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REGULAR EVENTS
CRACKERJACKS
Every Wednesday
10.30 – 11.00am
Discover It!
Come along for stories, action songs and plenty of fun! Ages 2 - 5.
WHITE GLOVES
Monday 14 April : Pomp and Ceremony
Monday 26 May : More than they Seem
12.15pm
Taranaki Research Centre
Level 2, Library
Join us to hear the fascinating stories behind objects not currently on display at Puke Ariki.
PUKE ARIKI BOOK GROUPS
2nd Wednesday of each month
7.00pm
Level 1, South Wing
In association with the New Zealand Book Council, the monthly Puke Ariki Book Group focuses on reading and discussing a variety of interesting and memorable books.
Books can be issued from Puke Ariki in advance of the monthly meeting.
EXPLORE THE LIBRARY TOUR
Every Friday
11.00am - 12 noon
Ground Floor, Help Desk
Would you like to know more about your library? Join us for a guided tour - learn to use the library catalogue , the self checkout machine and much more! | |
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REGULAR EVENTS
BELL BLOCK LIBRARY BOOK GROUP
Last Tuesday of each month
10.30am
Join us for a coffee and an informal chat about what we're reading.
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RAD READERS
Wednesday 19 March
3.30pm-4.15pm
A fun club promoting reading for kids ages 5 to 12 years.
Please contact Bell Block Library directly on 759 6060 for more information on these events.
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REGULAR EVENTS
CRACKERJACKS
Every Friday (during school term)
10.00am – 10.30am
Stories and fun activities for children aged 2–5 years.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
First Wednesday of each month
10.30am – 11.30am
Have you read a great book lately and want to tell others about it? Are you stuck in a rut and feel like a change of genre or author? Would you like to meet new people and share ideas? Join us once a month. Light refreshments provided.
CRACKERJACKS
Friday Fortnightly (during school term)
11.15am – 12noon
Toddlers and their parents or guardians are welcome to come to enjoy rhymes, stories and games for 2 – 5 year olds.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
First Wednesday of each month
10.30am – 12noon
Join Bridget and Heidi for morning tea to discuss books and reading. Meet other 'book fiend' friends and find out about the latest good reads.
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UPCOMING LIBRARY EVENTS
School Holiday Programme
Don't miss our programme of fun activities for kids during the April-May school holidays.
Bookings essential, phone 06 759 6060 to register.
Discover It! @ Puke Ariki
Tuesday 22 April, Thursday 24 April, Friday 25 April, Tuesday 29 April, Thursday 1 May
All sessions run 2.00pm-3.00pm
Inglewood Library and Service Centre
Thursday 24 April & Thursday 1 May
10.30am-12.00pm
Waitara Library and Service Centre
Tuesday 22 April, Tuesday 29 April
10.30am-11.45am
Bell Block Library and Service Centre
Tuesday 22 April
10.30am-12.00pm
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EXHIBITION NEWS
Taranaki Whenua: life blood legacy
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29 February - 25 May
An exhibition featuring artwork, images and objects inspired by the relationships of our people with our land. Taranaki Whenua: life blood legacy investigates the landforms, the history and politics of land ownership and how we have divided, exploited or protected land in Taranaki.
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An Exhibition of Contrast
Opening Saturday 15 March - Mid May An Exhibition of Contrasts showcases Margaret Bake's portfolio of commerical, wedding portrait and landscape images together with a collection of landscape, garden and art images from the camera of Derek Hughes. Click here for more information. |
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EXHIBITION NEWS
No current exhibition showing
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VISITOR INFORMATION
ADMISSION >>
Entry to Puke Ariki in general is free.
Some charges may apply to some special short-term exhibitions.
PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING >>
Please avoid directly photographing or filming any object on display at Puke Ariki. You are welcome to photograph or film people and the general building. Your photographs or footage must be for private usage rather than for public display.
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EVENT VENUE >>
Puke Ariki can be hired out for private functions. The Taranaki Foyer and Arborio café and licensed restaurant are available for quality events in this architecturally inspired building, which has spectacular views of the Tasman Sea.
We can also pre-arrange tours of Puke Ariki for conference groups. It is also possible for our retail outlet Vivid to open for the occasion.
The Taranaki Foyer and/or Arborio can be hired during these hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 6.30pm onwards Saturday, Sunday from 5.30pm onwards Contact pukearikiadmin@npdc.govt.nz for more information. |
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OPENING HOURS >>
Puke Ariki
1 Ariki Street, New Plymouth
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 9am - 6pm
Wednesday: 9am - 9pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 9am - 5pm
Statutory Holiday opening hours: 9am - 5pm
Inglewood Library and Service Centre
46 Rata Street, Inglewood
Mon, Tues, Thurs: 9am - 5pm
Wed, Fri: 9am - 6pm
Saturday: 9am - 12 noon
Waitara Library and Service Centre - Te Kupu Matauranga
Queen Street, Waitara
Mon, Wed, Fri: 9am - 5pm
Tues, Thurs: 9am - 6pm
Saturday: 9am - 12noon
Sunday: 2pm - 4pm
Bell Block Library - Te Papa Mohiotanga
Parklands Avenue, Bell Block
Mon, Wed, Fri: 9.30am - 5pm
Tues, Thurs: 9.30am - 7pm
Saturday: 9.30am - 12 noon
Oakura Library
16 Donnelly Street, Oakura
Mon,Wed, Fri 12 noon - 6.00pm
Tues, Thu, Sat - 9.00am - 1.00pm
Urenui Library
Mon, Tue: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Wed, Thu: Closed
Fri: 12.00pm - 4.00pm
Every 2nd & 4th Sat: 10.30am-12.30pm |
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