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Huraina
What's on in your Library
Issue #13
FREE Spring 2019
Please take a copy christchurchcitylibraries.com
Contents
Take a journey Diwali 2019 ................................................................... 4
back to our Chinese Language Week 2019.............................. 5
eKnow how .................................................................. 7
beginnings
Pacific Language Weeks .......................................... 9
After school clubs and programmes ............... 10
Get into zines? .......................................................... 11
A Lion in the Meadow ...............................................13 Kia Ora
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2019 ................................... 14
Join Christchurch City Libraries. Get your motor running ....................................... 16
There’s a busy schedule of fun activities planned for
the city’s libraries over the coming months creating
Your key to a world of our stories. Signature programme ........................................... 17 lots of opportunities for residents and visitors to try
Heritage programmes ..............................................21 something new.
Beca Heritage Festival 2019 .................................. 22
The diverse mix of cultures that make up our city
Authors and books ................................................... 24 will be celebrated through Chinese Language Week
Creative and connected .......................................... 26 in September and the Pasifika Language Weeks
Youth programmes .................................................. 28 held throughout September and October. People
will have the chance to learn some basic phrases in
Holiday fun! ................................................................ 30
these languages and more about the customs and
All about kids .............................................................. 33 crafts hailing from these lands.
Babytimes/Storytimes ............................................ 34
There is also a spotlight on te reo Māori, with Māori
Language Week running from 9–15 September. This
How to book is our chance to recognise the Māori language as a
Unless specified, events are Book now unique taonga for all New Zealanders, with library
free of charge. Places are visitors even able to use a Reo Māori option on our
Bookings are essential
limited.
wherever you see this self-issue kiosks during the week.
In person: go to your local symbol.
library and staff will book on
your behalf
Book now via Another highlight will be the events that have been
external organisation planned to mark the 50th anniversary this year of
By phone: 03 941 7923
This means bookings are Margaret Mahy’s A Lion in the Meadow — the first
Email enquiries: essential, but aren’t taken
library@ccc.govt.nz through our library call book she ever had published. A giant copy of A Lion
For more information visit centre – please see each in the Meadow will be travelling around the city’s
my.christchurchcitylibraries. specific listing for more libraries and children will so have the chance to
com/contact-us details on how to book.
dress up as their favourite character from one of
Margaret’s books and win a book prize at a special
Are you part of the event in December.
Children’s University?
Did you know that you could be earning learning
hours by going along to any of our Carolyn Robertson
programmes listed in Huraina? Head of Libraries and Information Unit
Visit childrensuniversity.com.au Christchurch City Council
for more information on this project
Sign up for free and how you can get involved.
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Diwali 2019
Diwali Celebrations
in Tūranga
Come and celebrate Diwali with traditional Indian
What is Diwali? dancing. Bharatanatyam is one of the Indian
classical and traditional dance forms from South
Diwali or Deepavali is a celebration of the triumph of India and is portrayed by a dancer with excellent
light over darkness, good over evil, and renewal of life. footwork, impressive gestures and facial expressions
It is a time for friends and families to gather, share
food and look forward to the year ahead.
Originally a Hindu festival from India, Diwali is now
accompanied by song.
10.30am: Prayer song, and a Bharathanatyam
Chinese Language Week 2019
celebrated by communities around the world by the
performance
22 - 28 September 2019
11.50am: Closing performance of Bharathanatyam
symbolic lighting of lamps or diya and fireworks as
a symbol of bringing positivity and light into our Tūranga
homes and communities. Hapori | Community, Level 1 Are you interested in learning Chinese language and culture?
Saturday 19 October
The festival falls in either October of November Come along to one of our cultural events taking place throughout the week.
10.30am-12noon
each year, depending on the cycle of the moon,
and coincides with the Hindu New Year.
How to celebrate Diwali in your home Bharathanatyam Performance Linwood Library Shirley Library
and community Hornby Library Chinese Language and Culture Wā Kōrero: Storytimes
Saturday 2 November, 10.30-11.30am
Diwali is about enjoying great food and sweets with Appreciation Workshops Come along to this special themed storytimes
family, friends and neighbours. Often people will session with Chinese songs and rhymes.
Learn basic Chinese phrases and numbers, familiarise
invite friends to their home to share in celebrations Diwali Storytimes yourself with China’s cities and types of cuisines, play Tuesday 24 September, 10.30-11.30am
or take a plate of sweets to their neighbours.
Join us at these libraries to celebrate Diwali for mah-jong, practise calligraphy, and even listen to some
Light candles and lamps throughout your home to traditional Chinese music.
a colourful session with Indian stories, songs, Chinese taster class
fill it with positive energy and the Diwali festive feeling. movement and rhymes. Namaste! Monday 23 September, Wednesday 25 September
As a family or household this invites positive energy Bookings required
Upper Riccarton Library and Thursday 26 September, 3.30-5pm
and hopes for the coming year into our home.
Monday 21 October, 10am Join us for an interactive session using basic
Get dressed up and dance. Hindu families will often Mandarin Chinese for adults.
Shirley Library
wear their newest and best clothes on Diwali to
Tuesday 22 October, 10.30am Saturday 28 September, 10-11am
celebrate the New Year.
Hornby Library
Diwali is like Christmas and New Year wrapped Wednesday 23 October, 10.15am Introduction to Mah-jong session
into one. Celebrate with your friends and family
Linwood Library Bookings required
and come together to share your hopes and dreams
Thursday 24 October, 10am
for the coming year ahead. Saturday 28 September, 2-3pm
Diwali Shubhkamnaye
Happy Diwali from our
families to yours
Huraina September–November 2019 | 5
eKnow how
Technology Help Introduction to iPads Using your Android
Drop-in Sessions Bookings required Smartphone
Get help with specific issues such as $15 Bookings required
using email, searching the internet, Have you got an iPad but don’t $7
using the library catalogue, using know where to start? This course Learn more about your Android
electronic resources and any other will help you build confidence and smart phone, how to connect to
Join us after school!
general technology related queries. give you the skills to enjoy your wifi networks, download apps and
Hornby Library device. For absolute beginners. browse the internet.
Tuesdays, 11am-12noon South Library South Library
Our after school classes are a time of exploration, fun Shirley Library Tuesdays, 1-2.30pm Monday 14 October, 10am-1pm
and carefully controlled chaos where participants can Thursdays, 3.30-4.30pm 22 October-26 November
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
follow their own interests and meet with like minds. South Library
Wednesdays, 11am-12noon
Friday 18 October, 10am-1pm
Beyond Beginners iPads Shirley Library
Spreydon Library Monday 18 November, 9am-12noon
Bookings required
(Bring Your Own Device only)
$15
Tuesdays, 10.30-11.30am
Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre Build upon your iPad knowledge GenConnect
Mondays, 2-3pm with a different topic each week.
