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: January 13 & 27 |
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: 24 February, 28 April, 26 May & 23 June |
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 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. |
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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: 24 January |
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 6 January – Saturday 8 February
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Altered Book Art Competition |
Make a work of art out of an old library book. Enter our Book Art Competition by picking up an entry form and an old library book to cut, rip, glue, collage, paint – do whatever you want to! Entries are open between Monday 6 January and Saturday 8 February. Entries will be displayed at Motueka from Monday 10 February until Friday 28 February. There are three age categories: Prizes for each category winner. Visit Motueka Library to pick up your entry form and an old library book. Terms and conditions apply – visit Motueka Library for these. |
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Monday 6 January 10.00am - 12.00pm |
Summer Reading Programme: Out and About at Kiyosato Gardens |
Explore beautiful Tasman locations with your library this summer. Fun family activities to discover. |
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Wednesday 8 January 10.00am - 12.00pm |
Summer Reading Programme: Get Crafty! |
Escape the summer sun with some crafts at your local library. Get stuck in and use our resources to make and create. A different craft each week. |
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Thursday 9 January 10.00am - 12.00pm |
Summer Reading Programme: Lego Fun – Choose Your Challenge |
Choose from our fun Lego challenges. Spin the Lego wheel, create a timed build, or just free-build whatever you can imagine. What will you make? |
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Monday 13 January 10.00am - 12.00pm |
Summer Reading Programme: Out and About at Kiyosato Gardens |
Explore beautiful Tasman locations with your library this summer. Fun family activities to discover. |
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Wednesday 15 January 10.00am - 12.00pm |
Summer Reading Programme: Get Crafty! |
Escape the summer sun with some crafts at your local library. Get stuck in and use our resources to make and create. A different craft each week. |
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Thursday 16 January 10.00am - 12.00pm
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Summer Reading Programme: Lego Fun – Choose Your Challenge |
Choose from our fun Lego challenges. Spin the Lego wheel, create a timed build, or just free-build whatever you can imagine. What will you make? |
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Monday 20 January 10.00am - 12.00pm |
Summer Reading Programme: Out and About at Kiyosato Gardens |
Explore beautiful Tasman locations with your library this summer. Fun family activities to discover. |
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Wednesday 22 January 10.00am - 12.00pm |
Summer Reading Programme: Get Crafty! |
Escape the summer sun with some crafts at your local library. Get stuck in and use our resources to make and create. A different craft each week. |
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Thursday 23 January 10.00am - 12.00pm |
Summer Reading Programme: Lego Fun – Choose Your Challenge |
Choose from our fun Lego challenges. Spin the Lego wheel, create a timed build, or just free-build whatever you can imagine. What will you make? |
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Friday 24 January 1.30pm - 3.00pm |
Mini Enchanted Forest Collage Workshop |
Come along and create a Mini Enchanted Forest Collage. All materials supplied. |
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Tuesday 28 January 1.30pm - 3.00pm |
Chinese New Year Crafts |
Create a Chinese New Year card, bookmark or hanging decoration to celebrate Chinese New Year. 2025 is the Year of the Snake. Come and have fun creating Chinese styled crafts in a friendly environment. |
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Wednesday 29 January 10.00am - 12.00pm |
Enchanted Forest Picnic |
Come and join us for an Enchanted Forest Picnic on Deck’s Reserve for all ages. You are invited to dress up in an Enchanted Forest theme. Meet characters from the Enchanted and Magical Forest. Bring your rug, hat, sunscreen and your picnic lunch. Enjoy activities for the young and young at heart. The Mockingbirds ukelele band will be entertaining us. Children to be accompanied by a parent or caregiver please. If it is wet our picnic will be held in the Community Room and Library. |
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Murchison Library
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Regular Events |
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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. |
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One-off Events |
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Tuesday 7 January 11.00am - 12.00pm |
Summer Reading Programme: Get Crafty! |
Escape the summer sun with some crafts at your local library. Get stuck in and use our resources to make and create. A different craft each week. |
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Tuesday 14 January 11.00am - 12.00pm
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Summer Reading Programme: Get Crafty! |
Escape the summer sun with some crafts at your local library. Get stuck in and use our resources to make and create. A different craft each week. |
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Friday 17 January 11.00am - 12.00pm |
Summer Reading Programme: Out and About at Murchison Playground |
Explore beautiful Tasman locations with your library this summer. Fun family activities to discover. |
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Friday 17 January 1.00pm - 2.00pm |
Summer Reading Programme: Lego Fun – Choose Your Challenge |
Choose from our fun Lego challenges! What will you make? |
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Tuesday 21 January 11.00am - 12.00pm |
Summer Reading Programme: Get Crafty! |
Escape the summer sun with some crafts at your local library. Get stuck in and use our resources to make and create. A different craft each week. |
Richmond Library
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Regular Events |
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Tuesdays Last session for 2024: 10 December |
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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Second Tuesday of the month 1.30pm - 3.00pm
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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. |
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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 Last session for 2024: 28 November |
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.
