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Events
Events
Justice of the Peace
Tuesday 13 January 2026
Gisborne Justices of the Peace Association provides a free public service to witness signatures on documents, certify copies of documents (including email attachments and phone messages), take oaths, declarations, affidavits or affirmations.
Summer Holiday Programme
Tuesday 2 December 2025
Kids Summer Holiday Programme
All activities are free. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Raumati Toa Summer Reading Challenge
Monday 1 December 2025
Get ready for an EPIC summer adventure with Taniwha Cards! Over summer join the latest craze and collect your very own set of Taniwha Cards.
Nohongu Quiet Time
Tuesday 11 November 2025
Last session - Friday 5 December 2025
LEGO Club
Monday 10 November 2025
Last session - Friday 5 December 2025
Te Pihinga
Saturday 8 November 2025
Last session - Thursday 4 December 2025
He Kakano
Friday 7 November 2025
Last session - Tuesday 2 December
Silent Reading Group
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Trying to scroll less and read more? Join the 'HB Williams Bookworms' book club community silent reading group here at Gisborne Library!
Waiata Mai
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Here is your sign to come and learn beautiful Māori Waiata in a beginner friendly environment with Community Waiata at Gisborne Library.
Night Owls Craft Club
Monday 24 February 2025
Night Owls Craft Club is a FREE casual meet-up at Gisborne Library where you can bring your own DIY craft projects to work on while in the company of other like-minded crafters working on their own projects.