Questions about your iPad, Smart
Explore music, books, movies and
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Phone or Tablet? Want to know how
social networking.
Tuesdays, 2-3pm to use Skype, Facebook, or share
Tūranga Shirley Library your photos with family or friends?
He Hononga | Connection, Wednesdays, 10-11.30am Unsure what an app is or what the
Ground Floor 23 October-27 November best ones to use are? Come along to
Tuesdays, 1-2pm South Library a free GenConnect session, where
Fridays, 9.30-11am friendly high school students will
Upper Riccarton Library
25 October-6 December be on hand to help with all of your
Thursdays, 11am-12noon
Excluding 15 November Canterbury technology questions!
Show Day Papanui Library
Beginning Computer Skills
Tuesdays, 12.10-12.40pm
Bookings required Upper Riccarton Library
$15 Thursdays, 1-2pm
Develop basic computer skills such
as using a mouse and keyboard,
working with Windows 10, email
and searching the Internet.
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Mondays, 5.30-7pm
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 21 October-2 December
After school till 5.30pm Excluding 28 October Labour Day
Auahatanga | Creativity (level four), Tūranga For more information or for bookings
please call 9417923 or visit our website
christchurchcitylibraries.com
Book online: www.imagination-station.org.nz
Huraina September–November 2019 | 7
Open Creative Time Introduction to 3D Design Virtual Reality
An opportunity to use the exciting
range of equipment available in
and Printing
13yrs +
Experience
13yrs +
Pacific Language Weeks
the Creative Production Studio Bookings required Would you like to explore a whole
— 3D printers, vinyl and craft $25 Growing numbers of Pacific
new world in immersive 3D? Come
cutters, sewing machines and Islanders are calling New Zealand
In this class you will learn how to Tῡranga and you can choose an
more. Staff will be on hand to home, with Pacific peoples
to use free, basic 3D modelling experience on our HTC VIVE Virtual Tuvalu Language Week
support you with equipment. projected to make up more than
These are not structured sessions, software to design and 3D print, Reality device. Let us take you to a
10% of the country’s population
Sunday 29 September — Niue Language Week
using biodegradable PLA plastic. world where you can paint your own Saturday 5 October Sunday 13 October
but a chance for you to use the by 2026. With more Pasifika
Skills required: basic computer artwork all around you, or choose — Saturday 19 October
equipment available and work people being born outside of the Family Makerspace
skills, such as how to save a file from several options that will truly
on your creative projects. Islands, it is important to safe Niuean Storytimes
and use a mouse. amaze you. Make the journey to Join us in learning how to
guard Pacific languages for future
Bring your own materials or another reality one you won’t forget! weave and decorate a fan Enjoy stories, songs and rhythms
Tūranga generations.
purchase 3D filament and vinyl the Tuvaluan way. in Vagahau Niue.
Computer Lab, These sessions are for adults.
from the library. Please join Christchurch City
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 There is also VR gaming for young Tūranga Aranui Library
Libraries in proudly supporting
Please note these sessions will Tuesday 10 September, 6-7.45pm adults on Level 1. Hapori |Community, Level 1 Thursday 17 October, 10.30am
and celebrating Pacific languages
not run during October school Saturday 5 October, 2.30-4pm
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Tūranga throughout September and
holidays.
Saturday 21 September, Check the online libraries calendar October with crafts, stories and Aranui Library
Family Makerspace
Tūranga 10-11.45am for times. family times dedicated to Tongan, Saturday 5 October,
Creative Production Studio, 11am-12.30pm Come along and make your very
Fijian, Niuean, Tokelauan and
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 own Niuean leaf envelope and
Tuvaluan languages.
Mondays, 6-7.30pm (sewing and Introduction to Laser Open Studio write a message for someone you
and Vinyl Cutting would like to celebrate or thank.
embroidery machines) This is a chance for anyone to come Tongan Language Week Fijian Language Week
Wednesdays, 6-7.30pm (vinyl and 13yrs + in and discover more about audio Sunday 1 September Sunday 6 October Aranui Library
craft cutters) Bookings required and video production. No experience — Saturday 7 September — Saturday 12 October Monday 14 October, 3.30pm
$25 is necessary, just enthusiasm. Join Pasifika Librarians in
Thursdays, 6-7.30pm (3D printing) Tongan family times Fijian family times
Tūranga weaving a Niuean Lili (table mat)
Thursdays, 10am–12noon Come and learn about our craft,
Hear stories, songs and Hear stories, songs and to use at home.
(general interest) vinyl and laser cutters. Get an Audio Video Studio,
performances from Christchurch’s performances from Christchurch’s Tūranga
introduction to design software and Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Tongan Community. Fijian Community. Hapori | Community, Level 1
produce your own creation. Mondays, 6.30-7.30pm
RoboFun for Adults: Fridays, 10am-12noon Tūranga Tūranga Saturday 19 October, 2.30-4pm
Competent computer skills
Drop-in sessions Sundays, 10.30am-12.30pm Hapori | Community, Level 1 Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2
required.
Saturday 7 September, 12-2pm Saturday 12 October, 1-2pm
An introduction to the amazing Tūranga Tokelau Language Week
world of robotics. Explore robotics Computer Lab, Sunday 27 October
in a fun and engaging way. Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Family Makerspace Family Makerspace — Saturday 2 November
South Library Tuesday 24 September, 6-7.45pm Join Pasifika librarians in making Join us in making a Fijian Salusalu Family Makerspace
Thursdays, 10-11am your very own Tongan Ngatu (garland).
24 October–28 November (Tapa) print. Join us in making Tokelauan fans
Tūranga out of recycled materials.
Learn about different Tongan tapa Hapori | Community, Level 1
designs and their meaning. Saturday 12 October, 2.30-4pm Tūranga
Hapori | Community, Level 1
Tūranga Saturday 2 November, 2.30-4pm
Hapori | Community, Level 1
For more information or for bookings Saturday 7 September, 2.30-4pm
please call 9417923 or visit our website
christchurchcitylibraries.com
8 | Huraina September–November 2019 Huraina September–November 2019 | 9
After school clubs Get into Zines!
and programmes A zine (pronounced zeen), short for magazine or fanzine,
are small-circulation, self-published magazines. They can
All after school programmes run during the school term (excluding public holidays) be created digitally or by physically cutting and gluing
and begin in the second week of each term. text and images together.
Robotics Girls Makerspace Girls Minecraft Club Make a Zine Workshop Zine Time
We have a number
Workshop Club 6-13yrs 12yrs +
8-12yrs of drop-in after school All ages welcome
10-13yrs Bookings required
Bookings required clubs happening Photocopying charges Create your own A3 folded Zine.
