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
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10.30am - 11.00am every Monday during term time Last session for 2024: 2 December |
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. |
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10.30am - 12.00pm first Monday of the month except June: 9 June |
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. |
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1.00pm - 2.00pm first Monday of the month except June: 9 June |
Show and Share an Object |
Bring along a special object that has a fascinating history, is a family heirloom or has a special meaning to you. Show your object and share your story. |
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10.30am - 12.00pm second Monday of the month except February & June: 17 February and 16 June |
Garden Gurus |
Come along to our monthly gardening group. Meet keen gardeners. |
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1.30pm - 3.00pm Mondays fortnightly Dates: |
Stitch Bloom 2024 / 2025 |
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. |
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10.30am - 12.00pm third Monday of the month Except for: |
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. | |
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1.00pm - 2.00pm last Monday of the month except October: 20 October |
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. |
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3.30pm - 5.00pm last Monday of every month except October: 20 October |
Building Bricks Club | Make amazing brick creations with Adrian Barbour. Suitable for ages 7+. Building Bricks kindly supplied by the Christchurch User group. | |
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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. |
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11.00am - 11.30am every Tuesday
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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. | |
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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. | |
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10.00am - 11.30am third Wednesday of every month
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Wellby Talking Café |
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. |
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12.00pm - 1.30pm third Wednesday of every month |
WHAM |
WHAM - Write Here At Motueka WHAM is the library's writing group. If you take your writing seriously and would like to get published this is the group for you. |
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10.00am - 10.30am every Thursday during term time Last session for 2024: 5 December |
Storytime |
Join us for fun and exciting stories and songs at our weekly storytime sessions for 2-5 year olds and their caregivers. |
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12.15pm - 12.45pm |
Meditation at the Library |
Lunchtime community sessions. Expand awareness, deepen wisdom and increase compassion during these gentle meditation sessions. For more information contact Louise 027 878 9240 |
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1.00pm - 2.00pm first Thursday of the month except February: 13 February |
Babbling Books | Come along to meet new people, talk about the books you've been reading, and discover some great recommendations. | |
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10.30am - 11.00am every second Thursday February 13 & 27 |
Therapy Dog |
Come and meet Lacy, the Hato Hone St John therapy dog and handler Clair Hutt. Enjoy pats, cuddles and conversation. |
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1.30pm - 3.30pm every second Thursday |
Paper Artsy |
Use decorative and themed papers to create cards, bookmarks and postcards, for your own pleasure or to give to family and friends. |
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10.30am - 12.00pm last Thursday of the month except: no meeting in April and May will meet on 22 May |
Poetry Circle |
Write poetry, read poetry, bring your favourite poem and discover new poets with other poetry lovers. All welcome. |
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10.30am - 12.00pm Fridays fortnightly Dates: |
Unmet Friends Group |
Come and meet new friends in our new “Unmet Friends group.” If you feel alone or do not have family nearby, come and connect with friendly people over a cuppa. |
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One-off Events |
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Monday 10 February – Saturday 22 March During Opening Hours |
Art and Artists' Quiz |
How well do you know famous artists? We have set up a quiz of images and questions of art and artists. Grab your entry form and have fun with our self-directed quiz. Winning entries will go into a draw to win arty prizes. |
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Tuesday 25 February 1.30pm - 3.00pm |
Mediterranean Collage Workshop |
Come along and create a mini Mediterranean Collage. All materials supplied. |
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Wednesday 26 February 3.30pm-4.30pm |
Back to School Get Crafty! |
Join us at the library to make some fun back to school craft creations. A different craft each day. |
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Thursday 13 March – Saturday 19 April |
Page Art |
Transform a book page into an arty piece. Use pastels, water-coloured paints, oil-based paints, coloured pencils, gel pens, glue on decorative patterns, images, lace, anything you wish to use. Pick up a book page from Motueka Library and bring your Page Art back for a display before Saturday 19 April. |
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Tuesday 25 March 5.00pm - 7.00pm |
Eat Well, Be Well |
How can we eat healthily on a budget? Come and hear a free talk by the ‘NZ Nutrition Foundation’. Get information about healthy eating, easy recipes for affordable family food and shopping tips. Enjoy nutritious snacks and tasters. |
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Monday 31 March 10.30am - 12.30pm |
Dotting with Paint on Rocks
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Learn how to dot with paint on rocks. Pania from The Shed Service will reveal rock painting tips for the perfect mandala rock. For beginners to experts. All materials provided. |
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Tuesday 1 April 1.30pm - 3.00pm |
Peacock Collage |
Come along and create a mini ‘Peacock Collage’ or cards to celebrate ‘International Bird Day’. All materials supplied. |
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Tuesday 8 April 5.30pm - 7.30pm |
Stef Harris Book Launch |
