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Matamata-Piako Libraries wish you a happy and safe festive season. Library opening hours over the...
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We understand that our customers will have been as eager as we have been to understand what the...
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Our loan periods have changed! Based on what the community has been telling us, we've lengthened...
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Do you have your Vaccine Pass sorted yet? Remember that our libraries have computers, Wi-Fi,...
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Are you a member of a specific fandom? Do you dream of dressing and/or speaking as a resident of...
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Toddler Time has been missed by many of our younger customers and parents alike so we thought, why...
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Missing our in library Bricks for Kids sessions? Us too! We've decided to hold Zoom sessions for...
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Are you between 5 and 13 and looking for something fun to do over the school holidays? Then join...
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Fluctuating COVID-19 levels mean tough times for lots of families – but we’ve got a way you can...
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Matamata-Piako Libraries wish you a happy and safe festive season. Library opening hours over the festive season will be as follows:   Friday 24 : 9.00 -12  pm Saturday 25 – Tuesday 28 :...

We understand that our customers will have been as eager as we have been to understand what the new Covid-19 Framework will mean for libraries. We are pleased to confirm that at Orange we will be open...

Our loan periods have changed! Based on what the community has been telling us, we've lengthened the loan periods for almost all our items. Most books (excluding Hot Picks) can now be borrowed for fou...

Do you have your Vaccine Pass sorted yet? Remember that our libraries have computers, Wi-Fi, printing, laminating and library staff who can provide support. If you need any of these things to help yo...

Take time to pause and reflect on this Remembrance Day. On 11 November at 11am, the Commonwealth will observe a one-minute silence to mark the end of WW1 and commemorate all those who have died or su...

Fluctuating COVID-19 levels mean tough times for lots of families – but we’ve got a way you can help others, at the same time as helping clear your overdue fees. From 1 October to 4 December you can g...

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...

Tihei mauri ora! The challenge is to read a book by a Māori author. (This doesn’t have to be in te reo, but ka pai if you choose to do so!) For adult readers, you’re probably already aware of such l...

Following the public consultation period, we can now confirm the large majority of our fees and charges remain the same for the coming year.  The following changes to library fees and charges will tak...

Story Walks around the district. The Te Aroha Domain and Matamata Centennial Drive 'Kuwi the Kiwi' Story Walks are still up, but the 'There's a Weta on my Sweater' Story Walk in Morrinsville at Locke...

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...

In response to an ongoing need in our community for foundational training in computer skills, the libraries are pleased to announce another round of Stepping Up classes, set to commence mid June. Whe...

The winners of the 2021 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards are: Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction Bug Week by Airini Beautrais There’s nowhere to hide with a short story. It must say a lot by say...

We are excited to be offering something shiny and new for Matariki this year. Get onboard our “In Library Wānanga” and join a whole lot of shared learning, discussing and understanding of what Matarik...

The libraries will be opening late on Wednesday 13 May due to staff training. ...

Colourful Kiwi story-trail
 Fancy something fun and free to do with the kids, out in the open air?
 Matamata-Piako Libraries' Story Walks are three trails of colourful pages leading through the leafy...

Our Stepping Up classes are continuing throughout April into May.  All three libraries will be hosting small classes in eBooks, computer basics, digital banking and more!   Find out about our upc...

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Matamata-Piako Libraries wish you a happy and safe festive season. Library opening hours over the festive season will be as follows:   Friday 24 : 9.00 -12  pm Saturday 25 – Tuesday 28 :...

We understand that our customers will have been as eager as we have been to understand what the new Covid-19 Framework will mean for libraries. We are pleased to confirm that at Orange we will be open...

Our loan periods have changed! Based on what the community has been telling us, we've lengthened the loan periods for almost all our items. Most books (excluding Hot Picks) can now be borrowed for fou...

Do you have your Vaccine Pass sorted yet? Remember that our libraries have computers, Wi-Fi, printing, laminating and library staff who can provide support. If you need any of these things to help yo...

Take time to pause and reflect on this Remembrance Day. On 11 November at 11am, the Commonwealth will observe a one-minute silence to mark the end of WW1 and commemorate all those who have died or su...

Fluctuating COVID-19 levels mean tough times for lots of families – but we’ve got a way you can help others, at the same time as helping clear your overdue fees. From 1 October to 4 December you can g...

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...

Tihei mauri ora! The challenge is to read a book by a Māori author. (This doesn’t have to be in te reo, but ka pai if you choose to do so!) For adult readers, you’re probably already aware of such l...

Following the public consultation period, we can now confirm the large majority of our fees and charges remain the same for the coming year.  The following changes to library fees and charges will tak...