Prehistoric School Holiday Programme

Stomp your way into Waipā District Libraries these school holidays for our Prehistoric Programme!

This is a free programme provided each weekday of the school holidays. All children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no need to register but numbers may be limited on the day.

Ladies Running/Walking Reboot

Looking to get back in to running or jogging? Here is your chance!

Join us around Lake Te Ko Utu.

Meet outside Good Union at around 6.10pm for a 6.15pm start. Walkers also welcome!

Ride the Raceway 2022 - POSTPONED TO 7 OCTOBER

We're celebrating the International Day of Older Persons with a Ride the Raceway event which is kindly supported by Cambridge Raceway.

The event is for push/pedal bikes, starts at 2pm and will allow riders to ride around the Cambridge Raceway circuit for as many times as they feel comfortable within a 40 minute timeframe.

XHH Step with Nin

XHH Step with Nin Duggan is part of the Get Active 2022 programme.

Suitable for adults of all ages and older children who would like to either give this hip hop step class a try or who are working on getting fit and healthy for Summer!

Introduction to Gentle Flow Yoga

Join us for a free gentle flow yoga session with Amy Holt. A gentle exercise class for all levels. Connect breath and movement and release stress and tension.

Adults with children are encouraged to bring their children along if they are aged 10 and above and can then move into the school holiday programme starting at 10.30am.

Mini Makers

Come along to a taster session of Makerspace STEAM activities and Lego!

Suitable for ages 5 and above.

No need to register. Just turn up!

GKR Karate Have a Go

We've combined Waipā District Libraries Get Active campaign with celebrations for the Bihoro Sister City Anniversary, to offer a demonstration and Have a Go Day by GKR Karate.

The opportunity to watch and Have a Go is open to all ages and will run alongside the Japenese Day in the Japanese Garden outside the library.

Wriggle & Rhyme (TA)

Check out the FREE 30-minute Wriggle & Rhyme sessions at a library near you during the school term!

Wriggle & Rhyme sessions are designed for children from birth to two years old, and guide parents through a range of movement activities that they can also use at home with their children.

No need to register, just turn up!

Wriggle & Rhyme in the Park (CB)

Wriggle & Rhyme is in the Park for the Summer!

Wriggle & Rhyme sessions are generally designed for children from birth to two years old, and guide parents through a range of movement activities that they can also use at home with their children. We are however making these sessions open to older preschool children while we run the sessions outdoors.

Active movement provides movement experiences for younger children, to stimulate the development of their brains and bodies, and to build the foundations for pre-literacy and learning.

5 Minute Makerspace

Get creative and hands-on with fun science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) projects!

Generally suitable for ages 8 up to 13. Adult supervision and assistance generally required.

These 5 minute Makerspace sessions are being delivered virtually via the YouTube Channel and are in addition to the in-house sessions that we run.

Makerspace Tuesdays (CB)

Come and get creative and hands-on with fun science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) projects!

Participants register for the term. Ages 8 up to 13.

Lego Club

Lego Club is a free hour of fun where kids can use their imagination to create, build and play. Look out for challenges and fun themes too!

All children aged 5-12 are welcome to join in. Registration is not required at present, but parents must sign children in and out of each session. Sessions are held in term time.

Homemade | Let's Cook

Simple recipes aimed at anyone who likes cooking!

Suitable for people of all ages, especially children.

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.

Toddler Time

A fun-filled programme featuring stories, crafts, music and interactive fun.

Toddler Time is tailored specifically for age 2-5 years and is designed to enhance social, cognitive, motor and musical skills.

No need to register, just turn up!

Makerspace Thursdays (TA)

Come and get creative and hands-on with fun science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics projects!

Thursday afternoons at Te Awamutu Library during the school term.

Participants register for the term. Ages 8 up to 13.

Libraries closed

Our libraries are closed for a public holiday or staff training.

eResources and Databases are available 24/7.

Introduction to Tai Chi with Kathy Keighley

Have you ever wanted to try Tai Chi? Here is your chance with Kathy Keighley.

Kathy takes regular classes in the Te Awamutu region.

Registration appreciated.

Zumba with Magda

Try a free introductory Zumba class or two with Magda as part of our Get Active 2022 programme.

Magda has been a ZIN™ Member since November 2012 and loves teaching Zumba classes. Her reason is simple: Every class feels like a party!

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.

Craft Supply Swap

Do you have extra craft supplies hanging around at home? Do you love getting new items for your projects? Your unwanted supplies in good and useable condition could be someone else's must have item.

Come along to our second annual Craft Supply Swap!

To find out how it works read on ...