Author Month 2024

Posted on 21 February 2024

March is author month for Waipā District Libraries and we have again partnered with the Cambridge Autumn Festival to bring a number of author and other events to you during this festival time.

There are writing events for budding poets and authors, plus storytimes and writing workshops for the children. 

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Heritage Month 2024

Posted on 25 January 2024

February is Heritage Month for Waipā District Libraries. This year we are pleased to be able to offer a full range of events including talks and walks.

The popular heritage walks in Cambridge continue (hosted by Michael Jeans and Sue Milner), while in Te Awamutu the heritage walk makes a welcome return hosted by Alan Hall and Sandra Metcalfe.

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Summer Reading Programme announced

Posted on 16 November 2023

Kids, embark on a reading journey this Summer! This December to January, we are thrilled to present Waipā District Libraries reading programme for the holidays, Kids' Summer Reading Fest, a celebration of words, stories, and the joy of getting lost in the magic of books.

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Art Month

Posted on 01 April 2023

It's Art Month and with so much creativity shown at some of our recent events, we know that our forthcoming competitions are going to be popular this April.

Patrons of all ages are encouraged to participate in both of our Art Month competitions. The jigsaw art competition is now in its second year and we know the opportunity to submit a library card or library bag design will also be popular!

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Author Month 2023

Posted on 03 March 2023

March is traditionally author month for Waipā District Libraries and we have partnered with the Cambridge Autumn Festival to bring a number of author and other events to you during this festival time.

Ladies, come and mix and mingle with local authors at your library. Authors will be asked about their recent and current works and how they got started.

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App now available

Posted on 31 January 2023

Waipā District Libraries app is now available to download from GooglePlay and the App Store on Apple devices. Just enter your library barcode and away you go!

Check your account for items on your card and any holds available.

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Race into Reading this Summer

Posted on 30 November 2022

With the end of the school year fast approaching it's time to think about Summer reading. Waipā District Libraries Summer Reading Programme for 5-12 year olds is now open for registrations. The programme commences from 19 December.

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Libraries transform with SMART technology

Posted on 03 November 2022

People visiting Waipā libraries this week will notice big changes as members use new technology to self-issue books with digital kiosks.

The new state-of-the-art system, called RFID  (Radio-Frequency Identification), incorporates a wireless radio system and an electronic tag attached to library items.

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Winter reading challenge for all ages

Posted on 01 June 2022

It's Winter and that means that Waipā District Libraries Get Lit! Winter Reading Challenge returns soon, starting Tuesday 7 June.

This year's challenge will span all the age groups with bingo cards available for children, teens and adults.

The challenge lasts for 11 weeks, so there is plenty of time to join the programme and work on an entry or two. 

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Creativity rewarded

Posted on 03 May 2022

With the school holidays and ANZAC Day, April was a busy month for our libraries, not to mention the issuing of more than 38 000 items across the district.

It was lovely to see the care and passion that patrons put into their submissions to ANZAC Day displays in our libraries. Colonel Tony Hill (RSA Cambridge President) visited the Cambridge Library display to see the artwork produced to honour the men and women of the ANZACs. Donations to the RSA poppy appeal through pins and ANZAC biscuits were appreciated.

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Vaccine passes required

Posted on 11 December 2021

Following Central Government’s decision to implement vaccine passes and Waipā District Council’s internal risk assessment process, the Chief Executive has determined all Council-managed facilities will require a vaccine pass for entry into any Council building. This decision does not stop our services, but will change how we deliver some of those services for the community.

Waipā District Libraries have several options for patrons.

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Traffic light system

Posted on 02 December 2021

Waipā District Council have made the decision that to ensure a safer environment for our patrons of all ages, including those vulnerable in our community, that vaccine passes will need to be sighted for entry to our Libraries.

From Monday 13 December, those aged 12 years three months and older will require a vaccine pass to enter the premises.

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Christmas activities

Posted on 23 November 2021

Waipā District Libraries has a number of virtual activities and competitions that can be enjoyed in the lead up to Christmas.

