Closed Wellington Anniversary Day

Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō and Shannon Library will be closed on Monday 20 January 2020 for Wellington Anniversary Day.

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Annual Summer Used Book Sale

18 January 2020

Friends of Horowhenua Libraries' Annual Summer Book Sale. About 10, 000 good quality fiction, non-fiction and children's books for sale. Also puzzles, magazines and DVDs.

The Divine Alchemist

18 January 2020

'The Divine Alchemist' an exhibition of paintings and works by local artist Ramila Parbhu.

The Great Reading Carnival

18 January 2020

Roll up! Roll up! The Great Reading Carnival is coming!
Register for our summer reading programme – The Great Reading Carnival – from Monday 2 December

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The Reading Challenge

Published on 07 January 2020

Have you ever wondered what book to choose next? Join in and let the challenge guide inspire you with your book choices.

Library Notes 8 January 2020

Published on 08 January 2020

Some people love goal setting and planning, with nothing more motivating than writing up lists of objectives for the year ahead. I have to admit I always struggle with this,

Library Notes 11 December 2019

Published on 11 December 2019

The end of the year brings with it a celebration of our traditions, cultural heritage and a time of reflection and thanksgiving.

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