Past Events

  • Unearthing the Ulster Plantation

    Tauranga City Library, 91 Willow Street, Tauranga

    Photographs & documents relating to the European settlement of Katikati. Show-and-tell talks with our Heritage Specialists - A regular chance to get a close look at items that are normally locked away and to hear entertaining and informative stories. Free, no booking necessary. Gather in the Okahukura Room in Ngā Wāhi Rangahau: Research Collections on […]

    Free
  • Te Aka o Tuwhenua: Māori Land Court Research

    Tauranga Council Chambers, 91 Willow Street, Tauranga

    Te Ao Mārama (Tauranga City Libraries), in collaboration with Te Aka Mauri (Rotorua Library), presents this exciting and informative two-part lecture. Sometimes described as “Te Kooti Tango Whenua”, or the land-taking court, the Māori Land Court has a long and chequered past. Maori Land Court Historical  Seminar: 10am – 12pm The first section of this […]

    Free
  • Kōrero Mai : Pronunciation Workshop

    Greerton Library, 139 Greerton Road, Tauranga

    Nau mai, haere mai!  Take part in Mahuru Māori (Māori Language Month) with our introductory pronunciation workshops here at Te Ao Mārama (Tauranga City Libraries). All workshops are free and open for anyone to attend. If you’d like to come along, please let us know by registering through the links below (limited spaces apply). Greerton […]

    Free
  • Library Law Series Papamoa: Wills

    Papamoa Library, 15 Gravatt Road, Papamoa

    Library Law Series starting in September. Come and hear from an experienced lawyers on topics such as Wills, Buying & Selling real estate (focus on 1st home buyers), Relationship Property, Enduring powers of attorney and Family Trust. It’s free and open to all. Topic 1:  Wills  Your will is one of the most important documents […]

    Free
  • Kōrero Mai : Pronunciation Workshop

    Papamoa Library, 15 Gravatt Road, Papamoa

    Nau mai, haere mai!  Take part in Mahuru Māori (Māori Language Month) with our introductory pronunciation workshops here at Te Ao Mārama (Tauranga City Libraries). All workshops are free and open for anyone to attend. If you’d like to come along, please let us know by registering through the links below (limited spaces apply). Greerton […]

    Free
  • Law Series Tauranga: Real Estate (focus on first home buyers)

    Tauranga City Library, 91 Willow Street, Tauranga

    Library Law Series starting in September. Come and hear from an experienced lawyers on topics such as Wills, Buying & Selling real estate (focus on 1st home buyers), Relationship Property, Enduring powers of attorney and Family Trust. It’s free and open to all. Real Estate (focus on first home buyers) Real estate has been a hot […]

    Free
  • Law Series Papamoa: Real Estate (focus on first home buyers)

    Papamoa Library, 15 Gravatt Road, Papamoa

    Library Law Series starting in September. Come and hear from an experienced lawyers on topics such as Wills, Buying & Selling real estate (focus on 1st home buyers), Relationship Property, Enduring powers of attorney and Family Trust. It’s free and open to all. Real Estate (focus on first home buyers) Real estate has been a hot […]

    Free
  • Law Series Papamoa: Relationship Property

    Papamoa Library, 15 Gravatt Road, Papamoa

    Library Law Series starting in September. Come and hear from an experienced lawyers on topics such as Wills, Buying & Selling real estate (focus on 1st home buyers), Relationship Property, Enduring powers of attorney and Family Trust. It’s free and open to all. Relationship Property Understanding your rights and obligations is important to all people in […]

    Free
  • Law Series Tauranga: Enduring Powers of Attorney

    Tauranga City Library, 91 Willow Street, Tauranga

    Library Law Series starting in September. Come and hear from an experienced lawyers on topics such as Wills, Buying & Selling real estate (focus on 1st home buyers), Relationship Property, Enduring powers of attorney and Family Trust. It’s free and open to all. Enduring Powers of Attorney We should all have powers of attorney. These […]

