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Upcoming Events

December 2025

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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