Blog and News

Since we never get a wintry Christmas, we decided that these school holidays, we'd bring you a...
Library News
Tired of letting kids have all the fun? Want some "me time" to play with LEGO without any racket...
Library News
We are making safety and strengthening changes to the customer services area at our office on...
Library News
Mānawatia a Matariki! At the libraries, we aim to provide a base of knowledge about significant...
Library News
Winter is here, and with it comes a frosty new adventure: the Winter Reading Challenge ! This...
Library Events
As part of our Classics Reading Challenge, we will be running 3 special Book Chat Groups, one at...
Library Events
Matamata Library is collaborating with New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS)...
Library Events
Grab your knitting needles, your crochet hooks, and your favourite yarn, and join us at Te Aroha...
Library Events
Have you read the so-called Classics? Now's your chance! We've put together a list of 15 Classic...
Library News
...
Library News
In an effort to inspire reading in creative way while combining it with the great outdoors, the...
Library News
Wriggle and Rhyme is a free 30 minute relaxed group session with fun songs, stories, movement and...
Library Events

Join us for the Crazy Christmas Hat Catwalk these July School Holidays at Matamata Library!

RSVP using the form below. Please note that this activity is suitable for children aged 5 and over.

{rsform 60...

Join us for Snow Globe Making these July School Holidays at Matamata Library!

RSVP using the form below. Please note that this activity is suitable for children aged 5 and over.

{rsform 59}

Since we never get a wintry Christmas, we decided that these school holidays, we'd bring you a midwinter Christmas!

Each of the libraries has chosen their own set of activities, which means you can pic...

Tired of letting kids have all the fun? Want some "me time" to play with LEGO without any racket in the background?

Join us for our extra special Bricks for Adults event at the libraries! We'll provide...

We are making safety and strengthening changes to the customer services area at our office on Canada Street, Morrinsville. Customer Services and Library visitors will be directed to use the skate park...

Mānawatia a Matariki!

At the libraries, we aim to provide a base of knowledge about significant events like Matariki mā Puanga (Matariki and Puanga). Below you will find some key information about what...

Have you read the so-called Classics? Now's your chance! 

We've put together a list of 15 Classic novels and 15 "Modern Classics" and we challenge you to read at least 12 of these over the next year. S...

Skip the bad dates this Valentine's Day and date a mystery book instead!

 

From 10-16 February, drop into the library and choose from a selection of mystery books based on their dating profi...

Congratulations on picking up your Starter Pack!

You’re now ready to get out there and start collecting some awesome Piakomon trading cards.

Here’s how it goes.

There are 5 challenges to be completed at ...

In an effort to inspire reading in creative way while combining it with the great outdoors, the libraries have installed StoryWalks® in both Matamata and Morrinsville. The idea is to build youngsters'...

 
As we all enjoy the holiday season with our friends, families and loved ones, all libraries will be closed from 12pm on 24 December. We will reopen on 6 January at 9.30am. While we are closed, ...

 

It's finally here! BorrowBox is now offering online access to all the NZME newspapers through their app.

This means you now have access to 25 different titles, including NZ Herald, Herald on Sunday, R...

Coding is fast becoming an incredibly valuable skill! If you know someone over the age of 8 that would be interested in learning how to code by designing and creating their very own, playable video ga...

Congratulations on borrowing your Merge Cube!

Click the link below to find instructions on how to use and set up the Merge Cube.

Please note that while there is an optional paid subscription option in t...

Congratulations on borrowing your Strawbees!

Below you will find the instruction manual for your Strawbees.

Congratulations on borrowing your Sphero Mini!

Below you will find the instruction manual for your Sphero as well as some fun activities you can do.

Please note that the page numbers may not necessarily...

Congratulations on borrowing your Polaroid Play 3D Pen!

Below you will find the instruction manual for your 3D pen.

Please note that the page numbers may not necessarily be in order.

 

Poetry Podcast Comp Winners

Our very first Poetry Podcast has come to a close and the results are in!

We received and excellent response from our communities across the Matamata-Piako District, and even some internationals. We w...

Take a stroll down Lockerbie Park at the start of the Rotary Centennial Walkway opposite Morrinsville Intermediate on Coronation Road, and you’ll find an intriguing string of posts, displaying pages o...

Concerned about scams and fraud? Join us at Morrinsville Library for a presentation by experts from ANZ bank Morrinsville.

They’ll discuss:

  • different types of scams
  • how to identify warning signs
  • how...

There is current debate about how our schools are teaching reading - even researchers from two universities (University of Auckland and University of Canterbury) have different points of view. The med...

Join us for Graphic Novels Month at Matamata-Piako Libraries. This month, we will be ushering our awesome collection of graphic novels into the spotlight, with costumes, character creation and more.

Th...

An interview with Malcolm Banks

We asked one of our library customers to answer a few questions about using Ancestry Library Edition, and his exploration of his family history. Malcolm participated in ...

Skinny Jump is for those who don't have a broadband connection at home because cost is a barrier.



Skinny believes every New Zealander deserves to have the opportunities to learn and thrive in the moder...

From a field of 166 entries, the 28 finalists in the 2021 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults were announced on Thursday 10 June. Across six main categories, these books offer the na...

quillby winter

moucil winter

torytell winter

Tempe Winter

framesiens winter

Firthor winter

vikto winter

Vikty winter

Arogie winter

Geezer winter

Hyking winter

Mobull Winter

Smegle winter

Tanipool winter

Shrimool winter

Norkle winter

Safy winter

Noodlie winter

ladybuk winter

Bukiworm winter

Join us for the Crazy Christmas Hat Catwalk these July School Holidays at Matamata Library!

RSVP using the form below. Please note that this activity is suitable for children aged 5 and over.

{rsform 60...

Join us for Snow Globe Making these July School Holidays at Matamata Library!

RSVP using the form below. Please note that this activity is suitable for children aged 5 and over.

{rsform 59}

Since we never get a wintry Christmas, we decided that these school holidays, we'd bring you a midwinter Christmas!

Each of the libraries has chosen their own set of activities, which means you can pic...

Tired of letting kids have all the fun? Want some "me time" to play with LEGO without any racket in the background?

Join us for our extra special Bricks for Adults event at the libraries! We'll provide...

We are making safety and strengthening changes to the customer services area at our office on Canada Street, Morrinsville. Customer Services and Library visitors will be directed to use the skate park...

Mānawatia a Matariki!

At the libraries, we aim to provide a base of knowledge about significant events like Matariki mā Puanga (Matariki and Puanga). Below you will find some key information about what...

Have you read the so-called Classics? Now's your chance! 

We've put together a list of 15 Classic novels and 15 "Modern Classics" and we challenge you to read at least 12 of these over the next year. S...

Skip the bad dates this Valentine's Day and date a mystery book instead!

 

From 10-16 February, drop into the library and choose from a selection of mystery books based on their dating profi...