Crafting Chess Pieces with Blender

Mondays starting 5 May

Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library

Join our 7-week Blender workshop tailored for complete beginners and hobbyists. This course will teach you the skills you need to give your ideas physical form.

Sustainability Workshops

Mondays in May

St Andrews Library - Waiwherowhero

Our workshops include making your own reusable bag, building a wind turbine model, and composting in a bottle.

Ukulele classes for kids

Fridays starting 16 May

Various libraries

Do you have a ukulele at home that is collecting dust? Does your child want to learn a new instrument? Come along and learn to play basic ukulele!

National Simultaneous Storytime 2025

Wednesday 21 May

All libraries

Join us for this special Storytime session, during which we will read simultaneously with librarians, teachers, and caregivers from New Zealand, Australia, and around the world.

The Wellness Hour

Last Monday of the Month starting May

Common Ground Gym

This is a FREE wellness class aiming to improve community health and well-being. Sessions are for adults of all fitness levels, especially those looking for a gentle introduction to exercise and wellness.

Matariki events

Various dates in May and June

Various Libraries

There's something for everyone this Matariki! Join one of our workshops to learn about the stars, maramataka, koikoi or Maaori instruments. We have t-shirt printing for all ages and fun challenges for tamariki to make their own Maaori tools, or just have a run around with a game of Kii-o-rahi.

Digi-Coaches Initiative

Starting Monday 10 March

Central, Chartwell, Dinsdale, Glenview and Hillcrest

A brand-new Digi-Coach Initiative is now available at Central, Chartwell, Dinsdale, Glenview and Hillcrest Libraries. This free programme is designed to help communities maximise their use of digital devices and get free, drop-in digital support - no bookings needed!

Justice of the Peace

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at Central Library

Tuesdays at Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library

Saturdays at Glenview Library

Justice of the Peace (JP) services are available each week for witnessing signatures, completing declarations, certifying documents, and more.
Please check dates and times as JPs will take a break over the holiday period.

Free Smartphone Help

Various Dates

Various Libraries

Got a new smartphone? Need some help to use it? One of our free classes might be just what you’re looking for. Attend any or all!

Book Clubs

Various Dates

Various Libraries

Want to meet other readers and chat about all things books? Join one of the regular book club meetings at Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna, Hillcrest, Glenview, and St Andrews Libraries.

Knit Together

Fortnightly on Wednesdays

St Andrews Library

The perfect get together for all knitters and crafters. Drop in with your current knitting or craft project for an informal "Knit Together". Tea and coffee provided so come along to create and have a cuppa on us.

LEGO Club

Monthly at Hillcrest Library

Wednesdays at Glenview Library

Join us to complete exciting LEGO challenges. All LEGO will be provided; just bring your creative thinking hat!

Games Night

Every Thursday

Central Library and Chartwell Library

A night for board game fans to come together and play! Many board games are available but feel free to bring your own.