Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

Come along and pack in as much fun as you can in our free sessions of stories, songs, activities and crafts! No booking required.

Do you need a place to practice speaking te reo Māori? Come along for a kawhe to build your kōrero skills in a relaxed environment.

Join us on the mat at Te Pātikitiki for reading and learning with our fun and engaging storytelling sessions.

Would your school age child like to read to one of our cute and friendly Canine Friends dogs?  These dogs are super friendly, well behaved and have lovely handlers to help guide your child's session.

Scholars and Soup: Join us for a bowl of hot soup and a presentation by educator Shayla Close.

Do you enjoy working on puzzles? Join Te Pātikitiki Library branch staff for fun and conversation as we try to complete a puzzle each fortnight.

Join us for a fun session designed for baby's brain development through nursery rhymes, activities, songs and having FUN.

Come in and have a cuppa! Casual morning tea with the occasional guest speaker and activities.

The idea behind 'Quiet Time' is a library experience that minimises noise and other sources of sensory overload.

Need some help with your cell phone, tablet, laptop, computer, internet, or other technology type stuff? Ashhurst Library is here to help!

Photosynthesize This! Wait, what?  Plants can breathe?