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
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
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
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 Read on Family interest Cambridge & Te Awamutu
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. Read on Cambridge & Te Awamutu Family interest Events
Author month continues Posted on 09 March 2020 Author month opened with a bang with Get Published! by Ocean Reeve Publishing last week. The seminars on the book publishing industry were held in both Cambridge and Te Awamutu in front of highly appreciative audiences. Next week younger audiences will be entertained by Sharon Holt and her Te Reo Singalong Show and in late March Trudi Caffell and Julie Thomas will be sharing their knowledge at events in Cambridge. There's also our 'Art with Books' competition. Read on Cambridge Te Awamutu Events Family interest
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! Read on Events Cambridge & Te Awamutu Family interest