$20 per term Bookings required $20 per term may apply
across our network of Zines are easy to make and are a
$20 per term
Learn the basics of how robots South Library libraries. Anyone can make a Zine. Make your great way to share your art, poems
work and how to programme one South Library Saturdays, 2.30-3.30pm own Zine to swap at Zinefest. Learn and writing with the world. Take
These combine homework
by completing a set of challenges. Mondays, 3.30-5pm how to make a photocopied Zine home copies to share, swap with
help, craft activities,
in three different formats. Bring others to build your own collection,
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library Afterschool Studio Time technology tasters and
your own poetry, flash fiction, art, or post your Zine in the Library
and Community Centre Minecraft Club much more.
10-13yrs political rants, articles or compose Post Box.
Wednesdays, 3.30-4.30pm
6-13yrs Bookings required Check out our website something on the day. Tūranga
South Library $20 per term for more details on each
Bookings required Post in the Library Post Box Creative Space
Fridays, 3.30-4.30pm individual library and what
$20 per term to share your creations. Hapori | Community, Level 1
Come and learn about the Tūranga
they have planned each Sunday 22 September, 1-3pm
Get creative and start crafting! Audio Video Studio. Learn about
week! Tūranga
Makerspace Build imaginative worlds and DJ equipment and music recording
Facilitation Space,
Workshop Club battle nocturnal creatures at our and try your hand at video editing. Aranui Library Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Zinefest Open Time
Minecraft Club. Join the club and Half of the term focuses on Wednesdays, 3.30–4.30pm
10-13yrs Saturday 7 September, 1-3pm
play with your friends. A tutor will audio/music production and the All ages welcome
Bookings required Linwood Library
be on hand to supervise and assist. other half on filmmaking/video Photocopying charges
$20 per term Thursdays, 3.30–4.30pm
A basic understanding of the game production. Funtime Comics may apply
A dynamic and innovative is required. New Brighton Library
Tūranga Mondays, 3.30–4.30pm All ages welcome Rushing to meet the deadline for
workshop exploring a range of
New Brighton Library Taupuni Oro/Ataata/ Photocopying charges Zinefest?
exciting technologies. Shirley Library
Wednesdays 3.30-4.30pm Audio/Video Studio, may apply
Mondays, 3.45–4.45pm Complete your creation at Tūranga.
New Brighton Library South Library Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Tūranga Come along, meet and consult Drop in and use our Technology
Tuesdays, 3.30-5pm Fridays, 3.30-4.30pm Tuesdays, 4-5pm
Creative Space, with our resident Comic Artists’ Spaces for drawing and copying
South Library Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre your Zine.
Hapori | Community, Level 1 Collective on your creations.
Tuesdays, 3.30-5pm Thursdays, 3.30-4.30pm Wednesdays, 4–5pm Funtime have been producing Access to Adobe Illustrator and
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Tūranga an annual anthology of local MacBooks available for the
Mondays, 3.30-5pm Taiwhanga Rorohiko/ work since 1991. technically experienced.
Tūranga Computer Lab,
Tūranga Tūranga
Computer Lab, Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Facilitation Space, Facilitation Space, Production
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Tuesdays, 4-5pm
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Studio, Computer Lab 1,
Thursdays, 3.30-5pm Upper Riccarton Saturday 14 September, 1-5pm Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Learning Centre
Saturday 28 September, 1-4pm
Fridays, 4-5pm
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GINGERBREAD HOUSE
50th anniversary of
FAMILY CHALLENGE
Lion in the Meadow Activity Zone
Venture into Tūranga to discover our homage to Margaret Mahy and
her first book ever published. We’ve created a place to read, relax and
explore, with activities inspired by A Lion in the Meadow in celebration
BE IN TO WIN A FAMILY PASS of its 50th birthday!
TO SEE THIS MAGICAL STAGE PRODUCTION Saturday 28 September – Sunday 8 December
Tūranga | Exhibition Space
Get your hands dirty with flour and water, paint Hapori | Community, Level 1
and glue! MAKE or BAKE a gingerbread house,
inspired by the story of Hansel & Gretel. Work
together with your friends or family on this fun A Roaring Read
and creative challenge – just in time for the
school holidays! Join us as we share our favourite Margaret Mahy picture books at this
Be as creative or elaborate as you wish – special celebration storytime! See our giant copy of The Lion in the
walls made of play dough, edible windows, Meadow being read in English and te reo Māori. Come dressed as your
a roof made from cotton wool! Bake it favourite character from one of Margaret’s books and you could be in
in the oven, or use your favourite art to win a book prize! Stay on after the stories to make your own lion ears
supplies such as marker pens or crayons. and tail to take home. It’s going to be a rambunctious, rollicking and
Check out our website for details of roaring good time!
free drop-in craft sessions running
at a number of our Christchurch Saturday 7 December, 11am – 12noon
City Libraries.
Tūranga | TSB Space
Hapori | Community, Level 1
Competition is open to all ages
and group entries are encouraged!
Entries open Monday 17 September
and close Sunday 27 October 2019
Lion in the Meadow Storytimes
There will be special celebration storytimes happening
ENTRY FORM
around Christchurch City Libraries during spring.
Come along and see our giant copy of The Lion in
Attach this completed entry form to your creation (or download a copy from christchurchcitylibraries.com) and drop off at any one of the Meadow as it travels around the city.
our Christchurch City Libraries. If your entry is edible, please take photographs from each angle and submit these instead.
See christchurchcitylibraries.com for more details on
Name(s) Ages(s) dates and times.
Phone Email
For conditions of entry please visit christchurchcitylibraries.com
Huraina September–November 2019 | 13
*Prize is for 2 adults & 2 children to attend Hansel & Gretel on Saturday 23 November, 1.30pm at the Isaac Theatre Royal.
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2019
Join us at the following events to
celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.
Ngā Pakiwaitara:
Bilingual Story Times
Māori Language Week 2019
Fun, song and stories at three
9-15 Mahuru / September 2019 different locations across the
Since 1975 New Zealand has celebrated Te library network. See the Libraries
Wiki o te Reo Māori | Māori Language Week, Events Calendar for more details.
recognising the Māori language as a unique
taonga for all New Zealanders.
Wharewhare with the whānau
Christchurch City Libraries have supported
For all ages and all levels of te Reo
the kaupapa of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori over
Māori, come play wharewhare/housie
the years in a number of ways, endeavouring
with a twist.
to promote the week as a time for learning
and celebrating te reo Māori. Linwood Library
The hei tiki logo for the week is an iconic symbol and Thursday 12 September
Check out the Reo Māori option on our self-
depicts strength, leadership and pride within our nation. 3.30-4.30pm
issue kiosks during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
again this September. The kanohi (face) represents the ever changing face
of Aotearoa. The arero (tongue) is brightly colored to
symbolise the overarching key messages for the campaign,
which include strengthening the status and acquisition
of the Māori language as well as strengthening people’s
determination to use it.
