimed several “firsts” climbing some treacherous mountain peaks of Europe as her form of relaxation. 

All welcome. 

Books will be available for purchase: $30.00.

Wednesday 20 March
10.30am -11.30am

'Musical Notes' – The Nutcracker Suite

Gabi Daly, music tutor of piano, voice, guitar and recorder, will be leading us in an exploration of Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's popular The Nutcracker Suite Op 71a. 

If you ever wanted to learn more about this body of music, then our Music Appreciation Group is for you.  

Saturday 23 March - Monday 6 May

Opening Hours

Glass Harbours: the miniature marvel of ships-in-bottles

Featuring selected bottles from The Ricketts Maritime Collection, this exhibition invites visitors to explore the intricate artistry and meticulous detail that goes into encapsulating entire vessels and seafaring scenes within the confines of glass.

Glass Harbours showcases a diverse array of ships, offering a captivating glimpse into a rich tapestry of maritime heritage. From the smallest vessels to grandiose sailing fleets, each item on display is testament to the skill and precision of artists who navigate the challenges of scale and confinement to create such miniature marvels.  

This selection of ships-in-bottles are on loan from the Founders Heritage Park collection. 

Tuesday 26 March

12.00pm - 1.00pm

Tasman Heritage Slide Show

Swing by the Constance Barnicoat Room at Richmond Library between 12.00 noon and 1.00pm on 26 March, or 9 April, to view a slide show of photographs and listen to oral histories from the Tasman Heritage website. Photographs include some of the visiting ships, airplanes, motorcycles, and cars in our region during the 1910s and 1920s, as well as significant events, like the Murchison Earthquake, and delightful photos of families, schools, sport and entertainment. Don't miss out on this unique journey through time! 

Tuesday 26 March

1.00pm - 2.00pm

Post Memory Project: Bringing Our Heritage Alive

Come along to hear Sarah Arnold talk about The Post Memory project. The Post Memory project is an immersive, Augmented Reality Heritage trail being installed along the existing Tasman Great Taste Cycle Trail. Recycled plastic posts are installed at locations of historic interest. Each post acts as both a visual cue for the public to identify an experience, and as the marker for a site-specific augmented reality experience activated through a bespoke Mobile phone application. A QR code directs users to the website where a more in-depth story resides.

Monday 1 April - Tuesday 30 April

Opening hours

Paul Deacon Marine Artist Exhibition

Paul Deacon, one of New Zealand’s premier marine artists, will be exhibiting on Richmond Library’s Gallery Wall for the month of April. www.pauldeaconnauticalart.co.nz 

Monday 1 April - Tuesday 30 April

Weekday opening hours

Make Your Slides Digital

Turn your old slides and negatives into new memories! Book in for a free, one-on-one, 45-minute session at Richmond Library. Our friendly staff will help you start saving your special moments in a digital format you can easily print or share with friends and family. Please bring up to 45 slides or negatives, and a USB/Memory stick to save your work to.    

Tuesday 9 April

12.00pm - 1.00pm

 

Tasman Heritage Slide Show

Swing by the Constance Barnicoat Room at Richmond Library between 12.00 noon and 1.00pm on 26 March, or 9 April, to view a slide show of photographs and listen to oral histories from the Tasman Heritage website. Photographs include some of the visiting ships, airplanes, motorcycles, and cars in our region during the 1910s and 1920s, as well as significant events, like the Murchison Earthquake, and delightful photos of families, schools, sport and entertainment. Don't miss out on this unique journey through time! 

Thursday 11 April

10.00am - 12.00pm

Introduction to Ancestry Workshop

This introductory course will include search tips for using Ancestry.com, looking at various record collections for New Zealand and the UK, viewing Public Member trees and sending records home from the library. Basic computer skills are essential. Contact Richmond Library to book. 

Thursday 11 April

5.30pm

Paul Deacon Marine Artist Talk “Coasting Northern Europe & Beyond 1970s/80s"

Paul Deacon, Marine Artist, will speak to a PowerPoint Presentation about his time working on small ships "Coasting Northern Europe & beyond 1970s/80s". These images and commentary will give a unique insight into Paul's years working on coasting ships, the seafaring life, various voyages, cargoes and ports of call. It was a less hurried time before GPS, computers, smartphones and stress.  A time spent traversing random sea routes from the Baltic to West Africa & all in-between. 