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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 December and January |
Bella Reid Exhibition - Gallery Wall |
“Kurungaituku” (The Bird Woman) The inspiration for this series of paintings is from the Māori myth of “Kurungaituku” (the bird woman) who was seen by some to be a guardian of the birds and fauna of the Rotorua area in the North Island. This is Bella's interpretation as a gift of love to all Māori people and Pākehā who are interested in the legends and care about our extraordinary birds and fauna of New Zealand. Bella Reid is a Tasman resident living in rural Wakefield. She has been exhibiting her paintings for 42 years. Her favourite medium is acrylic/ watercolour/ pencil on paper and canvas. |
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Opening hours during December and January |
Nelson Miniatures Club - Glass Cabinets |
Nelson Miniatures Club have a gorgeous Christmas display in our Glass Cabinets including Santa and Mrs Claus in their kitchen, summertime camping and an enticing shop full of baked treats. The more you look, the more you see! New members to the club are most welcome: www.melsonminiatures.co.nz |
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Tuesday 7 January 10.00am - 12.00pm |
Summer Reading Programme: Out and About at Washbourn Gardens |
Explore beautiful Tasman locations with your library this summer. Fun family activities to discover. |
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Wednesday 8 January 10.00am - 12.00pm |
Summer Reading Programme: Get Crafty! |
Escape the summer sun with some crafts at your local library. Get stuck in and use our resources to make and create. A different craft each week. |
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Thursday 9 January 10.00am - 12.00pm |
Summer Reading Programme: Lego Fun – Choose Your Challenge |
Choose from our fun Lego challenges. Spin the Lego wheel, create a timed build, or just free-build whatever you can imagine. What will you make? |
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Tuesday 14 January 10.00am - 12.00pm |
Summer Reading Programme: Out and About at Washbourn Gardens |
Explore beautiful Tasman locations with your library this summer. Fun family activities to discover. |
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Wednesday 15 January 10.00am - 12.00pm |
Summer Reading Programme: Get Crafty! |
Escape the summer sun with some crafts at your local library. Get stuck in and use our resources to make and create. A different craft each week. |
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Thursday 16 January 10.00am - 12.00pm
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Summer Reading Programme: Lego Fun – Choose Your Challenge |
Choose from our fun Lego challenges. Spin the Lego wheel, create a timed build, or just free-build whatever you can imagine. What will you make? |
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Tuesday 21 January 10.00am - 12.00pm |
Summer Reading Programme: Out and About at Washbourn Gardens |
Explore beautiful Tasman locations with your library this summer. Fun family activities to discover. |
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Wednesday 22 January 10.00am - 12.00pm |
Summer Reading Programme: Get Crafty! |
Escape the summer sun with some crafts at your local library. Get stuck in and use our resources to make and create. A different craft each week. |
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Thursday 23 January 10.00am - 12.00pm |
Summer Reading Programme: Lego Fun – Choose Your Challenge |
Choose from our fun Lego challenges. Spin the Lego wheel, create a timed build, or just free-build whatever you can imagine. What will you make? |
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Tuesday 28 January 11.00am - 1.00pm |
Summer Family Picnic at Washbourn Gardens |
Join us for a picnic in the park, games, books, stories and more! If wet, this picnic will be cancelled. |
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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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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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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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Tuesday 24 December 10.00am - 11.00am |
Christmassy Storytime |
We Wish You a Merry Christmas! It’s a special Storytime for a special time of year! Come along and celebrate Christmas with us – Christmassy stories, songs and festivities. |
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Tuesday 7 January 10.00am - 12.00pm |
Summer Reading Programme: Out and About at Tākaka Playground |
Explore beautiful Tasman locations with your library this summer. Fun family activities to discover. |
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Wednesday 8 January 10.00am - 12.00pm |
Summer Reading Programme: Get Crafty! |
Escape the summer sun with some crafts at your local library. Get stuck in and use our resources to make and create. A different craft each week. |
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Thursday 9 January 10.00am - 12.00pm |
Summer Reading Programme: Lego Fun – Choose Your Challenge |
Choose from our fun Lego challenges. Spin the Lego wheel, create a timed build, or just free-build whatever you can imagine. What will you make? |
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Tuesday 14 January 10.00am - 12.00pm |
Summer Reading Programme: Out and About at Tākaka Playground |
Explore beautiful Tasman locations with your library this summer. Fun family activities to discover. |
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Wednesday 15 January 10.00am - 12.00pm |
Summer Reading Programme: Get Crafty! |
Escape the summer sun with some crafts at your local library. Get stuck in and use our resources to make and create. A different craft each week. |
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Thursday 16 January 10.00am - 12.00pm |
Summer Reading Programme: Lego Fun – Choose Your Challenge |
Choose from our fun Lego challenges. Spin the Lego wheel, create a timed build, or just free-build whatever you can imagine. What will you make? |
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Tuesday 21 January 10.00am - 12.00pm |
Summer Reading Programme: Out and About at Tākaka Playground |
Explore beautiful Tasman locations with your library this summer. Fun family activities to discover. |
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Wednesday 22 January 10.00am - 12.00pm |
Summer Reading Programme: Get Crafty! |
Escape the summer sun with some crafts at your local library. Get stuck in and use our resources to make and create. A different craft each week. |
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Thursday 23 January 10.00am - 12.00pm |
Summer Reading Programme: Lego Fun – Choose Your Challenge |
Choose from our fun Lego challenges. Spin the Lego wheel, create a timed build, or just free-build whatever you can imagine. What will you make? |
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Monday 27 January 11.00am - 1.00pm |
Summer Family Picnic at Tākaka Playground |
Join us for a picnic in the park, games, books, stories and more! If wet, this picnic will be cancelled. |