Come and hear all about Stef Harris’s new book “The Girl from Sarajevo: two novellas.” “Dark and funny at once, both stories focus on strong women who face life’s challenges in ways that will resonate with female readers.” - Quentin Wilson Stef Harris will talk about the writer’s journey, the creative process and where ideas come from. Books for sale on the night, $35.00 each Please text your name to 027 460 6403 to confirm attendance and to go into the draw for a free book – must be there to win. |
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Thursday 10 April 10.30am - 1.00pm |
Mixed Media Art Workshop |
Come along to create ‘Mixed Media Art’ with Angie from ‘The Shed Service’. Enjoy making art with different materials and learn tips and tricks. All materials supplied. |
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Wednesday 14 May 6.00pm - 8.00pm |
Misdeeds in Motueka |
Join three talented Kiwi storytellers for a thrilling evening of criminally good conversation in the '2025 Mystery in the Library' series – Misdeeds in Motueka. Motueka policeman, filmmaker and thriller writer Stef Harris is joined by Nelson author and past Ngaio Best First Novel winner Chris Stuart and South African born doctor turned author Fiona Sussman who has won a Ngaio for Best Novel among other awards. |
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Thursday 15 May 10.00am - 12.00pm |
Paper Flowers and Book Hedgehogs |
Come and create gorgeous Paper Flowers and cute Book Hedgehogs with the 'Crafty Tarts' group. Design your own flowers and enjoy great company, laughs and a cuppa. |
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Murchison Library
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To Be Confirmed - Please check with library staff |
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
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Tuesdays fortnightly Last session for 2024: 10 December 11 & 25 February |
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. | |
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Tuesdays during term time Last session for 2024: 3 December |
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. | |
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Third Tuesday of the month 2.00pm - 3.00pm Except April: 29 April |
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. There is no meeting in December or January. |
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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. | |
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Third Wednesday of the month Except April: 30 April 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. All welcome. |
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Thursdays 11.00am - 12.00pm no meeting on 27 February or 6 March |
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.
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29 November 2024 10.30am -12.00pm |
Family History Fridays |
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? These drop-in sessions are aimed at those who have started on their family history journey and are wanting help with their research. Specialist library staff will be available to help you in the Richmond Library Research Room. |
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Opening hours during February |
Jan Thomson Exhibition - Gallery Wall |
Jan lives surrounded by the mountains of Nelson Lakes National Park, so the landscapes of the South Island often feature in her paintings. However, this exhibition showcases feathered locals of Jan's with the gorgeous watercoloured hues of native birds. Jan is a member of the Nelson Suter Art Society and Watercolour NZ. Her work is held in private collections both in New Zealand and overseas. For further information please visit Jan's website: www.janthomsonart.com |
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Opening hours during February and March |
Nelson Scale Model Builders Group - Glass Cabinets |
February and March showcase the fantastic creativity and diversity of talents of the Nelson Scale Model Builders Group. This display features a wonderful mix of skill levels and genres - from award-winning builds seen at national competitions to works by newer builders just starting out. Nelson has a very talented community of model builders, and we’re thrilled to bring these rarely seen projects together for this display. For further information about Nelson Scale Model Builders Group please visit: Nelson NZ Scale Model Builders Group |
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Monday 24 February 3.30pm - 4.30pm |
Back to School Get Crafty! |
Join us at the library to make some fun back to school craft creations. A different craft each day. |
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Tākaka Library
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Regular Events |
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Every Tuesday 10.30am-11.30am Last meeting for 2024: 24 December |
Word Savvy Poetry Group | Write poetry, read poetry, bring your favourite poem and discover new poets with other poetry lovers. |
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Every Tuesday during term time 10.00am-10.30am Last meeting for 2024: 3 December |
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. |
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Last Tuesday of the month 1.00pm-2.00pm Last meeting for 2024: 26 November |
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. |
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First Wednesday of the month 1.30pm - 3.00pm |
Wellby Talking Café |
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. |
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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. |
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One-off Events |
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Tuesday 25 February 3.30pm - 4.30pm |
Back to School Get Crafty! |
Join us at the library to make some fun back to school craft creations. A different craft each day. |
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Sea Week – Aotearoa Blue Whale and Dolphin Surveys Presentation |
Come and listen to our local expert on marine mammals, Mike Ogle from DOC talk about his blue whale and dolphin surveys around Farewell Spit and beyond. As a member of DOC’s Marine Species Team, Mike assists in field studies on marine mammals. He also provides support to DOC staff responding to marine mammal issues and gathers data on whale sightings and strandings. |
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Saturday 8 March 1.15pm - 2.15pm |
Saving Our Seas: Marine Restoration in Aotearoa
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Dr Al Alder from the Cawthron Institute will take us on a journey through New Zealand's diverse marine ecosystems. Dr Alder is a marine ecologist in Cawthron’s restoration ecology team. His passion lies in breathing life back into damaged coastal ecosystems. Discover the innovative restoration techniques being used to revive our oceans, from rebuilding kelp forests to restoring shellfish beds. We'll explore the challenges and triumphs of marine restoration and show how you can get involved in protecting our precious marine environment. |
