eResources and Internet
īRauemi me te Ipurangi
Check out our online databases, eBooks, and internet and printing services.
What's On?
Ngā takahanga o te wā
Find out about the latest library news, upcoming events, and our regular learning programmes.
Join the Library
Hono ki Te Wharepukapuka
Join the Library or Login to place a hold, see what you've got checked out, and see any fees you have owing.
Library Information
Whakamārama Wharepukapuka
Find information about our libraries, opening hours, contactless services, fees, contact information and other FAQs.
Easter Egg Hunt 2026
The Easter Bunny has hidden his Easter eggs all around the library! Can you find them? Join us at...
April School Holiday Programme 2026
Keep the kids occupied these school holidays with our April School Holiday Programme. The theme...
Beyond the Books: Speaker Series at Te Aroha Library
We heard your feedback and we're delivering! Beginning on Monday 30 March at 1pm at Te Aroha...
Banned Books Reading Challenge
At Matamata-Piako District Libraries, we love exercising our freedom to read! From Thursday 19...
Crochet 101 at Te Aroha Library
Have you always wanted to learn how to crochet but never knew where to start? Te Aroha Library is...
Special Edition Tamariki Time: Alfie Gingernut the Kunekune Pig
We have a special guest for Tamariki Time on Friday 13 February at Te Aroha Library and...
Blind Date with a Book 2026
Skip the bad dates this Valentine's Day and date a mystery book instead!...
April School Holiday Programme: Magic Eggs and Beans
Learn how special weighting in eggs or beans can create an object in perpetual motion by making...
April School Holiday Programme: Craft a Mystery Pop-Up Box
Use a range of rubber bands and creative taping to make a pop up box with a secret surprise...
April School Holiday Programme: Meccano Workshops
Join us with special guest, Graeme, for this awesome Meccano Workshop! Build working mechanical...
April School Holiday Programme: Make a Marshmallow Tower
Get creative with marshmallows and combine physics, stability and gravity to build the tallest...
April School Holiday Programme: Build a Crossbow
Test your engineering skills (and your aim!) by building your own crossbow! Due to limited...
Upcoming Library Events | See all
| Computer Training -Drop in Session 11 Mar 2026 09:30AM - 10:30AM Matamata | Wriggle & Rhyme 13 Mar 2026 10:00AM - 10:30AM Morrinsville Library | Tamariki Time 13 Mar 2026 10:30AM - 11:00AM Matamata Library | Code Club (Level 3) 14 Mar 2026 09:00AM - 10:00AM Matamata Library | Crochet 101/Stitch Circle 14 Mar 2026 10:00AM - 12:00PM Te Aroha Library | Tamariki Time 16 Mar 2026 10:30AM - 11:00AM Morrinsville Library |
Daffodil Day!
Daffodils falling at the seam,
very green grass protecting the steam,
Freezing cold water,
Sending hydration beyond the daffodils,
Doves around the room,
for those who are now a daffodil in bloom,
Symbolizing hope and strength,
ones daffodils can always go back into Read More
FIRST PLACE WINNER (Adult)
THIRD PLACE WINNER (Adult)
SECOND PLACE WINNER
