Carterton Library

10/04/2026

Be safe, be seen! Come and grab a free backpack cover or ankle bracelet to light yourself up during the darker months!

You can get them from us in Carterton, or one of the other fantastic Wairarapa libraries: Masterton District Library, South Wairarapa Libraries branches in Greytown, Featherston, and Martinborough.

While stocks last, limit 2 items per person.

A big mihi to Greater Wellington and Wairarapa Road Safety Council for this intiative!

08/04/2026

Next Thursday, 16 April, come and make a beautiful bookmark using recycled materials 🔖

🍂 Sustainable Bookmark Making for All Ages
📍 Carterton Library
📅 Thursday 16 April
⏰ 10:00–11:30am

Design a one-of-a-kind bookmark using autumn leaves, recycled book pages, twine, and more from our reusable craft collection. Perfect for adding a personal touch to your reading adventures!

🌏💚 Come along, get creative, and celebrate sustainability in a fun, hands-on way. All materials provided—just bring your imagination!

No need to book, just drop in. Suitable for all ages, but especially kids and caregivers! Children under 10 years old must be supervised.

See you there!

08/04/2026

Beautiful bunny portraits were created at a fantastic eco-creativity workshop with the lovely Steff from Indigo and Thyme this morning 🐰🌿🎨❤

All portraits were created with recycled materials, including egg cartons and cardboard boxes - mīharo!

The library was humming with happy creativity and fabulous art!

If you have photos of your bunny portraits and want to share them with us, send them through or post them in the comments below! 🐰🎨

A big mihi to all the kids, parents, and caregivers who came along and a huge thanks to Indigo and Thyme for bringing this joyful and sustainable activity to our community🙏🙏

If you didn't make it to our Carterton session, Steff will also be at:
Featherston Library — Wednesday 15 April, 10:00am–11:30am
Martinborough Library — Wednesday 15 April, 2:00pm–3:30pm

07/04/2026

Looking for book recommendations? 📖👀📚

Check out our NEW Staff Picks! A curated selection of our staff's favorite books. Everything from classics to thrillers to autobiographies to fascinating non-fiction, there is something for everyone, no matter your age.

Look for the Staff Pick sticker on front covers and the Star sticker on spines⭐️

What would you recommend as your pick?

07/04/2026

Join us tomorrow, Wed 8 April, for a FREE and ADORABLE eco-friendly bunny portrait workshop with Steff from Indigo and Thyme 🐰🌿🎨

💚Wednesday 8 April
💚 10:00am – 11:30am
💚 For all ages. Adult supervision required for kids under 10 years old
💚 All materials provided
💚 No bookings needed — just turn up and get creative!

We’re so excited to have Steff bringing this beautiful, sustainable school holiday craft activity to Carterton in collaboration with South Wairarapa Libraries!

If you can't make it to our Carterton session, Steff will also be at:
Greytown Library — Tomorrow, Wednesday 8 April, 2:00pm–3:30pm
Featherston Library — Wednesday 15 April, 10:00am–11:30am
Martinborough Library — Wednesday 15 April, 2:00pm–3:30pm

06/04/2026

🐰🐰Come and make a beautiful bunny portrait on Wednesday morning! 🐰🐰

🐰Make an Easter Bunny Portrait 🐰

These FREE eco-creativity workshops at Wairarapa Libraries are beginning this Weds 8th April Carterton Library and South Wairarapa Libraries for the school holidays.

10 - 11.30am - Carterton Library
2 - 3.30pm - Greytown Library (upstairs)

Using recycled egg cartons, reclaimed cardboard, scrap materials, and low‑waste art supplies, these eco-friendly Easter Bunny Portraits are a fantastic way to get creative, connect with each other and keep the kids busy during the school holidays.

All materials provided and everyone is welcome. No need to book - just hop along.🐰🥕

'By creating with what we already have, we're making something beautiful, whilst helping the planet at the same time'.

02/04/2026

A friendly reminder that our return slot is closed, along with the Library, until Tuesday 7 April.
We don't have overdue fines, so no need to worry about holding on to your library items until then!
PS. Don't forget you can borrow free ebooks, audiobooks, and emagazines on Libby, or watch free movies on Beamafilm!
Check out our digital library here: https://tinyurl.com/4n6tfhrt

31/03/2026

Reading isn’t just about stories, it can also lead to unlocking a new hobby or your next favourite recipe! 🧁🎨

31/03/2026

📚The 2026 International Booker prize shortlist has been announced! Who do you think should win? 📚

The six finalists include Marie NDiaye and Yáng Shuāng-zǐ alongside Daniel Kehlmann’s second nomination for the £50,000 prize

31/03/2026

Get eggcited for Easter! 🐰🐣
Join us this Thursday for a special Stories & Songs session filled with singing, rhymes, and fabulous picture books.

🕙 10:00–10:30am
Bring your little ones along and join the fun!

30/03/2026

🐰🐇 We will be closed for Easter from Friday 3 April 3rd to Monday 6 April 🐰🐇

Normal hours will resume on Tuesday 7 April.

We look forward to seeing you again after the holiday! Enjoy your festivities!

27/03/2026

Looking for something creative and eco-friendly to do these April school holidays? We’ve got you covered with two exciting FREE sustainable craft sessions for all ages! 🐰🍂

🐰 Easter Bunny Portrait Workshop (brought to us by Indigo and Thyme and in collaboration with South Wairarapa Libraries)
📍 Carterton Library
📅 Wednesday 8 April
⏰ 10:00–11:30am
Get crafty and create your very own adorable Easter Bunny masterpiece! Beautiful bunny portraits made with recycled materials!

🍂 Sustainable Bookmark Making
📍 Carterton Library
📅 Thursday 16 April
⏰ 10:00–11:30am
Design a one-of-a-kind bookmark using autumn leaves, recycled book pages, twine, and more from our reusable craft collection. Perfect for adding a personal touch to your reading adventures!

🌏💚 Come along, get creative, and celebrate sustainability in a fun, hands-on way. All materials provided—just bring your imagination!

No need to book, just drop in. Suitable for all ages, but especially kids and caregivers! See you there!