View our events calendar of what's on and coming up at the Napier and Taradale Libraries. If you are after what's on in Hawke's Bay you can view these events at the following link.
Knit and Natter happens each month regardless of the seasons at Napier and Taradale Libraries.
Bring your knitting or other needlework and share a cuppa and chat.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and interaction with free programmes and activities...
Date: Wednesday 21 August to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come and play or learn how to play the game of Rummikub.
Rummikub is a tile-based game for 2-4 players, combining elements of the card game rummy and mahjong.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and interaction with free programmes and activities...
Date: Wednesday 21 August to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baby Bounce is a weekly half hour programme of songs, rhymes and finger plays for children ages 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and interaction with free programmes and activities designed for all ages. Enjoy a...
Date: Wednesday 21 August to Wednesday 25 September
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come along to an information session with the Electoral Commission's team who will be available to answer all your questions around the when, where and how of enrolments and elections.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and interaction with free...
Date: Friday 23 August to Friday 18 October
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Please enrol at https://www.napierlibrary.co.nz/services/free-digital-skills-workshops/ or phone Napier Library 06 8344140.
Are you a newbie to computers?
Getting frustrated with the Internet, your smartphone or Microsoft Word?
Fear not, help is at a library near you!
Napier Libraries, in...
Date: Friday 23 August
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Digital Skills Workshops Internet Safety & Security
Story Time is a fun programme for pre-schoolers and their parents or caregivers. We welcome you and your babies & toddlers to share stories, songs, and rhymes with the librarians.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and interaction with free programmes...
Date: Friday 23 August to Friday 27 September
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a morning of some fun and excitement as we journey through a collection of adventurous stories and tales all preschoolers can enjoy.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and interaction with free programmes and activities designed for all ages....
Date: Saturday 24 August to Saturday 21 September
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We're excited to bring Lego sessions to Napier Libraries!
Lego® sessions encourage collaborative play with others while using our new Lego collection. All resources are provided free. Sessions are open to all children, family and friends. No bookings required, so pop in when it suits the...
Date: Sunday 25 August to Sunday 22 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baby Bounce is a weekly half hour programme of songs, rhymes and finger plays for children ages 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and interaction with free programmes and activities designed for all ages. Enjoy a...
Date: Monday 26 August to Monday 23 September
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Story Time is a fun programme for pre-schoolers and their parents or caregivers.
We welcome you and your babies & toddlers to share stories, songs, and rhymes with the librarians.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and interaction with free...
Date: Tuesday 27 August to Tuesday 24 September
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Tea with Tales are book groups which operate in partnership with the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind.
This group is run by the Friends of the Taradale Library. The Friends and volunteers read from some interesting titles that are available from the Royal New Zealand Foundation for...
Date: Wednesday 28 August to Wednesday 27 November
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We're excited to bring Lego sessions to Napier Libraries!
Lego® sessions encourage collaborative play with others while using our new Lego collection. All resources are provided free. Sessions are open to all children, family and friends. No bookings required, so pop in when it suits the...
Date: Sunday 25 August to Sunday 22 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baby Bounce is a weekly half hour programme of songs, rhymes and finger plays for children ages 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and interaction with free programmes and activities designed for all ages. Enjoy a...
Date: Monday 26 August to Monday 23 September
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Story Time is a fun programme for pre-schoolers and their parents or caregivers.
We welcome you and your babies & toddlers to share stories, songs, and rhymes with the librarians.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and interaction with free...
Date: Tuesday 27 August to Tuesday 24 September
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Please enrol at https://www.napierlibrary.co.nz/services/free-digital-skills-workshops/ or phone Napier Library 06 8344140.
Are you a newbie to computers?
Getting frustrated with the Internet, your smartphone or Microsoft Word?
Fear not, help is at a library near you!
Napier Libraries, in...
Date: Tuesday 3 September
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come and play or learn how to play the game of Rummikub.
Rummikub is a tile-based game for 2-4 players, combining elements of the card game rummy and mahjong.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and interaction with free programmes and activities...
Date: Wednesday 21 August to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for your next great read?
Read'n'Chat is a monthly book group held at Napier and Taradale Libraries, everyone is welcome to come along, talk about books and learn more about the library.
The friendly library staff share titles they have enjoyed recently, and you are welcome to share...
Date: Wednesday 4 September to Wednesday 4 December
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baby Bounce is a weekly half hour programme of songs, rhymes and finger plays for children ages 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and interaction with free programmes and activities designed for all ages. Enjoy a...
