Library notes 11 October 2017
Published on October 10, 2017
Top 10 books
New Adult Fiction
Love Like Blood by Mark Billingham
Vanguard by Jack Campbell
Once Upon a Spine by Kare Carlisle
Full Wolf Moon by Lincoln Child
Workhouse Orphans by Holly Green
The Shadow Queen by Anne O’Brien
Enemy of the Good by Matthew Palmer
The Empire’s Ghost by Isabelle Steiger
Ridgeview Station by Michael Trant
Tomorrow Brings Sorrow by Mary Wood
Editorial by Wendy Fraser
This week, 9 -15 October is Mental Health Week. In the past 1-2 years there has been a huge increase in the demand for diversity in books. There has been much discussion on social mediums about the need for different cultures, sexualities, ethnicities to be reflected in our modern day literature. Mental health is another one. Libraries Horowhenua has many resources on this topic both factual and fictional.
The shock of the fall by Nathan Filer is a contemporary fictional tale of one young man’s degeneration of thinking and behaviour through his diagnosis of schizophrenia. For a hard hitting but thoroughly absorbing look at the same topic you can’t go past the non-fiction book, No one cares about crazy people by Ron Powers. For Powers the question of "what to do about crazy people" isn't just academic; it's deeply personal as he interweaves his own story of having two sons diagnosed with this maddening disease.
Celebrating the diversity of thought and culture has been one of the keys to the continuing success of Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po. From Festival of stories this year which celebrated the diversity of story with te reo, sign language, written and oral stories to Matariki with performances from our tamariki and a community kai to next week celebrating Diwali.
This colourful, rich and vibrant celebration is not only significant to Hindus, but has importance of Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. For Hindus, it is associated with the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya, after his 14 years of exile and victory over the demon Ravana. On that day, he was welcomed to the kingdom to Ayodhya with rows of Deep (Lamps), lit throughout the kingdom. Thus, there is a tradition of lighting oil lamps that symbolize the victory of good over evil and freedom from spiritual darkness. Hindus, also make preparations to welcome goddess Lakshmi by drawing rangoli, and footsteps (Paduka) on the entrance that would allure goddess Lakshmi to visit one’s home and bring prosperity along with her.
Diwali celebrations begin on Thursday 19th October and include henna painting demonstrations 3-5.30 Thursday and Friday and 10-4pm on Saturday; an Indian cuisine interaction cooking session on Thursday 4-5pm; a Bollywood showing in the Open Meeting room on Friday at 3pm and of course the big finale evening starting at 7pm on Saturday 21st with performances and cuisine with the fireworks display to finish the celebrations.
What’s On
Exhibitions
Ashleigh Collis ‘ Mangahuia Photography Exhibition – 1-31 October
Town and Country Quilters Exhibtion – 14-28 October
Monday to Friday
Volunteer Resource Centre: Talk to the Volunteer Resource Centre about becoming a volunteer. They can help you match your individual skills and interests with a large number of groups who need volunteers. 10am - 12 noon.
Family and local history: Call into the Heritage Room for help and advice on researching your family tree 10am-3pm.
School holiday Mad Science programme
Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po 10am each morning
Wednesday 11 October
Kate Martin dance workshops 9am-2.30pm
Trevor Morley – storytime with pop-up books 10am
Social crochet and coffee club: Jenny Goyne will teach you to crochet, or bring you own craft project along and join in the coffee and chat and meet new friends 10.30am
Youthline holiday programme 1-4pm
Te Reo classes 6pm
Quiz night 7pm
Thursday
Holiday coding for kids 2-4pm
Friday
Lunchtime concert 12-1pm
SeniorNet: Get help with your tablets, phones and laptops 2-4pm
Monday
Tai Chi 10-11.30am
Te Runanga o Raukawa Playgroup 10-11.30am
Tuesday
JP Service Centre 11.30am-1.30pm
Te Runanga o Raukawa Playgroup 10-11.30am
Youth Debate Club 3.30-4.30pm
Wednesday 18 October
Social crochet and coffee club: Jenny Goyne will teach you to crochet, or bring you own craft project along and join in the coffee and chat and meet new friends 10.30am
Te Reo classes 6pm
Quiz night 7pm
Learn new skills
Thursday 12 October
Stepping Up: Introduction to tablets 10am-12pm