Saturday, July 18, 2026
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Tō Puka Whakauru Te Putanga mō Puanga - Your Passport to Play Puanga Edition
Have you tried the passport to Play Puanga edition yet? This year we have created a te reo Māori version! Pick up a Passport from any City Library location and follow the map to find the various…
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10:00am — 11:00am
Have a go - with robots!
Drop by the Central Library and get hands on with a selection of our robots – construct, programme and interact. A fun introductory session suitable for primary school aged children and families.…
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10:10am — 11:10am
Toddler Time @ Roslyn Library
Come along for stories, action songs, and crafts with Lindsey. Bring your caregiver, your imagination and sense of fun!Aimed at 0-4yrs old.These are free to attend. No booking required. Email:…
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11:00am — 11:30am
Part of the Kaupapa Māori programmeMatariki Herenga Waka - Matariki for everyone featuring Ngā Wai e Rua: Stories of Us
He kaupapa mō te iti, mō te rahi, mō te katoa. The theme of Matariki 2026 is Matariki Herenga Waka – For Everyone, encouraging inclusion and togetherness. Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision has selected…
Sunday, July 19, 2026
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Tō Puka Whakauru Te Putanga mō Puanga - Your Passport to Play Puanga Edition
Have you tried the passport to Play Puanga edition yet? This year we have created a te reo Māori version! Pick up a Passport from any City Library location and follow the map to find the various…
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9:00am — 11:00am
Part of the Football World Cup programmeFootball World Cup - Bronze Final
Live and Free: Teams TBC
Monday, July 20, 2026
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Tō Puka Whakauru Te Putanga mō Puanga - Your Passport to Play Puanga Edition
Have you tried the passport to Play Puanga edition yet? This year we have created a te reo Māori version! Pick up a Passport from any City Library location and follow the map to find the various…
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7:00am — 12:00pm
Part of the Football World Cup programmeFootball World Cup - Final
Live and Free: Teams TBC
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2:00pm — 5:00pm
Play Rummikub @ Te Pātikitiki Library
Come and play or learn how to play the game of Rummikub with us.Rummikub is a tile-based game for 2-4 players, combining elements of the card game rummy and mahjong. All skill levels welcome, feel…
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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10:30am — 11:30am
Awapuni Library Craft Club
Come and join our craft group!All abilities welcome - if you're a pro or just getting started. Bring along your own projects to create and chat, or get making with some wool from our stash. See you…
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12:00pm — 12:30pm
Part of the Kaupapa Māori programmeManu Hāpai Waiata Group
Learning Te Reo Māori through waiata.Nau mai, haere mai! Everyone is welcome to join in this relaxed and supportive space for all levels of language and musical ability.No need to register or sign up…
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1:00pm — 4:00pm
Community Crafts @ Roslyn Library
A delightful, relaxed drop-in group for people to craft and catch up. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a curious beginner, there's something here for everyone to enjoy.Every Tuesday 1-4pmBring…
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1:00pm — 3:00pm
Part of the Aotearoa Heritage and History programmeHeritage Handwork Group
Want to contribute to heritage craft projects? Please join us for drop-in crafting sessions on the Second Floor of the Central Library. Bring your own yarn, knitting needles or crocheting hooks.
