News

Latest news from your library.

This page has a listing of all our recent news items. Older items can be viewed by using the months navigation on the right.

Tuku24

Our libraries are buzzing with activity. Join us in celebrating the captivating tales and history of Nelson and Tasman at a Tuku24 event.

Posted on 02 April 2024

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Unity Week

Unity Week NZ UNITY (unityweek. co. nz) 15 - 21 March.

Posted on 18 March 2024

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Summer Reading Adventure

The Summer Reading Adventure began on the 18th December. Children were able to pop into any Tasman District Library to collect their Summer Reading Adventure Packs.

Posted on 11 March 2024

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Camel Library in Pakistan

There are all sorts of libraries around the world, and not all of them are in library buildings like we are used to in New Zealand.

Posted on 06 March 2024

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ONZBA 2024 Longlist General NF web Attempt9
Ockham Book Awards long list announced

The longlist for the 2024 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards has been announced.

Posted on 05 February 2024

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Express your creative self with Altered Book Art

Motueka Library is holding an Altered Book Art competition during January.   Join in the fun and unleash your imaginative side.

Posted on 22 January 2024

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Magazines on Libby

Have you discovered the extensive range of magazine titles available via Libby / OverDrive? There are over 5,000 titles, including most of our really popular magazines.

Posted on 11 January 2024

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Season's greetings from your local library!

As the year draws to a close, we reflect on another incredible year we have shared with our community.

Posted on 20 December 2023

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Richmond Writing Group Annual Published

The Richmond Writing Group, which meets every third Tuesday of the month at Richmond Library, has recently published its third Annual.

Posted on 01 December 2023

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Summer Reading Adventure

It’s one big adventure at the library these school holidays.   Tasman District Libraries is launching its summer programme – the Summer Reading Adventure.

Posted on 27 November 2023

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Cultural emphasis at Motueka Library Te Noninga Kumu

It is delightful to be hosting various Cultural events at Motueka Library Te Noninga Kumu. Migration Stories.

Posted on 13 November 2023

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Kanopy PLUS Packs v2
More movies each month with Kanopy's new ticket system

From 1 November Kanopy is changing from the current 5 play credits (or 5 views per month), to a new ticket system.

Posted on 23 October 2023

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October is Wellness Month at Motueka Library Te Noninga Kumu.

We are offering a gentle mix of activities to promote wellness in the community. Our activities focus on self-care, being creative and having some recreational time.

Posted on 06 October 2023

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Magazines on OverDrive Libby

There are over 4,000 magazine titles available free to you via OverDrive / Libby.    Checking these out does NOT count towards your Libby borrowing limits.

Posted on 29 September 2023

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LOTE4kids and Kanopy kids

LOTE4kids is a lot of fun and maybe not just for the kids! - Watch, listen, read and learn with storybooks in 50 different languages including Te Reo Māori, NZSL…

Posted on 11 September 2023

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HTLAA Leo Bensemann Aug 2023
How To Look At Art - Leo Bensemann

Last Thursday evening, 24 August 2023, Kyla McKenzie, curator, and Julie Catchpole, director of The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū facilitated a How To Look At Art session…

Posted on 28 August 2023

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Tākaka Wordfest

August is Wordfest month at Tākaka Library.

Posted on 24 July 2023

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New Zealand online resources

Your library card now gives you access to a wider range of New Zealand online resources.

Posted on 10 July 2023

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Motueka in May

Celebrating NZ Music Month and NZ Techweek During May Motueka Library is showcasing some of the local musical talent featuring students from Motueka High School.

Posted on 11 May 2023

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First Anniversary Motueka Library: Te Noninga Kumu

We are celebrating the Motueka Library’s 1 year anniversary in the new building. Throughout March we are offering a variety of events to mark this occasion.

Posted on 08 March 2023

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