News and Events
Reoccurring Events
Hurunui Memorial Library, Amberley
- Device Advice: every Monday 11am - 12pm, every Wednesday and Thursday 10am - 12pm . Help with phones, tablets and laptops. Book a free one-on-one 30 minute session with one of our Librarians by completing the request form on the Device Advice - Book a Librarian page.
- Knit and Natter: every Tuesday 10am - 12pm in the RSA Room
- Year 8/9 Connect & Chill: every Tuesday 3.30pm - 4.30pm (only during term time)
- SAYGO: every Wednesday 11am - 12pm in the RSA room
- Citizens Advice Bureau: Twice monthly on the 2nd and 4th Friday 9.30am - 11.30am
- Justice of the Peace: every Friday 11.30am - 1:00pm in the History Room. No appointments necessary
- RSA Meetings: Once a month, on the first Thursday of the month
- Back Wall Gallery: A regularly refreshed selection of local artists work
Hanmer Springs Library & Service Centre
- Stitch Group: every Monday 10am - 3pm
- Informal Bridge Club: every Monday 1pm - 3pm (during term time)
- Knitting Group: every Wednesday 10am - 1pm
- Device Advice: 1.30pm - 3.30pm on the first Thursday each month. Book a free one-on-one 30 minute session with one of our Librarians by completing the request form on the Device Advice - Book a Librarian page.
Amuri Library & Service Centre
- Device Advice: 10am - 12pm on the first Thursday each month. Book a free one-on-one 30 minute session with one of our Librarians by completing the request form on the Device Advice - Book a Librarian page.
Cheviot Library & Service Centre
- Device Advice: 1.30pm - 3.30pm on the second Thursday each month. Book a free one-on-one 30 minute session with one of our Librarians by completing the request form on the Device Advice - Book a Librarian page.
News and Events
Author Talk and Poetry Workshop
Join poet and book editor Loredana Podolska-Kint to hear the story behind the successful poetry fundraiser book, The Poetical Lobe, an upcoming anthology of poetry about the brain and neurological conditions. Followed by a bespoke workshop for creating medically-inspired poetry to be incorporated in Volume 2 of the project.
- Hurunui Memorial Library, Amberley
- Monday 20 July, 1:30pm-3pm
- Find out more: https://www.instagram.com/the.poetical.lobe/
Organised by the Friends of the Hurunui District Libraries
International Friendship Day (Scrabble fun!)
Join us for tea and social scrabble.
- Hanmer Springs Library & Service Centre
- Thursday 30 July, 1pm-3pm
- For catering purposes please RSVP by Thursday 23 July
- Email: hanmer@hurunui.govt.nz
- Phone: 03 315 7912
Libby Reads with Jacqueline Bublitz (book club)
Libby Reads with Jacqueline Bublitz is a new monthly online book club for New Zealand that features national authors and titles each month.
- The featured title can be borrowed on Libby for free and with no wait from your participating local library.
- Then, register on the website, to join the free virtual event on Zoom hosted by author Jacqueline Bublitz for a discussion with the featured title's author each month.
- Previous book club event recordings can be viewed on YouTube
Digi-Coaches
Got a digital challenge? Then our Digi-Coaches are here to help!
Experience one-on-one help with:
- phones
- tablets
- apps
- online services
No question or issue is too small or big.
No appointment is needed for the service.
Just look out for the bright blue vest and Digi-Coach flag.
Hurunui Memorial Library, Amberley
- Days: Monday - Friday
- Time: between 10am - 2pm
Amuri Library and Service Centre, Culverden
- Thursday 4th June , 10.00am-12.30pm and 1.00pm-4.00pm
- Thursday 2nd July, 10.00am-12.30pm and 1.00pm-4.00pm
Cheviot Library & Service Centre
- Thursday 11 June, 1.30pm-3.30pm
- Thursday 9 July, 1.30pm-3.30pm
Hanmer Springs Library & Service Centre
- Friday 19 June, 12pm-3.30pm
- Friday 26 June, 12pm-3.30pm - POSTPONED!
- Friday 3 July, 12pm-3.30pm
July School Holidays
Meet the Mini-Beasts
Meet the mini-beasts and explore the incredible world of insects and spiders up close with real display cases. Canterbury Museum educators will be on hand to share their knowledge and answer your curious questions. Chat with entomologist Morgane Merien, the museum's Science Communicator and presenter of Bug Hunter on TVNZ+
- Hanmer Springs Library and Service Centre
- Wednesday 8 July, 12.30pm-3.30pm
- Free drop-in event. Suitable for all ages.
Hosted by Canterbury Museum and Hurunui Biodiversity Trust.
Matariki hosted by Canterbury Museum
Come along and meet educators from Canterbury Museum and learn about the meanings and importance of Matariki. Explore hands-on objects connected to the stars of Matariki and make a wish to Hiwa-e-te-Rangi by writing your hopes and dreams for the coming year on a card feather.
- Hurunui Memorial Library, Amberley
- Thursday 9 July 10.30am–12.30pm
- Free drop-in event. Suitable for all ages.
Hosted by Canterbury Museum.
Craft Activities
Join us for various Winter craft activities.
Free drop-in events.
Hurunui Memorial Library, Amberley
- Tuesday 14 July, 2pm-3.30pm
- Wednesday 15 July, 10am-11.30am
Hanmer Springs Library & Service Centre
- Thursday 16 July, 10.30am-12.30pm