The arero as a whole represents the revitalisation of te Reo
Māori as a living language and as an ordinary means of
communication
Te Reo Māori is a living, breathing language, visible in
our schools and public places. Nowadays it’s common to
Kids in
hear Reo Māori being spoken on our favourite TV shows
like Shortland Street, What Now and even the News. So
if you haven’t started already, now is a great time to look
at learning the Māori Language or brush up the language
Town
skills you already have.
Check out the Kōrero Māori resources on the Te Taura Whiri
Te Taura Whiri I te Reo Māori are hoping
I te Reo Māori website; a good one is the Kia Kaha Te Reo
that more organisations, companies and
Taiao pamphlet.
community groups than ever will plan to
take part in Māori Language Week this year. As the saying goes, a little word can save a language.
Following on from the success of So why not give it a go, start small and aim big. Help
last year the theme for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori us strengthen te Reo Māori within our homes, our
2019 will stay “Kia Kaha communities and within ourselves.
te Reo Māori — strengthening the Nā reira, kia kaha te Reo Māori – karawhiua — therefore let
Singing, dancing and all types of
Māori Language. the Māori Language be strong – give it a go. performances by Canterbury kids.
Term 4, 17 October – 19 December 2019
Thursdays 12 - 1.30pm at Tūranga
14 | Huraina September–November 2019 
Get your motor running Signature programme
A series of events specifically designed to explore and celebrate the diversity of spaces and resources
Haynes Motor Manuals Haynes Manuals available in Tūranga.
Do you love the
AllAccess
sound of an engine eResource Taster
purring into life? Get your motor running with this
Illuminate
Do you love tinkering introduction to using car and
with your car engine motorcycle manuals from your
in your spare time? tablet or smartphone. Haynes SG
If you do, then Manuals AllAcess is free with your
library card and password/Pin. Discover our treasures.Celebrate our stories.
Christchurch
Drop-in and have a chat with us An exhibition to celebrate 160 years of
City Libraries has
during these times! Christchurch City Libraries.
something for you.
Tūranga Until 27 October
Haynes Manuals AllAccess is a great place to get
a huge range of Motor Manuals online. Haynes He Hononga | Connection,
Motor Manuals cover everything from Suzuki Ground floor
Swift to Jaguar X-Type. Saturday 21 September and each
Saturday in November 2-4pm
EXTRAORDINARY
SG
Car Magazines on RBdigital An exhibition inspired by the people and
Rather than tinker with your own car, you may landscapes of Ōtautahi.
want to drool over cars you might not be able 9 November 2019-27 January 2020
to afford. On RBdigital there is a great selection
of car magazines, where you can read about
electric Porsches, Ferraris, IndyCar racing or Ford
Prefects.
All free with your library card. Find out more at
Discover the stories Legend
christchurchcitylibraries.com
TSB SP Auaha Hīhī / Spark Place
He Hononga | Connection, Ground Floor
You are warmly invited to discover the stories,
the people and the artefacts that feature in the TSB Tautoru / TSB Space
Extraordinary exhibition with Chris Szekely, Chief Hapori | Community, Level 1
Librarian at the Alexander Turnbull Library. AR Ngā Purapura / Activity Room
Hapori | Community, Level 1
Friday 8 November, 6pm
ES Exhibition Space
Hapori | Community, Level 1
SG Te Pito Huarewa / Southbase Gallery,
Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2
HH He Hononga | Connection, Ground Floor
Huraina September–November 2019 | 17
Remix Plastic Yuki Kihara ZineFest Paint n’ Pen SCAPE Public Art
HH – Samoan Queer Lives TSB SP
Bookings required
TSB Bookings required
Come and meet Anthea Madill The annual Ōtautahi Zinefest Celebrating 21 years of installing
from Remix Plastics. Through Award winning artist Yuki Kihara aims to foster creativity within Exploration of street art in the free-to-view contemporary public
Creatives in Residence her experiences in conservation, presents Samoan Queer Lives, the Christchurch and brings together inner city and New Brighton will art in Christchurch city, SCAPE
sustainability and living a zero first book of its kind that features creatives to celebrate DIY inspire words as wonderful as Public Art once again finds a home
Tūranga is collaborating with waste lifestyle, Anthea provides a collection of autobiographical publishing, zines and zine culture. the images on the walls. These in Tūranga with workshops, an
people and organisations who are environmentally focused pieces by fa`afafine, transgender, Zine makers from across the creative writing workshops are free exhibition, book launch, plus
working on a variety of creative education. Come and learn what and queer people of Samoa. country will be coming together and open to all; children under 13 a piece of art on Library Plaza.
projects. By utilising our spaces and you can do to reduce your plastic
Thursday 12 September, 6pm to sell their wares. must be accompanied by an adult.
resources, Tūranga is an incubator consumption and create a better Bookings essential for workshops,
Families are welcome. This project
where ideas and expertise are world. Come along to collect wonderful visit scapepublicart.org.nz/learn/
is presented by The Commuting
developed and shared for the artwork, writings, poems, thoughts school-holiday-activities, email
enrichment of the community. Sunday 20 October, 2-4pm The Great Ngaio Marsh and comics, and maybe share
Book with the collaboration of The
education@scapepublicart.org.nz
You can discover our Creatives in Sunday 10 November, 2-4pm Game Show and Awards somethings yourself! See page 11
School for Young Writers, Watch
or phone 03 365 7990.
This Space and Christchurch City
Residence and get inspired by them TSB for zine workshops.
Libraries.
through performances, workshops,
installations and drop-in sessions.
First Map: Don’t miss this night of brain
How James Cook Charted teasers and laughs as two teams
Aotearoa New Zealand of crime writers, with captains
Vanda Symon and Paul Cleave, and
The Green Connection Pod TSB
special guest, Scottish crime queen
HH James Cook’s chart of NZ has long Val McDermid (pictured), compete Learning Zone
The Green Lab, formerly Greening been regarded as one of the most for the title of Sharpest Knives,
extraordinary achievements in followed by the presentation of the Bookings required
the Rubble, creates urban green
cartography. Join Scorpio Books Ngaio Marsh Awards: Best Novel, Sundays, 12.30-3.30pm, visit the The SCAPE Learning Zone offers
spaces that support strong social Sunday 29 September, all day
as they launch First Map: How Best First Novel and Best Non- events calendar for dates and activities for school groups,
connections and wellbeing
James Cook Charted Aotearoa New Fiction. Cash Bar Available. locations building on their existing art skills
in Christchurch. To enable
and promote genuine human Zealand by acclaimed NZ author
$15*/Free with Season Pass. Let’s Keep Talking and developing new ways of
connection, the team have created Tessa Duder. Illustrated by David thinking and working - through
For bookings, visit TSB
Flash Fiction Workshops
The Green Connection Pod, a Elliot, it tells the human story exploration, discussion and
wordchristchurch.co.nz
behind the creation of this famous It’s essential we keep the AR
welcoming space for kōrero, recording ideas visually.
chart. Saturday 14 September, 7.30pm conversation going in Ōtautahi Bookings required
connection and contemplation.
