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Huraina
What's on in your Library
Issue #12
FREE Winter 2019
Please take a copy christchurchcitylibraries.com
Kia Ora
In some ways, the winter edition of Huraina is the most library news, views and events. The more I read,
valuable. With the days getting shorter and darker, the prouder I am of the range of activities we have to
there’s less and less to do outdoors — and for everyone offer across our network. You’ll be just as impressed
with the itch to get out and mingle with like-minded as I am by what you see available in these pages.
people, learn a new skill, enrich their knowledge, our
“What’s on?” magazine becomes an invaluable guide. If We’d love to hear your thoughts on this issue of
you’re getting a bit stir-crazy, knowing where to go (and Huraina, as well as ideas for what you’d like to see
where to send your kids!) is the first step. There really is included in future editions. Please email them to
something for everyone. uncover@ccc.govt.nz
Huraina has come a long way — and we find ourselves Carolyn Robertson
Head of Libraries and Information Unit
now in our twelfth edition, which means three years of
Christchurch City Council
Contents
All about kids.......................................................... 4–6 How to book
Outreach and Learning Team............................... 7 Unless specified, events are Book now
free of charge. Places are
eKnow how.............................................................. 8–9 limited.
Bookings are essential
wherever you see this
After school clubs and programmes ....... 10–11 In person: go to your local symbol.
Community Advice ................................................. 12 library and staff will book on
Book now via
your behalf
Signature Programme ................................... 13–16 external organisation
By phone: 03 941 7923
This means bookings are
Matariki 2019 ....................................................... 17–20 Email enquiries: essential, but aren’t taken
My Library .................................................................... 21 library@ccc.govt.nz through our library call
For more information visit centre – please see each
Discovery Wall ......................................................... 22
my.christchurchcitylibraries. specific listing for more
Heritage programmes ............................................. 23 com/contact-us details on how to book.
Sustainable Living Series ....................................... 24
Creative and connected ................................... 25–27 Are you part of the
eResources .................................................................. 28 Children’s University?
Authors and Books ............................................ 29–30 Did you know that you could be earning learning
hours by going along to any of our
Holiday fun! ......................................................... 31–32 programmes listed in Huraina?
Youth programmes ........................................... 33–34 Visit childrensuniversity.com.au
for more information on this project and
Changes for Fendalton Library ............................. 35 how you can get involved.
Coming in Spring....................................................... 35
Print distribution: 8,000 copies Christchurch City Libraries
christchurchcitylibraries.com “Connecting People, Inspiring
Contact: uncover@ccc.govt.nz Discovery, Enriching Communities”
ISSN 2624-3970 (Print) PO Box 73045, Christchurch 8154
ISSN 2624-3989 (Online) Aotearoa, New Zealand
Ngā Pakiwaitara CSO Music Trails
Bilingual Storytimes through the Libraries
Join Whaea Rochelle for these exciting bilingual story Pre-schoolers
times for children (and parents) with all levels of te reo
These free 45-minute performances provide a fun
Māori. Stories are in both Māori and English, with fun-
and interactive way of introducing young people to live
filled activities designed to get tamariki (children) up to
music. With elements of dance, song and stories, Music
kanikani (dance) to some cool Māori waiata/songs.
Trails through the Libraries is a gorgeous opportunity for
Piki mai, kake mai! your wee one to see the instruments up close and join
in with the musical fun.
All about kids
Tūranga
Hapori | Community, Level 1
Tuesdays, 10.30am
Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes.
Kōrero pukapuka, pūoru, korikori. Most programmes run during school terms only.
Faitauga Tusi
Wā Pēpi Wā Kōrero Samoan Storytimes
Babytimes Storytimes Enjoy and learn stories, rhymes and action songs
in Samoan.
Recommended for under 2yrs Recommended for over 2yrs
Tūranga
Aranui Library Parklands Library Aranui Library Parklands Library Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2
Tuesdays, 11.15am Fridays, 10.30am Thursdays, 10:30am Thursdays, 10.30am The last Saturday of every month, 1pm
Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre
Fendalton Library Shirley Library Fendalton Library Redwood Library Wednesday 5 June, 10.30–11.15am
Relocated during closure.
See Page 35 for more details.
Thursdays, 10.30am Relocated during closure.
See Page 35 for more details.
Mondays, 10.30am
Storytimes at Barrington Shirley Library
South Library Shirley Library Wednesday 3 July, 10.30–11.15am
Hornby Library Hornby Library 2–5 years
Tuesdays, 11am Tuesdays, 10.30am Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Fridays, 10.15am Wednesdays, 10.15am (plus Super Saturday Come along to our free Storytimes and craft Saturday 3 August, 10.30–11.15am
Spreydon Library
Storytimes at 11am) session at Barrington Mall.
Linwood Library Wednesdays, 10.30am Linwood Library
Fridays, 11am and 2pm Thursdays, 10am South Library Barrington Mall
Te Hāpua:
Thursdays, 11am 256 Barrington Street
Lyttelton Library Halswell Centre Lyttelton Library
Fridays, 10.30am Tuesdays, 11am Second Monday of every month,
Tuesdays and Spreydon Library
from February to November
Wednesdays, 11am Fridays, 10.30am
Matuku Takotako: Matuku Takotako: 10.30–11.30am
(Tuesday's session
Sumner Centre Sumner Centre Te Hāpua:
is bilingual in English
Tuesdays, 10.30am Wednesdays, 10.30am Halswell Centre
and Mandarin Chinese)
Thursdays, 11am
New Brighton Library New Brighton Library
Tūranga
Wednesdays, 10.30am Mondays, 10.30am Tūranga
Mondays and Sundays,
Wednesdays, 10.30am
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale 10.30am Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale
Fridays, 2pm
Library and Community Library and Community
Upper Riccarton Library
Centre Centre Upper Riccarton Library
Tuesdays, 10am
Fridays, 10.30am Wednesdays, 10.30am Mondays, 10am
Thursdays, 2pm
(plus Super Saturday
Papanui Library Papanui Library
Storytimes at 11am)
Wednesdays, 11am Thursdays, 11am
4 | Christchurch City Libraries June–August 2019 For more information or for bookings please call 9417923 or visit our website christchurchcitylibraries.com
Reading to Dogs HELL Pizza Wheel
Bookings required Challenge
This programme uses some furry friends to If you like pizza, join the nationwide HELL Reading
create a relaxed, non-threatening atmosphere Challenge! Collect an entry wheel from your local
that encourages children to practise their library. Happy reading!
reading skills and develop a love of reading.
All our dogs are the beloved pets of the
Christchurch City Council Animal Management
Team, and have all been trained and tested for
health, safety and temperament.
