World Bee Day 2025
Join us at Matamata Library as we celebrate World Bee Day on Friday 30 May.
We have two exciting activities on offer - a Special Edition bee-themed Toddler Time for the little ones, and a Luncht...
Read MoreGuide to Central Government: Understanding how laws are made and how to engage
Matamata Library is collaborating with New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) to bring you a special, hour-long session where a guest speaker from NZCCSS will discuss ...
Read MoreStitch Circle
Grab your knitting needles, your crochet hooks, and your favourite yarn, and join us at Te Aroha Library for our Stitch Circle group. We meet once every 4 weeks at the library between 10am and 12pm to...
Read MoreApril Library Closures
Due to a number of public holidays and staff training, ALL Matamata-Piako District Libraries will be closed on the following days:
Tuesday 8 April for staff training
Friday 18 April for Good Frida...
Read MoreApril School Holiday Programme
These school holidays, we have something fun in store for you!
Each library will be hosting activities between 15 and 23 April, all connected to the theme of games.
That means you can ...
Read MoreJane Austen Afternoon
Calling all obstinate, head-strong girls and other interested parties: Gather together a large party of friends and join us in the circulating library in Morrinsville on Saturday, 15 M...
Read MoreSummer Collectathon: Trading Card Swap Party
If you've been collecting trading cards over the last couple months as part of the Summer Collectathon, you won't want to miss our Trading Card Swap Party.
If you've collected double ...
Read MoreHarry Potter Escape Room
Did you ever make anything happen? Anything you couldn't explain...?
Are you perfectly aware that it's pronounced "leviOHsa," not "leviosAH"? Then we have the experience for you!
The Matamata-...
Read MoreChristmas Crafts at Te Aroha Library
In the blink of an eye, Christmas is once again on our doorstep! If you're looking for some nifty, creative ideas to spruce up your Christmas, or maybe some budget-friendly gifts fo...
Read MoreWriggle and Rhyme
Wriggle and Rhyme is a free 30 minute relaxed group session with fun songs, stories, movement and rhythm activities aimed at under two's. Our facilitators teach you physical movement skills to he...
Read MoreBricks for Kids
Each session has a different theme for kids to base their Lego creations on.
Everyone aged 5 – 13 welcome!
Session times run as follows during the school term.
Te Aroha Library - ...
Read MoreToddler Time
Matamata-Piako Libraries' Toddler Time offers a half hour session of fun aimed at 2 - 5 year olds. We base each week on a simple theme which we showcase in our songs, stories and activities. All or ou...
Read MoreBuild-A-Toddler-Time
Are you missing Toddler Time or Wriggle & Rhyme? Why not build your own session online? Start by picking one of our hello songs, then select a story, throw in a couple or more songs and a sprinkle...
Read MoreBook a Librarian
If our computer 'Stepping Up' classes don’t meet your needs and the time needed is longer than a standard 5 minute enquiry, you may request to spend one on one time with library staff via our ‘Book a ...
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