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The Moutere Hills RSA memorial library (Māpua Community Library) is a community-based library run by volunteers, for the community.
Māpua Community Library is reliant on grants, donations, and fund raising for maintaining an up-to-date book collection as well as covering administration costs. Our income from grants and fund-raising events was reduced in 2021 and 22; an impact of Covid19 which restricted the number of new books we were able to purchase.
In the 2022/23 fiscal year, whilst our fund-raising efforts have been well supported by the community, grants from foundations and organisations are significantly reduced and we have a shortfall in funds. We have set up a givealittle page for members of the community who would like to support the library If this is you, please follow the link below.
We are a registered charity and donations of over $5 are eligible for a New Zealand charitable giving tax credit.
givealittle.co.nz/org/mapua-community-library
Māpua Community Library is reliant on grants, donations, and fund raising for maintaining an up-to-date book collection as well as covering administration costs. Our income from grants and fund-raising events was reduced in 2021 and 22; an impact of Covid19 which restricted the number of new books we were able to purchase.
In the 2022/23 fiscal year, whilst our fund-raising efforts have been well supported by the community, grants from foundations and organisations are significantly reduced and we have a shortfall in funds. We have set up a givealittle page for members of the community who would like to support the library If this is you, please follow the link below.
We are a registered charity and donations of over $5 are eligible for a New Zealand charitable giving tax credit.
givealittle.co.nz/org/mapua-community-library
A big thank you to forestry company OneFortyOne New Zealand for their support of Māpua Community Library and the recent grant awarded for the purchase of new books.
Network Tasman Trust
To maintain the currency and relevance of our collection of around 13,000 books, we aim to purchase about 10% of this number each year which fall victim to abuse, loss, being outdated or unpopular. Along with our funding raising events, the Library applies for grants from foundations and charities and we were very please to be awarded funds from the Network Tasman Trust. All funds go to new book purchases. Watch out for new books purchased from Network Tasman Trust funds. We appreciate the support of our community Library. Thanks! 
Tasman District Council Community Grants 2022
Thank you to one of our major sponsors, the Tasman District Council Community grants scheme for the recent allocation of funds. This year there were 131 applications, requesting a total of $498,107.87. We feel our allocation is confirmation of the hard work by all the volunteers, the support of our members and the role the library performs in the community. Look out for new books purchased with TDC funds. Harcourts Platinum Foundation
We recently received $500 from the Harcourts Platinum Foundation grant. A much-appreciated contribution presented by Wendy Perry and Chris Harvey. From left to right: Rachel Boon (library), Wendy Perry (Harcourts), Judi Salisbury & Tim David (library) and Chris Harvey from the Nelson branch of Harcourts. 
MAGAZINES
We have two new magazines arriving at the library shortly - Australian HOMESPUN is a place of inspiration, it combines creative techniques with a vast array of styles and themes taken from a team of leading craftspeople throughout Australia and the world. ORGANICS NEW ZEALAND New Zealand's leading organics and sustainable living magazine. Since 1942 it's been at the forefront of healthy food and living, packed with inspiration and information on healthy organic living. Annual General Meeting
The Annual general meeting was held at the Library on Friday 13th May. There was a great turn out, with more members and non members coming along than in previous years, to hear how the Library had fared over the last year. The Chairperson's report reflected back on the difficulties of operating under Covid19 restrictions but also all the postive things achieved in 2021/2022. The 21/22 Finances were presented and we are in good shape financially going into 22/23 financial year. The roles of Chairperson, Treasuror and Secretary were elected and five members were elected to the committee. The committee would like to thank everyone who attended and for all members and volunteers for their continued support of the Māpua Community Library. Special acknowledgement to the Moutere Hills RSA for the ongoing support and use of the facilities. Opening Hours - Open Seven Days
We are now open 2.00pm - 4.30pm, seven days a week. Additionally, we are open 10.00-12.30pm on Thursdays but will no longer open Saturday morning. We will be closed on observed public holidays.
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Contact UsPhone : 03 540 2545
For general inquiries you can email us at mapualibrarynz@gmail.com or write to us at; PO Box 49, Mapua 7048 To re-new books please email the team at mapualibrary@xtra.co.nz Corner Toru Street & Aranui Road, Māpua
COVID-19 update – 12 September 2022
The traffic light system ended at 11:59pm on Monday 12 September. Wearing a mask inside the library is no longer a government requirement. If you or someone close to you have concerns or health issues, please feel free to continue to wear a mask in the library. If you have tested positive for Covid19, according to the updated guidelines you must still isolate for seven days. We still offer a delivery drop off service for those members of the community who are isolating or hesitant to come into the library. Please contact us by email mapuacommunitylibrary@gmail.com if you would like to take up this offer. |
