What's On at Your Library

For more details about any of our events contact us. All events are free to attend unless stated otherwise.

Motueka Library Te Noninga Kumu

 

Date & Time

Regular Events

Description

 

10.30am - 11.00am every Monday during term time 

Last session for 2024: 2 December
Resumes 10 February 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme

Come and explore music and songs, movement and rhythm, instruments, and stories while making new friends and spending quality time with your child. 

Wriggle & Rhyme sessions are a fun and interactive session for parents and caregivers to develop their child’s early literacy skills, gross and fine motor skills, coordination, body awareness, rhythmic proficiency, social skills, and auditory discrimination. 

 

10.30am - 12.00pm

first Monday of the month

except June: 9 June

History Buffs

If you are interested in history this is the group for you!

We are a relaxed group who discusses a history topic of interest. 

Find out new history facts. Discover history books.

 

1.00pm - 2.00pm

first Monday of the month

except June: 9 June

Show and Share an Object

Bring along a special object that has a fascinating history, is a family heirloom or has a special meaning to you. Show your object and share your story.

 

10.30am - 12.00pm

second Monday of the month

except February & June: 17 February and 16 June

Garden Gurus

Come along to our monthly gardening group. 

Meet keen gardeners. 
Share gardening tips. 
Ask gardening questions.
Discover gardening books and magazines.
Swap plants and seeds.

 

1.30pm - 3.00pm

Mondays fortnightly 

Dates:
December 16

January 13 & 27
February 10 & 24
March 10 & 24

Stitch Bloom 2024 / 2025

Participate in the Fleur Woods Stitch Bloom Project! Help stitch together a large-scale artwork consisting of stitched blooms that women around New Zealand and the world have created. 

Fleur will provide a simple project guide, threads, needles and scissors, etc.   

Anyone in the community is welcome to participate as long as they are willing to follow simple project guidelines.  

Once completed, the artwork will be on display at the Motueka Library before travelling on to be displayed elsewhere and ultimately be used to raise funds for United Nations Women as managed by the United Nations Women Council of New Zealand. 

 

10.30am - 12.00pm

third Monday of the month

Except: 24 February, 28 April, 26 May & 23 June

Book Cafe Come along to our conversational group to discuss, and debate thought provoking topics. Discover a fine selection of books, enjoy themes, interesting snippets and laughs along the way. Refreshments provided.   

1.00pm - 2.00pm

last Monday of the month

except October: 20 October

Book Lovers' Club

Connect with other adult book lovers to discover new favourite authors. Find fiction, non-fiction, magazines and audiobooks which appeal to your reading tastes. 

Come and share what you have been reading and meet new friends.

 

3.30pm - 5.00pm

last Monday of every month 

except October: 20 October

Building Bricks Club Make amazing brick creations with Adrian Barbour. Suitable for ages 7+. Building Bricks kindly supplied by the Christchurch User group.   
10.30am – 12.00pm 

every Tuesday

Dementia Friendly Social Group  

This is a social group for people living with dementia in the community and is supported by Alzheimers Nelson Tasman. 

Come along to this supportive, welcoming group and connect with others in your friendly library environment. 

If you would like to know more please contact Heather Lackner at Alzheimers Nelson Tasman 027 626 6429 or Mary at Motueka Library 03 528 1047. 

 

11.00am - 11.30am every Tuesday 

 

Digi Drop-In Get help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop, e-Reader, or whatever digital device you have. If you're struggling to understand how to use your device or want to find out more about the wide variety of e-Resources that can be accessed through the library, we can help.   

1.30pm - 4.00pm

every Wednesday

Scrabble Come along for a hearty game of Scrabble. Bring a friend or play with someone new. You'll learn new wordy tips and tricks, meet other people who love Scrabble too, and enjoy a relaxing time playing a classic game.   

10.00am - 11.30am

third Wednesday of every month 

 

Wellby Talking Cafe

Enjoy a relaxed cuppa and start your journey to connect with others who enjoy the same things. You can pop in for a quick chat or stay for a longer conversation with friendly people.

