News and Events
Reoccurring Events
Hurunui Memorial Library, Amberley
- Device Advice: every Monday 11am - 12pm, every Wednesday and Thursday 11.30am - 2pm . Help with phones, tablets and laptops. Book a free one-on-one 30 minute session 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 Book Launch - Cathy Hope
The Friends of the Hurunui Libraries are proud to host the launch of Cathy Hope, and local illustrator Jenny Cooper’s new book “7,000 Pies for Rosie”. The book is based on the true story of retired sheep dog and railway enthusiast, Rosie.
- Hurunui Memorial Library, Amberley
- Friday, 18th September at 5:30pm
- Please register your interest with the Hurunui Memorial Library, (03) 314 8980
- Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event
Meet the author and enjoy her reading “7,000 Pies for Rosie”
- Hurunui Memorial Library, Amberley
- Saturday, 19th September at 10am
- FREE - drop-in event
Worldwide Spin in Public Day (WWSIP)
The annual, global event encourages fibre artists to take their spinning wheels and drop spindles to share the craft of turning fibre into yarn.
- Hurunui Memorial Library, Amberley
- Saturday 19 September, 10am–12pm
- FREE drop-in event - Everyone welcome
The Writers' Tea Party
The Friends of the Hurunui Libraries present The Writers' Tea Party featuring Emma Francis, Hester Ullyart, and Brendon Wright.
- Hurunui Memorial Library, Amberley
- Sunday 11 October 2026, 2pm-4pm
- Pre-purchase tickets from the Amberley Library, $5 pp
- Includes afternoon tea
Sponsored by: Hurunui Arts Council
Libby Reads with Jacqueline Bublitz (NZ 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
BorrowBox YouTube Channel - Author Talks
In Conversation with...
Watch and enjoy Author Talks with Matt Haig, David Baldacci, Colm Tóibín, Trent Dalton, Liane Moriarty, Hayley Scrivenor, and more on the BorrowBox YouTube channel
School Holiday Activities Sept-Oct
Craft with Toni Early from The Craft Room
Come and join Toni Early from The Craft Room and 'paint a pot' or make 'egg carton flowers'.
- Friday 2 October, 1pm-2.30pm - come and paint a pot (wear old clothes/apron as acrylic paint will be used)
- Friday 9 October, 1pm-2.30pm - come and make egg carton flowers (wear old clothes/apron as acrylic paint will be used)
Hurunui Memorial Library, Amberley
Children ages 6+
FREE event. Bookings essential – phone 03 314 8980, or in person at the library
