Waimakariri Libraries

15/06/2026

🌟📆What's on this week at Waimakariri Libraries

It's the third week in the month, which means it's a shared reading group week! Plus, we have events on both late nights at Kaiapoi and Rangiora, check it out:

📚Shared Reading Group
Kaiapoi Library
Wednesday 17 June, 2pm

🧙An Epic Romantasy Night in Kaiapoi**
Kaiapoi Library
Thursday 18 June, 5pm

🎙Istorya Podcast Club*
Rangiora Library
Fridays, 3.30-4.30pm

❄️The Girl Who Was Swallowed by Ice and Snow**
Rangiora Library
Friday 19 June, 5.30pm

For more information about events check out our website calendar👉https://tinyurl.com/y9uxhycd

*Email [email protected] to sign up
**Bookings required, book your spot via Humanitix

13/06/2026

🏣📮Woodend Post Office

Towns across the country once had Post Offices like this one. We don't know exactly when this photo was taken but you might, do you have memories of buying stamps here?

📸Photo Credit: Laurence Eagle

Want to add photos of Woodend over the years to Waimakariri Heritage? Do so here👉https://tinyurl.com/ms5u3vbf

13/06/2026

📚🌟Staff Picks Saturday 🌟📚

Library Assistant Ben's pick is Pallet Style by Nikkita Palmer.

"This book was a great find. There are heaps of great little projects in it and using pallet wood costs almost nothing to experiment with. I definitely found some inspiration to put into practice in my workshop!"

🪵🪑Want to read it next? Place a hold on it via our catalogue now👉https://tinyurl.com/y8de464r

12/06/2026

📚✨ Book Talk at Rangiora Library ✨🎨

Waimakariri Libraries warmly invite lovers of stories and beautiful art to a lively book talk celebrating The Girl Who Was Swallowed by Ice and Snow. This enchanting book is written by Bernadette Hall, with stunning accompanying artworks by Kathryn Madill.

📍 Rangiora Library
📅 Friday 19 June
🕠 5.30pm
🎟️ Bookings are essential – secure your free ticket here 👉

Waimakariri Libraries invite lovers of stories and beautiful art to enjoy a lively book talk to celebrate 'The girl who was swallowed by ice and snow',

11/06/2026

👑💅Who wore it best?

Be the one who wears it forever more, when you win the Fantasy Realm Quiz at An Epic Romantasy Evening in Kaiapoi next Thursday

Book your free ticket here✨👉https://tinyurl.com/vcuszhet

10/06/2026

📚👭Have a book club, or just want to read the same book with your friends and whānau?

Fiction Addiction Book Club in a Bag is the solution!

Each pack contains 8-10 books and can be borrowed for 6 weeks. Browse the collection online now👉https://tinyurl.com/yhrw4b6k

🔥📕Our latest titles are: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans, The Names by Florence Knapp, and When the Deep Dark Bush Swallows You Whole by Geoff Parkes. What titles would you like to see next?

09/06/2026

🫟🎉Waimakariri Libraries KidsFest Events Are Now Live!

We have range of exciting Matariki-themed events and activities for you and your whānau to engage with.

Check out the full line-up on our website👉https://tinyurl.com/4ufs8c95

09/06/2026

✂✨What can you make with a craft cutter?

Below are just a few creations that have been made using our craft cutter, "Brother Bear".

📇🫟From card, vinyl, and even fabrics, you can make personalised greeting cards, bookmarks, heat-transfer stickers and so much more!

Want to learn how to use it? Book in for an induction with one of our Tinker Zone Team 👉https://tinyurl.com/bdfx4x3x

08/06/2026

🌟📆What's on this week at Waimakariri Libraries

Did you know we now have a Tinker Time at Kaiapoi Library? That's 3 drop-in sessions throughout the week!

🪡Tinker Time
Rangiora Library
Mondays, 2-4pm

🪡Tinker Time
Rangiora Library
Tuesdays, 10am-12 noon

🎬Movie Morning
Kaiapoi Library
2nd Tuesday in the month, 10am

🪡Tinker Time
Kaiapoi Library
Thursdays, 1-2pm

🎙Istorya Podcast Club*
Rangiora Library
Fridays, 3.30-4.30pm

For more information about events check out our website calendar👉https://tinyurl.com/y9uxhycd

*Email [email protected] to sign up

08/06/2026

👑✨Will we see you in a crown?

Whether you read Sarah J Maas or J R R Tolkien, all fantasy courts are welcome at An Epic Romantasy Night in Kaiapoi on 18 June.

🧙‍♀️🥇But only the team who wins the Fantasy Realm Quiz will take home the crown on the night, so make sure you've registered your team 👉https://tinyurl.com/vcuszhet