Date: Wednesday 21 August to Wednesday 25 September
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hello Readers! Welcome to Napier Libraries Read n Recommend Book Club where you can earn a reward from your book reviews and meet other like-minded readers!
Your book club will also have a social meeting the first Thursday of every month 5.30pm- 6.30pm alternating between Napier library and...
Date: Thursday 5 September to Thursday 7 November
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Read 'n' Recommend Children's and Teens' Book Club
First Thursday of every month alternating between Napier and Taradale Libraries. Bring a favourite book to share and get some fresh ideas on what to read next.
Meets at the same time as the children's book club.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and...
Date: Thursday 5 September to Thursday 7 November
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come along to an information session with the Electoral Commission's team who will be available to answer all your questions around the when, where and how of enrolments and elections.
Monthly sessions at Napier and Taradale Libraries.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports...
Date: Friday 6 September to Friday 4 October
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Story Time is a fun programme for pre-schoolers and their parents or caregivers. We welcome you and your babies & toddlers to share stories, songs, and rhymes with the librarians.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and interaction with free programmes...
Date: Friday 23 August to Friday 27 September
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a morning of some fun and excitement as we journey through a collection of adventurous stories and tales all preschoolers can enjoy.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and interaction with free programmes and activities designed for all ages....
Date: Saturday 24 August to Saturday 21 September
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We're excited to bring Lego sessions to Napier Libraries!
Lego® sessions encourage collaborative play with others while using our new Lego collection.
All resources are provided free. Sessions are open to all children, family and friends. No bookings required, so pop in when it suits the...
Date: Sunday 8 September to Sunday 29 December
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Please enrol at https://www.napierlibrary.co.nz/services/free-digital-skills-workshops/ or phone Napier Library 06 8344140.
Are you a newbie to computers?
Getting frustrated with the Internet, your smartphone or Microsoft Word?
Fear not, help is at a library near you!
Napier Libraries, in...
Date: Sunday 8 September
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Digital Skills Workshops Internet Safety & Security
Looking for your next great read?
Read'n'Chat is a monthly book group held at Napier and Taradale Libraries, everyone is welcome to come along, talk about books and learn more about the library.
The friendly library staff share titles they have enjoyed recently, and you are welcome to share...
Date: Wednesday 11 September to Wednesday 11 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Are you a newbie to computers?
Getting frustrated with the Internet, your smartphone or Microsoft Word?
Fear not, help is at a library near you!
Napier Libraries, in partnership with Stepping Up: Digital Skills for Life and Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa, have put together a range of...
Date: Thursday 12 September
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Please enrol at https://www.napierlibrary.co.nz/services/free-digital-skills-workshops/ or phone Napier Library 06 8344140.
Are you a newbie to computers?
Getting frustrated with the Internet, your smartphone or Microsoft Word?
Fear not, help is at a library near you!
Napier Libraries, in...
Date: Tuesday 17 September
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Please enrol at https://www.napierlibrary.co.nz/services/free-digital-skills-workshops/ or phone Napier Library 06 8344140.
Are you a newbie to computers?
Getting frustrated with the Internet, your smartphone or Microsoft Word?
Fear not, help is at a library near you!
Napier Libraries, in...
Date: Tuesday 17 September
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Knit and Natter happens each month regardless of the seasons at Napier and Taradale Libraries.
Bring your knitting or other needlework and share a cuppa and chat.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and interaction with free programmes and activities...
Date: Wednesday 21 August to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come along to an information session with the Electoral Commission's team who will be available to answer all your questions around the when, where and how of enrolments and elections.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and interaction with free...
Date: Friday 23 August to Friday 18 October
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Tea with Tales are book groups which operate in partnership with the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind.
This group is run by the Friends of the Taradale Library. The Friends and volunteers read from some interesting titles that are available from the Royal New Zealand Foundation for...
Date: Wednesday 28 August to Wednesday 27 November
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come and play or learn how to play the game of Rummikub.
Rummikub is a tile-based game for 2-4 players, combining elements of the card game rummy and mahjong.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and interaction with free programmes and activities...
Date: Wednesday 21 August to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for your next great read?
Read'n'Chat is a monthly book group held at Napier and Taradale Libraries, everyone is welcome to come along, talk about books and learn more about the library.
The friendly library staff share titles they have enjoyed recently, and you are welcome to share...
