Date & Time

Regular Events

Description

10.30am - 11.00am every Monday during term time 

Last session for 2024: 2 December
Resumes 10 February 2025

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. 

10.30am - 12.00pm

first Monday of the month

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

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

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:
November 4 & 18

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

3.30pm - 5.00pm

last Monday of every month 

every Tuesday

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 

1.30pm - 4.00pm

every Wednesday

10.00am - 11.30am

third Wednesday of every month 

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

Last session for 2024: 5 December
Resumes 13 February 2025

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

1.30pm - 3.30pm

every second Thursday

October 3, 17 & 31
November 14 & 28
December 12

10.30am - 12.00pm

last Thursday of the month

10.30am - 12.00pm

last Friday of the month 

Date & Time

One-off Events

Description

Wednesday 20 November

12.00pm - 1.00pm

Trevor Irwin of Nelson Community Law will talk about Wills in this informative lunchtime session. 

Have you got yours sorted yet? Need to make changes? Have you thought about an Advance Care Plan? 

 All welcome.

Thursday 21 November

10.30am - 12.00pm

Come along and create a mini Italian Renaissance Collage, decorate greeting cards or a bookmark.

All materials supplied.

Thursday 21 November

2.00 - 3.30pm

'Classic Novel' Quiz

Come and join in our fun 'Classic Novel' Quiz.

How well do you know Classic novels?

Test your knowledge of the timeless literary Classics.

Have fun, laughs and win small prizes.

Friday 22 November

6.00pm - 7.30pm

Bar-tailed godwits are summer visitors to New Zealand including Motueka but they do not breed here. Where do they come from? Where do they go to when they leave New Zealand?

Motueka Library welcomes David Melville who will speak about these extraordinary birds, some of the challenges they face from habitat loss and degradation, and encouraging efforts being made around the Yellow Sea to conserve the remaining habitat.

Wednesday 27 November 

12.00pm - 1.00pm

Trevor Irwin from Nelson Bays Community Law will talk about Enduring Powers of Attorney in this informative lunchtime session. 

What are Enduring Powers of Attorney, when and why do you need them and how do you go about organizing them? 

Tuesday 3 December

2.00pm - 3.30pm

Get your Christmas Craft on!

Come and make some cute, easy felt hanging decorations using simple sewing techniques.

All abilities welcome. 

Wednesday 4 December

12.00pm - 1.00pm

Trevor Irwin from Nelson Bays Community Law will talk about Trusts in this informative lunchtime session.

Are you involved in a family trust or want to set one up? You need to find out how they work and about recent changes to New Zealand Trust Law.

Wednesday 4 December

3.30pm - 4.30pm

Join us at the library to make some fun Christmas creations. 

A different craft each day. 

Thursday 5 December 

1.30pm - 3.00pm

Come and create Christmas decorations, greeting cards and tags with our Vintage themed paper.

We will provide an assortment of decorations for you to then decorate. 

Enjoy embellishments and sparkles to get into the festive mood. 

All materials supplied.

Wednesday 11 December 

3.30pm - 4.30pm

Join us at the library to make some fun Christmas creations. 

A different craft each day. 

Wednesday 11 December 

5.00pm - 6.30pm

We will provide an assortment of decorations for you to then decorate. 

Enjoy embellishments and sparkles to get into the festive mood. 

All materials supplied.

Thursday 12 December

10.00am - 11.00am

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. 

Friday 13 December

1.30pm - 3.00pm

Come and create Christmas ornaments, decorations, greeting cards and tags with our Whimsical Christmas themed paper. 

We will provide an assortment of decorations for you to then decorate. 

Enjoy embellishments and sparkles to get into the festive mood. 

All materials supplied.

Saturday 14 December 

10.30am -12.00pm

We are excited to host the 51 Threads Exhibition and Workshop – Stitching Stories with Calligraphy and Embroidery.

Noraini Milne will bring pre-calligraphed embroidery kitsets. 

You will be invited to embroider Arabic words with meanings like love, forgiveness, grace, compassion, courage and resilience. 

These embroideries will be exhibited at a later date. 

All materials supplied. Morning is tea available. 