There is no need to register, just turn up on the day. The Talking Café hosts will warmly welcome you when you arrive. 

 

12.00pm - 1.30pm

third Wednesday of every month 

WHAM

WHAM - Write Here At Motueka

WHAM is the library's writing group.

If you take your writing seriously and would like to get published this is the group for you.

 

10.00am - 10.30am

every Thursday during term time

Last session for 2024: 5 December
Resumes 13 February 2025

Storytime

Join us for fun and exciting stories and songs at our weekly storytime sessions for 2-5 year olds and their caregivers.

 

12.15pm - 12.45pm

every Thursday during term time

Meditation at the Library

Lunchtime community sessions.

Expand awareness, deepen wisdom and increase compassion during these gentle meditation sessions.

For more information contact Louise 027 878 9240

 

1.00pm - 2.00pm

first Thursday of the month

except February: 13 February

Babbling Books Come along to meet new people, talk about the books you've been reading, and discover some great recommendations.   

10.30am - 11.00am

every second Thursday

February 13 & 27
March 13 & 27

Therapy Dog

Come and meet Lacy, the Hato Hone St John therapy dog and handler Clair Hutt.

Enjoy pats, cuddles and conversation.

 

1.30pm - 3.30pm

every second Thursday

December 12
January 16 & 30

Paper Artsy

Use decorative and themed papers to create cards, bookmarks and postcards, for your own pleasure or to give to family and friends.

 

10.30am - 12.00pm

last Thursday of the month

except: no meeting in April and May will meet on 22 May 

Poetry Circle

Write poetry, read poetry, bring your favourite poem and discover new poets with other poetry lovers. All welcome.

 

10.30am - 12.00pm

Fridays fortnightly 

Dates: 24 January
February 7 & 21

Unmet Friends Group

Come and meet new friends in our new “Unmet Friends group.” 

If you feel alone or do not have family nearby, come and connect with friendly people over a cuppa. 

 

Date & Time

One-off Events

Description

 

Thursday 12 December

10.00am - 11.00am

Christmassy Storytime 

We Wish You a Merry Christmas! 

It’s a special Storytime for a special time of year! 

Come along and celebrate Christmas with us – Christmassy stories, songs and festivities. 

Friday 13 December

1.30pm - 3.00pm

Whimsical Christmas Craft

Come and create Christmas ornaments, decorations, greeting cards and tags with our Whimsical Christmas themed paper. 

We will provide an assortment of decorations for you to then decorate. 

Enjoy embellishments and sparkles to get into the festive mood. 

All materials supplied.

Saturday 14 December 

10.30am -12.00pm

51 Threads Exhibition 

We are excited to host the 51 Threads Exhibition.

Noraini Milne will share her story of how the project 51 Threads started.

Noraini’s 51 Threads project represents healing and remembrance of loved ones in the mosque terror attacks 5 years ago in Christchurch.  

Morning tea available. All welcome. 

Monday 16 December 

1.30pm - 3.00pm

Share Christmas Traditions

Join us to share your favourite Christmas traditions and enjoy a Christmassy Afternoon Tea. 


Do you have favourite customs in your family or culture?
 

Do you read and eat chocolate on Christmas Eve like in Iceland? 

Do you have favourite recipes? 

Tuesday 17 December 

10.30am - 12.00pm

Christmas Cards for Seniors

You are invited to create Christmas cards for people in our community who might be alone this Christmas.

We have partnered with Age Concern and Meals on Wheels to distribute these cards. 

Enjoy a cuppa and friendly conversation. 

All materials supplied. 

Wednesday 18 December 

3.30pm - 4.30pm

Christmas Get CraftyFor Kids! 

Join us at the library to make some fun Christmas creations. 

A different craft each day. 

Thursday 19 December 

1.30pm - 3.00pm

Festive Paper Mosaic Flowerpot

Decorate a Paper Mosaic Flowerpot and plant a flower. 

