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Robo Riot

August 04, 2021

Robo Riot is a fun, reward based reading programme that runs over a six week period at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom and Shannon Library.

Teen Book Club

August 04, 2021

Come along for an evening of chill vibes and bookish discussions.

Wednesday Quiz Night

August 04, 2021

Wednesday Quiz Night – Tease your brain and win prizes. Every Wednesday at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō. $5.00 per person.
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Library Notes

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Blog

Julia Kuttner reads widely across many genres and blogs about the books she reads, scoring each book

Latest News

Library Notes 30 July 2021

Published on July 30, 2021

When bibliomaniacs (extreme preoccupation with collecting books) meet Lexima, the goddess of words, they often become leximaniacs (an intense love of—bordering on obsession with—words).

Library Notes 23 July 2021

Published on July 23, 2021

Scotland has just come out of lockdown restrictions meaning life is going back to a ‘normal’ that we have been lucky enough to have experienced for nigh on a year now.

Library Notes 16 July 2021

Published on July 16, 2021

For very obvious reasons most New Zealanders this year won’t be able to explore overseas travel and are taking the opportunity to explore some hidden gems on home soil.
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Libraries Horowhenua Heritage Collection contains a variety of historical and genealogical resources

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