Christchurch about mental health 14 October-14 November,
Enveloped by greenery, the Green Wednesday 11 September, 6pm Enter the increasingly popular
and wellbeing. Former 1News Monday-Friday
Connection Pod is a place where world of flash fiction, the world’s
Health Correspondent Lorelei
people can find a moment’s peace shortest fiction. There is a
Mason leads this kōrero with
together. Research shows that workshop for beginners and one
authors Naomi Arnold, Headlands:
green spaces enhance mental for more experienced flash fiction
New Stories of Anxiety, Steve
wellbeing, lift our mood, reduce writers. Free
Langley, Been There: Young People’s
anxiety and depression, and
Stories of Struggle and Hope, GP Sunday 10 November
support genuine connections. The
and youth advocate Dame Sue 10.30am: Beginners
prototype for the Pod was created
Bagshaw plus other guests. An 2pm: Advanced
in Tūranga, so we’re excited to host
event to promote the Reading
it and collaborate with The Green
in Mind programme. Generously
Lab on activating the Pod. Come in
supported by Pegasus Health.
for a green immersion experience
Refreshments provided.
and a chat!
Thursday 3 October, 6pm For more information or for bookings
please call 9417923 or visit our website
christchurchcitylibraries.com
18 | Huraina September–November 2019Touchstones
Bookings required
Re:ACTIVATE
Aspiring Artists
Fun Palaces
Tūranga is going to be more action-
Heritage programmes
HH
packed than ever this weekend as
Artist Audrey Baldwin’s workshops
we celebrate this free international Family History Fun Day Introduction to Family Introduction to Local
during the SCAPE Public Art season Enjoy selected entries from the
celebration of culture at the heart History History
celebrates community, connecting aspiring artists who submitted All ages
of community, using arts, science,
and collaborating. The outcome design proposals for artworks for Free Bookings required Bookings required
craft, tech, digital, heritage and
will be a large-scale length of rope the SCAPE Public Art Season 2019 $15 $15
other activities as a catalyst for Join us at Tūranga for a full day of
punctuated by stones which have Rock : Paper : Scissors, some of
community engagement. Fun for family history events and activities Start your New Zealand family Are you interested in learning more
been woven by participants. All are which have been produced in Hack
all ages! for all ages. history research with this six-week about Ōtautahi Christchurch’s
welcome, no bookings required. Circle, City Mall.
Saturday 5-Sunday 6 October course that will introduce you to colourful history?
Up to 12 years: Get to grips with genealogical DNA
some of the key resources available
Saturday 26 October, 1.30-3pm testing with family historian Fiona This six-week programme will show
Book Launch OUT THERE: at Christchurch City Libraries and
Brooker and Dr Rob Cruickshank. you the wealth of resources that
SP
SCAPE Public Art 1998 - 2018 Big Band Festival beyond. Bring along as much as
Learn more about your whakapapa Christchurch City Libraries has to
Teens: you already know of your forebears
TSB Tūranga is having a blast over with our Māori services team. Go offer.
Saturday 2 November, 11.30-1pm, — names, dates, places — and we
Labour Weekend as we host pop-up behind the scenes of the library
1.30 - 3pm You are warmly invited to the will help you fill in some gaps. We will cover topics such as our
events during the Big Band Festival. archives, listen to local history
book launch of OUT THERE: SCAPE Māori heritage, immigration and
AR
Get ready to dance! storytelling with Margaret Copland, Skills required:
Public Art 1998–2018 by respected settlement, how to research
Adults: break down family history brick Basic computer knowledge
arts commentator and historian Friday 25-Sunday 27 October the history of your house and
Thursday 7 November 5.30-7pm, walls and enjoy kids’ family history-
Dr Warren Feeney. A chance to Tūranga neighbourhood, events that would
Saturday 9 November 1.30-3pm themed craft and local history
celebrate 20 years of SCAPE Public Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2 have impacted the lives of locals
activities.
AR
Art revolutionising the open spaces Focus on Men Saturdays, 10am-12noon (from snow days to influenza to
Finale performance and parade Tūranga 26 October–30 November war) and so much more.
of Ōtautahi Christchurch.
During November, we’re having a Saturday 12 October, 10am-4.30pm
to the Arts Centre: Saturday 16 Tūranga
Wednesday 30 October, 6pm series of events and displays for
November, 11am Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2
men of all ages and interests (of Capture Your Story
TSB
course everyone is welcome!). On Thursdays, 6-8pm
the menu is a live pubcast, health Bookings required 24 October-28 November
and fitness gadgets, book groups, $15
Holiday Programme
Menz Sheds and more. For a full Christchurch City Libraries is
AR Talanoa I Measina, Sharing
calendar of events, visit offering a six-week programme
Bookings required christchurchlibraries.com
Our Stories
for you to record an aspect of your
Attend a Touchstones School family history as a short movie. Bookings required
Holiday Programme session at the Bring your own iPad, or use one of Record your Pasifika family history
SCAPE Learning Zone. ours, to learn how to record your to pass on to future generations,
story using iMovie. using an individualised
Tuesday 8 October,
10.30-11.30am, 1-2pm Tūranga programme.
Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2 Tūranga
Wednesdays, 10am-12noon Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2
23 October-27 November Various times and dates — enquire
availability on booking.
For more information or for bookings
please call 9417923 or visit our website
christchurchcitylibraries.com
Huraina September–November 2019 | 21Christchurch
Heritage
Festival
Discovery Wall On 12 October 2019 we celebrate the one year
Photo Hunt 2019
anniversary of the Libraries’ Discovery Wall
going live.
one year Since launching, there have been over 20 million touches of
Encounter our stories
the Discovery Wall at Tūranga and the Mobile Discovery Wall
anniversary as it travels around the network. There are now over 10,000
images, available for you to explore, share and comment
on.