    Free
  • Law Series Papamoa: Enduring Powers of Attorney

    Papamoa Library, 15 Gravatt Road, Papamoa

    Library Law Series starting in September. Come and hear from an experienced lawyers on topics such as Wills, Buying & Selling real estate (focus on 1st home buyers), Relationship Property, Enduring powers of attorney and Family Trust. It’s free and open to all. Enduring Powers of Attorney We should all have powers of attorney. These […]

    Free
  • Law Series Tauranga: Family Trusts

    Tauranga City Library, 91 Willow Street, Tauranga

    Library Law Series starting in September. Come and hear from an experienced lawyers on topics such as Wills, Buying & Selling real estate (focus on 1st home buyers), Relationship Property, Enduring powers of attorney and Family Trust. It’s free and open to all. Family Trusts Family trusts can/may be used for a variety of reasons. If […]

    Free
  • Law Series Papamoa: Family Trusts

    Papamoa Library, 15 Gravatt Road, Papamoa

    Library Law Series starting in September. Come and hear from an experienced lawyers on topics such as Wills, Buying & Selling real estate (focus on 1st home buyers), Relationship Property, Enduring powers of attorney and Family Trust. It’s free and open to all. Family Trusts Family trusts can/may be used for a variety of reasons. If […]

    Free
  • Games Unplugged: Free Weekly Boardgames

    Our Place, 91 Willow Street, Tauranga

    Our Place Tauranga along with Tauranga City Libraries will be hosting a weekly board games get together for all Adults and Students. We’ve got a huge variety of games to choose from & free for anyone to join in so come along and games on! When: Thursdays from 3.30pm – 5pm Where: Our Place, 91 Willow Street, Tauranga Cost:  […]

    Free
  • Law Series Tauranga: Wills & Trusts

    Tauranga City Library, 91 Willow Street, Tauranga

    Library Law Series Come and hear from an experienced lawyers on topics such as Wills, Buying & Selling real estate (focus on 1st home buyers), Relationship Property, Enduring powers of attorney and Family Trust. It’s free and open to all. Topic 1:  Wills & Trusts Your will is one of the most important documents you […]

    Free
  • Card Creating at the Library

    Card Creating at the Library
    Greerton Library, 139 Greerton Road, Tauranga

    Join us for a fun get-together with other crafty card makers. Greerton Library 1.00pm – 3.00pm First Monday of each month Each session will have a prepared activity for you to try. Please bring $2 to cover the cost of the materials supplied. Just want to come along for the company? Feel free to bring […]

    $2
  • The Past and The Curious:

    Tauranga Library - Te Ao Mārama, 21 Devonport Road 21 Devonport Road, Tauranga

    Monthly Show and Tell Talks: Get a close-up look at items that are normally locked away, through entertaining show-and-tell talks with Tauranga City Library Heritage Specialists. On the 1st Wednesday of the month from 1:15-2pm in Ngā Wāhi Rangahau/Research Collections on the first floor of Tauranga Library. Free, no booking necessary. Past & the Curious […]

    Free
  • Law Series Tauranga: Property

    Tauranga Library - Te Ao Mārama, 21 Devonport Road 21 Devonport Road, Tauranga

    Library Law Series starting in September. Come and hear from an experienced lawyers on topics such as Wills, Buying & Selling real estate (focus on 1st home buyers), Relationship Property, Enduring powers of attorney and Family Trust. It’s free and open to all. Property New Zealanders like to own their own homes and, for most of […]

    Free
  • Intro to Brush Lettering Workshop

    A fun and relaxed workshop for hand-lettering enthusiasts who would like to learn the basics of modern brush calligraphy. A strong focus on te reo Māori (workshop will be bilingual), but all levels of te reo Māori learners are welcome. Aroha of Maimoa Creative is a calligrapher and designer who creates unique typography designs. You […]

    Free
  • DIY Christmas Craft 

    DIY Christmas Craft 
    Your local library

    Counting down to Christmas already? Come along to your nearest library, get creative and make your own Christmas cards or decorations at DIY Christmas Craft. We’ll provide craft bits and pieces to start you off—feel free to bring materials you may want to use as well. Open to all ages. Young children will require accompanying […]

