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All Matamata-Piako Libraries will be closed for staff training for the day on Tuesday 5 July 2022...
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July School holidays - Monster Mash up Join in the fun at our libraries these school holidays....
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Our celebration of Matariki, the rise of the constellation of stars heralding winter and for many,...
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Read our latest library newsletter!...
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And the winners of the 2022 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards are: FICTION Greta & Valdin by Rebecca...
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Wriggle & Rhyme is a free 30 minute relaxed group session with fun songs, stories, movement and...
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Each session has a different theme for kids to base their Lego creations on. Everyone aged 5 – 13...
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Matamata-Piako Libraries' Toddler Time offers a half hour session of fun aimed at 2 - 5 year olds....
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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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The Book Chat group chats about any good books they have been reading, and each month selects a...
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All Matamata-Piako Libraries will be closed for staff training for the day on Tuesday 5 July 2022 While we are closed you can still - Return books in the after hours slots   - Connect t...

July School holidays - Monster Mash up Join in the fun at our libraries these school holidays. Week 1 - Monster Slime! Come along and learn how to make slime, channel your inner mad scientist, and ...

Calling all knitters, crocheters, or those who would love to learn! Join the Matamata-Piako Libraries to celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Day, by coming along to Matamata, Morrinsville or Te Aroha...

This May we’re celebrating New Zealand Music Month in the library with children’s programmes, displays, quizzes, and music in the library. Bring the kids along to a special musical Toddler Time sessi...

Read our latest library newsletter! ...

And the winners of the 2022 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards are:    FICTION Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K Reilly From the very first page, this novel has readers laughing out l...

This May we’re celebrating New Zealand Music Month in the library with children’s programmes, displays, quizzes, and music in the library. Bring the kids along to a special musical Toddler Time sessi...

This May we’re celebrating New Zealand Music Month in the library with children’s programmes, displays, quizzes, and music in the library. Bring the kids along to a special musical Toddler Time sessi...

In 2021 the Matamata-Piako Libraries collaborated with Wallace Art Gallery on Te Toi Tūāhu - a local project to celebrate art and ceremony, focused on the knowledge of Matariki within public and open ...

The libraries are currently operating under Orange COVID protection level • Face coverings are mandatory if you are over 12 years of age • Please maintain at least 1 metre distance between your grou...

Join in the fun at our libraries for our Easter Egg hunt and Storytime. Each library will host a special pre-holiday session for 5-13 year olds from 4.15pm on Wednesday 13 April.  Participants w...

The libraries are currently operating under Red COVID protection level • Face coverings are mandatory if you are over 12 years of age • Please maintain at least 1 metre distance between your group a...

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The libraries are currently operating under Red COVID protection level • Contact tracing remains in place using either a) the COVID Tracer app, b) your COVID Tracer Booklet or c) providing your conta...

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Our staff are attending workshops on Monday 21 February. Library hours will be 2 pm - 4.30 pm.   While we are closed you can still - Return books in the after hours slots   - ...

eBooks and eAudiobooks You can read eBooks and listen to eAudiobooks through ePlatform and Borrowbox. Read or listen anywhere, any time and on most devices. You will need your library card ...

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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...

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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 ...

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...

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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...

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...

All Matamata-Piako Libraries will be closed for staff training for the day on Tuesday 5 July 2022 While we are closed you can still - Return books in the after hours slots   - Connect t...

July School holidays - Monster Mash up Join in the fun at our libraries these school holidays. Week 1 - Monster Slime! Come along and learn how to make slime, channel your inner mad scientist, and ...

Calling all knitters, crocheters, or those who would love to learn! Join the Matamata-Piako Libraries to celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Day, by coming along to Matamata, Morrinsville or Te Aroha...

This May we’re celebrating New Zealand Music Month in the library with children’s programmes, displays, quizzes, and music in the library. Bring the kids along to a special musical Toddler Time sessi...

Read our latest library newsletter! ...

And the winners of the 2022 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards are:    FICTION Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K Reilly From the very first page, this novel has readers laughing out l...

This May we’re celebrating New Zealand Music Month in the library with children’s programmes, displays, quizzes, and music in the library. Bring the kids along to a special musical Toddler Time sessi...

This May we’re celebrating New Zealand Music Month in the library with children’s programmes, displays, quizzes, and music in the library. Bring the kids along to a special musical Toddler Time sessi...

In 2021 the Matamata-Piako Libraries collaborated with Wallace Art Gallery on Te Toi Tūāhu - a local project to celebrate art and ceremony, focused on the knowledge of Matariki within public and open ...