Upcoming Events
Card making with die cuts
Ashburton Library
1st Dec 2025 10:00 am
Come along and create beautiful cards and gift tags under the guidance of experienced die cutter Diane.These sessions are held on the first...
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Monochrome Photo Creation for Young Adults
Ashburton Library
3rd Dec 2025 - 9th Jan 2026
For teens aged 13-18Get creative this summer! Learn how to use apps on our iPads or your own smartphone to create a summer-inspired photo with...
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Teen Create spot
Ashburton Library
1st Dec 2025 - 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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Christmas I-Spy
Ashburton Library
10th Dec 2025 - 21st Jan 2026
Can you find all 10 hidden items in our Christmas themed I-Spy display in the children's library?
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Summer Reading Challenge for Kids
Ashburton Library
10th Dec 2025 - 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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Festive Photo Frame
Ashburton Library
11th Dec 2025 - 24th Dec 2025
Ready to take an 'elfie'? Craft a fun and festive Christmas photo frame then strike a pose and capture the magic with our Instax camera.
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Christmas Wriggle and Read
Ashburton Library
16th Dec 2025 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Join us for a special festive session filled with Christmas songs, rhymes, and bubbles!Come dressed in your Christmas outfits and get a free Instax photo...
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Christmas Storytime
Ashburton Library
18th Dec 2025 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Join us for a special storytime full of fun Christmas stories and action songs. Perfect for little ones to sing, move, and laugh along!
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Creative Christmas Cards
Ashburton Library
19th Dec 2025 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Forget boring shop-bought cards, yawn!Get crafty and turn your Christmas greetings into a very merry masterpiece with our festive stencil designs.
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Christmas Family Movie
Ashburton Library
20th Dec 2025 01:30 pm
Laughter, magic, and a little bit of mischief await!Gather the family, bring your popcorn and experience the festive fun on the big screen in our...
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Monochrome Photo Creation for Kids
Ashburton Library
22nd Dec 2025 - 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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Clay Christmas Ornaments
Ashburton Library
22nd Dec 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Adorn your Christmas tree with your own creativity!Shape and decorate Christmas ornaments to take home with our air-dry clay. No baking required.
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Design and Print for Young Adults
Ashburton Library
2nd Dec 2025 - 12th Jan 2026
For teens aged 13-18Create your own custom artwork on our iPads with our easy-to-use drawing software. Then print your design as a sticker or vinyl...
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Design and Print for Kids
Ashburton Library
23rd Dec 2025 - 15th Jan 2026
Get ready to make your own awesome designs! use our super-easy iPad drawing apps to create your artwork, then turn it into a sticker or...
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Creative Crafting
Ashburton Library
29th Dec 2025 - 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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Christmas Stained Glass Craft
Ashburton Library
23rd Dec 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Make colourful Christmas themed stained glass art to hang in your window to help spread that Christmas cheer.
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Summer in Love Wearable Arts
Ashburton Library
4th Dec 2025 - 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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Retro T-shirt Screen Printing
Ashburton Library
1st Dec 2025 - 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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JPs available
Ashburton Library
1st Nov 2025 - 31st Dec 2025
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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Juicy Summer Reading Challenge
Ashburton Library
21st Nov 2025 - 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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