Every Wednesday, 1-3pm, Ōamaru Public Library is host to Board Games organised by Age Concern.  A wonderful opportunity to have fun and make new friends - young and old.

Our enthusiastic Book Chat group meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 2:15pm at Oamaru Library. Come along to discuss your latest reads and get a sneak peek at our brand new books!

Do you love reading and finding new books to dig into?

Come along to the BookChat group at Palmerston Library! We meet the third Wednesday of the month at 2pm.

Digital Literacy and Life Long Learning through Waitaki District Libraries

The North Otago Embroiders' Guild visit the library at 10am to 12pm on the 1st Tuesday of every month.  Come on in and meet our very talented local embroiders and let them know if you are intereste

Interested to know more about your family?

Join others and learn from the experts.

Learn how to record family information.

A Justice of the Peace will be at the Ōamaru Library every Wednesday from 10am to 1pm MAKE YOUR VISIT TO A JP QUICK AND EASY * Do not sign anything beforehand * Take photo identifi

Love reading and finding new books to dig into?

Love knitting and crochet? Come along to Knitting Group at the Palmerston Library! We meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 10-1pm.

Mad about Lego? Join the Lego Club at Oamaru Library! Ages 7 and up. No longer any need to register. Held the fourth Wednesday of every month during term time. Starts at 3.45; pick-up at 4.45.

Mad about Lego? Join the Lego Club at Palmerston Library! Ages 7 and up. Held the fourth Wednesday of every month during term time. Starts at 3.45; pick-up at 4.45.

Love to do jigsaw puzzles and want to meet others? Come to the Community Space at the Oamaru Library, and indulge your passion in puzzling. Every Friday from 10 am-1pm

Like to play Scrabble?

We play basic scrabble in an easy going informal friendly group, so please come along and have a go.

Every Tuesday 1pm-3pm at the Oamaru Library

Stories and music for preschoolers and parents/caregivers. Come along to our fun, free sessions at Ōamaru Library, every Thursday from 10:45-11:15am.

Wriggle & Rhyme is an active movement programme for 0-2 year olds and caregivers.

It runs Fridays during term times from 10:30-11:00am at The Oamaru Opera House.

Love Reading? Why not join our Young Adult Book Chat? Come join us at the Ōamaru Library for a great discussion surrounding books!