Check out the Mobile Discovery Wall as it moves around the
community libraries:
• Spreydon Library - September
Share your photos and help
• South Library - October
• Lyttelton Library - November to create a picture of our
Go to my.christchurchcitylibraries.com for specific dates.
city’s heritage. Prizes to
be won
Entries open 1-31 October 2019
Christchurch Submit your entries at any of our
Heritage
Festival Christchurch City Libraries, or at
christchurchcitylibraries.com
Encounter
our stories
Photos will be
uploaded to
discoverywall.nz
Be part of our Heritage Festival events.
Tours, walks, talks, workshops and more...
7–28 October 2019
ccc.govt.nz/heritagefestival
CCL-DW-PH18-ToMo-02Authors and books
Chinese Book Club He Kura Pounamu Book Discussion
Book Clubs Chat about favourite reads, 12yrs +
Scheme
Love sharing your discover new titles and authors,
Join us at Tūranga for our monthly
favourite reads? make friends and share your life
book group to discuss, learn and
Come and join other experiences with other enthusiastic
discover the works of Māori authors
book lovers in our readers.
past and present.
friendly, relaxed library Fendalton Library
With a new theme each month, we Want to meet new people?
environment. Second Friday of each month,
Fancy getting adventurous with
will explore and discuss different
6.30-7.30pm
texts held in the Ngā Pounamu your reading? We’ve got the answer
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale
Upper Riccarton Library Māori Collection. — join a book group.
Library and Community
Third Wednesday of each month,
Centre Come along to discover new titles For five years, we’ve proudly
6.15-7.15pm
Second Monday of each month, and authors, share your whakaaro, partnered with Book Discussion
10am hear others and meet people. Scheme, offering two types of book
Last Thursday of each month, groups:
1pm
Korean Book Club Nau mai, tauti mai
• Daytime and evening groups
Linwood Library Come and share your ideas with Tūranga
for book lovers (high school age
Last Monday of each month, other Korean book lovers. Waruwarutū / Ngā Pounamu
upwards)
10.45am Māori, Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2
Upper Riccarton Library • ESOL groups who want to
Last Thursday of each month,
Papanui Library Second Friday of each month, 6pm practise talking and reading in
4-5pm
Third Tuesday of each month, English
10am
These small groups are held in
Parklands Library
Dewey Book Group Bookbuddies libraries and led by a librarian, with
First Wednesday of each month, Bookings required a new book provided each month
8–10yrs
11am to all members.
Each month, read a non-fiction
Shirley Library Do you enjoy reading? Do you fancy
book of your choice on a set For more details, or to find
Fourth Wednesday of each trying something new? Would you Celebrate the Festival of
theme, and over the year we’ll a group near you, visit
month, 10.30am (bookings like to share your thoughts about Adult Learning Ahurei
read across the entire Dewey christchurchcitylibraries.com
required) decimal spectrum. Find new reads
books? Do you want to read more? Ākonga.
Are you unsure what to read next? or call 941 7923.
Tūranga and share your discoveries in the You are warmly invited to discover,
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 relaxed environment of Tūranga. Each month's session is themed explore, connect and create – a
Third Wednesday of each
Tūranga
with different activities and books. Storytimes for Seniors wide variety of free events are
month, 10am happening in our libraries during
Tūhuratanga | Discovery, Level 3 Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Join us for an entertaining morning
Fourth Sunday of each month, this week.
Last Wednesday of each month, First Saturday of the month, of storytelling and fun games such
2pm
6pm-7pm 10.30-11.30am as Bingo. Aimed towards older For more information, visit
adults. christchurchcitylibraries.com.
Shirley Library Monday 2 September-Sunday
Friday 1 November, 10am-12noon 8 September
24 | Huraina September–November 2019 Huraina September–November 2019 | 25Creative and connected Friday Whānau Fun Night:
An evening of stories,
family and fun at the
Flower Power Party
Embrace you inner flower child!
Our libraries host
crafts, hobbies, and
Join us in celebrating the arrival of games clubs.
library spring with a selection Flower Power
Creative Christmas Card A photographic exhibition Family Makerspace This is aimed at 5–12 year olds Visit our website to see
inspired activities, crafts and fun.
Workshop for Adults of Chung Wah Restaurant Have fun, create craft and make and their family members of any the full list.
Please check at your local library for
15yrs + Come along and view an exhibition cool stuff. A different creative age. Bring the kids. Bring the details, bookings may be required.
Bookings required of photos of Chung Wah Restaurant, activity every week. grandparents, uncle, cousins, Knit ‘n’ Yarn
celebrating the history of an iconic whoever you like – the whole Fendalton Library Bring your knitting, crochet, or
Feeling crafty? Join us for a Christchurch restaurant through whānau is invited. Friday 1 November, other craft and have fun with
Christmas card making workshop a special series of photographs. 6.30-7.15pm these friendly, social groups.
and create your own personal Join us for a short storytime, Linwood Library
Share your fond memories in our
greeting cards to give to friends visitor book.
followed by fun, hands-on activities Thursday 21 November, Rummikub Club
and family in the festive season. to do as a family. We’ll be building, 5-6.45pm Come along to the library and
making and exploring right here play Rummikub — an exciting,
Shirley Library Lyttelton Library
in the library. Create some great interactive strategy game. We’ll
Tuesday 12 November, 9.30-11am Wednesday 20 November,
family memories and get your provide some boards but you’re
Wednesday 20 November, 1-2.30pm 6.30-7.15pm
weekend off to a perfect start. welcome to bring your own.
Tūranga South Library
Themes will be: September –
Taupuni Auaha / Creative Space, Thursday 7 November, Social games and
Speed, October – Art, November –
The Great Stash Swap Hapori | Community, Level 1 5-6.30pm cards Club
Flower Power.
Saturdays, 2.30-4pm
Bring along your unwanted fabric, Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Try your hand at a variety of
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
haberdashery, buttons, wool, Friday 1 November, board games like Scrabble,
Upper Riccarton Library First Friday of each month, 5-6pm
lace, trims, paints, brushes, zips, Saturdays, 1.30-3pm 5-6pm Upwords, Chess or play simple
Saturday 21 September
needles, card, stamps — any old Tūranga card games.
– Saturday 12 October Tūranga
crafting supplies — then choose Hapori | Community, Level 1
Hapori | Community, Level One Scrabble Club
what you want to take away. No Culture Exchange Fourth Friday of each month,
Friday 22 November,
6-7pm Have a way with words? Come
cash involved. Drop-in Chinese Art Club Practice your English, learn about 6-7pm
and join our friendly groups!
书画创作社团 New Zealand culture and make new Upper Riccarton Library Some boards provided, but feel
friends. Island Time Pasifika Craft Saturday 9 November, free to bring your own.
