Library events

Come and build something at the library!

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

Lego is out every Tuesday (during school term), 3.30-4.30pm.

Come along to the Huntly Library and learn how to play chess!

This beginner‑friendly class is open to everyone - no experience needed.

Give it a go and see what you think!

Love books? Join us for a relaxed book chat at the library.

Share what you’ve been reading, discover new titles, and enjoy a friendly conversation with other readers.

No pressure - just books and good chat.

Learn to crochet with Linda at the Ngaaruawaahia Library!

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), 1.30pm – 2.30pm.

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
• For children 8+

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

Unleash your creativity, one craft at a time! Join our weekly kids arts and crafts session to explore, create, and have fun!

Ideal for 5-12 year olds.

Bring your creativity, we will supply the rest!

Share a story and explore it further with a hands-on craft.

A great way to build early literacy and creativity.

Looking for an easy, fun activity for the kids? Come along to our Movie at Meremere session.

Relax, enjoy a great film, and share the magic of movies in a safe and welcoming space. Caregivers welcome.

Share a story and explore it further with a hands-on craft.

A great way to build early literacy and creativity.

Fun activities for all ages including sensory toys, DUPLO, puzzles and boardgames.

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 build something at the library!

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

Lego is out every Tuesday (during school term), 3.30-4.30pm.

Want to share your favourite reads with fellow book lovers?

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.

Learn to crochet with Linda at the Ngaaruawaahia Library!

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), 1.30pm – 2.30pm.

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

Dive into immersive virtual reality adventures that ignite creativity, curiosity, and fun - no experience required!

For ages 10 and up.

Ask your parent or guardian to book your session today.

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!

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
• For children 8+

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

Unleash your creativity, one craft at a time! Join our weekly kids arts and crafts session to explore, create, and have fun!

Ideal for 5-12 year olds.

Bring your creativity, we will supply the rest!

Share a story and explore it further with a hands-on craft.

A great way to build early literacy and creativity.