Diwali lights up Libraries Horowhenua Published on 16 November 2020 The Diwali lights will shine bright at Levin’s community centre, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, with a vibrant cultural afternoon full of traditional festival activities, music, dance and food on Friday 20 November. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Workshop aims to boost resilience before the holiday season Published on 06 November 2020 The new Mahi Space co-working facility in Levin is offering a practical session to help people increase their resilience. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Media Releases
Library Notes 6 November 2020 Published on 06 November 2020 With Halloween just behind us and the prospect of Friday the 13th next week, some might say it’s the perfect time of year for fans of the horror genre. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Library Notes 23 October 2020 Published on 23 October 2020 One of the main aims of this weekly column is to make sure our community knows about our library services, programmes and events. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Library Notes 16 October 2020 Published on 16 October 2020 The library in Shannon was first part of the Mechanics Institute in 1911 until it became part of the borough council and the first librarian Miss Jessie Cameron ran it, as well as attending to her duties as town clerk. Tagged as: , Public Notices
The Mahi Space Published on 16 October 2020 The new co-working and collaboration work area, The Mahi Space, was officially opened at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō in Levin on Thursday 8 October. The opening ceremony was attended by Muaupoko Tribal Authority, Bernie Wanden, Horowhenua Mayor and representatives from The Provincial Growth Fund. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Library Column 2 October 2020 Published on 02 October 2020 One of our library goals involves technology so that we can let our community learn and ask questions about things they are interested to try out, but not necessarily purchase for themselves. Tagged as: , Public Notices
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
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