10yrs + Session 11am–12pm
Shirley Library Mahjong Group
Join the club and work on Bring the entire family to learn how
Fridays, 3.45-4.45pm
calligraphy and brush painting. Interested in learning or playing
Parklands Library to make Tuvalu woven stars.
Bring your own brushes, ink, paint, Mahjong?
Thursdays, 4-5pm All Welcome.
and paper. Join one of our free, fun and
every second Thursday of Tūranga social groups!
欢迎自备毛笔，墨水与纸或其他 the month Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2
Linwood Library 工具，与其他同 好一起交流推广 Saturday 28 September, 2-3.30pm
Sunday 24 November, 11am-2pm 中华书画艺术创作
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Sundays, 10.30am-12noon
(school term time only)
26 | Huraina September–November 2019 Huraina September–November 2019 | 27YA Studio Time Rap Starter Packs Know Your Rights
Studio Starters: Video
13yrs + 12-24 years All ages editing and music
The new library has a new audio and Bookings required
Free
Have you always wondered about production
video studio. Every Friday it’s open for your rights when it comes to
teens to come in and play around. No Rhyme. Rhythm. Record. That’s Interested in the production
tenancy? Are you a young person
experience necessary, just enthusiasm. the starter pack for your first rap. of music or looking to expand
about to venture out on your
Come focus on a different skill your music production skills?
This is your opportunity to hang out own? Have you moved here from
each month and learn the basics Have you ever wondered how
in the studio, ask our specialist staff another country and want to know
of rap writing. Then put them into films are put together? At
questions and meet like-minded new what is legal? Come join us for a
practice at the Tūranga studio. No Tūranga, we have specialist
friends. presentation on tenancy rights and
experience required. staff who run courses in these
Tūranga never wonder again.
areas and may be able to help
Audio Video Studio, Tūranga All welcome. you advance your skills! For
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Taupuni Oro/Ataata – Audio/Video
Tūranga more information on these
Fridays, 4-6pm Studio, Auahatanga | Creativity,
Auaha Hīhī /Spark Place, He please call us on 9417923.
Level 4
Hononga |
Monday 9 September, 4-6pm
Connection, Ground Floor
YA Book Club Monday 7 October, 4-6pm
Friday 11 October, 4-6pm
13yrs + Monday 4 November, 4-6pm
Are you a fan of sci-fi? Excited about the
Chaos Walking movie? Halloween Book Speed
Join us for a monthly book club Dating
Youth programmes focusing on your favourite genres
(different each month). We’ll have
reading challenges, oodles of friendly
12yrs +
They tell you ‘don’t judge a book
by its cover’? Well we take it back.
discussion and, more importantly,
Come and take a deeper look at
snacks and hot chocolate.
YA Creative time Christchurch City Libraries’ YA
Tūranga horror and thriller reads. Judge
13yrs + Youth Space, Auahatanga | books based on their covers. Who
Get creative with the awesome new equipment on the Creativity, Level 4 knows, you might even make a love
fourth floor of the Tūranga. Drop in and use a variety of Last Tuesday of each month, 4-5pm connection with a truly amazing
technologies for making your ideas a reality, including book.
sewing machines, 3D printers, craft and vinyl cutters, Tūranga
design software, and electronics. VR Gaming
Taupuni Auaha / Creativity Space,
No experience is necessary – just enthusiasm, imagination 13yrs + Hapori | Community, Level 1
and a desire to be creative. Specialist staff will be on hand Experience Virtual Reality with the Friday 25 October, 3.45-5.45pm
if you need help. This is your chance to hang out with latest Sony PS4 VR games, including
other creative youth, learn from and support each other Gran Turismo, Battle Zone and Eagle
and make really cool stuff. Flight.
Tūranga Tūranga
Creative Production Studio, Youth Space, Auahatanga |
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Creativity, Level 4
Fridays, 4-6pm term time only Thursdays, 4-6pm
28 | Huraina September–November 2019 Huraina September–November 2019 | 29Holiday fun! Stop Motion Animation
Bookings required
8-12 years
Laser Craft Pop Up
Bookings required
8 yrs +
Celebrate Antarctica
7 yrs +
Join us in celebrating our connection with Antarctica.
$20 Free Help us build a model of New Zealand’s Scott Base and
Robot Adventures
Get creative using Lego and discover the process of Pop in to the library and book on the day for this family also send messages to the team there.
Bookings required fun orientated technology craft session.
producing animated movies. Plan a story themed on
5-7 years
being kind to our world, create a set and craft your own Tūranga
$7
movie using stop motion photography. Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
What is a robot? Come and find out for yourself. Wednesday 2 October, 1-2.30pm
New Brighton Library
During this time, hear some great stories about what Monday 30 September, 9.30am-3.30pm Wednesday 9 October, 1-2.30pm
robots get up to. You will even have a chance to play
with a robot and do some other fun activities too. Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
South Library
Friday 4 October, 9.30am-3.30pm Philippines Parol-making
Monday 7 October, 10am-12pm Upper Riccarton Library Bookings required
Wednesday 2 October, 9.30am-3.30pm 9-12 years
Upper Riccarton Library
Free
Monday 30 September, 10am-12pm
Minecraft 3D Paper Design Come and join us to create your own traditional Filipino
Shirley Library
lantern. Take part in this fun activity designed for 9-12
Minecraft Game Zone Bookings required
years old, although adults can join in too! The making
Wednesday 9 October, 10.30-11.30 am
7-10 years
Bookings required of Parol or Filipino lanterns is an important Filipino
$15
6-10 years tradition, especially around Christmas time.
Minecraft is a virtual world where you can discover and eBikes in Brighton
$7
create interesting things. Learn how to use a selected Upper Riccarton Library Curious about eBikes? Learn about eBikes and eBike
Minecraft Game Zone is a 3D gaming experience that Monday 30 September, 10am-12noon
range of tools in a graphics programme to design and conversions from New Brighton’s local bike mechanic.
involves creating your own virtual world and interacting
build your own paper 3D Minecraft character. Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library New Brighton Library
with others online. To really enjoy this programme,
South Library Thursday 3 October, 2-3.30pm Sunday 27 October, 2pm
you’ll need to have a basic understanding of Minecraft.
Book in for a two hour session and play to your heart’s Tuesday 1 October, 9.30am-3pm Papanui Library
content. Monday 7 October, 10.30-11.30am
Tūranga Smoothie rider
New Brighton Library Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Tūranga
Wednesday 2 October, 10am-12pm Thursday 3 October, 9.30am-3pm Taupuni Auaha / Creative Space, Hapori | Hungry? Jump on one of our Smoothie bikes and pedal
Community, Level 1 up a delicious, healthy snack.