Add some festivity to your flowerpot and keep it for yourself or give it to someone you love. 

All materials provided.

Monday 6 January – Saturday 8 February 

 

Altered Book Art Competition

Make a work of art out of an old library book.

Enter our Book Art Competition by picking up an entry form and an old library book to cut, rip, glue, collage, paint – do whatever you want to! 

Entries are open between Monday 6 January and Saturday 8 February.  

Entries will be displayed at Motueka from Monday 10 February until Friday 28 February.  

There are three age categories: 
Up to 12 years 
13 – 18 years 
Adults 

Prizes for each category winner. 

Visit Motueka Library to pick up your entry form and an old library book. Terms and conditions apply – visit Motueka Library for these. 

Monday 6 January 

10.00am - 12.00pm

Summer Reading Programme: Out and About at Kiyosato Gardens

Explore beautiful Tasman locations with your library this summer. 

Fun family activities to discover.

Wednesday 8 January 

10.00am - 12.00pm

Summer Reading Programme: Get Crafty!

Escape the summer sun with some crafts at your local library. 

Get stuck in and use our resources to make and create. 

A different craft each week. 

Thursday 9 January 

10.00am - 12.00pm

Summer Reading Programme: Lego Fun – Choose Your Challenge 

Choose from our fun Lego challenges. 

Spin the Lego wheel, create a timed build, or just free-build whatever you can imagine. 

What will you make? 

Monday 13 January 

10.00am - 12.00pm

Summer Reading Programme: Out and About at Kiyosato Gardens

Explore beautiful Tasman locations with your library this summer. 

Fun family activities to discover.

Wednesday 15 January 

10.00am - 12.00pm

Summer Reading Programme: Get Crafty!

Escape the summer sun with some crafts at your local library. 

Get stuck in and use our resources to make and create. 

A different craft each week. 

Thursday 16 January 

10.00am - 12.00pm

 

Summer Reading Programme: Lego Fun – Choose Your Challenge 

Choose from our fun Lego challenges. 

Spin the Lego wheel, create a timed build, or just free-build whatever you can imagine. 

What will you make? 

Monday 20 January 

10.00am - 12.00pm

Summer Reading Programme: Out and About at Kiyosato Gardens

Explore beautiful Tasman locations with your library this summer. 

Fun family activities to discover.

Wednesday 22 January 

10.00am - 12.00pm

Summer Reading Programme: Get Crafty!

Escape the summer sun with some crafts at your local library. 

Get stuck in and use our resources to make and create. 

A different craft each week. 

Thursday 23 January 

10.00am - 12.00pm

Summer Reading Programme: Lego Fun – Choose Your Challenge

Choose from our fun Lego challenges. 

Spin the Lego wheel, create a timed build, or just free-build whatever you can imagine. 

What will you make? 

Friday 24 January

1.30pm - 3.00pm 

Mini Enchanted Forest Collage Workshop

Come along and create a Mini Enchanted Forest Collage.  

All materials supplied. 

Tuesday 28 January 

1.30pm - 3.00pm

Chinese New Year Crafts

Create a Chinese New Year card, bookmark or hanging decoration to celebrate Chinese New Year. 

2025 is the Year of the Snake.  

Come and have fun creating Chinese styled crafts in a friendly environment.

Wednesday 29 January

10.00am - 12.00pm

Enchanted Forest Picnic 

Come and join us for an Enchanted Forest Picnic on Deck’s Reserve for all ages. 

You are invited to dress up in an Enchanted Forest theme. 

Meet characters from the Enchanted and Magical Forest. 

Bring your rug, hat, sunscreen and your picnic lunch. 

Enjoy activities for the young and young at heart. 

The Mockingbirds ukelele band will be entertaining us. 

Children to be accompanied by a parent or caregiver please. 

If it is wet our picnic will be held in the Community Room and Library. 

