Waipā District Libraries

27/08/2026

Today is the last day to drop off your Get Lit entries! We are open from 9.00 am through to 8.00 pm (late night Friday) so you can drop them off this evening but don't forget!

20/08/2026

Introducing Biblio+ a new free database available to patrons of Waipa Libraries. Biblio+ is a book centric streaming platform which allows uses to access a variety of movies, popular series and documentaries. New content is added each month. You can access this service via the dedicated app or web page.
https://biblioplus.com/register

18/08/2026

We have a wonderful member of the Resonate team down here at the Te Awamutu Library today, performing free hearing health checks - she is also able to check your hearing aids for you! They are here until 11.30 today (Wednesday), so pop in!

18/08/2026

Due to staff levels, we are must to postpone this week's Book Club session at Te Awamutu Library by 1 week. We will see you next Wednesday, on the 26th of August!

Waipā District Libraries host numerous events throughout the year. Most of our events are free to attend. You can register online for events with limited numbers.

17/08/2026

Only 2 weeks left of the Get Lit winter reading challenge! Check out the event page on the website and grab a copy of the entry form if you haven't yet (or pick one up from a library front desk) and make sure you have returned all of your entries by end-of-day on Friday 28th! The prizes will be drawn on September 1st; the more entries you make, the better your chances. Have fun!

Waipā District Libraries host numerous events throughout the year. Most of our events are free to attend. You can register online for events with limited numbers.

13/08/2026

Just a friendly reminder that all entries to our Get Lit Winter Reading Challenge must be in before the end of Friday, August 28, 2026.

31/07/2026

It is August 1st; World Embroidery Day! To celebrate, the Waikato Embroiderers' Guild is holding have a go workshops at the Te Awamutu library from 10.00 am till 12.00 today! If you have ever wanted to have a go at this elegant craft now is an excellent opportunity. The workshop is free and you don't need to have registered, so pop on down and have a go! Don't forget to check out the quilting display while you are there! 🧵 🪡 ✨

31/07/2026

We have another batch of wonderful quilts on display at the Te Awamutu Library, courtesy of the lovely and talented Te Awamutu Quilters!
On a similarly textile-related note - if you have ever wanted to give embroidery a go, the Waikato Embroiderers Guild is holding a free workshop tomorrow from 10 AM at the Te Awamutu Library, to celebrate World Embroidery Day! Hope to see you there.

29/07/2026

We have had these wonderful handmade quilts on display for the past week, courtesy of the Te Awamutu Quilters! Come check out the display (and the rotating pieces of craftwork) as they will be providing even more beautiful quilts for us to display over the next few weeks. Tonight (Wednesday) and Friday are our late nights, so if you are just getting off work, take a moment and admire these cosey creations and grab a book while you are at it!

24/07/2026

The winners for the Jigsaw Puzzle Art competition have now been notified, and we are pleased to announce the following (with comments from our judge):

• 5-7 – Mackenzie. V (age 5): “Cow in paddock”
“I love the rural Waipa connection!”

• 8-10 – Jesse. S (age 9): “Tree with swing-seat”
“Well constructed and reminiscent of kiwi childhood memories”

• 11-13 – Ella. R (age 11): “Car and trailer”
“Great use of jigsaw pieces only, with no other added materials”

• Adult – Victoria. P: “Ladybird on canvas”
“Beautifully striking piece. Could display in an art exhibit”

Well done to all our winners, and to everyone who took part! If you are one of the wonderful artists who have submitted a piece of art, you can now collect it from the Te Awamutu Library.