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Keep an eye out for events happening at our libraries here.

Imaginary Creatures: Pop-up workshop!

27 September 2022

Join Liz King from the Forrester Gallery for a pop-up art workshop in the Ōamaru Library!

Spring Seed Swap

29 September 2022

Join the seed swap at Ōamaru Library. Bring your seeds and leave with new ones! Be inspired for spring!

Poetry Reading: Robert Sullivan

29 September 2022

Robert Sullivan reads from Tūnui | Comet his latest book of poetry.

Free Beginner Te Reo Classes

05 October 2022

Take your first steps to learning Te Reo Māori! Beginner classes - "Te Kākano" - include fun and friendly, day-to-day vocab, greetings, waiata and pepeha.

Matariki

14 July 2023

The new public holiday, Matariki, is a time to celebrate...

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Reviews

Enjoy reading through our latest book and other media reviews.

Top 10 Reads - Literary Fiction - August 2022

Published on 26 August 2022

There have been some marvellous pieces of literary fiction released this year. For some genre-bending, character-driven novels, check out our list below!

Librarian Picks for August 2022

Published on 02 August 2022

Take a look at what our library staff are reading.

Reader Recommendations - July 2022

Published on 19 July 2022

We have had another fantastic reader review come in from one of our patrons, Lyn, about Landfall 242.

New to the Library - July 2022

Published on 01 July 2022

This month we spotlight our new gardening books - after all, spring is just around the corner!

Riveting Reads - Necessary Secrets

Published on 22 June 2022

These books will keep you up all night, you just won't want to put them down!

Top 10 Reads - Inspirational Reads - July 2022

Published on 21 June 2022

These Top 10 lists are just the ticket if you're in need of some quick picks.

Programmes

All our regular library programmes are here.

Toddler Time and Wriggle & Rhyme

Take a look at our free, under-fives children's programs.

Age Concern Board Games @ the Library

Join in the fun and meet new people at the some time.

Lego Club

Join in the building blocks fun!

Book Chat for Adults

Come along to discuss your latest reads and get a sneak peek at our brand new books!

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

Find out more about our teen advisory group - TAG for short!

Digital Help

Get the help you need for your smartphone, laptop or tablet.

Young Adult Book Chat

YA Book Chat is back for 2022!

Te Reo Māori

Take your first steps to learning Te Reo Māori!

Puzzle Club & Scrabble

Love to do jigsaw puzzles or playing scrabble? Want to meet others? Find out more here!

Skinny Jump

Want to know if you qualify for one of our subsidised modems?

Justice of the Peace

Need the services of a JP?

Genealogy Help

Learning about your family history?

Kid's Book Club

Find out more about our fun kid's book club.

Do it Online

In a rush? Can't come in to see us? Try doing it online.

Become a Library Member

Fill out our online membership form to become a library card holder.

Interloan

Need a book or other format from another New Zealand library? Fill out our interloan form here.

Home Services

Are you or someone you know housebound? Fill out this form to see if you qualify for home service.

Allegory entry form

Calling our creative youth! Submit your entries for our Allegory journal to showcase your works.

Make a suggestion to purchase

Make a suggestion to buy a book or other item for the library.

Borrow library items on your phone

Avoid the queue and use your phone or tablet to take out library items.

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