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World Bee Day 2025
27 April 2025
World Bee Day 2025
Join us at Matamata Library as we celebrate World Bee Day on Friday 30 May . We have two exciting...
Library Events
Guide to Central Government: Understanding how laws are made and how to engage
22 April 2025
Guide to Central Government: Understanding how laws are made and how to engage
Matamata Library is collaborating with New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS)...
Library Events
Stitch Circle
14 April 2025
Stitch Circle
Grab your knitting needles, your crochet hooks, and your favourite yarn, and join us at Te Aroha...
Library Events
Classics Reading Challenge
19 February 2025
Classics Reading Challenge
Have you read the so-called Classics? Now's your chance! We've put together a list of 15 Classic...
Library News
StoryWalks® in Matamata-Piako
08 December 2024
StoryWalks® in Matamata-Piako
In an effort to inspire reading in creative way while combining it with the great outdoors, the...
Library News
Wriggle and Rhyme
23 January 2022
Wriggle and Rhyme
Wriggle and Rhyme is a free 30 minute relaxed group session with fun songs, stories, movement and...
Library Events
Bricks for Kids
23 January 2022
Bricks for Kids
Each session has a different theme for kids to base their Lego creations on. Everyone aged 5 – 13...
Library Events
Toddler Time
13 January 2022
Toddler Time
Matamata-Piako Libraries' Toddler Time offers a half hour session of fun aimed at 2 - 5 year olds....
Library Events
Book Chat
23 January 2021
Book Chat
The Book Chat group chats about any good books they have been reading, and each month selects a...
Library Events
Te Aroha Library Closure

Te Aroha Library Closure

28 February 2025
Te Aroha Library is getting a little makeover!

 

In early April, we will be re-carpeting and re-roofing Te Aroha Library. That means that we will have to close the library for the period of on...

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Classics Reading Challenge

Classics Reading Challenge

19 February 2025
Have you read the so-called Classics? Now's your chance! 

We've put together a list of 15 Classic novels and 15 "Modern Classics" and we challenge you to read at least 12 of these over the next year. S...

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Toddler time bear hunt

Toddler Time: We're Going on a Bear Hunt!

29 January 2025
Grab your favourite teddy and head down to Te Aroha Library or Matamata Library for an exclusive, "live" version of "We're Going on a Bear Hunt." We'll be weaving through the long grass, and tru...
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Book Date

Blind Date with a Book 2025

21 January 2025

Skip the bad dates this Valentine's Day and date a mystery book instead!

 

From 10-16 February, drop into the library and choose from a selection of mystery books based on their dating profi...

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Summer Collectathon Piakodex

Summer Collectathon Piakodex

05 January 2025
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Summer Collectathon 2025: The Challenges

Summer Collectathon 2025: The Challenges

02 January 2025
Congratulations on picking up your Starter Pack!

You’re now ready to get out there and start collecting some awesome Piakomon trading cards.

Here’s how it goes.

There are 5 challenges to be completed at ...

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StoryWalks® in Matamata-Piako

StoryWalks® in Matamata-Piako

08 December 2024
In an effort to inspire reading in creative way while combining it with the great outdoors, the libraries have installed StoryWalks® in both Matamata and Morrinsville. The idea is to build youngsters'...
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Christmas Opening Hours

Christmas Opening/Closing Dates 2024

25 November 2024
 
As we all enjoy the holiday season with our friends, families and loved ones, all libraries will be closed from 12pm on 24 December. We will reopen on 6 January at 9.30am. While we are closed, ...
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BorrowBox ePress

Get your local newspapers for free on BorrowBox!

19 November 2024
 

It's finally here! BorrowBox is now offering online access to all the NZME newspapers through their app.

This means you now have access to 25 different titles, including NZ Herald, Herald on Sunday, R...

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Tā tauā hangarau: Merge Cube

Tā tauā hangarau: Merge Cube

10 November 2024
Congratulations on borrowing your Merge Cube!

Click the link below to find instructions on how to use and set up the Merge Cube.

Please note that while there is an optional paid subscription option in t...

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Strawbees Borrowable Tech

Tā tauā hangarau: Strawbees

07 November 2024
Congratulations on borrowing your Strawbees!

Below you will find the instruction manual for your Strawbees.

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Sphero Borrowable Tech

Tā tauā hangarau: Sphero Mini

07 November 2024
Congratulations on borrowing your Sphero Mini!

Below you will find the instruction manual for your Sphero as well as some fun activities you can do.

Please note that the page numbers may not necessarily...

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3D Pen Borrowable Tech

Tā tauā hangarau: Polaroid Play 3D Pen

21 October 2024
Congratulations on borrowing your Polaroid Play 3D Pen!

Below you will find the instruction manual for your 3D pen.

Please note that the page numbers may not necessarily be in order.

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Poetry Podcast Winners

Poetry Podcast 2024 Results

07 October 2024
 

Poetry Podcast Comp Winners

Our very first Poetry Podcast has come to a close and the results are in!

We received and excellent response from our communities across the Matamata-Piako District, and even some internationals. We w...

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students responsible for storywalk story

StoryWalk® opening at Lockerbie Park

17 September 2024
Take a stroll down Lockerbie Park at the start of the Rotary Centennial Walkway opposite Morrinsville Intermediate on Coronation Road, and you’ll find an intriguing string of posts, displaying pages o...
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Scams and fraud awareness presentation

Scams and fraud awareness presentation

23 July 2023
Concerned about scams and fraud? Join us at Morrinsville Library for a presentation by experts from ANZ bank Morrinsville.

