Latest from the library: newsletter January 2026

Published on 15 January 2026

Happy new year, and welcome to the January 2026 issue of Fanmail, our bi-monthly newsletter at Upper Hutt Libraries.

Fanmail delivers bite-size news and short updates to keep you up to date on what's happening at your library. Think first looks at upcoming events, important information about services, and special collection highlights.

In this issue...

• Libraries Manager, Denise Clarkson, flies the flag for summer reading;
• we hit the road and bring you stories, crafts, and a whole lot of mobile library magic at our Libraries in the Park sessions;
• it's all creative fun and play at U-PLAY summer holiday events across the city;
• and we invite families and whānau to read big with The Big Read.

Read the January issue of Fanmail

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