Library Notes 11 September 2020 Published on 11 September 2020 One should never judge a book by its cover (of course we all do) but I was captivated by the title ‘Gutenberg’s Fingerprint: Paper, pixels and the lasting impression of books.’ Tagged as: , Public Notices
Operating Under Level 2 Published on 12 August 2020 All the things you need to know about your next visit. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Library Notes 7 August 2020 Published on 07 August 2020 Reading as a solitary, inward activity has always fascinated me, perhaps because I’m so particular about where I read and why I choose to read there. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Library Notes 24 July 2020 Published on 24 July 2020 Many people used the time in ‘lockdown’ to catch up on some well- deserved reading. However.... Tagged as: , Public Notices
Library Notes 10 July 2020 Published on 10 July 2020 It is an important time to celebrate the earth and show respect for the land. As the weather cools and the sky becomes darker, the lead-up to Matariki is the perfect time to settle in and read with the children in your life. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Week of celebrations marks Puanga Matariki Published on 07 July 2020 Horowhenua District Council and Muaūpoko Tribal Authority are celebrating Matariki with a diverse week-long programme of free events, including performances, feasts, arts and crafts, cooking, activities, and astronomy. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Library Notes 3 July 2020 Published on 03 July 2020 Lean in a little closer to the page because I’m going to confess something to you. Everyone has small, satisfying tasks that we pretend we don’t do or don’t confess to feeling joy about them. Relate? Tagged as: , Public Notices
Library Notes 26 June 2020 Published on 26 June 2020 Often other librarians ask about my own book collection and I answer with a blush, that it’s one little shelf of around ten precious books. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Library Notes 19 June 2020 Published on 19 June 2020 I once found a gem of a cookbook (if we can even call it that) at a Girl Guide fundraising book sale. It was called, rather patronisingly, A Man, A Can, A Plan: 50 Great Guy Meals Even You Can Make. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Library Notes 12 June 2020 Published on 12 June 2020 Librarians try very hard to read all of the books on the list and choose our own favourites. We crow with smug glee if our nominees win. Perhaps we should run a sweepstake for 2020? Tagged as: , Public Notices