Christmas specific competitions include the Christmas Stocking Competition for all ages and for the younger ones, the Kids Christmas Cookie Bake-Off Competition. Our card and craft activities will be online this year.

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Libraries open

Posted on 02 November 2021

Cambridge and Te Awamutu Libraries are open.

Restrictions will continue to apply including limits on numbers inside the libraries. Mask wearing, hand sanitising, contact tracing and social distancing will also apply. Patrons are asked to continue to return their items through the after hours returns.

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It's time to Get Active!

Posted on 01 October 2021

Waipā District Libraries Get Active campaign is on again! We're encouraging Waipā residents to Get Active from 4 October to 12 December.

Due to Alert Levels, this year's programme is a mix of self-paced and in person activities. Ask for an activity diary from your library (or download one) and participate in what's on offer.

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Libraries reopen at Delta Level 2

Posted on 07 September 2021

The Waikato Region will be at Delta Level 2 at 11.59pm on Tuesday 7 September. Our libraries will reopen Wednesday 8 September but with restrictions in place, including capacity, sign in requirements and the requirement to wear a mask.

Our opening hours will change (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and Saturday 9.30-1pm) and our programmes will also be affected.

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Move to Alert Level 3

Posted on 30 August 2021

On Tuesday, 31 August at 11.59pm, New Zealand south of Auckland will have moved to Alert Level 3.

Our libraries will be working under the following conditions: Our libraries will be closed to customers even though staff may be on-site. After-hours returns/bookdrops will remain closed. Due dates for all items will continue to be extended. No items will be due back during the time of closure. There will no additional charges to borrowers.

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Alert Level 4

Posted on 18 August 2021

Our libraries are currently operating at Alert Level 4 conditions.

This means our libraries are closed as are all other Council facilities.

Our bookdrops for after hours returns are now closed. Due dates for all items have been extended (currently to 10 September). No items will be due back during the time of closure. There are no additional charges to borrowers.

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Books Alive Special Events

Posted on 26 July 2021

LIANZA and the New Zealand Book Awards Trust are bringing together another year of Books Alive online events and virtual storytimes.

Waipā District Libraries have been chosen again to host a Books Alive Meet the Finalists event and two Virtual Storytimes.

Egg & Spoon, an illustrated cookbook by Alexandra Tylee, will be presented as a Zoom event, while Hound the Detective and This is where I stand will be presented as virtual storytimes.

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New fees & charges

Posted on 01 June 2021

As a result of your feedback and following Council approval, Waipā District Libraries fees and charges are changing! The new fees and charges apply from 1 July 2021.

The great news is that a significant proportion of our adult book collection will no longer attract a charge to borrow. There will be no charge to borrow books more than 2 years old (determined by the copyright date).

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Winter Reading Challenge set to return

Posted on 21 May 2021

Waipā District Libraries Get Lit! Winter Reading Challenge is set to return, starting Friday 4 June.

This year will again include a teen challenge card as well as an adult challenge card. The bingo card is back as are the challenge squares!
 
The challenge lasts for 12 weeks, so there is plenty of time to join the programme and work on an entry or two.

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Author events for Autumn

Posted on 08 March 2021

Heading into the Autumn months we have a fantastic line up of local authors set to visit our Waipā Libraries.

True Crime writer, Scott Bainbridge, grew up in Te Awamutu and will talk about his latest books and new projects following on from the interest generated last year in Cambridge, Graeme Woodfield has written a wide variety of books and visits Cambridge to talk about his journey as a writer, Sharon Holt brings her popular Te Reo Singalong Show to Te Awamutu and Julie Thomas and Trudi Caffell will run writing and self publishing workshops.

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Heritage Month activities continue

Posted on 17 February 2021

Waipā District Libraries popular Heritage month is back for 2021 and can continue on schedule following the Government's announcement on 17 February.

February is packed full of activities which highlight the wealth of heritage Waipā has to offer.

Heritage walks will again be the highlight and those postponed in mid February will be rescheduled.

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Alert Level 2

Posted on 15 February 2021

Our libraries are currently operating at Alert Level 2 conditions.

