Carterton Library

24/10/2026

📢 Kia ora! The library and Te Huinga Tāngata Wairarapa Events Centre will be closed this Monday, 26 October, for Labour Day. We will reopen on Tuesday 27 October at 9.30am 📢

Have a great long weekend! 📚🔆

22/10/2026

Your Labour Weekend Reading List! ☀️

Labour Day weekend is almost here! Whether you're planning a relaxing day at home, heading away for a little adventure, or enjoying some quality time with the family, why not bring a good book along?

From page-turning thrillers to feel-good fiction and books for the little ones, we've got something for everyone!

📖 What's on your reading list this long weekend? Tell us in the comments!

Pop in and pick up your weekend reads before the long weekend begins. Happy reading! 😁

22/10/2026

📚🎬 From page to screen! What’s your favourite book-to-screen adaptation? 📖✨

Was there one that brought your favourite characters to life or was even better than the book?

Any disappointments?

Tell us in the comments! 👇🏾

19/10/2026

Did you borrow any of the most borrowed books on Libby in September? What was your favourite?

See the most borrowed books of September, from bestselling novels to popular new releases readers couldn’t stop checking out.

15/10/2026

🧵💛 We always love having our Mindful Stitching group join us at the library! Hosted by Steff, it’s a lovely opportunity to get creative, connect, and enjoy some mindful stitching together. ✨

15/10/2026

Rainbows in spring. Beautiful Carterton🌈🌈

Sometimes nature puts on the best show of all 🌈

This week's surprise appearance over Te Huinga Tāngata and Carterton Library required no ticket. Just a little Wairarapa spring magic, with sunshine, showers, and a rainbow putting on a performance of its own✨

What's been your favourite sign of spring so far?

13/10/2026

📚✨ There really is something for everyone at the library!

From novels and non-fiction to graphic novels, there’s always something new to discover, whatever your interests may be. Have you explored our adult graphic novel collection yet? 👀🎨

Pop in and find your next read! 💛

08/10/2026

🚀✨ It’s been a busy and fun week at the library!

We’ve been celebrating Space Week with lots of out-of-this-world fun, creativity, and learning. 🌙🪐 There’s still time to join us and get involved before Space Week wraps up!

Come along and see what’s happening at the library. 🌟📚

08/10/2026

📚 Join our library team!

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us in a 12-month fixed-term parental leave cover role, starting in November 2026.

Come and work alongside a supportive, friendly, and committed team of librarians who love what they do.

If this sounds like you, check out our advert on SEEK:

Help people discover, connect and feel welcome at Carterton Library. Join our friendly Carterton Library team on a fixed-term, part-time basis.

05/10/2026

🫶 More new kids' classics have arrived! When we saw When Hi**er Stole Pink Rabbit, we teared up! A definite fav!! 🫶

Keep an eye out for other new kid's classics arrivals later in the week 👀