Library notes 15 November 2017
Published on November 15, 2017
Top 10 books
The Green Court by Christian Cameron
Trap the Devil by Ben Coes
The Button Box by Dilly Court
The Silent Corner by Dean Koontz
Beautiful Tempest by Johanna Lindsey
Once a Rebel by Mary Jo Putney
The Library of Light and Shadow by M. J. Rose
The Legion of Flame by Anthony Ryan
Triple Six by Erica Spindler
Always in my Heart by Pam Weaver
Library services at Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom
Editorial by Joanne Dillon (JD), Literacy and Learning Programmes Librarian
All of us here are excited about the opening of Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom on Saturday 18 November not only because it’s such an amazing facility but because it will allow us to provide a wider range of activities for library users.
Library services will be available from 12 noon on Saturday, after the offical opening ceremonies have been enjoyed. Staff will be on site to show you around our collections so you can find your favourite authors and familiarise yourself with the new library layout.
We have doubled the number of public internet computers from 4 in the old Foxton Library to 8 for Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom which will make it easier for you to check your emails, update your CV, apply for jobs, stay up to date with the news or just check out your social media.
With more space we will be able to enhance the range of services and programmes that libraries will be able to offer. Storytelling, LEGO Club and holiday programmes will continue for our young library members and their families.
For adults we are excited to be launching our Stepping Up computer workshops which are free 1-2 hour computer workshops that aim to gently increase your confidence at using phones, tablets and computers. We are launching these workshops with Introduction to Tablets from 10am-12pm on Thursday 25 January and Employment Readiness from 10am-12pm on Wednesday 31 January. You can book these workshops on the Stepping Up website at www.steppingup.nz or speak with a library staff member.
Prior to that we are offering three ePetting Zoos at Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom to provide you with an opportunity to try out a range of different electronic devices – eReaders, tablets and Chromebooks. Staff will be on hand to explain the differences and similarities between different options, i.e. an iPad and an Android tablet. These ePetting Zoos are popular leading up to and after Christmas as people are making decisions about what to buy as gifts and for the new school year. We also look forward to discussing with you what other learning opportunities you would like so we can target our programmes to suit our customer needs.
ePetting Zoos at Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom:
10am-12pm Tuesday 28 November
2pm-4pm Thursday 7 December
10am-12pm Thursday 11 January
Please do come and talk to the library, literacy, learning and heritage staff at Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom and let us know what services and programmes you would attend if they were available now we have the space to provide them.
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 15 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
Lunchtime concert 12-1pm
SeniorNet: Get help with your tablets, phones and laptops 2-4pm
Saturday
Opening of Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom
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 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