Winter Reading Challenge 2023 Posted on 29 May 2023 Waipā District Libraries Get Lit! Winter Reading Challenge is set to return, starting Tuesday 6 June. This year there will be bingo cards for adults, youth (7-17 years) and a comics edition. The challenge lasts for 11 weeks, so there is plenty of time to join the programme and work on an entry or two. Read on Events Community Cambridge Family interest
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. Read on Events Community Cambridge & Te Awamutu
Heritage Month 2023 Posted on 26 January 2023 February is Heritage Month for Waipā District Libraries.This year we are able to offer both in person events and outdoor activities for those keen to research their local history and heritage. The scavenger hunt is available in both Cambridge and Te Awamutu, with questions unique to both locations. We are inviting entries from all ages, with one major prize of a KoboLibra2 eReader package valued at $350. Read on Te Awamutu Cambridge Events Community Family interest
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. Read on Events Community Cambridge & Te Awamutu
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. Read on Cambridge & Te Awamutu Community
Ride the Raceway - New Date Posted on 20 September 2022 We were to be launching this year's Get Active campaign with a Ride the Raceway event on Friday 30 September, but due to weather conditions we have postponed to Friday 7 October. The event is also to help celebrate the International Day of Older Persons (Saturday 1 October) and is kindly supported by Cambridge Raceway. Read on Events Cambridge Te Awamutu Community
Ancestry Month 2022 Posted on 02 August 2022 We’re celebrating August with a series of free events and displays to coincide with Ancestry month. The events are running with the support of Cambridge Museum and Historical Society and the New Zealand Society of Genealogists—Cambridge and Te Awamutu branches. Read on Te Awamutu Cambridge Events Community
COVID-19 Protection Framework - Red setting Posted on 23 January 2022 New Zealand is moving to the red traffic light setting of the COVID-19 Protection Framework from 11.59pm, Sunday 23 January. Our libraries will be open but with restrictions in place. Numbers inside the libraries will be limited to 30 in both Cambridge and Te Awamutu. Time restrictions may apply to visits if maximum numbers are reached. There are no changes to our opening hours, which are currently 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 9.30am to 1pm Saturdays. Read on Community Te Awamutu Cambridge Events
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. Read on Cambridge & Te Awamutu Community
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. Read on Cambridge & Te Awamutu Community
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. Read on Cambridge & Te Awamutu Community Competitions
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. Read on Cambridge & Te Awamutu Community
Virtual programming in Level 2 Posted on 21 September 2021 Programming continues in our libraries during Alert Level 2, but allbeit in the virtual space. Term time children's programmes are available virtually on a Tuesday and Thursday as per original schedules and in addition thanks to LIANZA (Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa) and the Coalition for Books NZ, additional virtual stortyimes are also available on the weekends. Read on Community Competitions Family interest
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. Read on Cambridge & Te Awamutu Community
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. Read on Cambridge & Te Awamutu Community
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. Read on Cambridge & Te Awamutu Community
Ancestry month Posted on 03 August 2021 We’re celebrating August with a series of free events and displays to coincide with Ancestry month. The events are running with the support of Cambridge Museum and Historical Society, Te Awamutu Museum and the New Zealand Society of Genealogists—Cambridge and Te Awamutu branches. Read on Events Community Cambridge Te Awamutu
New Zealand Music Month Posted on 04 May 2021 It's May - and that means it's New Zealand Music Month! Come and join us for one of the music month activities we have on offer at our Cambridge and Te Awamutu Libraries. Activities range from dance to music and jam sessions. There's something for all ages. Read on Te Awamutu Cambridge Community Events
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. Read on Events Community Cambridge & Te Awamutu
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. Read on Cambridge & Te Awamutu Community
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 Read on Cambridge & Te Awamutu Community
Christmas activities and holidays update Posted on 01 December 2020 It’s that time of the year and we’re pleased to announce our Christmas activities for 2020 and provide an update on our holiday hours. Join us for one of our card or craft making sessions or why not enter our Christmas Tree Craft Competition? Christmas Tree Craft Competition Ages 10-17 and 18 and above. PaperPlus gift vouchers to be won Entries close 11 December Read on Events Community Competitions
Craft supply swap success Posted on 21 November 2020 Participants arrived early to Saturday’s Craft Supply Swap eager to get first pickings at available items. This was the first ever Craft Supply Swap held by Waipā District Libraries, and for a first event the support was encouraging. Read on Te Awamutu Events Community Cambridge
Get Active programme continues Posted on 19 October 2020 Have you been along to one of our FREE Get Active 2020 classes? Or attended a session with one of our partner providers? It's not too late to start working on an Activity Passport. There is still a number of FREE classes to attend inhouse and partner providers will be handing out vouchers to new attendees for the duration of the programme. Read on Events Community Te Awamutu Cambridge
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. Read on Cambridge & Te Awamutu Community
Libraries reopen Posted on 25 May 2020 After being closed for nine weeks our Waipā District Council’s libraries are now open (from Monday 25 May). It has been a busy time for staff during the closure. As well as cataloguing and processing numerous new books, staff have been able to stocktake each of our collections. While we will be open to patrons, our top priority is to ensure your safety and the safety of our staff so we ask that you work with us and adhere to restrictions which will be in place. Read on Te Awamutu Cambridge Community
Libraries prepare for opening during Level 2 Posted on 13 May 2020 New Zealand is now at Alert Level 2 and our Waipā District Council’s libraries are preparing to reopen. Our libraries will reopen at Alert Level 2 in stages. We’re excited to announce we will be opening our doors to patrons from Monday 25 May. Some services will be available from Monday 18 May. Our top priority during this time will be ensuring your safety and the safety of our staff so we ask that you work with us and adhere to restrictions which will be in place. Read on Te Awamutu Cambridge Community