Library staff and a dog handler will be present
at all times to help facilitate the sessions.
Sessions are 15 minutes long.
Shirley Library
Outreach
Philippine
and Learning
Tuesdays, 3.30–4.30pm
New Brighton Library
Wednesdays, 3.30–4.30pm
Independence Day
Papanui Library
Celebration
Thursdays, 3.30–4.30pm Celebrate this day with Filipino bilingual stories, Christchurch City Libraries has of preschools, specially selected stops, and send items in crates to
songs, rhymes, and special colouring in to take 22 libraries you can visit. Twenty schools, large community events, rest homes, group care facilities
home. of these are based in lovely 45 rest homes, a diverse range of and a special selection of pre-
welcoming buildings, and two are community groups, corrections schools around the city.
Upper Riccarton Library
vans that roam around the city. and health facilities, cross-agency
Wednesday 12 June, 3.30–4pm In fact, our small team provides
initiatives, and of course libraries!
As well as the teams based in around 50,000 library items a year
your community that you see in Our role is to take the love of to our groups across the year.
your local library, there are many reading, lifelong education and We’re privileged to work across our
teams behind the scenes working library membership — the full network of libraries and alongside
hard to provide library services library experience — to every our awesome deliveries team,
and resources to the Christchurch corner of the community. We collecting and sharing the latest
area. One of these teams is build relationships with people and greatest parts of our library
Outreach and Learning. and connect them to their local collections.
community library. Many of you will
Outreach and Learning plays a know the team as Library Lynette, If you’re in a corner of the
special role in library services with Library Anne, Library Susan, Library community that would like better
a team of eight very dedicated and Toni, Library Jan and other well- access to the world of information
passionate librarians taking library loved Library faces! we have at the libraries, please get
services and resources to parts of in touch with the Outreach and
the community that don’t always As well as sharing our love of Learning Team.
have access. books and resources through
Jan-Hai Te Ratana
preschool, school and older adult
No two days are the same at Outreach and Learning Team Leader
programming in rest homes, we
Outreach. Our team visits hundreds also offer a range of mobile library
Christchurch City Libraries June–August 2019 | 7
eKnow how
Technology Help Beyond Beginner Open Creative Time Introduction to 3D Design Virtual Reality Experience Studio Starters:
Drop-in Sessions Computer Skills An opportunity to use the exciting and Printing 13yrs + Music Production
Get help with specific issues such as Bookings required range of equipment available in the 13yrs + or Video Editing
Would you like to explore a whole
using email, searching the internet, $15 Creative Production Studio — 3D Bookings required 14yrs +
new world in immersive 3D? Come
using the library catalogue, using printers, vinyl and craft cutters, $25 Bookings required
Build upon your computer skills to Tῡranga and you can choose an
electronic resources and any other sewing machines and more. Staff
and learn more about internet In this two-hour class you’ll learn experience on our HTC VIVE Virtual Interested in the production of
general technology related queries. will be on hand to support you
searching, email, using Microsoft how to use free, basic 3D modelling Reality device. Let us take you to music? Or have you ever wondered
Hornby Library Word and our own fantastic with equipment. These are not software to design and 3D print, a world where you can paint your how films are put together? We
Tuesdays, 11am–12noon eResources. structured sessions, but a chance using biodegradable PLA plastic. own artwork all around you, or have a number of courses running
for you to use the equipment choose from several options that in Tūranga in our amazing creative
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library South Library Skills required: basic computer
available and work on your creative will truly amaze you. spaces.
and Community Centre Mondays, 10–11.30am skills, such as how to save a file
Thursdays, 10–11am projects. Make the journey to another reality
29 July - 2 September and use a mouse. Check out
Bring your own materials or one you won’t forget! This activity christchurchcitylibraries.com
Shirley Library Tūranga
purchase 3D filament and vinyl is adult-friendly, so there’s also VR for more details and how to book
Thursdays, 3.30–4.30pm Computer Lab,
Introduction to iPads from the library. gaming for young adults on Level 1. your space.
South Library Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Bookings required Tūranga Tuesday 9 July, 6–7.30pm Tūranga
Wednesdays, 11am–12noon
$15 Creative Production Studio, Check the online libraries calendar
Spreydon Library (BYOD only) for times. Introduction to the
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Tuesdays, 10.30–11.30am
Have you got an iPad but don’t
Mondays, 6–7.30pm Introduction to Laser and Discovery Wall
know where to start? This course Interested in exploring Tūranga’s
Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre will help you build confidence and (sewing and embroidery machines) Vinyl Cutting
Mondays, 2–3pm give you the skills to enjoy your Wednesdays, 6–7.30pm 13yrs +
Open Studio famous Discovery Wall? This
(vinyl and craft cutters) session will cover the Discovery
device. For absolute beginners. Bookings required This is a chance for anyone to
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Thursdays, 6–7.30pm Wall’s tools and features — such as
$25 come in and discover more about
Tuesdays, 2–3pm Shirley Library (3D printing) postcards and video-sharing — and
audio and video production.
Wednesdays, 10–11.30am Thursdays, 10.30am–12.30pm Come and learn about our craft, you’ll learn how to operate these
Tūranga No experience is necessary, just
31 July–4 September (general interest) vinyl and laser cutters. Get an features so that you can explore the
He Hononga / Connection, enthusiasm.
introduction to Adobe illustrator Discovery Wall in your own time
Ground Floor South Library software and produce your own Tūranga with confidence.
Tuesdays, 1–2pm Tuesdays, 1–2.30pm Audio Video Studio,
RoboFun for Adults design. Competent computer skills
All skill levels welcome — there’s
30 July–3 September Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Upper Riccarton Library — Drop-in sessions required.
something for everyone.
Thursdays, 11am–12noon Mondays, 6–7.30pm
An introduction to the amazing Tūranga Fridays, 10am–12noon
world of robotics. Explore robotics Tūranga
Beyond Beginners iPads Computer Lab, Sundays, 10.30am–12.30pm He Hononga | Connection,
in a fun and engaging way. Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Beginning Computer Skills Bookings required
Saturday 27 July,
Ground Level
$15 South Library (Meet in Reception area)
Bookings required 10.30am–12.30pm
Thursdays, 10–11am Monday 10 June, 5.30pm
$15 Build upon your iPad knowledge
8 August–12 September Wednesday 10 July, 5.30pm
with a different topic each week.
Develop basic computer skills such Wednesday 14 August, 5.30pm
Explore music, books, movies and Shirley Library
as using a mouse and keyboard, social networking. Saturdays, 10–11am
working with Windows 10, email
10 August–14 September
and searching the Internet. Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Mondays, 11am–12.30pm Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
South Library 29 July–2 September Thursdays, 10–11am
Thursdays, 11am–12.30pm
1 August–5 September
1 August–5 September
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Wednesdays, 11am–12.30pm
31 July–4 September
For more information or for bookings please call 9417923 or visit our website christchurchcitylibraries.com
After school clubs
and programmes
All after school programmes run during the school term, and begin in the second week of each term.
