Whangarei District Libraries

Community Organisation

Whangarei District Libraries
5 Rust Avenue
Whangarei
Whangarei 0110
21 days ago

💖 Love your library? 💖

Ann-Narie Petty-OShea from Whangarei District Libraries

💬 Take 5 minutes to do a quick survey and tell us what you love most about your library and help shape its future.
💻 Fill out the 2025 Library Community Impact Survey online,
www.surveymonkey.com...
📝 Or visit any of our libraries to complete the survey easily on paper or using our … View more
💬 Take 5 minutes to do a quick survey and tell us what you love most about your library and help shape its future.
💻 Fill out the 2025 Library Community Impact Survey online,
www.surveymonkey.com...
📝 Or visit any of our libraries to complete the survey easily on paper or using our computers.

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44 days ago

⚓Heritage Talk: Shipwrecks and Seafaring Stories of Waipū and Bream Bay⚓

Ann-Narie Petty-OShea from Whangarei District Libraries

Alistair Robinson is a keen sailor and maritime history enthusiast with deep roots in Waipū’s seafaring past. A descendant of early settlers who voyaged from Nova Scotia in the mid-1800s, Alistair combines hands-on sailing experience with a passion for uncovering local nautical stories.
Join … View more
Alistair Robinson is a keen sailor and maritime history enthusiast with deep roots in Waipū’s seafaring past. A descendant of early settlers who voyaged from Nova Scotia in the mid-1800s, Alistair combines hands-on sailing experience with a passion for uncovering local nautical stories.
Join Alistair as he brings the rich maritime history of Waipū and Bream Bay to life, sharing the stories that shaped this coastal community.

📅 Wednesday, 29 October 11:00am - 12:00pm
📍 Cafler Suite, Forum North
🎫 Free entry - No prior registration needed
🪑 Seating on a first come, first served basis.

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46 days ago

🦎Gecko Fun at the Library🦎

Ann-Narie Petty-OShea from Whangarei District Libraries

Play Week Aotearoa Special Event
Join us for a fun-filled Preschool Funtime with Kiwi North’s Conservation and Native Species Team as tamariki discover the amazing world of the gecko - a tiny local hero with a big personality!
📅 Thursday 23 October | 🕙 10:00am
📍 Whangārei Central … View more
Play Week Aotearoa Special Event
Join us for a fun-filled Preschool Funtime with Kiwi North’s Conservation and Native Species Team as tamariki discover the amazing world of the gecko - a tiny local hero with a big personality!
📅 Thursday 23 October | 🕙 10:00am
📍 Whangārei Central Library – Children’s Room
🎟️ Free | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kids must be with an adult.
We can't wait to see you there!

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84 days ago

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week 2025

Ann-Narie Petty-OShea from Whangarei District Libraries

We’re celebrating 50 years of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori next week at Whangārei District Libraries — and you’re invited to be part of it!
This year’s theme is all about collaboration and community:
Tau rourou, taku rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.
- With your basket and mine, the people will … View more
We’re celebrating 50 years of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori next week at Whangārei District Libraries — and you’re invited to be part of it!
This year’s theme is all about collaboration and community:
Tau rourou, taku rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.
- With your basket and mine, the people will thrive.

Join us at Wānanga Whakatupu Mātauranga, Whangārei Central Library for a week full of vibrant events and cultural connection:

✨ Flax Weaving Workshops
📅 Monday 15 & Thursday 18 Sept | 10am–1pm
🔗 Spaces are limited — register online!

🎶 Kapa Haka Performance by Whangārei Intermediate School
📅 Tuesday 16 Sept | 12pm

🗣️ Kōrero Kōtuitui – Mahuru Māori Celebration
📅 Wednesday 17 Sept
☕ Practise your te reo at Café Reo: 5pm–6pm
🎤 be inspired by guest speakers: 6.30pm–7.30pm (Te Puawānanga upstairs)

🏆 Te Reo Competition – All Week Long!
Enter and be in to win awesome prizes!

Check our website for full event details.
Let’s celebrate the beauty and strength of te reo Māori — together.
Kia kaha te reo Māori! 💬

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93 days ago

📱💻 Get Tech Help from a Digi-Coach 💻📱

Ann-Narie Petty-OShea from Whangarei District Libraries

Struggling to keep up with new technology?
We’ve got you covered!
Pop into the library and chat with our friendly Digi-Coaches.
They offer free one-on-one help with:
✨ Smartphone basics
✨ Apps and online safety
✨ Email and Internet
✨ Skinny Jump setup
✨ Any digital questions … View more
Struggling to keep up with new technology?
We’ve got you covered!
Pop into the library and chat with our friendly Digi-Coaches.
They offer free one-on-one help with:
✨ Smartphone basics
✨ Apps and online safety
✨ Email and Internet
✨ Skinny Jump setup
✨ Any digital questions you have!
Come along, learn something new and feel more confident with tech.
✅ It's's a free drop-in service
📆 Monday to Friday 10:00am - 2:00pm
📍 Whangārei Central Library, 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei.

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