Library Notes 24 April 2019
Published on April 24, 2019
Top 10 books
New Adult Non Fiction
The Breakthrough by Charles Graeber
The Fresh Pasta Cookbook by Williams Sonoma & Test Kitchen
Radical Lives Vol 2 by Janet Balcombe
VWs Down Under by Steve Reid
New York by CitiX60
Fathers and Daughters by Madonna King
My IPad by Gary Rosensweig
The Art of Moy Mackay by Moy Mackay
The Clean Plate by Gwyneth Paltrow
Painting Dog Portraits in Acrylics by Dave White
Pam Coleman Community Engagement Librarian
This week is an opportune time to talk to your children about the importance of commemorating ANZAC Day. However, approaching this topic with children can prove challenging. By attending an ANZAC service or Parade, children can learn about how to deal appropriately with sombre and serious things. Talking about why the people stand very still and quiet, as they think about sad and important memories can help. ANZAC Day is a way of remembering what they did and saying thank you to them for being so brave. Talking to children about how much we appreciate peace and how good it is that children from all different nations can play together now, honours those soldiers.
There are a lot of books and visual resources for younger audiences explaining war and related themes. Here are some recommended books available at the library.
ANZAC Ted by Belinda Lansberry
Anzac Ted is a powerful and poignant story of a little boy’s teddy bear that was passed down from his grandfather. Anzac Ted had gone to war, keeping soldiers company and giving them comfort. Battered and worn and now ignored he has a great story to tell – the story of a hero. It’s a lovely picture book suitable for younger readers.
Lest we forget by Kerry Brown
Tyson believes that “War is stupid!” There was no way he was going to the Dawn Parade with Mum and Poppa tomorrow. Why celebrate something so terrible? But after listening to the stories about the soldiers in his family Tyson feels differently and goes to the parade. This is a more sophisticated picture book for older children.
Anzac Animals by Maria Gill
True tales of the mascots and working animals that helped Anzac soldiers, sailors, pilots and medics do their jobs in wartime. Stories about well-known animals, such as Murphy the donkey, who carried the wounded in Gallipoli, and Caesar the Red Cross Dog are included.
The Bantam and the Soldier by Jennifer Beck
A young soldier from New Zealand rescues and brings back to health a little bantam, and in the midst of the fighting and devastation an unusual friendship is formed. Every morning the bantam lays an egg for the soldier and his friends and becomes the centre of their affection and hopes for the end of the war.
What’s on
Exhibitions
Rembrandt Remastered: Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom February 9 to April 28
Macondo: Andy Granville, Wednesday, April 3 to 30
Heritage room:
The Heritage rooms at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō are manned by volunteers 10am-12.30 pm Monday to Saturday.
Wednesday April 24:
Social crochet and coffee club: Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō 10.30am
Quiz Night 7pm Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō $5
Computer Basics Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō 10am-12pm: This class is designed for first-time computer users. You will learn how to use the core functions of a computer and file management. Please register at the library.
Thursday April 25:
Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō & Shannon Community Library CLOSED
Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom OPEN 1pm-4pm
Friday April 26:
Friday Lunchtime concert Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō 12am-1pm
Monday April 29:
Tai Chi classes Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō Main Space 10am
Tuesday April 30:
Raukawa Whanau Ora playgroup: Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō 9.30am-12.00pm
JP Service: Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō 11.30am-1.30pm
Online Newspapers: Free tutorial where you can learn how to access New Zealand, International and historic New Zealand newspapers online. Please register at the library. Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō 10am to 12pm
Wednesday May 1:
Social crochet and coffee club: Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō 10.30am
Quiz Night 7pm Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō $5
Sunday May 5:
Sunday Concert Series presents Matiu Te Huki Beautiful Soulful and melodic tones, from this internationally acclaimed, Kāpiti based singer-songwriter.