Noraini’s 51 Threads project represents healing and remembrance of loved ones in the mosque terror attacks 5 years ago in Christchurch.  

All welcome. 

Monday 16 December 

1.30pm - 3.00pm

Do you have favourite customs in your family or culture? 

Do you read and eat chocolate on Christmas Eve like in Iceland? 

Do you have favourite recipes? 

Tuesday 17 December 

10.30am - 12.00pm

You are invited to create Christmas cards for people in our community who might be alone this Christmas.

We have partnered with Age Concern and Meals on Wheels to distribute these cards. 

Enjoy a cuppa and friendly conversation. 

All materials supplied. 

Wednesday 18 December 

3.30pm - 4.30pm

Join us at the library to make some fun Christmas creations. 

A different craft each day. 

Thursday 19 December 

1.30pm - 3.00pm

Decorate a Paper Mosaic Flowerpot and plant a flower. 

Add some festivity to your flowerpot and keep it for yourself or give it to someone you love. 

All materials provided.

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: 
Up to 12 years 
13 – 18 years 
Adults 

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. 

Friday 24 January

1.30pm - 3.00pm 

Come along and create a Mini Enchanted Forest Collage.  

All materials supplied. 

Tuesday 28 January 

1.30pm - 3.00pm

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.

Wednesday 29 January

10.00am - 12.00pm

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. 

Date & Time

Regular Events

Description

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

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.  

Date & Time

One-off Events

Description

Friday 6 December 

11.00am - 12.00pm

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. 

Tuesday 10 December

3.00pm - 4.00pm 

Join us at the library to make some fun Christmas creations. 

A different craft each day. 

Tuesday 17 December

3.00pm - 4.00pm 

Join us at the library to make some fun Christmas creations. 

A different craft each day. 

Date & Time

Regular Events

Description

Tuesdays
10.30am - 11.30am

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

Last session for 2024: 3 December
Resumes 11 February 2025

Second Tuesday of the month

1.30pm - 3.00pm

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

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 

Last session for 2024: 4 December
Resumes 12 February 2025

Third Wednesday of the month

Except November: 27 November

3.00pm - 4.00pm

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

Every second Thursday during term time

3.30pm - 4.30pm

17 & 31 October
14 & 28 November
12 December

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.

29 November

10.30am -12.00pm 

Just starting your family tree or having trouble finding your ancestors?  Want 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

Opening hours during November

Hazel started painting late in life while still living in England. She is self-taught. By working in art groups Hazel says she has benefitted from other artists' advice.

Hazel began with watercolours and has experimented with oil, pastel and acrylics.  Her preferred medium is now acrylics.

Hazel's love of the outdoors and animals is clearly evident her selection of pieces for this exhibition.

Opening hours during November

Do come along and see the amazing skills of these sugar artists showcased during November ... from high heels to delicate blossoms to dogs. The variety is astounding.

The more you look, the more you see!

Tuesday 19 November 

1.00pm - 2.00pm

Author Talk: Kay Peterson

This is the first book in Kay Peterson’s dystopian, fantasy, Christian series for young adults: ‘Adriel and the Wedgeball Tournament’. 

Adriel has grown up in an experimental city run by part-human, part-robotic beings with no way of escape. His life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers he is a missing royal prince and that he must save his people from captivity … 

Kay will have books available to purchase: $20.00 cash only. 

Monday 25 November

6:30pm start

Doco Screening: Going Medieval

The 2021 documentary Going Medieval has a running time: 1 hour 25 minutes.

Blurb: "Mike Loades has spent his life exploring history. He is a historian who believes that when you get your hands on the past, you discover what a surprising place it was - a place with familiar challenges but very different solutions.

Historian and weapons expert Mike Loades presents this programme on the Middle Ages, from the 5th to the 15th centuries. It is a distinct period in time that conjures up images of knights on horseback, castles, combat and chainmail, and which has played host to countless fictional adventures, from tales of King Arthur and Merlin to Robin Hood and many more."

Bookings are essential. Please phone 03 543 8500 or pop into the Richmond Library to secure your spot.

Friday 29 November

10.00am - 1.00pm

Drop-in Session

Stitch Bloom Embroidery Group on Tour

Come and embroider with Fleur Woods as part of her collaborative Stitch Bloom project.

