News
Latest news from your library.
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New Event/ Programmes Software
What to know What's On at your local Tasman District Library? We are really excited to share our brand spanking new event/programmes software with you! It is waaaay more user friendly…
Posted on 02 July 2025
Read MoreRichmond Library Closure 12 July - 10 August 2025
Richmond Library and the Library Café will be closed from 6pm Friday 11 July, reopening 9. 30am Monday 11 August 2025.
Posted on 01 July 2025
Read MoreHaiku Competition Winners
Hugest Congrats to our three haiku competition winners: Warren Scott (Adult category), Alfie Hewison (13 - 17 years) and Elias Goodwin (10 - 12 years).
Posted on 23 May 2025
Read MoreRichmond Library upgrade set to begin
Exciting improvements are on the horizon for Richmond Library, with a $1. 3 million upgrade planned to strengthen and future-proof this much-loved community hub beginning on Monday (5 May).
Posted on 29 April 2025
Read MoreSummer Reading Adventure
The 2025 Summer Reading Adventure has ended with winners being announced this week.
Posted on 05 March 2025
Read MoreEV Charging Cables at Richmond Library
Richmond Library has electric vehicle EV charging cables available to borrow, just like you would a book.
Posted on 22 January 2025
Read MoreSSGT Lyn Fleming condolence messages
There has been a large outpouring of sadness and support for the family and colleagues of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming since she was killed in the line of duty in…
Posted on 06 January 2025
Read MoreRichmond Library upgrade to begin in 2025
Library upgrade to begin As you may have heard plans are being made for a $1.
Posted on 23 December 2024
Read MoreChristmas and New Year Hours
Tasman District Libraries will be closed from 4. 00pm Tuesday 24 December 2024 until Monday 6 January 2025.
Posted on 02 December 2024
Read MoreLaw For Lunch at Motueka Library Te Noninga Kumu
Bring your lunch and come and listen to Trevor Irwin from Nelson Community Law explain some legal matters. On Wednesday 20 November, 12. 00pm - 1.
Posted on 12 November 2024
Read MoreIf it moves we count it
Libraries are really great at counting things that move; people through our doors, books borrowed, and questions asked.
Posted on 01 November 2024
Read MoreGet Growing: plant and dine with the help of your library!
As the seasons change now is the perfect time to start planning your vegetable garden.
Posted on 18 October 2024
Read MoreJPs (Justices of the Peace) at Richmond Library
Do you need documents witnessed, copies certified, or affidavits taken? From tomorrow (Saturday 5 October 2024) Richmond Library will have an additional time available for you to meet with a JP: every…
Posted on 04 October 2024
Read MoreTākaka Library has new solar panels on our roof!
The system was funded with climate change initiatives funding and the payback period is only 9. 2 years. The estimated annual electricity bill savings is $5161. 00.
Posted on 05 September 2024
Read MoreMore than print, different formats available at the library
At Tasman Libraries, we offer books in a range of formats to suit everyone's needs.
Posted on 21 August 2024
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Richmond Library Celebrates 'Welcoming Week – Te Wiki o Manaaki' from 6 – 15 September 2024
Aotearoa New Zealand is one of the most diverse countries in the world, with over 200 different ethnicities and a quarter of all people who call New Zealand home born…
Posted on 05 August 2024
Read MoreGet Appy with the library
Time to Get Appy with Tasman District Libraries Did you know that Tasman District Libraries has its very own apps, two in fact? Both apps are free and are available to…
Posted on 25 July 2024
Read MoreNewsline - Tasman loves their libraries
Did you manage to catchup on the Library news in the last Newsline? We love that Tasman loves their libraries! You told us – Tasman loves their libraries!It’s very easy for…
Posted on 11 July 2024
Read MoreCosy Winter Activities at Motueka Library Te Noninga Kumu
Look after your Winter Wellness by joining in our heartwarming activities.
Posted on 01 July 2024
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