Robotics Makerspace Workshop We have a number of Afterschool Studio Time
8–12yrs Club drop-in after school 10–13yrs
Bookings required 10–13yrs clubs happening Bookings required
$20 per term Bookings required across our network of $20 per term
Learn the basics of how robots
$20 per term libraries.
Come and learn about the Tūranga Audio Video
work, and how to programme them A dynamic and innovative These combine homework Studio. Learn about the DJ equipment and
by completing a set of challenges. workshop exploring a range of help, craft activities, technology music recording, and try your hand at video
South Library exciting technologies. tasters and much more. Check editing. Half of the term focuses on audio/music
Fridays, 3.30–4.30pm Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre out our website for more details production and the other half on filmmaking/
Mondays, 3.30–5pm on each individual library and video production.
what they have planned each
Minecraft Club South Library Tūranga
week!
Tuesdays, 3.30–5pm Taupuni Oro / Ataata
6–13yrs Aranui Library
Tūranga / Audio Video Studio,
Bookings required Wednesdays, 3.30–4.30pm
Computer Lab, Auahatanga | Auahatanga | Creativity,
$20 per term
Creativity, Level 4 Shirley Library Level 4
Get creative and start crafting! Thursdays, 3.30–5pm Mondays, 3.45–4.45pm Tuesdays, 4–5pm
Build imaginative worlds and battle Tūranga Creative Space
New Brighton Library
nocturnal creatures at our Minecraft Hapori | Community, Level 1
Tuesdays, 3.30–5pm
club. Novice or expert, join the club Wednesdays, 4–5pm
and play with your friends in our very
Linwood Library
own world. A tutor will be on hand to
Girls Makerspace Thursdays, 3.30–4.30pm
supervise and assist.
Workshop Club New Brighton Library
Tūranga
10–13yrs Mondays, 3.30–4.30pm
Taiwhanga Rorohiko / Computer
Bookings required
Lab, Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
$20 per term
Tuesdays, 4–5pm
South Library South Library
Fridays, 3.30–4.30pm Mondays, 3.30–5pm
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Thursdays, 3.30–4.30pm Girls Minecraft Club
Upper Riccarton Learning Centre 6–13yrs
Fridays, 4–5pm Bookings required
New Brighton Library $20 per term
Wednesdays, 3.30–4.30pm
South Library
Saturdays, 2.30–3.30pm
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Community Advice
These free community services are available at
your local library.
Free Legal Advice JP Clinics
Need help with legal questions? A lawyer is available On some days, we have a Justice of the Peace available
at Hornby Library every Thursday evening to provide to take oaths, declarations, affidavits and affirmations,
expert help. No bookings. First come, first served basis. to witness signatures on documents and to certify
Please bring relevant documents. document copies. The JP can also witness citizenship
Hornby Library applications, sponsorship applications and rates rebate
Thursdays, 6.15–8.15pm applications.
Please note that the finish time may vary from week There’s no charge for this service and no appointment
to week depending on demand. If no customers are is required.
waiting at 6.15pm, the lawyer will wait for 15 minutes
and then leave. 8.15pm finish time is a guide only.
Hornby Library
Mondays and Thursdays, 9.30am–12.30pm
Fendalton Library (from 29 July), Linwood Library,
Signature Programme
Papanui Library, Shirley Library, South Library, A series of events specifically designed to explore and celebrate the diversity
Citizens Advice Bureau Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre, Upper Riccarton Library of spaces and resources available in Tūranga.
Citizens Advice Bureau provides free and confidential Tuesdays, 10am–1pm
advice – taking the time to listen to you and equip you Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community
with information, options and support that fit your Centre
needs. Legend Tūranga through the Eyes Best Picks
Wednesdays, 10am–1pm
460 Papanui Road (temporarily relocated while Spreydon Library
of Children SP
SP Auaha Hīhī / Spark Place
Fendalton Library is closed) Thursdays, 10am–1pm He Hononga | Connection ES
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, Ground Floor A panel of experts discusses the
Little River Library Christchurch City Libraries is finalists in the 2019 New Zealand
11am–5pm Tautoru / TSB Space
Thursdays, 11am–12.30pm TSB thrilled to present the work of Book Awards for Children and
Tuesdays, 2–5pm Hapori | Community, Level 1
Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre Fendalton Open Air School Year 3 Young Adults and give their
Linwood Library Ngā Purapura / Activity Room
Saturdays, 10am–12noon AR students who came to Tūranga on a predictions on who will win.
Tuesdays, 11am–2pm Hapori | Community, Level 1
Papanui Library mission to expand their knowledge Wednesday 7 August, 6pm
Saturdays, 10am–1pm ES Exhibition Space of 'Identity'. This photographic
Hapori | Community, Level 1
CV Help drop-in sessions exhibition showcases the results
New Brighton Library
SG Te Pito Huarewa / Southbase of their learning about their own National Flash Fiction Day
Gallery, Hapori | Community identity, their place within their
Thursdays, 10–11.30am Level 1 SP
community and special features
HH He Hononga | Connection of Tūranga. Celebrate the shortest fiction on
Ground Floor the shortest day of the year with
Until 3 July
National Flash Fiction Day. Come
along for readings of Canterbury's
best flash fiction.
Saturday 22 June, 2pm
12 | Christchurch City Libraries June–August 2019 For more information or for bookings please call 9417923 or visit our website christchurchcitylibraries.com
Paint n’ Pen
Va Oceans Phoenix The Art of SP
Bookings required
Between
ES
‘Phoenix’ showcases work by
Calligraphy Exploration of street art in the inner
city and New Brighton will inspire
artists from Ōtautahi Creative ES 'words' as wonderful as the images
SG Spaces’ studio Room 5. The
An exhibition of Chinese calligraphy
An exploration of Pacific people living in exhibition will be part of a
by Master Tang Yu-Shiun, who
Christchurch and their relationship to the Moana, celebration of creative wellbeing
has adopted the artistic name Bai
Ōtautahi and each other. Through the use of never at Tūranga, a celebration of diverse
Chuan. This exhibition celebrates
before seen Polynesian artefacts from Canterbury creative wellbeing initiatives in
his lifelong dedication and
Museum, as well as visual and written art forms our city, and will provoke kōrero
commitment to this ancient art
from Christchurch-based Pacific artists. on how can the arts contribute
form and also includes a piece of
to the wellbeing of the people of
Until 21 July work specially created for Tūranga.
