Public holidays Our libraries are closed today (19 April) due to technical issues. Meanwhile there are no changes to rubbish and recycling collection the week of 21 April. Our offices, libraries and pounds will be closed on 21 April and 25 April.
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There’s loads of exciting things happening at our libraries! Check out this list of events and activities happening in our spaces.

Upcoming events

  • Scavenger hunt pictures are hidden around the library. Participants find them and write down the number on each picture.  On completion they receive an activity sheet and stickers.

  • Paint the town red with some pretty poppies for Anzac Day.

  • Come on down to the Huntly Library and learn how to play chess.

    This is a beginner class and everyone is welcome. Come on down and give it a try. 

    Run by Brian Sullivan.

  • Fly in and make a plane with us!

  • Back by popular demand! Use recycled materials to transform a tissue box into your very own monster. 

  • Bake your best Anzac biscuits and win one of two cookbooks! Biscuits will be donated to the Lions/RSA for Anzac Day service refreshments.

  • Create a beautiful pastel dawn sky with silhouettes of soldiers and poppies.

  • Want to share your favourite reads with fellow book lovers over a cup of coffee?

    Book chat is a monthly get together for people who love reading and are keen to hear about new great reads.  

    There is no need to register. Just turn-up to one of the monthly sessions.

    Book Chat at our Tuakau Library runs on the last Wednesday of each month (except December and January) at 1.30pm.

    Contact: Amanda at Tuakau library.

  • Want to share your favourite reads with fellow book lovers over a cup of coffee?

    Book chat is a monthly get together for people who love reading and are keen to hear about new great reads.  

    There is no need to register. Just turn-up to one of the monthly sessions.

    Book Chat at our Huntly Library runs on the first Tuesday of each month (except January) at 10am.

    Contact: Denise at Huntly library.

  • Aged between 7 - 12-years-old, enjoy reading and hearing about the greatest new books? Love crafts, activities and games? Want to win prizes?

    Come to our monthly SKOOB sessions and do all of this, grab a snack and drink and get early access to the latest new books before anyone else.

    We’ve also got awesome spot prizes for kids who do their best and complete the most activities.

    SKOOB at our Huntly Library runs on the first Tuesday of every month, 3.30-4.30pm.

  • Want to share your favourite reads with fellow book lovers over a cup of coffee?

    Book chat is a monthly get together for people who love reading and are keen to hear about new great reads.  

    There is no need to register. Just turn-up to one of the monthly sessions.

    Book Chat at our Ngaaruawaahia Library runs on the first Wednesday of each month (except January) at 10.30am.

    Contact: Cheryl at  Ngaaruawaahia library.

  • Come and join in the fun at our awesome LEGO club.

    At our LEGO Club sessions children will be given a theme to build their creation – imagination and open-ended play improves literacy and language skills and aids a child’s development.

    This is suitable for primary aged children – we also have DUPLO available for smaller kids.

    LEGO club at our Te Kauwhata Library runs on the first Wednesday of each month (during school term), 3.30-4.30pm.

    No sign up required, just turn up on the day!

    Rules of LEGO Club

    • Respect the space
    • Respect others
    • Respect yourself
    • Respect the Lego
  • Aged between 7 - 12-years-old, enjoy reading and hearing about the greatest new books? Love crafts, activities and games? Want to win prizes?

    Come to our monthly SKOOB sessions and do all of this, grab a snack and drink and get early access to the latest new books before anyone else.

    We’ve also got awesome spot prizes for kids who do their best and complete the most activities.

    SKOOB at our Te Kauwhata Library runs on the second Thursday of every month, 3.30-4.30pm.

  • Come in and make mum some beautiful flowers for Mother’s Day!
  • Want to share your favourite reads with fellow book lovers over a cup of coffee?

    Book chat is a monthly get together for people who love reading and are keen to hear about new great reads.  

    There is no need to register. Just turn-up to one of the monthly sessions.

    Book Chat at our Huntly Library runs on the first Tuesday of each month (except January) at 10am.

    Contact: Denise at Huntly library.

  • Aged between 7 - 12-years-old, enjoy reading and hearing about the greatest new books? Love crafts, activities and games? Want to win prizes?

    Come to our monthly SKOOB sessions and do all of this, grab a snack and drink and get early access to the latest new books before anyone else.

    We’ve also got awesome spot prizes for kids who do their best and complete the most activities.

    SKOOB at our Huntly Library runs on the first Tuesday of every month, 3.30-4.30pm.

  • Want to share your favourite reads with fellow book lovers over a cup of coffee?

    Book chat is a monthly get together for people who love reading and are keen to hear about new great reads.  

    There is no need to register. Just turn-up to one of the monthly sessions.

    Book Chat at our Ngaaruawaahia Library runs on the first Wednesday of each month (except January) at 10.30am.

    Contact: Cheryl at  Ngaaruawaahia library.

  • Aged between 7 - 12-years-old, enjoy reading and hearing about the greatest new books? Love crafts, activities and games? Want to win prizes?

    Come to our monthly SKOOB sessions and do all of this, grab a snack and drink and get early access to the latest new books before anyone else.

    We’ve also got awesome spot prizes for kids who do their best and complete the most activities.

    SKOOB at our Te Kauwhata Library runs on the second Thursday of every month, 3.30-4.30pm.

  • Want to share your favourite reads with fellow book lovers over a cup of coffee?

    Book chat is a monthly get together for people who love reading and are keen to hear about new great reads.  

    There is no need to register. Just turn-up to one of the monthly sessions.

    Book Chat at our Huntly Library runs on the first Tuesday of each month (except January) at 10am.

    Contact: Denise at Huntly library.

  • Want to share your favourite reads with fellow book lovers over a cup of coffee?

    Book chat is a monthly get together for people who love reading and are keen to hear about new great reads.  

    There is no need to register. Just turn-up to one of the monthly sessions.

    Book Chat at our Ngaaruawaahia Library runs on the first Wednesday of each month (except January) at 10.30am.

    Contact: Cheryl at  Ngaaruawaahia library.

Last updated 6 September 2024, 10:00 am

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