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2:00pm — 3:00pm
Low Vision Support Group
Join this monthly group for people with deteriorating vision. We share ideas, information and laughter, with sympathy. The group is an opportunity to make new friends, discover new hobbies and enjoy…
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2:00pm — 5:00pm
Play Rummikub @ Te Pātikitiki Library
Come and play or learn how to play the game of Rummikub with us.Rummikub is a tile-based game for 2-4 players, combining elements of the card game rummy and mahjong. All skill levels welcome, feel…
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2:00pm — 4:00pm
Crazy Crafternoons @ Roslyn Library
Come and join us every Tuesday after school for Crazy Crafternoons!Make some awesome crafts to take home and share!Tuesdays 2pm-4pm during term time29 April -24 June
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3:30pm — 4:00pm
Mini Makers @ Te Pātikitiki Library
Join us at Te Pātikitiki Library on Tuesdays for free arts and crafts sessions with Terrific Tracey.Aimed towards children aged 5+, parental supervision is recommended and no bookings are…
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7:30pm — 8:30pm
Part of the Science and Environment programmeRoyal Society Te Apārangi presents: Our Mysterious Brain - The making and breaking of memories
How does our brain remember – or forget? What happens to the nerve cells in our brain to cause this? Distinguished Professor Cliff Abraham FRSNZ won the Rutherford Medal in 2025. He will speak about…
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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10:00am — 11:00am
Part of the Kaupapa Māori programmeKōrero Kawhe
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.This is a bilingual space, but it is recommended you stick to te reo…
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3:00pm — 5:00pm
Part of the Children programmeReading Unleashed @ Central Library
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.…
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6:00pm — 7:00pm
Part of the Aotearoa Heritage and History programmeScholars & Soup: ‘Public Perception in the Development of Minor Sports in New Zealand’
Join us every Wednesday in July at 6pm to hear from staff and graduates of Massey University’s History Programme. Hot soup available from 5.45pm A presentation by Amos Ngo MAFor a sports-mad society…
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7:30pm — 9:00pm
Part of the Science and Environment programmeLessons for the Future from Palaeozoic Bryozoans
Speaker: Professor Catherine Reid (GSNZ President)Catherine’s talk will take you back to the Palaeozoic and the wonderful world of bryozoans to explore what these fossil colonial invertebrates can…
Thursday, July 23, 2026
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10:00am — 11:00am
Community Morning Tea @ Awapuni Library
Come in and have a cuppa! Casual morning tea with the occasional guest speaker and activities. All welcome, just bring yourself! Held every Thursday morning at 10am.
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10:00am — 12:00pm
Quiet time @ Te Pātikitiki Library
What does Quiet Time involve at Te Pātikitiki ?Quiet time is intended to make the Te Pātikitiki Library space more inclusive or sensory-friendly.In doing so, we agree to:pause collection and…
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2:00pm — 4:00pm
Digits Help session at Ashhurst
Need some help with your cell phone, tablet, laptop, computer, internet, or other technology type stuff? Ashhurst Library is here to help! Come to a free session with an experienced Digits…
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3:45pm — 4:45pm
Part of the Children programmeLibLab - Marvolution
Create marvel animals of the future. Session based around the book Marvolution - A Guide to the Evolutionary Marvels of the Future by Dr Claire Asher. LibLab - Library fun with a touch of…
Friday, July 24, 2026
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10:00am — 11:00am
Digits Tech Help sessions @ Te Pātikitiki Library
Would you like some help with using your phone, laptop or tablet?Come to a free learning session with an experienced Digits volunteer, supported by The Digits Charitable Trust.Bookings are required…
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10:30am — 11:30am
Community Morning Tea @ Roslyn Library
Come along each week (during term time) for a delightful morning of community connection and camaraderie over a cuppa and some treats! Catch up with old friends and make new ones in a warm and…
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3:30pm — 4:30pm
Part of the Children programmeFeature Friday @ Roslyn Library
Hey kids! Come and join us after school for some fantastic Friday fun! Games, books, crafts, quizzes- anything could happen! Come along and find out what this week's Feature Friday is all about! A…
Saturday, July 25, 2026
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10:00am — 11:00am
Have a go - with robots!
Drop by the Central Library and get hands on with a selection of our robots – construct, programme and interact. A fun introductory session suitable for primary school aged children and families.…
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10:10am — 11:10am
Toddler Time @ Roslyn Library
Come along for stories, action songs, and crafts with Lindsey. Bring your caregiver, your imagination and sense of fun!Aimed at 0-4yrs old.These are free to attend. No booking required. Email:…
Monday, July 27, 2026
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2:00pm — 5:00pm
Play Rummikub @ Te Pātikitiki Library
Come and play or learn how to play the game of Rummikub with us.Rummikub is a tile-based game for 2-4 players, combining elements of the card game rummy and mahjong. All skill levels welcome, feel…
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5:30pm — 7:30pm
Part of the Writers and Readers programmeWriting in the Moment
Within this group all are considered writers. We meet for two hours and write for four minutes, then around twenty to thirty minutes each session. Space is given to respond to just-written work. We…
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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10:00am — 5:00pm
Mid-winter Christmas festivities @ Te Pātikitiki Library
Te Pātikitiki Library is warming up the winter with Mid-winter Christmas celebrations. We'll have crafts, Christmas stories, and hot cocoa, plus Christmas movies running throughout the day!