Ōtautahi in the future. on the walls! You will learn writing
Photograph courtesy of Canterbury Museum 15 August–15 September techniques such as using metaphor,
Hapori | Community, Level 1
point of view and voice to shape
6 July–11 August Workshops
Poet Tusiata Avia Public Reading YNOT Performance your ideas about an art-piece into
SG TSB
Art Workshops AR a poem or short story. This project
Bookings required is presented by The Commuting
AR
Poet Tusiata Avia, Exhibition Writer in Residence, Join us in watching new work from Pasifika Book with the collaboration of The
Bookings required Your chance to discover the art of
is creating a new body of work in response to theatre collective YNOT, created during, and School for Young Writers and the
calligraphy and get hands-on as
Va Oceans Between. Join us at the end of her inspired by Va Oceans Between. Express your creativity at one of Christchurch City Libraries.
you learn how to write and paint
residency for a public reading of her work. Friday 21 June, 6pm these workshop with the team Workshops are free and bookings
using traditional Chinese brushes.
Friday 21 June, 5.30pm $10, door sales only from Ōtautahi Creative Spaces. are essential; children under 13
Adults, 13+ years:
Suitable for 13+ years. must be accompanied by an adult.
Sunday 1 September, 10.30am
Sunday 14 July, 10.30am Families are welcome.
Children 7+ years:
Sunday 21 July, 10.30am Sundays, 12.30-3.30pm – please
Sunday 8 September, 10.30am
and 2pm see website for specific dates
Calligraphy Seminar and times
Creative Health Expo
TSB
TSB
Illuminate: Join Ōtautahi Creative Spaces and
local organisations to celebrate
To close the exhibition, come and
meet Master Tang as he talks about
2019 Phantom Billstickers
National Poetry Day
Unearthing treasures from our positive wellbeing and learn more
the ancient art of calligraphy. SP
collection about mental health services Sunday 15 September, 3pm
"Four Readings and a Festival".
SG available in our region. Four Christchurch poets talk fame,
Sunday 10 August, all day
Celebrating Pushkin
fortune, first books and what
To celebrate our 160th birthday, we’ve gone TSB possessed them to do it. Reading
deep in our vaults and rummaged our shelves to
from their newborn collections are
bring you some of our favourite gems. Stunning, Come and celebrate the father
Erik Kennedy, Marissa Cappetta,
unexpected, extraordinary, curious – come and of Russian literature, Alexander
Victoria Broome and Gail Ingram.
find your favourite! Pushkin, with a talk on the man
An evening hosted by Joanna
and his work, followed by dance,
2 August–27 October Preston.
recitals, and musical performances.
Thursday 22 August, 6pm
Thursday 6 June, 5.30pm
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Celebrate
Winter Mystery Movies TEDx in Tūranga Cook Island
TSB TSB
Language Week
TSB
Join us in Tūranga to escape the TEDxChristchurch and TEDxYouth@
Matariki 2019
winter blues and enjoy classic Christchurch have joined forces to Are you interested in the tropical
films in style! On select Sunday bring an entire weekend of TEDx culture of the sunny Cook Islands?
afternoons during the winter celebrations from 24–25 August at Then this jam-packed event is
season, we will be holding the Christchurch Town Hall. It'll be for you. You will encounter the
screenings of some of our favourite a jam-packed ride with insightful language, experience the culture,
films. Visit our events calendar and and inspiring speakers. If you miss participate in a performance and
Facebook page for more details. out on a ticket to TEDxChristchurch, enjoy some kaikai (food) Cook
Various Sunday afternoons it is being live-streamed into Islands style. This is a free event
during winter, 1pm Tūranga! so bring the whānau.
Kua ara ake ahau i te papa o te whenua
TEDxYouth@Christchurch:
Kua kite ahau i ngā whetū e tūtaki tahi ana
Saturday 24 August, from 1pm
New Music Central Ko Matariki te kaiūri, ko Atutahi kei te taumata o te mangōroa
TEDxChristchurch:
Concert Sunday 25 August, from 10am
The scope of our imagination is from the earth to the stars…
TSB — Professor Te Wharehuia Milroy
Join the UC School of Music for this Philippine Independence
special presentation of New Music Day Celebration A continuation of a fresh look through old eyes at Māori oral traditions,
Friday 9 August, 6–7pm
Central featuring local indie bands
TSB
practices and customs associated with the Māori New Year. The third year of
Speak Softly, an art-pop electronic
the Christchurch City Libraries reintroduction of Te Iwa o Matariki – the nine
duo featuring Naomi Ferguson Come along and celebrate
and Alex van den Broek, and The
Family History and the stars of Matariki. This year Te Kāhui Kumanu a Matariki – The Guardian Stars
Philippine Independence Day 'Araw Media: Behind the scenes
Response, an alternative pop duo ng Kalayaan 2019.'
of Matariki: Pōhutukawa, Hiwa-i-te-Rangi and Matariki (the Mother)
featuring Andy and Victoria Knopp.
of Who Do You Think You
Saturday 15 June Are?
Monday 22 July, 6pm 11am–1pm: Traditional games,
TSB
activities and costumes TE IWA O MATARIKI
1.30–3.30pm: Spectacular display Join Dr Nick Barratt author, Kua haehae ngā hihi o Matariki
of colours, costumes, music and broadcaster, and historian best
Always be grateful for the blessings you receive
performances. known for BBC’s Who Do You Think
You Are? TV series. His talk looks at Matariki is a time for cherishing our loved ones and releasing our aspirations
how broadcast media and the rise
Volunteer Expo of the internet has transformed
for the New Year before us, while remembering those who have passed
genealogy and family history, on. The Guardian stars of Matariki that support these endevours are
TSB
reflecting on how the hit BBC series Pōhutukawa who cares for the afterlife, Hiwa-i-te-Rangi the inspirer of
Learn how you can give back to was commissioned, researched and aspirations and Matariki – the Mother, the nurturer. During the time of
your community. We’re bringing a filmed. Matariki we are encouraged to care for our environment, our loved ones and
variety of organisations together Thursday 8 August, 6pm
to showcase the volunteer our own health, be it mental, physical or spiritual. It is also a time for
opportunities available in wishing for a prosperous year ahead.
Christchurch.
Sunday 16 June, 10am–3pm
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Follow the QR codes Matariki Pangakupu
Complete the crossword below
1 2
Te Iwa o Matariki Matariki – Te whetū tapu
The nine stars of Matariki o te Tau 3
Follow the QR Code to The Reo Māori version
learn moreabout the nine of the book by 4
stars of Matariki Dr Rangi Matamua
5
6
7
8
9
Matariki poster Matariki – The star of
Downloadable poster of Te the year 10 11
Iwa o Matariki, courtesy of The acclaimed book by
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Dr Rangi Matamua
12 13
14
15
Across 16
3. What is the Greek name for Matariki?
5. What is the name of the star associated
with food grown in the ground?