Tuesday 16 April

1.00pm - 2.00pm

Wayne Greig Author Talk - “Three Strands of an Unravelling Rope”

Wayne Greig will be speaking to us about his view of history surrounding the mutiny on the Bounty as covered in his 2016 book “Three Strands of an Unravelling Rope”.  In this book Wayne explores the precursors to the mutiny, the subsequent feat of maritime survival as Bligh guides his men back to safety and the fate of the mutineers on Pitcairn Island, all within the broader social and political milieu of the times.” 

Friday 19 April

10.30am-12.00pm

Family History Friday Are you having trouble finding your ancestors? Would you like to know more about using Ancestry.com or what other family history or local history resources are available? Drop by the Richmond Library Research Room and specialist library staff will be available to help you on your research journey. 

Tuesday 30 April

5.30pm

How To Look At Art with the Suter Art Gallery

Suter Art Gallery Director Julie Catchpole will be bringing a mystery item from their permanent art collection to Richmond Library for a special show and tell for art lovers. 

There is so much more to an art work than simply how it looks. When was it made? By whom? For whom? From what? There are so many questions you can ask of an art work before you even get to the subject matter of a piece. Join Julie for an up-close introduction to art works and gain a greater understanding and appreciation for them. 

Thursday 2 May

1.00pm

Wayne Greig Talk:  A Life-Long Adventure in Model Making

Wayne Greig will be speaking to a PowerPoint Presentation about his life-long adventure with Model Making.  He will focus on two areas: the building of his HO scale (1:87) model railway “Wayne’s Trains” currently housed at the Pigeon Valley Steam Museum, Wakefield, and his 1:48 scale model of the merchant ship HMAV Bounty displayed in the Nelson College Library. Wayne is the author of the 2016 book “Three Strands of an Unravelling Rope” Wayne’s view of the history surrounding the mutiny on the Bounty.

Tākaka Library

Date & Time

Regular Events

Description

Every Tuesday

10.30am-11.30am

Word Savvy Poetry Group  Write poetry, read poetry, bring your favourite poem and discover new poets with other poetry lovers. 

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. 

Every second Thursday during term time

3.30pm - 4.30pm

 

ATLAS (At The Library After School) 

Come hang out with us! At The Library After School.

A.T.L.A.S. is a place for fun, connection, crafts, games and new books!

Year 6+

Please register at the library.

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. 

Last Tuesday of the month

1.00pm-2.00pm 

Restarting 27 February 2024

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. 

Date & Time

One-off Events

Description

from Wednesday 9 August 

During our opening hours

Gallery Wall Exhibition Space - Jock Harrison

Jock Harrison has been taking photos for many decades and as a teenager worked after school for an aerial photographer and two commercial photographersAfter coming to Golden Bay in 1979 he established and taught photography at Golden Bay High school. Jock is pleased that these courses are still continuing 

Wednesday 20 March 
1.00pm - 2.00pm

“Policing, Paradise and Pencils” by Pete Beverley

A fascinating glimpse into one man’s full, challenging & varied life. Pete grew up on a council estate in the North of England. He was a police officer there for many years, and now calls Golden Bay home. A decision to learn to draw led him to entering the Bay Art competition in 2023. 

Thursday 28 March
1.00pm - 2.00pm

Cyber Security Information Session

Learn how to spot cyber threats, like phishing and scams; and top tips for staying secure online. 

Fraud and scams are on the rise, it’s never been more important to stay secure online. Erica Boscato from CERT NZ (a New Zealand Government cyber security agency) will join us to talk through some common threats. CERT NZ is a government agency which works to support businesses, organisations and individuals who are affected by cyber security incidents. CERT NZ runs the Own Your Online website (www.ownyouronline.govt.nz) – a resource for individuals and businesses to raise understanding of cyber security. 

Erica Boscato is CERT NZ’s Senior Advisor - Engagement and Partnerships. She works with community groups, industry stakeholders and other government agencies to help build New Zealanders’ cyber resilience. Erica has a background in financial complaint investigations and is passionate about helping keep New Zealanders secure from cyber threats like fraud and scams. 

Wednesday 10 April
1.30pm - 2.45pm

How to Write Your Life Story

Charlotte Squire will be running a free workshop on how to write your life story.

Have you always wanted to write your life story?
Or maybe there’s just one piece of your story that you’d like to write down, but the start has been elusive, perhaps you have already started writing your life story, but are having trouble maintaining momentum or finishing ... 

Charlotte is a professional journalist turned memoir and life story writer. 

As bookings are essential please phone 03 525 0059 or pop into the Tākaka Library to register.

Please bring a pen and some paper. 

Saturday 13 April
10.00am-12.00pm

National Scrabble Day

Informal Scrabble fun day for youth aged 7 and up.
Suitable for all levels. Parents welcome.

Facilitated by Murray Rogers