    Free
  • DIY Christmas Craft 

    DIY Christmas Craft 
    Your local library

    Counting down to Christmas already? Come along to your nearest library, get creative and make your own Christmas cards or decorations at DIY Christmas Craft. We’ll provide craft bits and pieces to start you off—feel free to bring materials you may want to use as well. Open to all ages. Young children will require accompanying […]

    Free
  • Colouring Clubs – Tauranga

    Tauranga Library - Te Ao Mārama, 21 Devonport Road 21 Devonport Road, Tauranga

    Adult Colouring Clubs Come along and enjoy a relaxing, social colouring session at a library near you. Bring your own colouring book and equipment; or give it a go using our basic materials supplied. All sessions are free of charge. For more information, please call 07 577 7177. Tauranga Library On the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of […]

    Free
  • DIY Christmas Craft 

    DIY Christmas Craft 
    Your local library

    Counting down to Christmas already? Come along to your nearest library, get creative and make your own Christmas cards or decorations at DIY Christmas Craft. We’ll provide craft bits and pieces to start you off—feel free to bring materials you may want to use as well. Open to all ages. Young children will require accompanying […]

    Free
  • DIY Christmas Craft 

    DIY Christmas Craft 
    Your local library

    Counting down to Christmas already? Come along to your nearest library, get creative and make your own Christmas cards or decorations at DIY Christmas Craft. We’ll provide craft bits and pieces to start you off—feel free to bring materials you may want to use as well. Open to all ages. Young children will require accompanying […]

    Free
  • Colouring Club – Papamoa

    Papamoa Library, 15 Gravatt Road, Papamoa

    Adult Colouring Clubs Come along and enjoy a relaxing, social colouring session at a library near you. Bring your own colouring book and equipment; or give it a go using our basic materials supplied. All sessions are free of charge. For more information, please call 07 577 7177. Pāpāmoa Library On the 3rd Thursday of the […]

    Free
  • Friends of the Library Guest Speaker

    Greerton Library, 139 Greerton Road, Tauranga

    General Meeting Guest Speaker: TBA On the 4th Thursday of the month at 10am Venue: usually at Greerton Library but venue may vary. Monthly guest speaker and morning tea. Hosted by Friends of the Library Contact: Pam on 571 2566   Other library book groups: Mount Maunganui Book Group: 4th Tuesday 10am-11am Contact: Gail on 574 […]

  • Card Creating at the Library

    Card Creating at the Library
    Greerton Library, 139 Greerton Road, Tauranga

    Join us for a fun get-together with other crafty card makers. Greerton Library 1.00pm – 3.00pm First Monday of each month Each session will have a prepared activity for you to try. Please bring $2 to cover the cost of the materials supplied. Just want to come along for the company? Feel free to bring […]

    $2
  • Matariki Seed Exchange

    Tauranga Library - Te Ao Mārama, 21 Devonport Road 21 Devonport Road, Tauranga

    Matariki is a time to think about preparing for the year ahead, particularly crops. Come along to our seed exchange next Saturday to share your bounty with others and gain some diversity in your garden! Bring along your excess seeds to exchange. Seeds can be home harvested, or store bought, but they must be named. […]

    Free
  • Matariki – Basics of Flax Weaving

    Tauranga Library - Te Ao Mārama, 21 Devonport Road 21 Devonport Road, Tauranga

    Learn about the tikanga of raranga and the basics of flax weaving from local weaver Parewhai Taikato Follow along with Parewhati as she shows you how to make a flax wristband and putiputi flower. This free workshop is suitable for adults—all levels of experience welcome. Where: Tauranga Library He Puna Manawa When:  Saturday, 11 June  […]

    Free
  • Listening to the Land: An evening with Robert McGowan (Pa Ropata)