South Library New Brighton Library Thursday 10 October, 10-11.30am
Friday 4 October, 10am-12pm Tuesday 8 October, 9.30am-3pm New Brighton Library
Saturday 20 October, 2-3pm
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Wednesday 9 October, 10am-12pm Sound Treks
Tūranga Bookings required
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 9-12 years
Monday 7 October, 10am-12pm $7
Upper Riccarton Library Do you love music and like the idea of making your
Thursday 10 October, 10am-12pm own, using an iPad? Pitched at a beginner level
and using Garageband, you can make your own
adventurous soundtracks to match our awesome
themed video clips of space, nature and cats.
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Tuesday 1 October, 9.30am-12.30pm
Tūranga
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Thursday 10 October, 9.30am-12.30pm
30 | Huraina September–November 2019 Huraina September–November 2019 | 31Taonga Uku – Māori Clay Art
Bookings required
Check out these drop-in activities
7 yrs + happening around our network
Looking for something to do during the October
during the school holidays!
holidays? Then come learn about the Māori clay art Visit christchurchcitylibraries.com
through story, games and craft – there’s something for for times, dates and locations.
everyone.
Have you got what it takes? Are you up for the Butterfly Craft
challenge? Then make sure you book your place. Design and make a beautiful butterfly using a
Tūranga variety of craft materials. Multi-level activity
Ngā Pounamu Māori Collection Area,
Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2
Wednesday 2 October, 10am-12pm, 1-3pm
with options for beginner crafters through to
intermediate level. All about kids
Wednesday 9 October, 10am-12pm, 1-3pm Ngā Pakiwaitara CSO Music Trails through the libraries
Junior Bee Craft Bilingual Storytimes Pre-schoolers
Junior learners will love creating a mini bee craft
Join Whaea Rochelle for these exciting bilingual story These free 45-minute performances provide a fun and
SPCA Happy Tales using craft materials.
times for children (and parents) with all levels of te interactive way of introducing young people to live
For the experts, there is the option of making
Bookings required reo Māori. Stories are in both Māori and English, music. With elements of dance, song and stories, Music
quilled bees
2 yrs + with fun-filled activities designed to get tamariki Trails through the Libraries is a gorgeous opportunity
Stories, songs and interactive fun for preschool pet (children) up to kanikani (dance) to some cool Māori for your wee one to see instruments up close and join in
lovers. The SPCA will be here to share some of their mBots waiata/songs. with the musical fun. All sessions begin at 10.30am.
happy tales, along with their adorable animal friends. Like solving puzzles? Then come along and have Piki mai, kake mai!
Free. fun with our friendly little mBots and have a go at
Tūranga
some of the challenges.
Tūranga Hapori | Community, Level 1
Tautoru/TSB Space, Hapori | Community, Level 1 Tuesdays, 10.30am
Thursday 3 October, 10-11am Ozobots
Create your own basic coding pattern using special Faitaunga Tusi Samoan Storytimes
markers to guide Ozobots around a path. This is
an informal drop-in session to have a look at how Enjoy and learn stories, rhymes and action songs
Ozobots work. in Samoan.
Tūranga
Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2
Creative Family Time Papanui Library (String Quartet)
The last Saturday of every month, 1pm
There will be craft, 3D colouring, interactive games Wednesday 4 September
and more at this cool makerspace. Fendalton Library (Percussion Duo)
Storytimes at Barrington Wednesday 2 October
2–5 years Upper Riccarton Library (Woodwind Quintet)
Saturday 9 November
Come along to our free Storytimes and craft
session at Barrington Mall.
Barrington Mall
256 Barrington Street
Second Monday of every month,
from February to November
10.30-11.30am
Huraina September–November 2019 | 33Celebrate
Bishopdale
Bring the whānau along for live performances,
arts and crafts, food stalls and more!
Sunday 24 November
Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes. 11am – 2pm
Kōrero pukapuka, pūoru, korikori. Most programmes run during school terms only.
Bishopdale Park, Harewood Road
Wā Pēpi Wā Kōrero FREE entry
Babytimes Storytimes Cancelled if wet.
Recommended for under 2yrs Recommended for over 2yrs For more info visit
Aranui Library Parklands Library Aranui Library Parklands Library ccc.govt.nz/WhatsOn
Tuesdays, 11.15am Fridays, 10.30am Thursdays, 10:30am Thursdays, 10.30am
Fendalton Library Shirley Library Fendalton Library Redwood Library
Thursdays, 10.30am Wednesdays, 2pm Tuesdays, 10.30am Mondays, 10.30am
Thursdays, 10.30am
Hornby Library Hornby Library Shirley Library
Fridays, 10.15am South Library Wednesdays, 10.15am Tuesdays, 10.30am over 50
Linwood Library
Tuesdays, 11am
Linwood Library
(plus Super Saturday walks
Storytimes at 11am)
Fridays, 11am Spreydon Library Thursdays, 10am
Wednesdays, 10.30am South Library
Lyttelton Library Lyttelton Library
Thursdays, 11am
Fridays, 10.30am Te Hāpua: Tuesdays, 11am
Halswell Centre Spreydon Library
Matuku Takotako: Matuku Takotako:
Tuesdays and Fridays, 10.30am
Sumner Centre Sumner Centre
Wednesdays, 11am
Tuesdays, 10.30am Wednesdays, 10.30am Te Hāpua:
(Tuesday's session
New Brighton Library is bilingual in English New Brighton Library
Halswell Centre 28 September–13 October 2019
Thursdays, 11am
Wednesdays, 10.30am and Mandarin Chinese) Mondays, 10.30am
ccc.govt.nz/walkingfestival
Tūranga
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Tūranga Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale
Wednesdays, 10.30am
Library and Community Mondays and Sundays, Library and Community Going on a Bear Hunt
Centre 10.30am Centre Upper Riccarton Library
Fridays, 10.30am Wednesdays, 10.30am Mondays, 10am Tuesday 1 October
Upper Riccarton Library Time: 1-3pm (begin every 15 mins)
Gruffalo Explorers
(plus Super Saturday
Papanui Library Tuesdays, 10am Papanui Library Meet: Walter Park, Mairehau – by the
Storytimes at 11am) Wednesday 2 October
Wednesdays, 11am Thursdays, 11am playground. Parking available on Hills Rd. Time: Anytime between 10am-1pm
Approx distance: 1km Meet: Bottle Lake Forest, Waitikiri Drive, Bottle Lake.
Approx distance: 2.3km
We’re not scared? Come along for a
swishy swashy, splash sploshy, squelchy Young walkers can become “mouse” to explore the
muddy experience. Perfect outing for deep dark woods on this self-guided walk to meet new
young walkers and families. friends including snake, fox, owl, a few special New
34 | Huraina September–November 2019
Gumboots essential. Zealand species and The Gruffalo!You can also read
