Tasman District Libraries

15/06/2026

Congratulations to the shortlisted books in the 2026 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults.

We love seeing New Zealand written books on our shelves!


Image(s) via New Zealand Book Awards Trust

12/06/2026

This morning is Worldwide Knit in Public Day ... you could grab your knitting project and head to Richmond or Motueka Library between 10.00am and 1.00pm and knit to your heart's content!

You could also join us for one of these events this upcoming week.

To see what else is on pop to our website: https://www.tasmanlibraries.govt.nz/

09/06/2026

It’s Worldwide Knit in Public Day on Saturday 13 June 2026, so we’re sharing two wonderful photos from the Tasman Heritage collection featuring people knitting. One is ‘Aunt Bertha’, a lovely image from the Waimea South Collection, and the other shows a woman knitting as part of a larger photograph of ‘ladies camping at Riwaka’.
You can view these photos, along with many more, on the Tasman Heritage website.
https://heritage.tasmanlibraries.govt.nz/

If you’d like to join in, bring your knitting project along and knit in public with us on Saturday from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm at Richmond Library or Motueka Library Te Noninga Kumu.

09/06/2026

05/06/2026

Pop over to our website for other library happenings: https://www.tasmanlibraries.govt.nz/

03/06/2026

Tasman District Libraries 17th annual Primary Schools Book Quiz
Held at the Rec Park, the quiz brought together Year 5 and 6 students from schools across Golden Bay, competing in teams of four.
The event tested not only the students’ knowledge of books, but also their creativity, with strong competition for both Best Dressed Team and Best Dressed Individual.
Motupipi School’s team, “The Brainy Book Worms,” claimed first place, with another Motupipi team taking second. Third place was shared by teams from Motupipi and Tākaka Primary School.
We are proud of everyone that entered the quiz you all looked amazing and gave it your all, we can't wait for Richmond and Motueka's turn!

01/06/2026

Next Tuesday library staff will be availble to assist you with your technology questions! Bring your device down to the Tapawera Community Library between 11.00 am-1.00 pm 📱💻🖱

29/05/2026

We hope you are having a lovely long weekend!

Here is some of what is happening this upcoming week in our libraries. For more happenings pop to our website: https://www.tasmanlibraries.govt.nz/

29/05/2026

In this exclusive online event, Colm will share insights into his latest work, his writing process, and the ideas and influences that shape his storytelling. The session will include a live Q&A, giving you the chance to ask questions about The News from Dublin, as well as acclaimed works such as Brooklyn, Long Island and The Magician

29/05/2026

Tomorrow's Saturday Storytime at the Richmond Library has been cancelled!