Come along and enjoy poetry in a relaxed setting with a cuppa. Write poetry, read poetry, bring your favourite poem and discover new poets with other poetry lovers. Free. All welcome.

We're providing a warm, quiet space for students studying for exams in our Community Room. Tables and chairs will be set up for you to settle into some focused study time. Free wifi and light refreshments provided. Free. Exact dates here.

View the artwork of artists, creatives, performers, writers and musicians in our Community Room. Contact donna_mcleod64@yahoo.co.nz for further details.

Living in his car next to the Motueka River, local author and poet Warwick Stubbs found balance in his life. Hear about the book he wrote as a result. Free. All welcome.

Ētahi Rotarota O Aotearoa: Kiwi Rhymes for Modern Times by Janet Horwell features reimagined nursery rhymes in te reo Māori and English. Join us as Janet shares word, song, interactive activities and updated bilingual nursery rhymes that reflect modern values and are written for all children. Cash book sales available $25.

Start the day right with a morning of children's mindfulness activities. Mindfulness is the simple practice of bringing a gentle, accepting attitude to the present moment and is a wonderful tool in your well-being toolkit. Suitable for ages 4+. Free.

Start the day right with a morning of children's mindfulness activities. Mindfulness is the simple practice of bringing a gentle, accepting attitude to the present moment and is a wonderful tool in your well-being toolkit. Suitable for ages 4+. Free.

A young Kurdish woman, Zarrin, has brought shame on her family. She has paid a high price - as is the way for such dishonour - and fearing for her life, she flees to the border with Turkey, where she finds herself in a refugee camp. Find out more about Zarrin, and celebrate the launch of this fascinating novel, with the author, David Briggs. Book sales available. Free. All welcome.

We are opening a space in the community room for our young people to gather, be comfortable and engage in an activity that helps with focusing on the present. Suitable for ages 13+. Free. Registration is not necessary.

As part of the Mauria Te Pono showcase for rangatahi, we are celebrating with a concert on the outside deck. It will be an afternoon of music, singing and performance where rangatahi age 13-25 will play their musical instruments and sing their songs. Free. All welcome. Feel bring to bring beanbags, a rug or a chair so you can watch in comfort on Decks Reserve. If it rains, the postpone date is 15 October.

Start the day right with a morning of children's mindfulness activities. Mindfulness is the simple practice of bringing a gentle, accepting attitude to the present moment and is a wonderful tool in your well-being toolkit. Suitable for ages 4+. Free.

Start the day right with a morning of children's mindfulness activities. Mindfulness is the simple practice of bringing a gentle, accepting attitude to the present moment and is a wonderful tool in your well-being toolkit. Suitable for ages 4+. Free.

We are opening a space in the community room for our young people to gather, be comfortable and engage in an activity that helps with focusing on the present. Suitable for ages 13+. Free. Registration is not necessary.

Te Ārai research team are presenting whānau portraits and stories about life, death, tangihanga and bereavement during Covid-19 Lockdown as experienced by whānau, funeral directors and health professionals. please join us. Free.

Learn something new! Chris McGuigan will demonstrate a traditional patchwork technique. Fabric is placed around a paper shape and the pieces are sewn together to create intricate designs. Cost: $15. Contact Motueka Library Te Noninga Kumu to book your spot.

Learn how to care for the environment, sow seeds, plant seedlings and about composting and worm farming. Children will go home with a seedling and seeds for their own garden. Suitable for school children age 5+. Parent/caregiver help may be needed for smaller children. Free.

Come along to a fun free book club for 9-12 year olds. Find out what others have been reading, get a look at the latest new books, eat some popcorn and do some fun activities. Free. Exact dates here.