Library notes 29 November
Published on November 29, 2017
Top 10 books
New Adult Fiction
The Brothers of Brigadier Station, Queensland Outback Love Story by Sarah Williams
The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
I Dared the Duke by Anna Bennett
Hawke’s Prey, A Sonny Hawke Thriller by Reavis Z. Wortham
The Rebellion’s Last Traitor, A mesmerizing mix of post-apocalyptic SF, war/adventure, criminals dealing in memories, and black as hell noir. By Nik Korpon
The Sisters Chase, A beautifully written family drama by Sarah Healy
A Fever of the Blood, A hugely entertaining Victorian mystery by Oscar De Muriel
Longing, A novel about the risks and the compromises that come with falling in love by Mary Balogh
The Leavers , A Rich and sensitive portrait of lives lived across borders and cultures by Lisa Ko
Trophy, A Nerve-shredding page turner by Steffen Jacobsen
Reading registrations open
by Deborah Macdonald, Children’s Librarian
Hey kids, are you wild about reading? This is the theme for our Summer Reading Programme which starts on 11 December and is open to children from 3yrs to Year 6. Come along and meet Geraldine, our giraffe mascot, and enter the jungle (at your own risk) to do your report-ins. There will be incentives along the way and you will finish with a grand finale where you will be rewarded with a certificate, a brand new book to keep and a goody bag.
There is a separate programme (iRead) for Year 7 & 8 children. Read books, write a review in your special review log book and receive up to four book prizes over the course of the programme. . You will finish the programme with a Master Chef competition. iRead is available at Shannon Library and Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po.
As well as the reading programmes we have lots of jungle based craft activities happening and there will be some great entertainers at each of the libraries.
Little Dog Barking Theatre creates the thrill and magic of live theatre bringing to children the stories of the world, told and presented in simple and imaginative ways. They will be performing a play about a small boy, his neighbours and the search for lost memories.
Mary Kippenberger is one of our favourites. She is known as a riotous and vibrant performer who makes her audiences think. She has also written several picture books. Mary teaches storytelling workshops for librarians, teachers and anyone working with children and tells her tall stories at schools, libraries and festivals in New Zealand and overseas.
Both performances take place in early January and will be advertised closer to the time. They will also be on your Summer Reading calendar,
But wait, there’s more! In mid-January we have another performer who will be coming to Te Takeretanga-o-Kura-hau-po. Stu Duval is a gifted author, storyteller and artist. He is touring libraries throughout New Zealand and will be performing stories from his books accompanied by live art and cartoon drawing demonstrations. This is a free show and Stu will be here on Thursday, 18th January at 2pm.
So lots happening this Summer. Be sure to get in quick to register for the reading programme as places are limited.
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
Sue Nicholson “Answers from the Other Side” 7pm. Tickets on Eventfinda.co.nz
Friday
Lunchtime concert 12-1pm
SeniorNet: Get help with your tablets, phones and laptops 2-4pm
Sunday
Jazz exponent Kevin Clark Sunday concert
Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po, Levin
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 10.30am
Te Reo classes 6pm
Quiz night 7pm
Learn new skills
Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po
Thursday 30 November
Employment Readiness 10am-12pm
Tuesday 5 December
ePetting Zoo 10am-11.30am
Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom
Tuesday 7 December
ePetting Zoo 2pm-4pm