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Upcoming Events

January 2026

Brain Injury Support Group

Ashburton Library

28th Jan 2026 10:30 am - 10:30 am

Are you or someone you know living with or supporting someone with a head injury? Facilitated by the Brain Injury Association, this monthly group...

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Juicy Summer Reading Challenge

Ashburton Library

1st Jan 2026 - 21st Jan 2026

Our teen summer reading challenge has never been sweeter!Is there anything better on a hot summer's day than an ice-cold Juicy?Well, score one for FREE...

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Teen Create spot

Ashburton Library

1st Jan 2026 - 31st Jan 2026

Drop by the Young Adult area of the library this summer to check out our Create Spot!The activity changes every few days, so there's always...

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Retro T-shirt Screen Printing

Ashburton Library

1st Jan 2026 - 29th Jan 2026

For teens aged 13-18Rock a unique style this summer!Pick from four retro designs and screen-print it onto a T-shirt, then use our fabric paints to...

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Summer in Love Wearable Arts

Ashburton Library

1st Jan 2026 - 12th Feb 2026

Enter the world of wearable art this summer by creating your own bridal bouquet, veil, hat, or garment inspired by the Dearly Beloved exhibit at...

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Summer Reading Challenge for Kids

Ashburton Library

1st Jan 2026 - 21st Jan 2026

Brave adventurer, we need you!Read 20 library books over the summer holidays to unlock imaginaria and go into the draw for one of 10 great...

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Monochrome Photo Creation for Kids

Ashburton Library

1st Jan 2026 - 26th Jan 2026

Come along and create a fun summer inspired photo with our iPads or your own smartphone.You'll learn how to use some cool apps and get...

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Creative Crafting

Ashburton Library

1st Jan 2026 - 1st Feb 2026

If you can imagine it, we can help you craft it!Visit the Makerspace these holidays and bring your ideas to life at our creative craft...

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JPs available

Ashburton Library

9th Jan 2026 - 30th Jan 2026

This is a drop in session every Tuesday and Friday between 12pm - 2pm.

We now have JPs coming to the library every Tuesday and Friday between 12pm - 2pm.A Justice of the Peace (JP) is a volunteer who...

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Social sewing/quilting group

Ashburton Library

17th Jan 2026 10:00 am - 10:00 am

Bring your sewing machine, quilt, or other sewing project along to this group.With some experienced seamstresses in the group, you will...

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Gardening Conversation Hour

Ashburton Library

21st Jan 2026 01:30 pm

Connecting Mid Canterbury and the Library are hosting a Gardening Conversation Hour in the Ashburton Lakes Room. This group is held on the...

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Spinning Get Together

Ashburton Library

21st Jan 2026 05:45 pm - 05:45 pm

Spinner get together. Join us in the Event Space to spin yarn and a few tales.Bring your own wheel or use one supplied by Ashburton...

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Steady As You Go

Ashburton Library

21st Jan 2026 01:30 pm - 01:30 pm

Steady As You Go© (SAYGo) is Age Concern’s peer-led exercise initiative designed to help older people reduce their likelihood of having a fall.The exercises are...

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Citizens Advice Bureau Drop In

Ashburton Library

14th Jan 2026 05:15 pm

Do you have a problem or a question about your rights or obligations? Then drop in to the CAB session at Ashburton Library on Wednesday...

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