Our libraries are open but with restrictions in place.

Please note no programmes or events take place under Alert Level 2 unless specified. Please contact the library if unsure.

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Best reads - Librarian's choice 2020

Posted on 12 January 2021

This year’s list of Best Reads according to our Librarians' choices is many and varied.

Non-fiction items, teen books and junior fiction were popular this year as well as the usual fiction items. The year of publication varies widely.

Best Reads 2020 - Librarians' Choice

The Seven Sisters, Lucinda Riley (Fiction)
The night fire, Michael Connelly (Fiction)
Zero Day, David Baldacci (Fiction)

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Happy Holidays

Posted on 21 December 2020

For the holidays our libraries will be closed from 2pm on Thursday 24 December 2020, reopening Monday 11 January 2021 at 9am.

Please note our revised hours on the following days:

Monday 21 December - 9am until 8pm
Tuesday 22 December - 9.30am until 8pm
Wednesday 23 December - 9am until 8pm
Thursday 24 December - 9am until 2pm

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Library services return to normal

Posted on 22 September 2020

Library services have returned to normal following the move to Level 1.

Normal hours have resumed with the return of late nights on Wednesdays and Fridays. On Saturdays both libraries are open from 9.30am until 1pm.

Computers, printing services, magazines and newspapers are all available again. Books may also now be returned inside the libraries.

Regular children's programmes will return in Term 4.

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Get Active 2020

Posted on 10 September 2020

Waipā District Libraries Get Active campaign is on again!

We're encouraging Waipā residents to Get Active - with some incentives along the way.

The campaign, Get Active 2020, will run from 14 September to 14 November.

You can collect an activity passport from your library from Friday 11 September.

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Alert Level 2 conditions

Posted on 12 August 2020

The Waikato Region is now at Alert Level 2. Our libraries are open but with restrictions in place.

This affects our opening hours (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday only) and our programmes will also be affected. There will be no Toddler Time, Wriggle n Rhyme or Makerspace until Alert Level 1.

No events will take place until further notice. This affects Film Nights currently scheduled and may affect other forthcoming events.

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Regular programmes return for Term 3

Posted on 17 July 2020

We are pleased to announce that regular programming returns after the school holidays. This means the return of our weekly children's programmes:

Wriggle & Rhyme - Tuesdays 10.30am-11am
Toddler Time - Thursdays 10.30am-11am
Makerspace - Tuesdays/Thursdays 3.30-4.30pm

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School holiday activities and events

Posted on 02 July 2020

The theme for the School Holiday programme in July is Winter Warmers!

This is a virtual programme that families can do at home or away. Some inhouse events are also taking place.

Packs can be collected at either library while stocks last. A few basic supplies from home will be needed but the packs contain instructions (with daily videos on Facebook and YouTube available at 10.30am) and most of the materials needed to do the activities.

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Normal hours and services return

Posted on 16 June 2020

Opening hours at our Cambridge and Te Awamutu libraries have returned to normal.

Patrons can enjoy the convenience of late nights on both Wednesday and Friday (open until 8pm). Saturday mornings have also returned which operate from 9.30am until 1pm.

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Services return from 15 June

Posted on 09 June 2020

We are now in Level 1 and our libraries are preparing to return to normal business hours from Monday 15 June!

Amongst other things this is to allow time for library furniture to be returned to normal, computers to be tested for use and items for browsing to be rearranged. We are working on returning services such as newspapers and magazines as soon as possible.

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What's on March!

Posted on 27 February 2020

Following a highly successful Heritage month, March focuses on authors and publishing.

Ocean Reeve Publishing is coming to Waipā prior to releasing Lisa Tamati's new book. Our libraries will be hosting the free 2 hour seminars in both locations.

Local authors will share their knowledge at two workshops and for younger audiences there will be a Te Reo Singalong Show!

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New library card designs

Posted on 14 November 2019

Library users will have four new library cards to choose from as we head into the New Year.

Waipa District Libraries ran a Library Design Competition in early November as part of Website Launch Week, which celebrated the libraries’ eagerly awaited new website.

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