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SUMMARY:The After Hours Book Club - Waihī Beach
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Waihī Beach Events & Promotions\nFree adult book club in Waihī Beach (18+). From romantasy to fanfiction\, audiobooks to special editions. Every reader belongs here. \nPlease only RSVP if you are confident you can attend. We need accurate numbers for the venue\, so please only secure your spot if you are planning to be there.Supported by The Acorn Foundation 2026 Local Impact Funding. \nKia ora! The After Hours Book Club is a free\, open-door evening space for adult readers of all kinds right here in Waihī Beach. \nWhether you read one book a year or one a week\, whether it’s a library borrow\, an audiobook\, a Kindle\, a dog-eared paperback\, or fanfiction at midnight\, you belong here. There are no rules about what counts as reading\, and no judgement about what you love. \nOur first two sessions have honestly been such lovely nights\, full of easy conversation\, new friendships\, and far too many book recommendations to keep track of. If you haven’t made it along yet\, this is a great month to start. \nThis month\, we’re leaning into a Mystery & Thriller theme. That’s just a loose flavour for the evening’s prompts and activities\, not a reading requirement. You don’t need to have read a single whodunnit\, watched a crime drama\, or even like the genre to join in. Come as you are\, and the conversation will do the rest. \nOur third session is Wednesday 19th August\, 6pm to 7:30pm at Flatwhite. The kitchen and bar will be open on the night\, so come hungry (and thirsty)\, and help us support this wonderful local spot that has so generously offered their space for free. \nHow the evening works: \n6:00pm – Doors open. Grab a drink\, find a table\, and settle in. The table you choose will be your group for the evening\, giving you a small\, friendly circle of people to really get to know rather than getting lost in a big crowd. \n6:15pm – A quick welcome. \n6:20pm – Self-led activities and conversation at your table. No pressure\, no performing\, just good books and good company. \n7:15pm – A short wrap up from the events team. From there\, feel free to stay and keep chatting\, or quietly make your way home. \nThe After Hours Book Club was created because books have a way of getting us through the hard times. This is a space to celebrate that\, to connect with other likeminded people\, and to discover your next favourite read. \nCome in your PJs\, your finery\, your trackies\, whatever feels comfortable. This is an after hours space\, and it’s yours. \nWe meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6pm. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/the-after-hours-book-club-waihi-beach/
LOCATION:Flatwhite Cafe\, 21 Shaw Road\, Waihi Beach\, 3611
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SUMMARY:Read Between
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Read Between the Rhymes\nOn the last Tuesday of each month\, we gather to share poetry. You can bring your own poetry or a piece of poetry you happen to enjoy. You can read or you can sit and listen. All poetry is welcome and all poets are welcome. \nJoin the Read Between the Rhymes Facebook group for updates and discussions. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/read-between/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:The Jam Factory\, The Jam Factory\, 17th Ave West\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Lines and Lyrics - Tauranga
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga Library\nLines and Lyrics runs twice a month\, at Greerton and Tauranga library. \nAn invitation to poets and poets-to-be. \nMeetings are informal\, but focused sessions\, that can help you with your poetry writing by sharing with others. \nWhatever kind of poetry you write\, whoever you are writing for\, you will be most welcome. Open to everyone\, from beginners to experienced writers. If you are interested in sharing your poems and for some friendly and helpful feedback Lines and Lyrics is for you. \nInitially\, sessions will be facilitated by Jenny Argante\, who has been teaching creative writing for over thirty years. However\, as equals\, each of us will contribute our own input and response as we listen and learn together. \nPlease note the following session are open to adults. \nThis is a community initiative supported by Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga City Libraries and all queries and registrations should be directed to Jenny Argante – info.redhenbooks@gmail.com \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/lines-and-lyrics-tauranga/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga Library\, 91 Willow Street\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Bookworms - Ōmokoroa Library
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Western Bay of Plenty District Libraries\nA book club focused on Junior Fiction books. Share books\, play games\, do crafts and make new friends! \nPerfect for readers aged 8-13. \n3:30pm – 4:30pm the second Wednesday of each month. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/bookworms-omokoroa-library/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Ōmokoroa Library\, 28 Western Ave\, Ōmokoroa\, Bay of Plenty\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Read Between
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Read Between the Rhymes\nOn the last Tuesday of each month\, we gather to share poetry. You can bring your own poetry or a piece of poetry you happen to enjoy. You can read or you can sit and listen. All poetry is welcome and all poets are welcome. \nJoin the Read Between the Rhymes Facebook group for updates and discussions. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/read-between/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:The Jam Factory\, The Jam Factory\, 17th Ave West\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Lines and Lyrics - Tauranga
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga Library\nLines and Lyrics runs twice a month\, at Greerton and Tauranga library. \nAn invitation to poets and poets-to-be. \nMeetings are informal\, but focused sessions\, that can help you with your poetry writing by sharing with others. \nWhatever kind of poetry you write\, whoever you are writing for\, you will be most welcome. Open to everyone\, from beginners to experienced writers. If you are interested in sharing your poems and for some friendly and helpful feedback Lines and Lyrics is for you. \nInitially\, sessions will be facilitated by Jenny Argante\, who has been teaching creative writing for over thirty years. However\, as equals\, each of us will contribute our own input and response as we listen and learn together. \nPlease note the following session are open to adults. \nThis is a community initiative supported by Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga City Libraries and all queries and registrations should be directed to Jenny Argante – info.redhenbooks@gmail.com \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/lines-and-lyrics-tauranga/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga Library\, 91 Willow Street\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Read Between
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Read Between the Rhymes\nOn the last Tuesday of each month\, we gather to share poetry. You can bring your own poetry or a piece of poetry you happen to enjoy. You can read or you can sit and listen. All poetry is welcome and all poets are welcome. \nJoin the Read Between the Rhymes Facebook group for updates and discussions. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/read-between/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:The Jam Factory\, The Jam Factory\, 17th Ave West\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Lines and Lyrics - Tauranga
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga Library\nLines and Lyrics runs twice a month\, at Greerton and Tauranga library. \nAn invitation to poets and poets-to-be. \nMeetings are informal\, but focused sessions\, that can help you with your poetry writing by sharing with others. \nWhatever kind of poetry you write\, whoever you are writing for\, you will be most welcome. Open to everyone\, from beginners to experienced writers. If you are interested in sharing your poems and for some friendly and helpful feedback Lines and Lyrics is for you. \nInitially\, sessions will be facilitated by Jenny Argante\, who has been teaching creative writing for over thirty years. However\, as equals\, each of us will contribute our own input and response as we listen and learn together. \nPlease note the following session are open to adults. \nThis is a community initiative supported by Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga City Libraries and all queries and registrations should be directed to Jenny Argante – info.redhenbooks@gmail.com \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/lines-and-lyrics-tauranga/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga Library\, 91 Willow Street\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
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