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Motueka Library
| Date and Time | Event | Description |
| Every Wednesday, 2.00pm - 4.00pm | Scrabble Time | Scrabble will be available for a friendly game with an old or a new friend. Suitable for word lovers of all ages. Free. |
| Every second Wednesday (from 13 June), 1.30pm - 3.00pm | Craft and Yarn | Bring your craft project to the library and work on it in a relaxed sociable atmosphere. Free. |
| Friday mornings during term time, 10.00am - 10.30am | Tiny Tots | Action rhymes, music and stories for children 2 years and younger. Free. |
| 1st Thursday of the month, 1.00pm - 2.00pm | Babbling Books Book Group |
A chance to enjoy a relaxed, informal discussion about what you've been reading. Free. |
| Every Thursday, 2.00pm - 4.00pm | Chess at the Library |
Bring a friend or meet new people and exercise your brain in a relaxed environment. Free. |
| 2nd Monday of the month, 11.00am - 12.30pm | Garden Gurus |
Socialise with other gardeners, browse the library's gardening books, listen to guest speakers or visit local gardens. Different activity each month. |
| Friday 15 June, 2.00pm - 3.00pm | Winter Fashion Workshop | Fun, interactive workshop highlighting the latest winter collection with Lynn Crossland from Renaissance Style Coaching. $12.00 to be paid at the workshop. |
| Thursday 21 June, 2.00pm - 3.00pm | Author Talk - Bruce Gilkison | Bruce Gilkison will talk about his book Walking with James Hogg: The Ettrick Shepherd's Journeys Through Scotland. Refreshments provided. Koha. |
| Monday 25 June, 3.30pm - 5.00pm | LEGO Club | Build new LEGO creations and make new friends with LEGO enthusiast Adrian Barbour. Free. |
| Thursday 28 June, 2.00pm - 3.00pm | Is Your Sleep Satisfying You? | Sarah La Touche talks about the connection between diet and our sleep habits. Refreshments provided. Koha. |
| Wednesday 4 July, 11.30am - 12.30pm | Opportunities Beyond School | Perfect for school leavers. Find out about work skills, CVs, cover letters, dress code and WWOOFing. Note: This session will be held in the Motueka High School hall. Free. |
| Friday 6 July, 2.00pm - 3.00pm | Local Heritage Talk | Local historian Eileen Stewart will talk about the first European settlement in Motueka, Captain Frederick Moore's emigration to New Zealand in 1839 and his relationship with local Māori. Refreshments provided. Koha. |
| Monday 9 July - Saturday 28 July | Winter Book Sale | Pre-loved library books at bargain prices, for adults and children. During usual opening hours. |
| Friday 27 July, 11.00am - 12.00pm | Winter Comfort Food | Join us for tastings and share tips on creating delicious winter recipes. Enjoy connecting with other like-minded cooks and bakers and take recipes home. Koha. |
Richmond Library
| Date and time | Event | Description |
| Every Tuesday during term time, 10.00am - 10.30am | Tiny Tots | Learn and grow together through music, movement and stories for children 2 years and younger. Free. |
| Every Wednesday. 12.30pm - 2.00pm | Good Crafternoon | Bring your craft project to the library and work on it in a relaxed sociable atmosphere. Free. |
| 3rd Wednesday of the month, 3.00pm - 4.00pm | Tasman Talks Titles Book Group | A chance for you to talk about what you've enjoyed reading and to hear about what other people have been reading. Free. |
| 1st Thursday of the month, 5.15pm - 6.45pm | Meet and Geek | For fans of boardgames, comics, anime, sci-fi, fantasy and more. A social group for 16+. Free. |
| Thursday 14 June, 3.30pm - 4.30pm | Mystery Ink Teen Book Group | Food, games and new books to enjoy for 12+. All teen readers welcome. Free. |
| Tuesday 19 June, 1.00pm - 3.00pm | Richmond Writing Group | Guest speaker Michelanne Forster will provide insight into the world of writing from 1.00pm-2.00pm. Followed by practical writing exercises or discussion from 2.00pm-3.00pm. Free. |
| Wednesday 20 June, 7.00pm - 9.00pm | Movie Night | Join us for a mystery movie at Richmond Library. Phone 543-8500 for more information and to book your seat. Free. |
| Thursday 21 June, 5.30pm - 6.30pm | Author Talk - Heather Holmes |
Join us for a talk with Heather Holmes, author of What’s In a Name? a light-hearted, easy read, guaranteed to put a smile on your face! Cash book sales for $20 will be available. 100% of sales will be donated to the Nelson and Tasman Cancer Society. Free. |
Takaka Library
| Date and Time | Event | Description |
| Last Tuesday of each month, 1.00pm - 2.00pm | Silverfish Book Group | A chance for you to talk about what you've enjoyed reading and to hear about what other people have been reading. Free. |
| Every Thursday afternoon, 1.00pm - 2.30pm | Get Crafty | Cosy up with other crafters for a creative hour or two in our sunny corner. Free. |
| Every Thursday morning, 10.00am - 12.00noon | Word Games | Get your brain into gear for a fun morning of brain gymnastics. Free. |
| Tuesday mornings during term time, 10.00am - 10.30am | Tiny Tots | Learn and grow together through music, movement and stories. Free. |
| Third Friday of each month during term time, 3.30pm - 4.30pm | Reading Kids on Flying Squids | In this fun group kids talk books, play games, make videos and generally have a great time. Free. |
| Wednesday 20 June, 1.00pm - 2.00pm | Law for Lunch - Neighbours | Simon Jones, Golden Bay Community Law, will present information on the rights and obligations of a neighbour and how to go about resolving any problems. Free. |