They’ll discuss:

  • different types of scams
  • how to identify warning signs
  • how...
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Helping children learn to read

Helping children learn to read

21 July 2023
There is current debate about how our schools are teaching reading - even researchers from two universities (University of Auckland and University of Canterbury) have different points of view. The med...
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Graphic Novel Month at the Libraries

Graphic Novel Month at the Libraries

19 July 2023
Join us for Graphic Novels Month at Matamata-Piako Libraries. This month, we will be ushering our awesome collection of graphic novels into the spotlight, with costumes, character creation and more.

Th...

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Confirming a family story

Confirming a family story

10 August 2022
An interview with Malcolm Banks

We asked one of our library customers to answer a few questions about using Ancestry Library Edition, and his exploration of his family history. Malcolm participated in ...

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Skinny Jump

Skinny Jump: low-cost broadband

25 August 2021
Skinny Jump is for those who don't have a broadband connection at home because cost is a barrier.



Skinny believes every New Zealander deserves to have the opportunities to learn and thrive in the moder...
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New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults 2021 finalists announced

New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults 2021 finalists announced

10 June 2021
From a field of 166 entries, the 28 finalists in the 2021 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults were announced on Thursday 10 June. Across six main categories, these books offer the na...
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Quillby

05 January 2021
quillby
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Moucil

05 January 2021
moucil
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Torytell

05 January 2021
torytell
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Tempe

05 January 2021
tempe
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Framesiens

05 January 2021
Framesiens
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Firthor

05 January 2021
firthor
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Vikto

05 January 2021
vikto
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Vikty

05 January 2021
vikty
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Arogie

05 January 2021
arogie
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Geezer

05 January 2021
geezer
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Hyking

05 January 2021
hyking
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Mobull

05 January 2021
mobull
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Smegle

05 January 2021
smegle
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Tanipool

05 January 2021
tanipool
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Shrimool

05 January 2021
shrimool
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Norkle

05 January 2021
norkle
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Safy

05 January 2021
safy
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Noodlie

05 January 2021
noodlie
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Ladybuk

05 January 2021
ladybuk
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Bukiworm

05 January 2021
bukiworm
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Te Aroha Library Closure

Te Aroha Library Closure

28 February 2025
Te Aroha Library is getting a little makeover!

 

In early April, we will be re-carpeting and re-roofing Te Aroha Library. That means that we will have to close the library for the period of on...

Read More
Classics Reading Challenge

Classics Reading Challenge

19 February 2025
Have you read the so-called Classics? Now's your chance! 

We've put together a list of 15 Classic novels and 15 "Modern Classics" and we challenge you to read at least 12 of these over the next year. S...

Read More
Toddler time bear hunt

Toddler Time: We're Going on a Bear Hunt!

29 January 2025
Grab your favourite teddy and head down to Te Aroha Library or Matamata Library for an exclusive, "live" version of "We're Going on a Bear Hunt." We'll be weaving through the long grass, and tru...
Read More
Book Date

Blind Date with a Book 2025

21 January 2025

Skip the bad dates this Valentine's Day and date a mystery book instead!

 

From 10-16 February, drop into the library and choose from a selection of mystery books based on their dating profi...

Read More
Summer Collectathon Piakodex

Summer Collectathon Piakodex

05 January 2025
Read More
Summer Collectathon 2025: The Challenges

Summer Collectathon 2025: The Challenges

02 January 2025
Congratulations on picking up your Starter Pack!

You’re now ready to get out there and start collecting some awesome Piakomon trading cards.

Here’s how it goes.

There are 5 challenges to be completed at ...

Read More
StoryWalks® in Matamata-Piako

StoryWalks® in Matamata-Piako

08 December 2024
In an effort to inspire reading in creative way while combining it with the great outdoors, the libraries have installed StoryWalks® in both Matamata and Morrinsville. The idea is to build youngsters'...
Read More
Christmas Opening Hours

Christmas Opening/Closing Dates 2024

25 November 2024
 
As we all enjoy the holiday season with our friends, families and loved ones, all libraries will be closed from 12pm on 24 December. We will reopen on 6 January at 9.30am. While we are closed, ...
Read More
BorrowBox ePress

Get your local newspapers for free on BorrowBox!

19 November 2024
 

It's finally here! BorrowBox is now offering online access to all the NZME newspapers through their app.

This means you now have access to 25 different titles, including NZ Herald, Herald on Sunday, R...

Read More
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  • Home
  • Library Collections
    • Finding Great Books
    • Library Collections
      • Māori Collection
      • Local History
      • Newspapers and Magazines
      • Computers and Internet
  • Online Resources
    • Online Resources
    • eBooks, eAudioBooks & eMovies
    • Library Apps
  • What's On?
    • Device and Computer Help
    • Events Calendar
    • Blog and News
    • Wriggle and Rhyme
    • Toddler Time
    • Bricks for Kids
    • Code Club
    • Book Chat
    • Book a Librarian
  • How To?
    • Access my account
    • Borrow, return or renew items
    • Place an Item on Hold
    • Use the Internet/Wifi, Print or Scan
    • Books to You | Pukapuka ki a koe
    • Download eBooks and eAudiobooks
    • Find online tutorials
    • Interloan an item / Suggest a purchase
    • What do I do with second-hand books?
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Join the Library
    • Fees and Charges
    • Pay Library Fees
    • Working with us
  • Login / Join