7. A type of food grown in the ground.
9. What is the name of the star that tends to Down
the afterlife? 1. What is the name of the star associated with food from the sky?
12. What is the name of the star associated 2. A type of food from the sea.
with the winds? 4. The Japanese name for Matariki (also the name of a car).
14. What is the name of the Mother? 6. The Māori word for rain.
15. The Māori word for water. 8. What is the name of the star associated with rain?
16. What is the name of the star associated 10. The Māori word for wind.
with food harvested from fresh water? 13. What is the name of the star associated with food harvested
from the sea?Matariki Wānaka, Matariki Takiura –
Whānau Fun Days Matariki Connect
Look, learn, listen & do. Two Matariki Whānau fun days Special sessions for schools, building on the key
New Brighton Library concepts of Te Iwa o Matariki with a focus on
Jeffrey Huffadine
Saturday 15 June, 10.30am – 3pm the guardian stars. A range of fun activities are
offered by our Learning Centres during Term 2.
Tūranga Tautoru/TSB Space
Hapori | Community, Level 1
Sunday 30 June, 10.30am – 3pm For more information call (03) 941 5140.
What words spring to What would you like to see
mind when you in tomorrow’s libraries?
Matariki Kiriata – A Movie Afternoon hear ‘Library’?
I want to see our libraries
I don’t think that it is words encourage the love of reading that
Tūranga Tautoru/TSB Space that spring to mind but rather I am sure has been a big part of the
Hapori | Community, Level 1 happy childhood memories of successes I have in life.
Sunday 23 June, 1-3pm my love of reading. I remember
FREE visiting both the old Canterbury What are you most looking
Public Library on the corner forward to seeing happen in Jeffrey has
Call (03) 941 7923 to find out more.
of Cambridge Terrace and our city?
Hereford Street, and also the visited Tūranga
Central Library on the corner of Although I have not seen most of 203+ times
Matariki Wā Kōrero Gloucester Street and the residential red zone, I am keen
to see its future regeneration plans
since opening!
Oxford Terrace.
that emerge from the engagement
aturday 1 June
S Thursday 13 June
Fendalton Community Centre 10-10.30am Who instilled a love of with our communities.
Shirley Library 11 – 11.30am
Parklands Library 10.30-11am reading in you? What are your
uesday 4 June
T Your new central library
Shirley Library 10.30-11am riday 14 June
F I seemed to be born with a love recommended reads?
Tūranga 2-2.30pm of reading, but I’d say I have my
Tūranga has been open
When I visited the old Central for more than 6 months.
hursday 6 June
T parents and grandparents to
onday 17 June
M
Library on the corner of Gloucester Here are some statistics
Linwood Library 10-10.30am thank for that. Street and Oxford Terrace, I used to from end of April 2019
Redwood Library 10.30-11am
browse through the Janes Fighting
riday 7 June
F New Brighton Library 10.30-11am What do you see at • 599,290 people have visited
Spreydon Library 10.30-11am Ships and I have done the same
hursday 20 June
T Christchurch City at Central Library Manchester and • More than 278,239 items have
aturday 8 June
S Aranui Library 10.30-11am Libraries’ greatest Central Library Peterborough. I also been borrowed.
Upper Riccarton Library 10-10.30am Papanui Library 11-11.30am contribution to like local NZ books such as Product
• There have been 16,111,623
South Library 11-11.30am
the community? Tankers, Reefer ships, and Bulk
individual touches on the
Monday 10 June Carriers - all by Nick Tolerton, plus
Upper Riccarton Library 10-10.30am uesday 25 June
T The library today is an incredible Discovery Wall, and 5,027
other reads by local authors such as
Lyttelton Library 11-11.30am resource for finding out postcards sent from it.
Gateway to the Ice by Tony Phillips.
uesday 11 June
T information. They say knowledge
Tūranga 10.30-11am (Ngā Pakiwaitara) Wednesday 26 June Jeffrey visited on opening day
is power, so libraries are
Hornby Library 10.15-10.45am 12 October 2018, and has visited
empowering.
Wednesday 12 June Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre 10.30-11am more than 200 times since then!
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library 10.30-11am
Christchurch City Libraries June–August 2019 | 21Contribute to the Discovery Wall Heritage Programmes
Planning on tidying up and organising this winter? Or Introduction Introduction Capture Your Story
perhaps you just feel like having a trip down memory to Family History to Local History Bookings required
lane while going through your old photos? Bookings required Bookings required $15
$15 $15
The 1970s, 80s and 90s may not seem long ago for We’re offering a six-week
Start your New Zealand family Are you interested in learning programme that will let you record
some of us, but they are now 20–49 years in the past
history research with this six week more about Ōtautahi an aspect of your family history as
and a lot has changed since then! Tūranga’s Discovery
course that will introduce you to Christchurch’s colourful history? a short movie. Bring your own iPad,
Wall is a particular aspect of our collection that we’d or use one of ours, to learn how to
some of the key resources available
love to see grow, so if you have any photos of concerts, This six-week programme will record your story using iMovie.
at Christchurch City Libraries and
markets, competitions, celebrations or any events from show you the wealth of resources
beyond. Bring along as much as
this time, it would be fantastic if you contributed them that Christchurch City Libraries Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2
you already know of your forebears
through the website at discoverywall.nz has to offer. Fridays, 10am–12noon
— names, dates, places, etc and
2 August–6 September
Christchurch Womens Liberation movement we’ll help you fill in some gaps. We will cover topics such as our
Of course, if you come across images from other time Māori heritage, immigration and
demonstration, 1972 Skills required: basic computer
periods that can provide insight into what living in
Christchurch City Libraries, CCL-StarP-01276A skills
settlement, how to research Family History, and
Christchurch is — or was — like, we’d love those as well!
https://discoverywall.nz/album/3115/17871 the history of your house and understanding your DNA
Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2 neighbourhood, events that Need help with your family history
Contact us at discoverywall.nz@ccc.govt.nz for advice Sundays, 10am–12noon would have impacted the lives research, or having difficulty
about digitising your physical photos for the Discovery 4 August–8 September of locals (from snow days to understanding your DNA results?