Murchison Library

Date & Time

Regular Events

Description

First Friday of the month (during term time) 11.00am - 11.30am

Storytime 

Join us for fun and exciting stories and songs at our monthly Storytime sessions.

Storytime sessions are a great way to spark your child’s imagination and curiosity.  

Date & Time

One-off Events

Description

 

Tuesday 17 December

3.00pm - 4.00pm 

Christmas Get Crafty - For Kids! 

Join us at the library to make some fun Christmas creations. 

A different craft each day. 

Tuesday 7 January

11.00am - 12.00pm

Summer Reading Programme: Get Crafty!

Escape the summer sun with some crafts at your local library. 

Get stuck in and use our resources to make and create. 

A different craft each week. 

Tuesday 14 January

11.00am - 12.00pm

 

Summer Reading Programme: Get Crafty!

Escape the summer sun with some crafts at your local library. 

Get stuck in and use our resources to make and create. 

A different craft each week. 

Friday 17 January

11.00am - 12.00pm

Summer Reading Programme: Out and About at Murchison Playground

Explore beautiful Tasman locations with your library this summer. 

Fun family activities to discover.

Friday 17 January

1.00pm - 2.00pm

Summer Reading Programme: Lego Fun – Choose Your Challenge

Choose from our fun Lego challenges!

What will you make?

Tuesday 21 January

11.00am - 12.00pm

Summer Reading Programme: Get Crafty!

Escape the summer sun with some crafts at your local library. 

Get stuck in and use our resources to make and create. 

A different craft each week. 

Richmond Library

Date & Time

Regular Events

Description

 

Tuesdays
10.30am - 11.30am

Last session for 2024: 10 December
Resumes 14 January 2025

Dementia Friendly Library Group If you are living with Dementia, this group is for you. Come along to this supportive, friendly group facilitated by Debbie, Tracy and Deborah at your familiar local library.   

Tuesdays during term time
10.00am -10.30am 
or
11.00am - 11.30am

Last session for 2024: 3 December
Resumes 11 February 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme Come and explore music and songs, movement and rhythm, instruments, and stories while making new friends and spending quality time with your child age 2 years and under.   

Second Tuesday of the month

1.30pm - 3.00pm

 

Wellby Talking Cafe

Enjoy a relaxed cuppa and start your journey to connect with others who enjoy the same things. You can pop in for a quick chat or stay for a longer conversation with friendly people. There is no need to register, just turn up on the day. The Talking Café hosts will warmly welcome you when you arrive.

We will be in the Constance Barnicoat Room which is just on the right as you enter the library via Queen Street.

 

Third Tuesday of the month

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Except April: 29 April

Richmond Writing Group

Come along to meet new people who also like writing, learn writing tips and tricks, try a creative writing exercise and enjoy the company of others.

There is no meeting in December or January.

 

Wednesdays during term time

10.00am -10.30am 

Last session for 2024: 4 December
Resumes 12 February 2025

Storytime Join us for fun and exciting stories and songs at our weekly storytime sessions for 2-5 year olds and their caregivers.   

Third Wednesday of the month

Except April: 30 April

3.00pm - 4.00pm

Book Group

Our book group for adults is an opportunity to discover new books and authors, meet new people and share what you have been reading.

There is no gathering in December.

All welcome.

 

Thursdays

11.00am - 12.00pm

Last session for 2024: 28 November
Resumes 16 January 2025

English Conversation Group
Is your first language a language other than English? Would you like to improve your English with a qualified, experienced ESOL teacher? Join our friendly English conversation group for ESOL speakers. It’s free and all ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages) are welcome. Simply stop by the Constance Barnicoat room for a warm welcome.
 

Every second Thursday during term time

3.30pm - 4.30pm

17 & 31 October
14 & 28 November
12 December

ATLAS (At The Library After School) 

Come hang out with us! At The Library After School.

A.T.L.A.S. is a place for fun, connection, crafts, games and new books!

Year 6+

Please register at the library.

