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What's on @ the Libraries

Keep up to date with all the events and latest news that are happening at the libraries.

🔥 Library Legends: The Tomorrow Edition

A high-stakes reading challenge for rangatahi aged 12–18 in the Ōtorohanga District. Welcome to Library Legends: The Tomorrow Edition— where survival depends on strategy, loyalty, and reading all 7 books in John Marsden’s gripping saga.

Added a week ago

Get Creative with STEM This Term 3!

Looking for something fun, hands-on, and a little bit different after school this winter? Our Term 3 STEM sessions are back, bringing creativity, problem-solving, and innovation together in two exciting weekly programmes designed especially for curious young minds.

Added 3 weeks ago

HAVE YOUR SAY – TWO SURVEYS, YOUR CHANCE TO SHAPE OUR DISTRICT

Your feedback helps us make better decisions and improve the services that matter most to our community.

Added 3 weeks ago

Read It Like It's Hot (Chocolate): Adult Winter Reading Challenge.

Winter is the perfect excuse to curl up with a good book! Join our Adult Winter Reading Challenge from 1 July – 29 August 2026 and tick off reading activities on our bingo card for your chance to win prizes.

Added a month ago

Once Upon a Mythical Read

“Once Upon a Mythical Read Winter Reading Challenge” running from 1st July-29th August 2026. This winter travel through enchanted forests, magical kingdoms, dragon caves and mysterious lands – all though books.

Added a month ago

🔥 Library Legends: The Hunger Games Edition

A high-stakes reading challenge for rangatahi aged 12–18 in the Ōtorohanga District. Welcome to Library Legends: The Hunger Games Edition — where courage, strategy, and resilience might just help you rise above the odds.

Added a month ago

🔥 Library Legends: The Folk of the Air Edition

A spellbinding reading challenge for rangatahi aged 12–18 in the Ōtorohanga District. Welcome to Library Legends: The Folk of the Air Edition — where sharp wit, bold choices, and a little mortal cunning might just earn you a place in the Court of Elfhame.

Added 2 months ago

🔥 Library Legends: Percy Jackson Edition

An epic reading quest for rangatahi aged 10–18 in the Ōtorohanga District. Welcome to Library Legends: Percy Jackson Edition — where courage, wit, and a little demigod power will guide you through quests worthy of the gods themselves.

Added 3 months ago

A GREAT START FOR OUR LITTLEST LEARNERS

We’re proud to launch Te Puna Pukapuka - Babies Need Books, a new initiative supporting whānau from the very beginning of their child’s reading journey.

Added 4 months ago

Library Legends: Narnia edition

An epic reading quest for rangatahi aged 10–18 in the Ōtorohanga District. Welcome to Library Legends: The Chronicles of Narnia Edition — where courage, imagination, and a touch of magic will lead you beyond the wardrobe and into adventure.

Added 4 months ago

Library Legends: Alex Rider edition

An action-packed reading mission for rangatahi aged 10–18 in the Ōtorohanga District. Welcome to Library Legends: The Alex Rider Edition — where courage, quick thinking, and spy skills will take you on high-stakes adventures across the globe.

Added 5 months ago

Wriggle & Rhyme for Preschoolers! 🐛🎵

Join us during Term-time for songs, rhymes, stories, and lots of wriggles! A fun, interactive session for little ones to move, listen, and learn.

Added 6 months ago

Ravenous Readers : A Monthly Library Book Club for People Who Love Books (and People Who Want To)

📢 WARNING: This book club may cause sudden urges to read “just one more chapter.”

Added 6 months ago

Library Legends: Special Forces edition

A high-risk reading operation for teens aged 10–18 in the Ōtorohanga District. Welcome to Library Legends: Special Forces Cadets Edition — where only the toughest recruits make it through all six phases of training. This isn’t fantasy. This is mission-grade reading. Survival depends on focus, stamina — and grit.

Added 9 months ago

Library Legends: Inheritance Games edition

A thrilling reading challenge for rangatahi aged 12–18 in the Ōtorohanga District. Welcome to Library Legends: The Inheritance Games Edition — where sharp minds, quick thinking, and a taste for mystery will lead you to fortune… or danger.

Added 9 months ago

500 Books before college - A reading challenge for primary school aged children

Read 500 books before college! Log your reading to earn badges along the way. Complete this challenge and win a prize!

Added 9 months ago

1000 books before school - Beanstack challenge

One thousand books? That seems like way too many, right? Not at all. You got this. It doesn't matter if your child is three, or just three months - there's no better time to start than now!

Added 9 months ago

Library Legends: Wings of Fire edition

A thrilling reading quest for rangatahi aged 10–18 in the Ōtorohanga District. Welcome to Library Legends: Wings of Fire Edition — where only the boldest dragonets complete the journey through all 15 books of the original series.

Added 9 months ago

Library Legends: The Summer I Turned Pretty edition

A reading challenge for rangatahi aged 12–18 in the Ōtorohanga District Sun, sand, secrets… and a whole lot of feels. Welcome to Library Legends: The Summer I Turned Pretty Edition — where first loves, family drama, and unforgettable summers come to life

Added 10 months ago

From Page-Turners to Prizes: Ōtorohanga Libraries Launch Teen Reading Challenges

Two new programmes are giving local rangatahi a reason to read and something to show for it.

Added 11 months ago

Library Legends: Harry Potter Edition

A magical reading quest for rangatahi aged 10–18 in the Ōtorohanga District. Welcome to Library Legends: Harry Potter Edition — where only true witches and wizards complete all seven years at Hogwarts.

Added 12 months ago

Little Shelter, Big Impact!

Shelter installed at the entrance of the Ōtorohanga District Library for mobility scooter parking.

Added one year ago

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What's on @ the Libraries

🔥 Library Legends: The Tomorrow Edition

Get Creative with STEM This Term 3!

HAVE YOUR SAY – TWO SURVEYS, YOUR CHANCE TO SHAPE OUR DISTRICT

Read It Like It's Hot (Chocolate): Adult Winter Reading Challenge.

Once Upon a Mythical Read

🔥 Library Legends: The Hunger Games Edition

🔥 Library Legends: The Folk of the Air Edition

🔥 Library Legends: Percy Jackson Edition

A GREAT START FOR OUR LITTLEST LEARNERS

Library Legends: Narnia edition

Library Legends: Alex Rider edition

Wriggle & Rhyme for Preschoolers! 🐛🎵

Ravenous Readers : A Monthly Library Book Club for People Who Love Books (and People Who Want To)

Library Legends: Special Forces edition

Library Legends: Inheritance Games edition

500 Books before college - A reading challenge for primary school aged children

1000 books before school - Beanstack challenge

Library Legends: Wings of Fire edition

Library Legends: The Summer I Turned Pretty edition

From Page-Turners to Prizes: Ōtorohanga Libraries Launch Teen Reading Challenges

Library Legends: Harry Potter Edition

Little Shelter, Big Impact!