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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

  • Connect with your friends and work together to solve puzzles and get to the next level! Or battle it out, using your skills to get to the top of the leaderboard!

    • Connect with friends
    • Work together
    • Use problem solving skills
    • Follow instructions
    • Have fun!
    • Gaming on Xbox Series X and Xbox 360
    • For children 8+

    Video Games Clubs runs every Thursday (during school term) at our Tuakau Library, 3-4.30pm

  • Toddler time is an interactive programme with stories and crafts, and sometimes music as well. No need to book, just come along!

    Toddler Time at our Meremere Library runs weekly on Mondays and Fridays, 10.30-11.30am

  • 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

  • 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 Huntly Library runs on the third Saturday of the 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Toddler time is an interactive programme with stories and crafts, and sometimes music as well. No need to book, just come along!

    Toddler Time at our Meremere Library runs weekly on Mondays and Fridays, 10.30-11.30am

  • Dive into a world of stories at Huntly Library! Join us for an exclusive author visit that promises to spark your imagination and ignite your love for reading. Meet the author, hear behind-the-scenes secrets, and get your book signed.

    Don’t miss this unique chance to connect with the mind behind the words—see you there!"

    About Caroline

    Caroline Barron (Te Uri O Hau / Pākehā) is an award-winning author, manuscript assessor, story coach, and presenter.

    She has a Masters in Creative Writing and her memoir, Ripiro Beach, won the 2020 New Zealand Heritage Literary Award for Best Non-fiction Book.

    In a previous life, Caroline owned and ran one of Aotearoa's top modelling agencies.

    Her debut novel, Golden Days, is out now.

    www.carolinebarronauthor.com/subscribe

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 Tuakau Library runs every Tuesday (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

  • Toddler time is an interactive programme with stories and crafts, and sometimes music as well. No need to book, just come along!

    Toddler Time at our Tuakau Library runs every Tuesday (during school term), 10.45-11.15am.

  • 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).

  • 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

  • Connect with your friends and work together to solve puzzles and get to the next level! Or battle it out, using your skills to get to the top of the leaderboard!

    • Connect with friends
    • Work together
    • Use problem solving skills
    • Follow instructions
    • Have fun!
    • Gaming on Xbox Series X and Xbox 360
    • For children 8+

    Video Games Clubs runs every Thursday (during school term) at our Tuakau Library, 3-4.30pm

  • Toddler time is an interactive programme with stories and crafts, and sometimes music as well. No need to book, just come along!

    Toddler Time at our Meremere Library runs weekly on Mondays and Fridays, 10.30-11.30am

  • 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.

  • 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 Tuakau Library runs every Tuesday (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
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