Wall. influenza to war), and so much The New Zealand Society of
more. Genealogists, and our library
You can also contribute to the images in the Discovery Talanoa I Measina,
Sharing Our Stories Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2 staff, will be available to help you
Wall — if you have further information about them, and introduce you to some key
you can add comments either through the website or Bookings required Thursdays, 6–8pm
1 August–5 September resources.
at the wall itself. Record your Pasifika family history
Also available: a DNA expert who
to pass on to future generations,
Check out the Mobile Discovery Wall as it moves will help you understand your DNA
using an individualised programme
around the network: results, and explore the next steps
Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2 in using them.
• Upper Riccarton Library – June 2019
Various times and dates
• Hornby Library – July 2019 Jet boats in the Estuary, circa 1980s — enquire availability on booking Shirley Library
• Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre – August 2019 Christchurch City Libraries, CCL-PhArch-0064 10am–12noon, Saturday 22 June
https://discoverywall.nz/media/44701 and Tuesday 25 June
See christchurchcitylibraries.com for specific
dates of arrival and departure.
22 | Christchurch City Libraries June–August 2019 For more information or for bookings please call 9417923 or visit our website christchurchcitylibraries.comSustainable Living Series
Christchurch City Council has been a leader on climate change for
many years and is now actively planning to reduce greenhouse gas We have been working
emissions, and to build the resilience that Christchurch needs to alongside ReKindle on
support climate adaptation. some of our Sustainability
focused programmes, and are
To support this, the Sustainable Living Series was launched on excited to be hosting these
Sunday 10 February 2019 at Tūranga. It kicked off a two-year two holiday programmes
programme of public talks, workshops and Storytimes developed in our spaces at Tūranga.
by Christchurch City Libraries to support the Council's climate
change strategy.
Sustainable Living Week at
String and rope making
with ti kōuka leaves
Bookings required via Rekindle
Creative and connected
Lyttelton Library website.
Lyttelton Library invites you to a week of activities and displays aimed The Great Stash Swap ESOL Conversation class: Friday Whānau Fun Night:
Learn how to use tī kōuka/cabbage
at sharing information and ideas on living in a more sustainable way. Bring along your unwanted fabric, Everyday Kiwi English An evening of stories,
tree leaves to make a strong and
beautiful twine. Rekindle’s most haberdashery, buttons, wool, $25 for 10 sessions family and fun at the
Monday 10 - Saturday 15 June
popular workshop, this technique lace, trims, paints, brushes, zips, Bookings required library!
for making string and rope is needles, card, stamps — any old This is aimed at 5–12 year olds and
Join us for a fun weekly session
Great Stash Swap simple and can be used with many crafting supplies — then choose
focusing on everyday English
their family members of any age.
Recycle that unwanted fabric and spark your sewing creativity with different materials. what you want to take away.
conversation skills. This course will Bring the kids! Bring the
a fresh piece from the Lyttelton Library stash. No cash involved!
Tūranga help you to improve your general grandparents! Uncle, cousins,
Facilitation Space, South Library English proficiency and confidence, whoever you like — the whole
Monday–Saturday during library opening hours.
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Sunday 11 August, 11am–2pm while learning all about Kiwi whānau is invited!
Wednesday 10 July, 9.30- English, and making new friends.
10.30am OR 10.30-11.30am Join us for a short storytime,
Sustainable Storytimes Drop-in Chinese Art Club Suitable for Intermediate Level followed by fun, hands-on activities
Tuesday 11 June, 11–11.30am 书画创作社团 learners. to do as a family. We’ll be building,
Doll making with ti kōuka making and exploring right here in
leaves 10yrs + Tūranga
the library. Create some great family
Community Information Evening Join the club and work on Auahatanga I Creativity, Level 4
Bookings required via Rekindle memories and get your weekend off
calligraphy and brush painting. Tuesdays, 1.30-3.30pm
Browse the pop-up booths and information displays, ask questions, website to a perfect start.
Bring your own brushes, ink, paint, 23 July–24 September
listen to our panel of speakers from the community sharing their
Tī kōuka leaves are such a multi- and paper. Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
ideas and achievements, and find out how you can join the Yoogo
purpose material. This fun hour- Friday 7 June (Inventions),
car-sharing scheme. 欢迎自备毛笔，墨水与纸或其他 Family Makerspace
long workshop will teach you how Friday 5 July (Mid-Winter Christmas),
Thursday 13 June, 6–9pm 工具，与其他同 好一起交流推广
to make a simple doll with cabbage Have fun, create, craft and make Friday 2 August (Space), 5–6pm
中华书画艺术创作
tree leaves, similar to a corn dolly. cool stuff. A different creative
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Tūranga
This session is perfect for older activity every week.
Which bin to choose? Sundays (school term time only) Hapori | Community, Level 1
children.
10.30am–12noon Tūranga Creative Space Fourth Friday of each month
Find out just what goes in which bin each week
Tūranga Hapori | Community, Level 1 6–7pm
— the dos and don’ts of recycling, organics and waste.
Facilitation Space, Saturdays, 2.30–4pm
Saturday 15 June, 10am–12.30pm Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Wednesday 17 July, 9.30–11.30am Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Saturdays, 1.30–3pm
For more information or for bookings please call 9417923 or visit our website christchurchcitylibraries.com Christchurch City Libraries June–August 2019 | 25Island Time Pasifika Craft Session
Bring the entire family to learn how to make
Our libraries host crafts, hobbies, and Mid-Winter Mid-Winter Makerspace
Come along to tinker and make
Mid-Winter Stories
and Crafts
Cook Island Ei Katu (flower head garlands).
games clubs. Here are some of them
— visit our website to see the full list!
Fun at the at our Mid-Winter Christmas Bring the family along to the library
Tūranga
Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2 Knit ‘n’ Yarn
Library Makerspace.
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
for mid-winter stories and crafts.
Upper Riccarton Library
Saturday 29 June, 2–3.30pm Saturday 6 July, 1.30–3pm Saturday 20 July, 10am–2pm
Bring your knitting, crochet, or other craft and The days are getting colder,
have fun with these friendly, social groups. so celebrate winter with cosy Upper Riccarton Library
activities, whānau and friends, Thursday 18 July, 2–4pm (BYO
Culture Exchange Rummikub Club Mid-Winter Family Fun
and Mid-Winter Christmas hot covered travel mug for some of
Practice your English, learn about New Zealand Come along to the library and play Rummikub our mid-winter hot chocolate!) Cold or wet outside? Get to the
chocolate!
culture and make new friends. — an exciting, interactive strategy game. We’ll library with the family to enjoy
provide some boards but you’re welcome to bring games, activities and craft together.