Date: Wednesday 4 September to Wednesday 4 December
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
First Thursday of every month alternating between Napier and Taradale Libraries. Bring a favourite book to share and get some fresh ideas on what to read next.
Meets at the same time as the children's book club.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and...
Date: Thursday 3 October to Thursday 5 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hello Readers! Welcome to Napier Libraries Read n Recommend Book Club where you can earn a reward from your book reviews and meet other like-minded readers!
Your book club will also have a social meeting the first Thursday of every month 5.30pm- 6.30pm alternating between Napier library and...
Date: Thursday 3 October to Thursday 5 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Read 'n' Recommend Children's and Teens' Book Club
Come along to an information session with the Electoral Commission's team who will be available to answer all your questions around the when, where and how of enrolments and elections.
Monthly sessions at Napier and Taradale Libraries.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports...
Date: Friday 6 September to Friday 4 October
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We're excited to bring Lego sessions to Napier Libraries!
Lego® sessions encourage collaborative play with others while using our new Lego collection.
All resources are provided free. Sessions are open to all children, family and friends. No bookings required, so pop in when it suits the...
Date: Sunday 8 September to Sunday 29 December
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for your next great read?
Read'n'Chat is a monthly book group held at Napier and Taradale Libraries, everyone is welcome to come along, talk about books and learn more about the library.
The friendly library staff share titles they have enjoyed recently, and you are welcome to share...
Date: Wednesday 11 September to Wednesday 11 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Knit and Natter happens each month regardless of the seasons at Napier and Taradale Libraries.
Bring your knitting or other needlework and share a cuppa and chat.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and interaction with free programmes and activities...
Date: Wednesday 21 August to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come along to an information session with the Electoral Commission's team who will be available to answer all your questions around the when, where and how of enrolments and elections.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and interaction with free...
Date: Friday 23 August to Friday 18 October
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We're excited to bring Lego sessions to Napier Libraries!
Lego® sessions encourage collaborative play with others while using our new Lego collection. All resources are provided free. Sessions are open to all children, family and friends. No bookings required, so pop in when it suits the...
Date: Sunday 25 August to Sunday 22 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Tea with Tales are book groups which operate in partnership with the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind.
This group is run by the Friends of the Taradale Library. The Friends and volunteers read from some interesting titles that are available from the Royal New Zealand Foundation for...
Date: Wednesday 28 August to Wednesday 27 November
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We're excited to bring Lego sessions to Napier Libraries!
Lego® sessions encourage collaborative play with others while using our new Lego collection.
All resources are provided free. Sessions are open to all children, family and friends. No bookings required, so pop in when it suits the...
Date: Sunday 8 September to Sunday 29 December
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come and play or learn how to play the game of Rummikub.
Rummikub is a tile-based game for 2-4 players, combining elements of the card game rummy and mahjong.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and interaction with free programmes and activities...
Date: Wednesday 21 August to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for your next great read?
Read'n'Chat is a monthly book group held at Napier and Taradale Libraries, everyone is welcome to come along, talk about books and learn more about the library.
The friendly library staff share titles they have enjoyed recently, and you are welcome to share...
Date: Wednesday 4 September to Wednesday 4 December
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hello Readers! Welcome to Napier Libraries Read n Recommend Book Club where you can earn a reward from your book reviews and meet other like-minded readers!
Your book club will also have a social meeting the first Thursday of every month 5.30pm- 6.30pm alternating between Napier library and...
Date: Thursday 5 September to Thursday 7 November
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Read 'n' Recommend Children's and Teens' Book Club
First Thursday of every month alternating between Napier and Taradale Libraries. Bring a favourite book to share and get some fresh ideas on what to read next.
Meets at the same time as the children's book club.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and...
Date: Thursday 5 September to Thursday 7 November
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for your next great read?
Read'n'Chat is a monthly book group held at Napier and Taradale Libraries, everyone is welcome to come along, talk about books and learn more about the library.
The friendly library staff share titles they have enjoyed recently, and you are welcome to share...
Date: Wednesday 11 September to Wednesday 11 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We're excited to bring Lego sessions to Napier Libraries!
Lego® sessions encourage collaborative play with others while using our new Lego collection. All resources are provided free. Sessions are open to all children, family and friends. No bookings required, so pop in when it suits the...
Date: Sunday 25 August to Sunday 22 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Knit and Natter happens each month regardless of the seasons at Napier and Taradale Libraries.
