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Ngā hōtaka me ngā papamahiProgrammes and Activities

Summer Programmes

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Design Our New Library Card

Our library cards are getting a revamp and we'd like you to come up with a design that shows our love for Taranaki!

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Summer Reading Programme

Splash into the library this summer and take part in our summer reading programme. Choose between a range of cool activities or just curl up with your favourite book.

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Great Summer Reads

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Great Summer Reads for Adults

Kick back and relax with these awesome recommendations this summer.

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Great Summer Reads for Kids

Get some great ideas for good books to keep the kids reading this school holidays.

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Great Summer Reads for Teens

Check out our list of teen friendly reads for the summer, including an excellent selection of Manga book.

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School Holiday Programme

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Big LEGO® Build

Big LEGO® Build

Thu 28th Jan 2021 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Puke Ariki Discover It!, 1 Ariki Street, New Plymouth, New Plymouth, 4310

Pop-Up Craft Table at Ōākura Library

Pop-Up Craft Table at Ōākura Library

Wed 27th Jan 2021 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Ōākura Library, 16 Donnelly Street, Ōākura, New Plymouth, 4314

Ocean Craft and VR Experiences

Ocean Craft and VR Experiences

Thu 28th Jan 2021 10:30am - 12:00pm

Inglewood Library and Service Centre, 46 Rata Street, Inglewood, 4330

Community Programmes

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Skinny Jump

Skinny Jump is a low-cost, pre-pay internet service for people who don't have internet at home.

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Check out a Chromebook

Borrow a Chromebook to use in the library at Puke Ariki, Bell Block, Waitara and Inglewood libraries.

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Stepping UP

Do you need help improving your digital skills? Our Stepping UP classes are on throughout October and November, covering everything from smartphones to Ancestry.

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Book Groups

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Book Groups

Love reading? Want to share your passion with other bookworms? Come and join one of our friendly book groups!

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Book Group in a Bag

Start your own book group with Book Group in a Bag. Each bag has everything you need to get started - just add some friends and pick a convenient time and place!

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Community Events

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Senior Tech Taster at Puke Ariki Library

Senior Tech Taster at Puke Ariki Library

Wed 24th Feb 2021 9:30am - 11:00am

Puke Ariki Library, 1 Ariki St, New Plymouth, 4310

Justice of the Peace - Puke Ariki Regular event

Justice of the Peace - Puke Ariki

Tue 26th Jan 2021 10:00am - 12:30pm

Puke Ariki Library, 1 Ariki St, New Plymouth, 4310

Migrant Women Meet Regular event

Migrant Women Meet

Tue 26th Jan 2021 11:00am - 12:30pm

Puke Ariki Library, 1 Ariki St, New Plymouth, 4310

What's on for Kids and Family

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Big LEGO® Build

Big LEGO® Build

Thu 28th Jan 2021 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Puke Ariki Discover It!, 1 Ariki Street, New Plymouth, New Plymouth, 4310

Pop-Up Craft Table at Ōākura Library

Pop-Up Craft Table at Ōākura Library

Wed 27th Jan 2021 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Ōākura Library, 16 Donnelly Street, Ōākura, New Plymouth, 4314

Ocean Craft and VR Experiences

Ocean Craft and VR Experiences

Thu 28th Jan 2021 10:30am - 12:00pm

Inglewood Library and Service Centre, 46 Rata Street, Inglewood, 4330

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