News
Latest news from your library.
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Christmas and New Year Hours
Tasman District Libraries will be closed from 4. 00pm Tuesday 24 December 2024 until Monday 6 January 2025.
Posted on 02 December 2024
Read MoreLaw For Lunch at Motueka Library Te Noninga Kumu
Bring your lunch and come and listen to Trevor Irwin from Nelson Community Law explain some legal matters. On Wednesday 20 November, 12. 00pm - 1.
Posted on 12 November 2024
Read MoreIf it moves we count it
Libraries are really great at counting things that move; people through our doors, books borrowed, and questions asked.
Posted on 01 November 2024
Read MoreGet Growing: plant and dine with the help of your library!
As the seasons change now is the perfect time to start planning your vegetable garden.
Posted on 18 October 2024
Read MoreJPs (Justices of the Peace) at Richmond Library
Do you need documents witnessed, copies certified, or affidavits taken? From tomorrow (Saturday 5 October 2024) Richmond Library will have an additional time available for you to meet with a JP: every…
Posted on 04 October 2024
Read MoreTākaka Library has new solar panels on our roof!
The system was funded with climate change initiatives funding and the payback period is only 9. 2 years. The estimated annual electricity bill savings is $5161. 00.
Posted on 05 September 2024
Read MoreMore than print, different formats available at the library
At Tasman Libraries, we offer books in a range of formats to suit everyone's needs.
Posted on 21 August 2024
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Richmond Library Celebrates 'Welcoming Week – Te Wiki o Manaaki' from 6 – 15 September 2024
Aotearoa New Zealand is one of the most diverse countries in the world, with over 200 different ethnicities and a quarter of all people who call New Zealand home born…
Posted on 05 August 2024
Read MoreGet Appy with the library
Time to Get Appy with Tasman District Libraries Did you know that Tasman District Libraries has its very own apps, two in fact? Both apps are free and are available to…
Posted on 25 July 2024
Read MoreNewsline - Tasman loves their libraries
Did you manage to catchup on the Library news in the last Newsline? We love that Tasman loves their libraries! You told us – Tasman loves their libraries!It’s very easy for…
Posted on 11 July 2024
Read MoreCosy Winter Activities at Motueka Library Te Noninga Kumu
Look after your Winter Wellness by joining in our heartwarming activities.
Posted on 01 July 2024
Read MoreYouth Week 2024
Youth Week is a nationwide festival of events organised by young New Zealanders to celebrate the talents, passion, and achievements of rangatahi.
Posted on 11 June 2024
Read MoreSelf-issue machine at Tākaka Library
Tākaka Library now has a self-issue machine. You can issue your own books and see what you have out and renew them if necessary.
Posted on 04 June 2024
Read MoreChanges to the Richmond Library layout
We’ve almost finished the RFID technology upgrades and changes to our library computer system. Tomorrow (Wednesday 15 May 2024) our Richmond, Motueka and Tākaka Libraries are closed.
Posted on 14 May 2024
Read MoreStitch Bloom Embroidery Group at Motueka Library
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.
Posted on 30 April 2024
Read MoreDisruption to Library Services in May
During May there are two major upgrades and changes happening at Tasman District Libraries.
Posted on 22 April 2024
Read MoreTuku24
Our libraries are buzzing with activity. Join us in celebrating the captivating tales and history of Nelson and Tasman at a Tuku24 event.
Posted on 02 April 2024
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Summer Reading Adventure
The Summer Reading Adventure began on the 18th December. Children were able to pop into any Tasman District Library to collect their Summer Reading Adventure Packs.
Posted on 11 March 2024
Read MoreCamel Library in Pakistan
There are all sorts of libraries around the world, and not all of them are in library buildings like we are used to in New Zealand.
Posted on 06 March 2024
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