Library notes 18 October
Published on October 18, 2017
Top 10 books
New Adult Fiction
An Amish Summer: Four Novellas
The Massacre of Mankind by Stephen Baxter
The Switch by Joseph Finder
Beauty in Thorns by Kate Forsyth
The Long, Long Trail by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles
The Sisters of Alameda Street by Lorena Hughes
Aurore by Graham Hurley
You Will Pay by Lisa Jackson
The Swallow’s Nest by Emilie Richards
Use of Force by Brad Thor
Editorial by Joanne Dillon (JD) - Literacy and Learning Programmes Librarian
The closure of most of New Zealand’s video hire stores has meant that public libraries are often the only place left where you can dire a DVD.
Online streaming services like Netflix, Lightbox and Beamafilm are great for conveniency and for some they are affordable. But to make it worthwhile watching, you also need high speed internet.
Libraries Horowhenua’s DVD collection differs from that of a video hire business in that we try to provide content that will appeal to a wide range of people – from pre-schoolers who enjoy repetitive stories and songs to adults wanting to relax in front of a blockbuster movie or follow an exercise tutorial. We also have television series which are hugely popular as well as international movies with English subtitles
Our newest and most popular DVDs cost $2.50 per week and the rest of the collection is free to borrow. Any movies that are rated R16 or above must be borrowed by an adult using an adult’s library card to ensure we comply with New Zealand classification labels.
Feature films come out within months of their final showing at the cinema so we already have a number of 2017 movies in our collection. So if you have missed any of these at the cinema, have a look for them next time you’re visiting your nearest library or place a reserve to go onto the waiting list.
Wonder Woman
Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, Diana meets an American pilot (Chris Pine) who tells her about the massive conflict that's raging in the outside world. Convinced that she can stop the threat, Diana leaves her home for the first time. Fighting alongside men in a war to end all wars.
Nashville: seasons 1 to 3
Music legend Rayna Jaymes reigns as the Queen of Country, but after two decades, her grip on the throne is slipping. Rayna refuses to be steamrolled by her record label as they present a new arrangement. And in the face of an evolving industry, Rayna is struggling to adapt and reinvent herself, which she must do if she plans to stay relevant.
Life story : many lives, one epic journey
This captivating David Attenborough series follows the journey from birth to parenthood. Each episode focuses on one stage of life starting with those crucial first few days and moving through the challenges of the grown up world - from power struggles to the search for a suitable mate - and finally parenthood where survival of their own offspring, their legacy, becomes life'
What’s On
Exhibitions
Ashleigh Collis ‘ Mangahuia Photography Exhibition – 1-31 October
Town and Country Quilters Exhibtion – 14-28 October
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 18 October
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
Diwali henna Art 3 – 5.30pm
Diwali cooking demo 4 – 5pm
Friday
Lunchtime concert: New Zealand Male Choir 12-1pm
SeniorNet: Get help with your tablets, phones and laptops 2-4pm
Diwali henna Art 3 – 5.30pm
Diwali Bollywood movie - 3.30pm
Saturday
Diwali henna art 10 – 4pm
Diwali finale from 7pm
Monday
Closed – Labour Day
Tuesday
JP Service Centre 11.30am-1.30pm
Te Runanga o Raukawa Playgroup 10-11.30am
Youth Debate Club 3.30-4.30pm
Wednesday 25 October
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
Learn new skills
Thursday 19 October
Stepping Up: CVs and employment 10am-12pm
Friday 20 October
Stepping Up: Google and the Internet 10am-12pm