Shirley Library
Fridays, 3.45–4.45pm your own. The Ghost of Christmas Ugly Christmas Jumpers Parklands Library
Past: Pomanders and 13yrs + First Saturday of the month,
Parklands Library Social Games and Cards Club Stories for Adults Bookings required 11am–3pm
Thursdays, 2–3pm Try your hand at a variety of board games like Listen to a Christmas story and
Fortnightly (starting 13 June) Scrabble, Upwords, Chess or play simple card Let’s celebrate the ugly Christmas New Brighton Library
make an old-fashioned pomander
games. decoration while you reminisce jumper. Make the ugliest, craziest Second Sunday of the month,
about Christmases past. Christmas jumper we’ve ever 11am–3pm
Tūranga library tours Scrabble Club seen, and be in to win the ‘Best
All ages Have a way with words? Come and join our friendly Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Ugly Christmas Jumper’ trophy!
No bookings required for individuals groups! Some boards provided, but feel free to Friday 5 July, 2–3.30pm Bring your own jersey or T-shirt to
and small groups bring your own. Upper Riccarton Library decorate — we’ll provide the craft
Tuesday 16 July, 10–11am gear to decorate them, and we’ll
Take a free tour of Tūranga led by one of our volunteer Mahjong Group finish with a fashion parade to
tour guides. Tours cover all five floors of the building
Interested in learning or playing Mahjong? show off our creations.
and take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 11am,
Join one of our free, fun and social groups! Mid-Winter Christmas
leaving from He Hononga | Connection, Ground Level. Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
First Friday Whānau Fun
Check our website for information about requesting Monday 8 July, 2–4pm
Night
group visits. Upper Riccarton Library
This is aimed at 5–12 year olds and
their family members of any age. Wednesday 17 July, 10am–12noon
Snug Tūranga Blanket Fort
All ages welcome. Kids younger than 13 must bring
Bring the whānau for a Mid-Winter
Christmas storytime and family
Get comfy at Tūranga their adult. Bring a blanket and a cushion to join
Comfortable, activities. Dress up snug, and
this August with cosy creating our community blanket fort!
warm, and cosy; bring your own covered travel mug
events over the whole bringing goodne TSB and Activity Room, Hapori | Community, — we’re serving hot chocolate for
month. ss
to the dark month Level 1 a real mid-winter treat!
of August! Saturday 17 August, anytime from 11am–3pm
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Friday 5 July, 5–6pm
Check Harry Potter and the
christchurchcitylibraries.com Philosopher's Stone
to find out about events such as knitting Listen to the book read aloud over Thursday
times, quiet reading spots, craft times and evenings during the month of August.
other events! If you like, wear your jammies or a onesie to
get cosy, and bring a cushion! All ages welcome.
Hapori | Community, Level 1
Thursdays, 6–7pm
26 | Christchurch City Libraries June–August 2019 For more information or for bookings please call 9417923 or visit our website christchurchcitylibraries.comAuthors and Books
Hunting for a Good Book: For You
Bookings required Some of our
Learn how to find new fiction, be introduced to new
authors, explore different genres, and get a preview of
staff top picks!
soon-to-be-published fiction. Bring your iPad or tablet.
Shirley Library
Tuesday 11 June, 10–11am
Hunting for a Good Book: For Your Kids
Bookings required
Discover your next
This workshop is designed to help parents help their
children in finding great reads, and amazing authors.
Shirley Library
favourite book
Saturday 29 June, 10–11am
Book Clubs
Have you ever finished a great Once you’ve just finished a great Love sharing your favourite reads? Come and join
So if you need help finding
book and wanted to find more book, log into NoveList Plus and other book lovers in our friendly, relaxed library
your next favourite book
just like it? Or wanted to help find great read-alikes. There are environment.
check out Novelist Plus at
your child find just the right also read-alikes for authors and
christchurchcitylibraries.com Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library
book to read? Christchurch City series. It covers both fiction and
Libraries has NoveList Plus, a nonfiction titles for all ages from and Community Centre
great resource to help readers the youngest readers to adults. Second Monday of each month, 10am
find books that are right for Last Thursday of each month, 1pm
For those younger story-hunters
them.
we have NoveList K8 plus which Linwood Library
NoveList Plus connects readers has recommended reads for ages Last Monday of each month, 10.45am
to their next book by making 0–8, 9–12 and teens.
recommendations for what Papanui Library
Christchurch City Libraries even Third Tuesday of each month, 10am
to read next. One of the most
has NoveList integrated into the
popular elements is read-alikes.
catalogue. If you loved a book, Parklands Library
This feature suggests titles that
find it in our catalogue and First Wednesday of each month, 11am
are ‘just like’ other titles.
NoveList will recommend a
read-alike that is available at Shirley Library (bookings required)
one of our libraries. Fourth Wednesday of each month, 10.30am
Tūranga
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Third Wednesday of each month, 10am
28 | Christchurch City Libraries June–August 2019 Christchurch City Libraries June–August 2019 | 29Chinese Book Club
Chat about favourite reads, discover new titles and
authors, make friends and share your life experiences
Dewey Book Group
Bookings required Holiday fun!
Each month, read a non-fiction book of your choice on a
with other enthusiastic readers.
set theme, and over the year we’ll read across the entire
Fendalton Library Dewey decimal spectrum. Find new reads and share your Emotion Rocks!
Relocated while Fendalton is closed. discoveries in the relaxed environment of Tūranga. 7yrs +
See page 35 for more details. Bookings required Don’t forget to check out the
Tūranga
Upper Riccarton Library Tūhuratanga | Discovery, Level 3 Get arty with your feelings at Linwood Library! KidsFest brochure for even
Third Wednesday of each month Last Wednesday of each month, 6–7pm Relax and express yourself, paint your Emotion Rock more fun activities happening
6.15–7.15pm with whatever’s going on for you, or make special around our libraries in July!
something for a friend!
Book Discussion Scheme
Korean Book Club Linwood Library
Want to meet new people? Get adventurous with Thursday 18 July, 5–6.30pm
Come and share your ideas with other Korean your reading? We’ve got the answer — join a
book lovers. book group! Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre
Friday 19 July, 4-5.30pm The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Upper Riccarton Library For five years, we’ve proudly partnered with Book Special Storytimes
Second Friday of each month, 6pm Discussion Scheme, offering two types of book groups:
Help us celebrate the 50th anniversary of
• Daytime and evening groups for book lovers Learn to Knit The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Join us for an
(high school age upwards) Try some yarn-based craft endeavours or perfect your Extra Special Storytimes with Eric Carle stories
He Kura Pounamu
• ESOL groups who want to practise talking technique. All ages, with adult supervision required and Very Hungry Caterpillar crafts.