 

29 November 2024
28 March 2025
2 & 30 May
27 June
25 July
29 August
26 September
31 October
28 November

10.30am -12.00pm 

Family History Fridays

Are you having trouble finding your ancestors?  Would you like to know more about using Ancestry.com, or what other family history or local history resources are available?

These drop-in sessions are aimed at those who have started on their family history journey and are wanting help with their research.

Specialist library staff will be available to help you in the Richmond Library Research Room.

 

Date & Time

One-off Events  Description  

Opening hours during December and January

Bella Reid Exhibition - Gallery Wall

“Kurungaituku” (The Bird Woman)

The inspiration for this series of paintings is from the Māori myth of “Kurungaituku” (the bird woman) who was seen by some to be a guardian of the birds and fauna of the Rotorua area in the North Island.

This is Bella's interpretation as a gift of love to all Māori people and Pākehā who are interested in the legends and care about our extraordinary birds and fauna of New Zealand.

Bella Reid is a Tasman resident living in rural Wakefield. She has been exhibiting her paintings for 42 years. Her favourite medium is acrylic/ watercolour/ pencil on paper and canvas.

Opening hours during December and January

Nelson Miniatures Club - Glass Cabinets

Nelson Miniatures Club have a gorgeous Christmas display in our Glass Cabinets including Santa and Mrs Claus in their kitchen,  summertime camping and an enticing shop full of baked treats.

The more you look, the more you see!

New members to the club are most welcome: www.melsonminiatures.co.nz

Monday 16 December 

3.30pm - 4.30pm

Christmas Get Crafty - For Kids!

Join us at the library to make some fun Christmas creations. 

A different craft each day. 

Tuesday 7 January

10.00am - 12.00pm

Summer Reading Programme: Out and About at Washbourn Gardens

Explore beautiful Tasman locations with your library this summer. 

Fun family activities to discover. 

Wednesday 8 January 

10.00am - 12.00pm

Summer Reading Programme: Get Crafty!

Escape the summer sun with some crafts at your local library. 

Get stuck in and use our resources to make and create. 

A different craft each week. 

Thursday 9 January 

10.00am - 12.00pm

Summer Reading Programme: Lego Fun – Choose Your Challenge 

Choose from our fun Lego challenges. 

Spin the Lego wheel, create a timed build, or just free-build whatever you can imagine. 

What will you make? 

Tuesday 14 January

10.00am - 12.00pm

Summer Reading Programme: Out and About at Washbourn Gardens

Explore beautiful Tasman locations with your library this summer. 

Fun family activities to discover. 

Wednesday 15 January 

10.00am - 12.00pm

Summer Reading Programme: Get Crafty!

Escape the summer sun with some crafts at your local library. 

Get stuck in and use our resources to make and create. 

A different craft each week. 

Thursday 16 January 

10.00am - 12.00pm

 

Summer Reading Programme: Lego Fun – Choose Your Challenge 

Choose from our fun Lego challenges. 

Spin the Lego wheel, create a timed build, or just free-build whatever you can imagine. 

What will you make? 

Tuesday 21 January

10.00am - 12.00pm

Summer Reading Programme: Out and About at Washbourn Gardens

Explore beautiful Tasman locations with your library this summer. 

Fun family activities to discover. 

Wednesday 22 January 

10.00am - 12.00pm

Summer Reading Programme: Get Crafty!

Escape the summer sun with some crafts at your local library. 

Get stuck in and use our resources to make and create. 

A different craft each week. 

Thursday 23 January 

10.00am - 12.00pm

Summer Reading Programme: Lego Fun – Choose Your Challenge 

Choose from our fun Lego challenges. 

Spin the Lego wheel, create a timed build, or just free-build whatever you can imagine. 

What will you make? 

Tuesday 28 January 

11.00am - 1.00pm

Summer Family Picnic at Washbourn Gardens

Join us for a picnic in the park, games, books, stories and more! 

If wet, this picnic will be cancelled.

