Upcoming Events
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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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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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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Sahaja Yoga Meditation
Ashburton Library
5th Feb 2026 06:45 pm
Ongoing FREE Meditation Classes.Experience the peace of true meditation!Every Thursday, between 6.45pm -7.45pm, at Ashburton Library.For queries...
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Card making with die cuts
Ashburton Library
2nd Feb 2026 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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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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