Library Notes 14 December 2016
Published on December 14, 2016
Summer Reading Programme - Entertainers
As part of the Summer Reading programme, we have some awesome entertainers coming to perform at Te Takere, Foxton and Shannon Libraries. Mark these dates in your calendar:
Little Dog Barking Theatre Company
Little Dog Barking creates the thrill and magic of live theatre bringing to children the stories of their world, told and presented in simple and imaginative ways.
21St December 2016
Te Takere: 3pm. Open Meeting Room
Foxton Library. 10.30am. Stuart Ellwood Room, Memorial Hall.
Shannon Library. 1pm. At the Library
Stringbean Puppets
Anna Bailey is a travelling puppeteer and as well as performing locally in a variety of settings she has travelled extensively overseas performing at Street Theatre Festivals and puppet festivals. Come along and share in the wonders of puppetry.
6th January 2017
Te Takere: 10.30am. Open Meeting Room.
Foxton Library: 3.15pm. Stuart Ellwood Room, Memorial Hall.
Shannon Library: 1.30pm. At the Library.
Travelling Tuataras
For over thirty years, the Travelling Tuataras have been bringing stories alive through music and interactive performance adventures. This year they were awarded the NZ Children’s Arthouse Foundation Award 2016 - The Artists Most Contributing to Children. Their performances are fun, interactive and vibrant.
17th January 2017
Te Takere only. 3pm. Open Meeting Room.
Sign up for Summer Reading
Our Summer Reading Programme has started but we still have places available. The Summer Reading Programme aims to encourage and promote books, libraries and the fun of reading through incentive awards, activities and storytellers. Those who complete the programme will receive an invitation to the Grand Finale. The finales will be held at the Aquatic Centre (Levin), Rotary Room (Foxton), and Shannon Pool (Shannon). Each child will be presented with a certificate and a popular new book. There is a separate programme for intermediate-aged children. There will be book rewards and events and the programme will end with a food based finale.
These programmes are offered free of charge thanks to funding from the Eastern and Central Community Trust. Sign up today.
Top 10 books
New New Zealand Adult Non-Fiction
- Cooking 4 Change: 101 Famous Kiwis Share Their Favourite Recipes
- Cape Country: Seven Generations of Gordons at Clifton, Cape Kidnappers by Jenny Carlyon & Diana Morrow
- Clean Bakery: Wholesome & Nourishing Baking for New Zealanders by Carine Claudepierre
- Rescue Pilot: The Daring Adventures of a New Zealand Search & Rescue Pilot by John Funnell
- Kiwi Speedway Culture by Steve Holmes
- Weekday Meals in Minutes by Simon & Alison Holst
- Art Thieves, Fakers & Fraudsters: The New Zealand Story by Penelope Jackson
- Pay Dirt: The Westland Goldfields, From the Diary of William Smart by Hilary Low
- ANZAC Day Origins: Canon D J Garland & Trans-Tasman Commemoration by John A. Moses & George F Davis
- A Way Home by Jillian Sullivan
What’s on in Te Takere
Exhibitions
Peace in 10,000 Hands –19 November to 14 January
Sarah Bolland’s “Yachting through my Grandfather’s eyes” – Mezzanine Floor
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.
Today – Wednesday 14 December
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 6-9pm
Table Tennis Tournament: Contact Youth Space 7pm
Thursday
JP clinic: Shannon Library 2-3pm
Nail Painting: Contact Youth Space 3.30pm
Teen Book Club: Mezzanine Floor 4pm
Friday
Yoga class 10.30-11.30am
Lunch time music: It’s a Jazzy Christmas 12pm
SeniorNet: Get help with your tablets, phones and laptops 2-4pm
Youth Cooking: Contact Youth Space 3.45pm
Christmas movie: Contact Youth Space 4pm
Saturday
Yoga class 10.30-11.30am
Giant Twister and Balloonminton: Contact Youth Space 1.30pm
Sunday
Code Club: Education Suite 2.30pm
Monday
Youth Space Bootcamp: Contact Youth Space 4pm
Tuesday
Young Parent Coffee Group: Contact Youth Space 10am
Baby Time Rock and Rhyme: Children’s Area 10am
JP clinic: Kowhai Room, Te Takere 11.30am-1.30pm
Open Minecraft Session: Education Suite 1-3pm
Book Club: Mezzanine Floor 2pm
Guitar Club: Contact Youth Space 4-5pm
Parenting Workshop: Contact Youth Space 7-8.30pm
Wednesday 21 December
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
Little Dog Barking Theatre Co. Foxton Library. 10.30am. Stuart Ellwood Room, Memorial Hall; Shannon Library. 1pm; Te Takere: 3pm.
Te Reo 6-9pm
Combined church choir carol performance 7-8.30pm
Learn New Skills
Thursday December 15
ePetting Zoo 2pm-3pm