Normally based at Motueka Library as a fortnightly regular event, Stitch Bloom is going on tour.

Drop in, meet Fleur and add some stitches to this beautiful floral collaborative piece.

No stitching experience is required. All welcome.

Monday 2 December

3.30pm - 4.30pm

Christmas Get Crafty - For Kids!

Join us at the library to make some fun Christmas creations. 

A different craft each day. 

Monday 9 December

3.30pm - 4.30pm 

Christmas Get Crafty - For Kids!

Join us at the library to make some fun Christmas creations. 

A different craft each day. 

Wednesday 11 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. 

Monday 16 December 

3.30pm - 4.30pm

Christmas Get Crafty - For Kids!

Join us at the library to make some fun Christmas creations. 

A different craft each day. 

Date & Time

Regular Events

Description

Every Monday during term time

3.30pm - 4.30pm

Build with Lego®, make some new friends, challenge yourself and let your imagination fly at the Tākaka Memorial Library.

Brick challenges for all abilities will be set at the beginning of each session. We want to foster creativity, self-esteem and collaboration in all sessions and of course have fun. 

For children aged 5+  

Every Tuesday

10.30am-11.30am

Last meeting for 2024: 24 December
Resumes 7 January 2025

Every Tuesday during term time

10.00am-10.30am

Last meeting for 2024: 3 December
Resumes 11 February 2025

Every Friday

11.00am-12.00pm

Last Tuesday of the month

1.00pm-2.00pm 

Last meeting for 2024: 26 November
Resumes 25 February 2025

Date & Time

One-off Events

Description

from Friday 5 April 

During our opening hours

Tuesday 12 November – Wednesday 20 November

Get Outdoors Week

Get Outdoors!

Engaging in outdoor activities improves your physical and mental health.

Be active in our beautiful country and take a photo while you’re there.

Send us your photo for our photo contest and be in to win a spot prize!

Categories include: Funniest photo, Family/Whānau photo, The Best Selfie, The Most Inspiring.

Friday 22 November

10.00am - 1.00pm

Drop-in Session

Stitch Bloom Embroidery Group on Tour

Come and embroider with Fleur Woods as part of her collaborative Stitch Bloom project.

Normally based at Motueka Library as a fortnightly regular event, Stitch Bloom is going on tour.

Drop in, meet Fleur and add some stitches to this beautiful floral collaborative piece.

No stitching experience is required. All welcome. 

Monday 2 December

12.00pm - 1.00pm

Book Launch: Never Tell Me I Can’t - Gabrielle Kervella

Never Tell Me I Can’t is Gabrielle Kervella’s high-spirited, inspiring account of her extraordinary life of world travel and unique experiences, culminating in the creation of a beautiful universe in a wheel of cheese. 

Books for sale $34.00 cash only.

Wednesday 4 December

11.00am - 12.00pm

Journaling for everyday health and well being

Local author Dr Stephanie Dale will speak about her latest book and host a journaling workshop and a Q&A session on all things writing and publishing. 

Steph has just published her third book 'Write Your Way Home: Journaling for the brave'. Journaling is a powerful tool for clarifying thoughts, solving problems and charting clear pathways forwards. This experiential workshop will focus on how to get started. 

Steph will have books available for purchase: $30.00 cash only. 

Thursday 5 December

10.00am - 12.00pm

Cross-stitch a Christmas themed bookmark

Ideal Christmas presents or stocking fillers.

No is experience needed. All materials are supplied. 

Limited to 6 participants per session. Please phone the library on 03 525 0059 to book your place.

Tuesday 10 December

3.30pm - 4.30pm

Christmas Get Crafty - For Kids!

Join us at the library to make some fun Christmas creations. 

A different craft each day. 

Thursday 12 December

10.00am - 12.00pm

Make a macrame Christmas ornament

Ideal Christmas presents or stocking fillers.

No is experience needed. All materials are supplied. 

Limited to 6 participants per session. Please phone the library on 03 525 0059 to book your place.

Tuesday 17 December

3.30pm - 4.30pm

Christmas Get Crafty - For Kids!

Join us at the library to make some fun Christmas creations. 

A different craft each day. 

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.