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10:30am — 11:30am
Awapuni Library Craft Club
Come and join our craft group!All abilities welcome - if you're a pro or just getting started. Bring along your own projects to create and chat, or get making with some wool from our stash. See you…
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12:00pm — 12:30pm
Part of the Kaupapa Māori programmeManu Hāpai Waiata Group
Learning Te Reo Māori through waiata.Nau mai, haere mai! Everyone is welcome to join in this relaxed and supportive space for all levels of language and musical ability.No need to register or sign up…
-
1:00pm — 4:00pm
Community Crafts @ Roslyn Library
A delightful, relaxed drop-in group for people to craft and catch up. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a curious beginner, there's something here for everyone to enjoy.Every Tuesday 1-4pmBring…
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1:00pm — 3:00pm
Part of the Aotearoa Heritage and History programmeHeritage Handwork Group
Want to contribute to heritage craft projects? Please join us for drop-in crafting sessions on the Second Floor of the Central Library. Bring your own yarn, knitting needles or crocheting hooks.
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2:00pm — 5:00pm
Play Rummikub @ Te Pātikitiki Library
Come and play or learn how to play the game of Rummikub with us.Rummikub is a tile-based game for 2-4 players, combining elements of the card game rummy and mahjong. All skill levels welcome, feel…
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2:00pm — 4:00pm
Crazy Crafternoons @ Roslyn Library
Come and join us every Tuesday after school for Crazy Crafternoons!Make some awesome crafts to take home and share!Tuesdays 2pm-4pm during term time29 April -24 June
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3:30pm — 4:00pm
Mini Makers @ Te Pātikitiki Library
Join us at Te Pātikitiki Library on Tuesdays for free arts and crafts sessions with Terrific Tracey.Aimed towards children aged 5+, parental supervision is recommended and no bookings are…
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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10:00am — 11:00am
Part of the Kaupapa Māori programmeKōrero Kawhe
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.This is a bilingual space, but it is recommended you stick to te reo…
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10:30am — 11:30am
Part of the Book Groups programmeAwapuni Library Book Club
Join us for a cuppa and some friendly chat! New reading theme every month. Contact Awapuni Library to find out the theme this month - (06) 356 7634.Meets the last Wednesday of each month.
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3:00pm — 5:00pm
Part of the Children programmeReading Unleashed @ Central Library
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.…
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6:00pm — 7:00pm
Part of the Aotearoa Heritage and History programmeScholars & Soup: ‘Towards a History of Rangitāne o Wairau …’
Join us every Wednesday in July at 6pm to hear from staff and graduates of Massey University’s History Programme. Hot soup available from 5.45pm The 2026 W.H. Oliver Memorial Lecture will be…
Thursday, July 30, 2026
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10:00am — 11:00am
Community Morning Tea @ Awapuni Library
Come in and have a cuppa! Casual morning tea with the occasional guest speaker and activities. All welcome, just bring yourself! Held every Thursday morning at 10am.
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10:30am — 11:30am
Part of the Book Groups programmeRoslyn Library Book Club
The theme for June is: Generations.Join us for friendly book chat on the last Thursday of the month from 10.30am-11.30am. Each month has a different theme. The themes for this year are:February -…
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2:00pm — 4:00pm
Digits Help session at Ashhurst
Need some help with your cell phone, tablet, laptop, computer, internet, or other technology type stuff? Ashhurst Library is here to help! Come to a free session with an experienced Digits…
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3:45pm — 4:45pm
Part of the Children programmeLibLab - Messy Mad Lab
Messy Mad Lab - Experiments your wayLibLab - Library fun with a touch of laboratory madness and book experimentation. Aimed at ages 5+No bookings requiredFree
Friday, July 31, 2026
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Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 5 Online Reading Challenge
Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2026 and Aotearoa NZ Children's Book Week. For ages 4-13READ-LOG-EARNHelp Celebrate the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young…
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10:30am — 11:30am
Community Morning Tea @ Roslyn Library
Come along each week (during term time) for a delightful morning of community connection and camaraderie over a cuppa and some treats! Catch up with old friends and make new ones in a warm and…
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3:30pm — 4:30pm
Part of the Children programmeFeature Friday @ Roslyn Library
Hey kids! Come and join us after school for some fantastic Friday fun! Games, books, crafts, quizzes- anything could happen! Come along and find out what this week's Feature Friday is all about! A…
