Book Clubs
Read'n'Chat
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 favourite books and learn more about the library.
The friendly library staff share titles they have enjoyed recently, and we welcome you to share your favourite books and authors too.
There’s no charge for Read'N'Chat, so come along, and pick up a book to borrow.
Read'N'Chat is held on the first Wednesday each month from 10.00 to 11.00 at Napier Library and the second Wednesday each month from 10.00 to 11.00 at Taradale Library. For more information, phone 834 4180, or just come along!
Tea with Tales
Tea with Tales are book groups which operate in partnership with the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind . The groups are run by the Friends of the Taradale Library at Taradale Library and volunteers from the Royal New Zealand Foundation at the Napier Library. The Friends and volunteers read from some interesting titles that are available from the Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind Library.
Tea with Tales is held on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 10.00 to 12.00 at Taradale Library. For more information please phone Taradale Library 834 4180.




















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