Tākaka Library

Date & Time

Regular Events

Description

Every Tuesday

10.30am-11.30am

Last meeting for 2024: 24 December
Resumes 7 January 2025

Word Savvy Poetry Group  Write poetry, read poetry, bring your favourite poem and discover new poets with other poetry lovers. 

Every Tuesday during term time

10.00am-10.30am

Last meeting for 2024: 3 December
Resumes 11 February 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme Come and explore music and songs, movement and rhythm, instruments and stories while making new friends and spending quality time with your 0-2 year old. 

Every Friday

11.00am-12.00pm

Digi Drop-In Get help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop, e-Reader, or whatever digital device you have. If you're struggling to understand how to use your device, or want to find out more about the wide variety of e-Resources that can be accessed through the library, we can help. 

Last Tuesday of the month

1.00pm-2.00pm 

Last meeting for 2024: 26 November
Resumes 25 February 2025

Silverfish Book Group

Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? We pick a theme, a genre or an author for the month, and upon reading return the next month to have an enthusiastic and informal discussion about the books we’ve read. 

Date & Time

One-off Events

Description

Thursday 12 December

10.00am - 12.00pm

Make a macrame Christmas ornament

Ideal Christmas presents or stocking fillers.

No is experience needed. All materials are supplied. 

Limited to 6 participants per session. Please phone the library on 03 525 0059 to book your place.

Tuesday 17 December

3.30pm - 4.30pm

Christmas Get Crafty - For Kids!

Join us at the library to make some fun Christmas creations. 

A different craft each day. 

Tuesday 24 December

10.00am - 11.00am

Christmassy Storytime 

We Wish You a Merry Christmas! 

It’s a special Storytime for a special time of year! 

Come along and celebrate Christmas with us – Christmassy stories, songs and festivities.

Tuesday 7 January 

10.00am - 12.00pm

Summer Reading Programme: Out and About at Tākaka Playground

Explore beautiful Tasman locations with your library this summer. 

Fun family activities to discover.

Wednesday 8 January 

10.00am - 12.00pm

Summer Reading Programme: Get Crafty!

Escape the summer sun with some crafts at your local library. 

Get stuck in and use our resources to make and create. 

A different craft each week.

Thursday 9 January 

10.00am - 12.00pm

Summer Reading Programme: Lego Fun – Choose Your Challenge 

Choose from our fun Lego challenges. 

Spin the Lego wheel, create a timed build, or just free-build whatever you can imagine. 

What will you make? 

Tuesday 14 January 

10.00am - 12.00pm

Summer Reading Programme: Out and About at Tākaka Playground

Explore beautiful Tasman locations with your library this summer. 

Fun family activities to discover. 

Wednesday 15 January 

10.00am - 12.00pm

Summer Reading Programme: Get Crafty!

Escape the summer sun with some crafts at your local library. 

Get stuck in and use our resources to make and create. 

A different craft each week.

Thursday 16 January 

10.00am - 12.00pm

Summer Reading Programme: Lego Fun – Choose Your Challenge

Choose from our fun Lego challenges. 

Spin the Lego wheel, create a timed build, or just free-build whatever you can imagine. 

What will you make? 

Tuesday 21 January 

10.00am - 12.00pm

Summer Reading Programme: Out and About at Tākaka Playground

Explore beautiful Tasman locations with your library this summer. 

Fun family activities to discover. 

Wednesday 22 January 

10.00am - 12.00pm

Summer Reading Programme: Get Crafty!

Escape the summer sun with some crafts at your local library. 

Get stuck in and use our resources to make and create. 

A different craft each week.

Thursday 23 January 

10.00am - 12.00pm

Summer Reading Programme: Lego Fun – Choose Your Challenge

Choose from our fun Lego challenges. 

Spin the Lego wheel, create a timed build, or just free-build whatever you can imagine. 

What will you make? 

Monday 27 January 

11.00am - 1.00pm

Summer Family Picnic at Tākaka Playground

Join us for a picnic in the park, games, books, stories and more! 

If wet, this picnic will be cancelled.