Library notes 22 November
Published on November 22, 2017
Top 10 books
New Adult Non Fiction
Ambition, Why it’s Good to Want More and How to Get it by Rachel Bridge
Life Sentence, A Police Officer’s Battle with PTSD by Simon Gillard
Trying Hard is Not Good Enough, How to Produce Measurable Improvements for Customers and Communities by Mark Friedman
Origami Animal Friends 35 Animals to Make by Mari Ono
Drawing Lessons From the Famous Artists School, Classic Techniques and Tips from the Golden Age of Illustration by Stephanie Haboush Plunkett and Magdalen Livesey
Knitting for Children, 35 Simple Knits for Kids to Make by Claire Montgomerie
Superfood Breakfasts!, 50 Smoothie Bowls, Power Bars and Energy Balls by Sara Lewis
The Women Who Flew for Hilter, A True Story of Soaring Ambition and Searing Rivalry by Clare Mulley
Tracing Your Ancestors Lives, A Guide for Family Historians by Barbara J Starmans
Woman in the Great War by Stephen and Tanya Wynn
Surrounded by new books
Editorial by Joanne Dillon (JD), Literacy and Learning Programmes Librarian
Working in a library can be like working in a sweet shop – you are surrounded by delicious treats you simply must read. Throughout my career people have said to me “don’t you just read books all day?” and how I wish that was true. If I was able to sit and read today I would be reaching out to the trolleys behind me to read ‘The elephant keeper’ which is a children’s true story about an orphanage for elephants in Zambia. I’m keen to read ‘The librarian of Auschwitz’ which is the incredible story of 14 year old Dita Kraus who risked her life to keep the magic of books alive during the Holocaust while she was imprisoned in Auschwitz. I would like to sit and ponder over “Doorways of Paris” while enjoying a weekend coffee and I’m interested to take a look at “Uncommon type” by Hollywood actor Tom Hanks.
Thinking of the variety of titles that have recently arrived at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po has led me to think of the many steps taken in order to make these titles available for Horowhenua’s readers. Our annual book budget is shared amongst our specialist library staff to make purchases that will keep our collections broad and current, and relevant to our community. I’m thrilled to be selecting titles for our People and Places shelves this year so I’m having a ball choosing travel and history books plus biographies.
Once the orders have been placed we begin the process of entering them into our system so you can see which titles have been ordered – at this stage you can place a reserve so you are one of the first people to borrow it when it has arrived and been processed. You can access a list of newly ordered titles on our catalogue at horowhenua.library.org.nz.
It’s a bit like Christmas when boxes of new books arrive – they are opened and checked against the invoices to ensure the order has been supplied correctly. Then our trained cataloguers get busy ensuring we have accurate records for each item on our library catalogue.
The final step involves each book then heading down to our processing room where they are lovingly prepared by our team of generous Reserved books are prioritised to reduce the amount of time you wait for them. Everything else is shared amongst the shelves in Foxton, Levin and Shannon, ensuring all libraries have constantly changing stock for you to choose from and enjoy.
What’s On
Exhibitions
Vicky Millman Art Exhibition "Colours of my Soul" Exhibition – 1-30 November
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.
Wednesday 22 November
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
Thursday
Te Runanga o Raukawa Playgroup 10-11.30am
Friday
Geriartrics 9am-3pm
Lunchtime concert 12-1pm
SeniorNet: Get help with your tablets, phones and laptops 2-4pm
Sunday
James Tait Jamieson concert
Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, Foxton
2pm
Monday
Tai Chi 10-11.30am
Te Runanga o Raukawa Playgroup 10-11.30am
Tuesday
JP Clinic 11.30am-1.30pm
Te Runanga o Raukawa Playgroup 10-11.30am
Wednesday 29 November
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
Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po
Thursday 23 November
Microsoft Word 10am-12pm
Thursday 30 November
Employment Readiness 10am-12pm
Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom
Tuesday 28 November
ePetting Zoo 10am-12pm