Harp and the Lyre Book Talk and Musical Event

Join local author Holly Christina as she talks about publishing her first novel the Harp and the Lyre. The evening will include musical presentations by Holly which are included in the book.

Set over seven days in the town of Novel, Harp and the Lyre speaks volumes about tech and gaming culture, climate change, and the desire to be heard.

Introduction to writing for self-publishing

Do you want to write a book with the intention of having it self-published?

Join Trudi Jaye for an introductory course of 6 weeks.

Topics will include: writing a commercial fiction novel, plotting, getting the genre right, marketing and self-publishing.

Trek with a Weka: Kinsa Hays Children’s Book Event

A fun morning for the kids: come along to see a real stuffed weka and listen to an adventure of Wiremu Weka Treks the Alps from his journey across the mountains.

Then dress up as a weka, make up a play with your mates and act it to us.

Deano Yipadee School Holiday Show (TA)

Best-selling Author, Musician and Performer Deano Yipadee will have your child in stitches as they read, sing, laugh and bounce along with his collection of chart-topping Scholastic books and songs. Join Nee Naw The Little Fire Engine, Stink-o-saurus, the brand new book, Granny’s Undies, and many more as Deano takes you on an hilarious comedy live music adventure!

Deano Yipadee School Holiday Show (CB)

Best-selling Author, Musician and Performer Deano Yipadee will have your child in stitches as they read, sing, laugh and bounce along with his collection of chart-topping Scholastic books and songs. Join Nee Naw The Little Fire Engine, Stink-o-saurus, the brand new book, Granny’s Undies, and many more as Deano takes you on an hilarious comedy live music adventure!

Book Club Te Awamutu

If you love reading books, sharing books, chatting to others about books and finding new books to read, come along to an enjoyable evening where you can share your favourite titles with other book lovers while enjoying light refreshments provided by the library.

National Simultaneous Storytime 2023

National Simultaneous Storytime is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association.

It is also supported by LIANZA, the Library and Information Association of New Zealand.

Get your whanau together and join with Dee to read aloud this year's chosen story, The Speedy Sloth - words will be on screen.

First Reader Book Club Cambridge

If you love reading books, sharing books, chatting to others about books and finding new books to read, come along to an enjoyable evening where you can share your favourite titles with other book lovers.