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.

New free music, movies and comics

Your library card is about to give you access to a whole lot more in the way of free movies, TV series, music, comics, anime and manga.

Posted on 23 June 2022

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1000 Books Before School

1000 Books Before School is a free programme with a vision to have everyone in the Tasman District reading aloud to their tamariki from birth.

Posted on 09 May 2022

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New Library Love

It's not only the Motueka community that is loving the new Motueka Library - Te Noninga Kumu.

Posted on 02 May 2022

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Library programmes and services restart

As we pass the Omicron peak our libraries are starting to return to normal with less restrictions and less stress.

Posted on 21 April 2022

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Do Graphic Novels Count As ‘Real Reading’?

Over the past few years children’s graphic novels have been growing in popularity at a rapid pace.

Posted on 04 April 2022

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Talking Café comes to Richmond Library

Wellby Talking Cafés are a wonderful opportunity to make connections, meet new people and find out about your community.

Posted on 17 March 2022

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Open Air Library Visits

At this time of the year our libraries are normally buzzing with class visits and excited students.

Posted on 02 March 2022

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Three Languages Poetry

21 March is World Poetry Day! Let’s celebrate poetry, and the three official languages of New Zealand, with a fun poetry competition.

Posted on 28 February 2022

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Important Notice

Due to the ongoing spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 it’s possible that some of our services and opening hours may be disrupted as the outbreak impacts staffing or…

Posted on 25 February 2022

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We’re On The Move!

As you might already know, the Motueka Public Library on Pah St in Motueka is moving to its new building soon.

Posted on 17 February 2022

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Well done!

We would like to congratulate and say a big well done to all those children who completed this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.

Posted on 08 February 2022

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Let's Get Digital

Our popular Let's get Digital computer workshops are back.

Posted on 25 January 2022

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Your Library at Red

What you need to know Our libraries are still open at the Red setting.

Posted on 24 January 2022

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Good Crafternoon

Richmond Library’s popular weekly craft sessions are recommencing on Wednesday 2 February after a long Covid-induced hiatus.

Posted on 06 January 2022

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280 Queen Street, Richmond
Phone: 03 543 8500

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32 Wallace Street, Motueka
Phone: 03 528 1047

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92 Fairfax Street, Murchison
Phone: 03 523 1013

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3 Junction Street, Tākaka
Phone: 03 525 0059

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