Wriggle and Rhyme is an interactive programme described as active movement for early learning. Active movement helps a child develop cognitive skills, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually, as well as physically.

Building the foundations for learning, moving and communicating. Being healthy and happy, confident and feeling loved. The full course spans 5 lessons across each school term. Each lesson runs twice a term.

The Chatter is a weekly event hosted in the non-fiction section of the Adults’ Library. Every Monday, locals and migrants alike come together and chatter about anything, including the weather. International students studying at the Southern Institute of Technology use The Chatter as a valuable tool for networking with people established in the community. And to improve their communication skills. Locals use The Chatter as a place to meet new people and catch up on weekly gossip.

An experienced Justice of the Peace will be available to:

• Witness your signature on a document.
• Certify copies of documents for you including cellphone texts and computer displayed results.
• Administer an affidavit. This is a document that is sworn on oath or affirmed and is normally used in a legal proceeding.
• Complete a declaration. This may be a statutory declaration made under the Oaths and Declarations Act 1957 or some other statute which provides for this to be done.

Wriggle and Rhyme is an interactive programme described as active movement for early learning. Active movement helps a child develop cognitive skills, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually, as well as physically.

Building the foundations for learning, moving and communicating. Being healthy and happy, confident and feeling loved. The full course spans 5 lessons across each school term. Each lesson runs twice a term.

A weekly storytime, craft and more for your pre-schooler.

Sessions are free and run for half an hour in the Learning and Activity Space. Each week will have different stories, rhymes and craft presented by our talented library staff.

Our weekly device drop in is an informal support group to help get you familiar with your digital device. Whether it’s a tablet or mobile phone, someone will be able to help you with the basics.

Come and learn how to use PressReader, load ebooks, or just use your device to access Library services. The service is free, just bring yourself and your device along.

Colour Me Happy is our regular adults colouring meetup. A chance to meet others who love colouring and have some colouring company. Supplies and snacks provided.

Get your game-face on

Are you looking for something to do over the cooler months? Why not check out our weekly card and board games meetups. We provide the venue, snacks, and hot drinks for all who attend.  You just come along and put your game-face on. This is a great opportunity to get out of the house, have fun and also – meet new people! Come here to play classics you know, or try a new game. And finally, it is all free!

Join us every weekend for half-an-hour of storytime. Explore the magic of books and adventure with a series of stories aimed to delight your young children. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Recommended for ages 2+.

If you loved Wriggle & Rhyme then be sure to check out our newest event for children and toddlers aged 2-5. This interactive programme for parents and kids helps children grow independence, confidence and brain development – and it’s fun! Activities include parachute play, chime bells, puppets and more to help children learn through play and movement. Recommended for ages 2-5.

Crafternoon Tea is a must-attend programme for crafty people. If you have a project on the go, bring it along. Or just come along for a chat and a cuppa with like-minded people. Gain some inspiration or learn how-to from others. And as a bonus, tea, coffee and afternoon tea is provided. Located in the Activity Space, on the last Thursday of the month.

Dress up as a little monster and come to the Library for an hour of Halloween fun! There will be… (not so) scary stories and you can make a monster bag to take home!

This Halloween event is aimed at kids aged 0 – 5 years. Visit ilibrary.co.nz/halloween to view events aimed at kids and teens.

Calling all big monsters! Come to the Library for a night of Halloween spookiness dressed as your favourite monster. There will be… gruesome crafts, spooky activities and a scary scavenger hunt!

This Halloween event is aimed at kids aged 6 – 12 years. Visit ilibrary.co.nz/halloween to view events aimed at toddlers and teens.

This Halloween you are hired – time to get your hands dirty. Repair claustrophobic ventilation systems, troubleshoot broken animatronics that could activate at any moment, or spend your evenings cowering in the nighttime security guard office.

This Halloween event is aimed at teens aged 13 – 18 years. Visit ilibrary.co.nz/halloween to view events aimed at toddlers and kids.