Library events

Rangi Moanaroa is a local poet from Ngaaruawaahia and a two-time published author. She now introduces her latest work, The Heart Corner - a powerful collection of poetry that acts as a gentle pulse connecting us to the memory and spirit of whaanau who have passed on.

Rich with aroha and reflection, this book is a heartfelt dedication to our children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and to you, the reader.

Through her words, Rangi invites you to pause, remember, and feel the enduring presence of those we carry in our hearts.

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.

Suitable for primary aged children – we also have DUPLO available for smaller kids.

Rules of LEGO Club

• Respect the space
• Respect others
• Respect yourself
• Respect the Lego

LEGO Club runs on the first Wednesday of the month 3.30pm at Te Kauwhata Library.

No sign up required, just turn-up to one of the sessions!

Kids aged 0 – 5 can join us to play with LEGO DUPLO! DUPLO blocks are large, colourful building blocks designed for younger children.

As well as being great fun, DUPLO teaches problem-solving skills, creativity, teamwork, and helps to develop fine motor skills.

Come and join in on the fun, no booking required. Children must be supervised

Learn to crochet with Linda!

Learn how to read a pattern, abbreviations and how to make a square. Bring a note pad and pen, we'll supply the rest.

The Crochet Club runs every Wednesday from our Ngaaruawaahia Library (during school term).

Join Lisa from Koru S.O.S Trust for a free workshop on wellbeing and mental health. 

Bring along a $2 gold coin donation if you would like lunch provided (soup and bread), or feel free to bring along your own food from home. 

Open to 10 participants. To register, please fill out this form and return to korus.o.strust@gmail.com.

This workshop is hosted by a community provider. Please contact the above email for any inquires about the workshop.

This is a self-lead programme for Whaanau to engage with the community and our library resources books, games, toys, puzzles, etc, to socialise & engage with others in our library space.

The intention is for this to be an unstructured time to have fun in the library with whaanau and meet others in the community. The resources we have are available anytime and we will encourage participants to ask staff when they want to use them.

This is a self-lead programme for Whaanau to engage with the community and our library resources books, games, toys, puzzles, etc, to socialise & engage with others in our library space.

The intention is for this to be an unstructured time to have fun in the library with whaanau and meet others in the community. The resources we have are available anytime and we will encourage participants to ask staff when they want to use them.

Kids aged 0 – 5 can join us to play with LEGO DUPLO! DUPLO blocks are large, colourful building blocks designed for younger children.

As well as being great fun, DUPLO teaches problem-solving skills, creativity, teamwork, and helps to develop fine motor skills.

Come and join in on the fun, no booking required. Children must be supervised

Learn to crochet with Linda!

Learn how to read a pattern, abbreviations and how to make a square. Bring a note pad and pen, we'll supply the rest.

The Crochet Club runs every Wednesday from our Ngaaruawaahia Library (during school term).

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.

Suitable for primary aged children – we also have DUPLO available for smaller kids.

LEGO Club at our Meremere Library runs on the first and third Friday 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

Pop along to the board games club at Ngaaruawaahia Library at 10am on the third Saturday monthly.

Play a selection of modern board games that are suitable for families, teens and adults.

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 Raglan Library runs on the first and third Saturday of each month (during school term), 10-11am.

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

Rules of LEGO Club

• Respect the space
• Respect others
• Respect yourself
• Respect the Lego

Join Lisa from Koru S.O.S Trust for a free workshop on wellbeing and mental health. 

Bring along a $2 gold coin donation if you would like lunch provided (soup and bread), or feel free to bring along your own food from home. 

Open to 10 participants. To register, please fill out this form and return to korus.o.strust@gmail.com.

This workshop is hosted by a community provider. Please contact the above email for any inquires about the workshop.

This is a self-lead programme for Whaanau to engage with the community and our library resources books, games, toys, puzzles, etc, to socialise & engage with others in our library space.

The intention is for this to be an unstructured time to have fun in the library with whaanau and meet others in the community. The resources we have are available anytime and we will encourage participants to ask staff when they want to use them.

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

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

Te Kauwhata Library book chat runs at 10am on the third Wednesday of every month.

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

Kids aged 0 – 5 can join us to play with LEGO DUPLO! DUPLO blocks are large, colourful building blocks designed for younger children.

As well as being great fun, DUPLO teaches problem-solving skills, creativity, teamwork, and helps to develop fine motor skills.

Come and join in on the fun, no booking required. Children must be supervised

Learn to crochet with Linda!

Learn how to read a pattern, abbreviations and how to make a square. Bring a note pad and pen, we'll supply the rest.

The Crochet Club runs every Wednesday from our Ngaaruawaahia Library (during school term).

This is a self-lead programme for Whaanau to engage with the community and our library resources books, games, toys, puzzles, etc, to socialise & engage with others in our library space.

The intention is for this to be an unstructured time to have fun in the library with whaanau and meet others in the community. The resources we have are available anytime and we will encourage participants to ask staff when they want to use them.

This is a self-lead programme for Whaanau to engage with the community and our library resources books, games, toys, puzzles, etc, to socialise & engage with others in our library space.

The intention is for this to be an unstructured time to have fun in the library with whaanau and meet others in the community. The resources we have are available anytime and we will encourage participants to ask staff when they want to use them.

Kids aged 0 – 5 can join us to play with LEGO DUPLO! DUPLO blocks are large, colourful building blocks designed for younger children.

As well as being great fun, DUPLO teaches problem-solving skills, creativity, teamwork, and helps to develop fine motor skills.

Come and join in on the fun, no booking required. Children must be supervised