Bring your knitting or other needlework and share a cuppa and chat.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and interaction with free programmes and activities...
Date: Wednesday 21 August to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Tea with Tales are book groups which operate in partnership with the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind.
This group is run by the Friends of the Taradale Library. The Friends and volunteers read from some interesting titles that are available from the Royal New Zealand Foundation for...
Date: Wednesday 28 August to Wednesday 27 November
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We're excited to bring Lego sessions to Napier Libraries!
Lego® sessions encourage collaborative play with others while using our new Lego collection.
All resources are provided free. Sessions are open to all children, family and friends. No bookings required, so pop in when it suits the...
Date: Sunday 8 September to Sunday 29 December
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come and play or learn how to play the game of Rummikub.
Rummikub is a tile-based game for 2-4 players, combining elements of the card game rummy and mahjong.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and interaction with free programmes and activities...
Date: Wednesday 21 August to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for your next great read?
Read'n'Chat is a monthly book group held at Napier and Taradale Libraries, everyone is welcome to come along, talk about books and learn more about the library.
The friendly library staff share titles they have enjoyed recently, and you are welcome to share...
Date: Wednesday 4 September to Wednesday 4 December
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
First Thursday of every month alternating between Napier and Taradale Libraries. Bring a favourite book to share and get some fresh ideas on what to read next.
Meets at the same time as the children's book club.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and...
Date: Thursday 3 October to Thursday 5 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hello Readers! Welcome to Napier Libraries Read n Recommend Book Club where you can earn a reward from your book reviews and meet other like-minded readers!
Your book club will also have a social meeting the first Thursday of every month 5.30pm- 6.30pm alternating between Napier library and...
Date: Thursday 3 October to Thursday 5 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Read 'n' Recommend Children's and Teens' Book Club
Looking for your next great read?
Read'n'Chat is a monthly book group held at Napier and Taradale Libraries, everyone is welcome to come along, talk about books and learn more about the library.
The friendly library staff share titles they have enjoyed recently, and you are welcome to share...
Date: Wednesday 11 September to Wednesday 11 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We're excited to bring Lego sessions to Napier Libraries!
Lego® sessions encourage collaborative play with others while using our new Lego collection. All resources are provided free. Sessions are open to all children, family and friends. No bookings required, so pop in when it suits the...
Date: Sunday 25 August to Sunday 22 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Knit and Natter happens each month regardless of the seasons at Napier and Taradale Libraries.
Bring your knitting or other needlework and share a cuppa and chat.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and interaction with free programmes and activities...
Date: Wednesday 21 August to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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Come to Par2 MiniGolf and meet Seamore the Seagull at our sea-side minigolf courses. Challenge your friends and family for a round.
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Situated in the centre of Napier, in the middle of Onekawa Park, the Napier Aquatic Centre is a safe and affordable aquatic facility for everyone.
View website for Napier Aquatic Centre
Unique Art Deco heritage has been preserved with the skilful addition of modern theatre facilities making it the best provincial performing arts centre in the nation.
View website for Napier Municipal Theatre
The Faraday Centre in Napier, is Hawke's Bay's Museum of Technology. It's a place of discovery where history comes alive through hands on experience.
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We offer an all purpose built venue that uniquely combines spectacular outlooks with functional layout.
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Visit the Napier i-SITE to find out more about what is happening in Hawkes Bay, from events, activities and accommodation.
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Nowhere else in New Zealand will you discover a wider range of marine animals and native species in a single facility than at the National Aquarium of New Zealand.
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Comprising a Museum, Theatre and Gallery - MTG is home to a significant collection of objects that form the foundation of distinctive exhibitions, a world-class research facility and the MTG Theatre.
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For Napier City residents and citizens to have easy access to see what council are currently working on, completed, what they do, facilities, and council information.
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Build on the blossoming national and international interest in William Colenso's life and ideas as the result of the William Colenso Bicentenary Celebrations in Hawke's Bay in 2011, and a body of new publications and research.
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Located on Marine Parade, Napier, is the Bay Skate Park - home to skateboarding, BMX, roller derby, inline hockey and scootering.
View website for Bay Skate
Located in the Art Deco city of Napier. We have worked closely with our builders to promote and develop high quality housing within an open-aspect environment.
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We are Hawkes Bay's premier holiday accommodation park providing an array of facilities to keep the entire family entertained.
View website for Kennedy Park Resort Napier
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