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A Story to Myself

Artists often do work that speaks to various motivations – to illustrate a concept or idea, to tell a story, to challenge, to contemplate or just look spectacular. Often work is done that can be received by many people and multiple sites, other times a much smaller viewership may be in mind, maybe nobody at all. An artist’s work can be layered with all these considerations and more
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Power to read

If you are in Year 7 or 8 (age 11-13 years old) enrol for our summer reading challenge – The Power to Read – from 26th November at Shannon Library and Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō. Bring along your library card or join the library. It’s free!
Summer reading Programme 22 Dec 2018

The Amazing Read

Register for our summer reading challenge – The Amazing Read – from 26 November at Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, Shannon Library and Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō. Ages 3 to 12 participate in this free, incentive-based reading programme which runs during the summer holidays. Bring along your library card or join the library. It’s free!
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Library Notes 26th November 2018

Published on 18 December 2018

We are lucky to have an amazing collection of children’s books in our library so why not come in and have a browse. A library card and one of our gorgeous library bags (only $6) would be a great gift for anyone.

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Library Notes 19 December 2018

Published on 18 December 2018

“The problem with a good book is that you want to finish the book, but you don’t want to finish the book.”
How do you know when you are reading an incredible book? Do all of the day’s obligations become obstacles between you and the end of the story? Or do you read deep into the night, savouring each page as you escape between the pages?
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Library Notes 5th December 2018

Published on 05 December 2018

Book reviews from top summer reads. If you’re looking for a great novel to get you in the holiday spirit or to distract you from all the hoo-ha, check out these great books for adults.
Make the most of summer and join our Summer Reading Challenge!
It is well recognised that children’s reading levels can often slip over the summer when they are on holiday.

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