    Tauranga Library - Te Ao Mārama, 21 Devonport Road 21 Devonport Road, Tauranga

    Listening to the Land: An evening with Robert McGowan (Pa Ropata) Nau Mai Haere Mai, Tauranga City Libraries’ is honoured to present an evening with Robert McGowan, QSM. Robert, an author, conservationist, practitioner, and educator, has contributed to the revival and restoration of Rongoā Māori (traditional Māori healing) in Aotearoa. With his work guided by […]

    Free
  • Matariki Macarena Ukulele Session

    Tauranga Library - Te Ao Mārama, 21 Devonport Road 21 Devonport Road, Tauranga

    Come along to this free session and learn how to play the ukulele. We will teach you how to play some basic ukulele chords and teach you the song ‘Matariki Macarena’. Through the song, you will learn about the seven stars of Matariki and what they represent. We will provide the ukuleles or if you […]

    Free
  • Cinemate Film Club

    Cinemate Film Club
    Greerton Library, 139 Greerton Road, Tauranga

    Come along to a free movie screening of award winners or classics with a cuppa and bikkies. No booking required, just show up! Film will start at 10am. When: Every Tuesday, from 10am-12pm Where: Greerton Library, 139 Greerton Rd, Greerton Cost:  Free For more information, talk to a friendly staff member at Greerton Library or […]

    Free
  • Cinemate Film Club

    Cinemate Film Club
    Greerton Library, 139 Greerton Road, Tauranga

    Come along to a free movie screening of award winners or classics with a cuppa and bikkies. No booking required, just show up! Film will start at 10am. When: Every Tuesday, from 10am-12pm Where: Greerton Library, 139 Greerton Rd, Greerton Cost:  Free For more information, talk to a friendly staff member at Greerton Library or […]

    Free
  • Cinemate Film Club

    Cinemate Film Club
    Greerton Library, 139 Greerton Road, Tauranga

    Come along to a free movie screening of award winners or classics with a cuppa and bikkies. No booking required, just show up! Film will start at 10am. When: Every Tuesday, from 10am-12pm Where: Greerton Library, 139 Greerton Rd, Greerton Cost:  Free For more information, talk to a friendly staff member at Greerton Library or […]

    Free
  • Cinemate Film Club

    Cinemate Film Club
    Greerton Library, 139 Greerton Road, Tauranga

    Come along to a free movie screening of award winners or classics with a cuppa and bikkies. No booking required, just show up! Film will start at 10am. When: Every Tuesday, from 10am-12pm Where: Greerton Library, 139 Greerton Rd, Greerton Cost:  Free For more information, talk to a friendly staff member at Greerton Library or […]

    Free
  • Cinemate Film Club

    Cinemate Film Club
    Greerton Library, 139 Greerton Road, Tauranga

    Come along to a free movie screening of award winners or classics with a cuppa and bikkies. No booking required, just show up! Film will start at 10am. When: Every Tuesday, from 10am-12pm Where: Greerton Library, 139 Greerton Rd, Greerton Cost:  Free For more information, talk to a friendly staff member at Greerton Library or […]

    Free
  • HUAMĀRAMA WORKSHOPS – PANI KAWAKAWA

    HUAMĀRAMA WORKSHOPS – PANI KAWAKAWA
    Papamoa Library, 15 Gravatt Road, Papamoa

    Rongoā workshop - He mahi rongoā  e haere ake nei. In this workshop you will learn to make your own rongoā in the form of pani kawakawa. These workshops are delivered in reo rua (bilingual). All levels of te reo Māori are welcome, and all materials are provided. He mahi kore utu tēnei engari me […]

    Free
  • HUAMĀRAMA WORKSHOPS – PANI KAWAKAWA

    HUAMĀRAMA WORKSHOPS – PANI KAWAKAWA
    Papamoa Library, 15 Gravatt Road, Papamoa

    Rongoā workshop - He mahi rongoā  e haere ake nei. In this workshop you will learn to make your own rongoā in the form of pani kawakawa. These workshops are delivered in reo rua (bilingual). All levels of te reo Māori are welcome, and all materials are provided. He mahi kore utu tēnei engari me […]

    Free