12yrs +
and reading in English for small children. Linwood Library
Join us at Tūranga for our monthly book group to
These small groups are held in libraries and led by a Upper Riccarton Library Monday 17 June, 3.30pm–4.30pm
discuss, learn and discover the works of Māori
librarian with a new book provided each month to all Tuesday 9 July, 1–3pm
authors past and present. Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre
members. For more details, or to find a group near you,
With a new theme each month, we will explore and Saturday 8 June, 2pm–3pm
visit christchurchcitylibraries.com or call 941 7923.
discuss different texts held in the Ngā Pounamu Hairy Maclary Party Time Shirley Library
Māori Collection. 3–8 years Tuesday 11 June, 10.30am–noon
Come along to discover new titles and authors, Join us for a fun party morning with Hairy Maclary
share your whakaaro, hear others and meet people. stories and crafts. It’s going to be barking mad and
Nau mai, tauti mai! you’ll have a woofing great time!
Tūranga Shirley Library
Waruwarutū / Ngā Pounamu Māori, Tuesday 16 July, 10.30am–noon
Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2
Last Thursday of each month, 4–5pm
30 | Christchurch City Libraries June–August 2019eSports Dance Off – Just Dance 2019
Dance for your chance to be the champion! Show Check out these drop-in activities
everyone what you've got these winter school holidays happening around our network
and be in to win prizes from PB Tech. during the school holidays!
We have two divisions: 12 years and younger, and 13 Visit christchurchcitylibraries.com
and older. Winners from the first week's competitions
will earn a spot at the finals, held in the following week
for times, dates and locations.
at Tūranga.
First week competitions Harry Potter Fun
Linwood Library Join us as we celebrate the magical world of Harry
Wednesday 10 July, 2–4pm Potter. Crafts and activities for all ages – wand
making, sorting hat, Dobby’s missing sock hunt!
Shirley Library
Thursday 11 July, 2–4pm
Create a Quirky Bookmark
Tūranga
Using googly eyes, pompoms, pipe cleaners
Friday 12 July, 2–3.30pm
and popsicle sticks, create your own weird and
Finals wonderful mini bookmark – for yourself or for a
Tūranga friend!
Thursday 18 July, 2–4pm
mBots
Table Football (Foosball)
Competition
10yrs +
Like solving puzzles? Then come along and have fun
with our friendly little mBots and have a go at some
of the challenges.
Youth programmes
Ignite your love of table football (Foosball) and play
against others to win prizes and have fun. Ozobots YA Creative time YA Studio Time
Tūranga Create your own basic coding pattern using special
13yrs + 13yrs +
Hapori, Level 1 markers to guide Ozobots around a path. This is
an informal drop-in session to have a look at how Get creative with the awesome new equipment on The new library has a new audio and video studio!
Sunday 7 July, 2–4pm
Ozobots work. the fourth floor of the new library. Drop in and use a And every Friday it’s open for teens to come in
Sunday 14 July, 2–4pm
variety of technologies for making your ideas a reality, and play around. No experience necessary, just
including sewing machines, 3D printers, craft and vinyl enthusiasm.
Creative Family Time cutters, design software, and electronics. This is your opportunity to hang out in the studio, ask
There will be craft, 3D colouring, interactive games No experience is necessary – just enthusiasm, our specialist staff questions and meet like-minded
and more at this cool makerspace. imagination, and a desire to be creative. Specialist staff new friends.
will be on hand if you need help. This is your chance Tūranga
to hang out with other creative youth, learn from and Audio Video Studio,
support each other, and make really cool stuff. Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Tūranga Fridays, 4–6pm
Production Studio,
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Fridays, 4–6pm
32 | Christchurch City Libraries June–August 2019 For more information or for bookings please call 9417923 or visit our website christchurchcitylibraries.comVR Gaming
Changes for Fendalton Library
Fortunately, she’s left clues around the library to the
thieves’ headquarters. You have one hour to solve a
12yrs +
series of escape room-style puzzles and find out where
Experience Virtual Reality with the latest Sony PS4 the thieves are holding her before it’s too late!
VR games, including Gran Turismo, Battle Zone and
Tūranga
Eagle Flight.
He Hononga | Connection, Ground Floor
Monday 8 July, 11am and 2pm The Fendalton Library Mobile Library visits Fendalton Knit ʻnʼ Yarn
Tuesday 9 July, 11am and 2pm and Service Centre Fendalton Library car park Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library
Monday 15 July, 3pm and 6pm building is closed for Mondays, 1.30–3.30pm Thursdays, 2–3.30pm
Tuesday 16 July, 3pm and 6pm improvements, and Wednesdays, 9.15–11.15am
is set to reopen on Fridays, 3–5pm
Fendalton Library Book
Monday 29 July 2019. Discussion Group
Youth Knitting Workshop Citizens Advice Bureau
We’re replacing the heating Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library
12–18yrs
and ventilation system and The Village Papanui Second Wednesday of the month,
Bookings required
repairing the roof, and we’ll 460 Papanui Road 11am–12noon
Want to learn to knit but don’t know where to begin? also do minor repairs and For opening hours Second Thursday of
Tūranga Join us for a series of free workshops this winter. Our refurbishment throughout please visit cab.org.nz the month, 6–7pm
Youth Space, Hapori | Community, Level 1 first session will cover the basics of knitting while the the building.
Thursdays, 4–6pm second session will get you started on your first project During this time, we will be Wā Kōrero / Storytimes Fendalton Library Book
— a cosy hat. We’ve got the wool and needles, so just moving programmes and Club
Fendalton Community Centre
bring yourself along! events that usually run at
Collage Making Auditorium Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library
All welcome. Fendalton Library to other Thursdays, 10–10.30am (term time) First Friday of the
12yrs +
Tūranga venues as listed. month, 11am–12noon
Bookings required
Tūhuratanga | Discovery, Level 3
Enjoy an artistic afternoon focused on collage Wā Pepi / Babytimes
Wednesday 10 and Wednesday 17 July, 2–4pm Chinese Book Club
making, led by artist Rob Hood. Materials are Fendalton Community Centre
provided but you’re welcome to bring anything Auditorium Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library
you want to cut up and re-create. Thursdays, 11–11.30am (term time) Meeting Room 1 (access from the
Tūranga foyer) as the library closes at 6pm.
Second Friday of the month, 6–7pm
Hapori | Community, Level 1 Rummikub Group
Thursday 11 July, 2–4pm
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library
Thursdays, 1–2.30pm
Library Detectives
12yrs +
Coming in Spring...
Bookings required (Conditions apply for size of
groups)
One of our librarians has been tracking a
group of rare book thieves but she’s gotten
too close and now she’s missing! The Great Library Seed and Plant Swap
Spring is on its way! To celebrate the season of growing
and gardening, we’re hosting seed and plant swaps in the
first half of September. Bring in your extra seeds and small
plants and we'll put them out to share. Keep an eye on
christchurchcitylibraries.com for more details to come!
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