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Huraina
What's on in your Library
Issue #15
FREE Autumn 2020
Please take a copy christchurchcitylibraries.com
Big Bargain Book Sale Friday 27 March 9am-7pm Saturday 28 March 9am – 4pm Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre 75 Lyttelton Street, Spreydon
Contents
All about whānau 4
Kia Ora,
Our libraries welcome thousands of members
Holiday fun 10
of our diverse wider community every day,
Youth programmes 13 providing a special space to read, relax, learn
and connect.
Homework help 17
Over the next few months, there are plenty
After school clubs and programmes 18
of opportunities to explore and celebrate the
Creative and connected 20 wonderful range of cultures – and the special
communities – in Otautahi-Christchurch.
Christchurch Pride 2020 22
We are hosting many amazing activities –
Celebration of culture 24 through books, poetry, music, visual art and
live performances – that bring the wider
Sustainable Living Series 26
world closer to us all.
Heritage programmes 27
Among the highlights are several exceptional
Signature programmes 30 exhibitions, and related talks and events,
including the Children’s Holocaust
eKnow how 34
Memorial, Christchurch Pride Week, and
Authors and books 42 Talanoa|Measina – Sharing our stories from
the Pasifika community.
Contact us 47
An array of youth-focused activities that look
at the future will also be on offer. All of these
can open our minds to fresh experiences
How to book through the eyes of others.
• In person: Visit your local library and staff will book We can help satisfy your curiosity and also
on your behalf help you to learn new skills through the
• By phone: (03) 941 7923 remarkable range of the latest technologies
• Email enquiries: library@ccc.govt.nz at our libraries such as Robotics, 3D printing,
• For more information visit and music recording and video editing at
my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/contact-us Tūranga. With our many exciting programmes
for all ages, you can certainly get creative and
Book now. Bookings are essential wherever
you see this symbol. be innovative.
Book now via external organisation. This means With so much to explore across our libraries
bookings are essential, but aren’t taken through network, our wonderful staff are here to help
our library call centre. Please see each specific
you make the most of your experience. So
listing for more details on how to book.
step into your local library. You have so much
to gain as you laugh and learn, and make
new community – and cultural – connections.
Are you part of the Children’s University? Carolyn Robertson
cutyou
Did down
know that you could be earning learning Head of Libraries and Information Unit
hours by going along to any of our library run Christchurch City Council
programmes listed in Huraina?
Visit cuaustralasia.com for more
information on this project and Print distribution: 8,000 copies Christchurch City Libraries
how you can get involved. christchurchcitylibraries.com “Connecting People, Inspiring
For more information or for bookings please call 941 7923 or Contact: uncover@ccc.govt.nzHuraina #15 Autumn
Discovery, 2020
Enriching 3
Communities”
ISSN 2624-3970 (Print) PO Box 73045, Christchurch 8154
visit christchurchcitylibraries.com ISSN 2624-3989 (Online) Aotearoa, New Zealand
All about
whānau
Storytimes at Barrington
2–5yrs
Come along to our free
storytimes and craft session
at Barrington Mall.
Barrington Mall
256 Barrington Street
Second Monday of the month
CSO Music Trails through the Libraries
10.30–11.30am
Please note: There will be no These free 45 minute performances provide a fun and
April session as this falls on interactive way of introducing young people to live
Easter Monday music. With elements of dance, song and stories, Music
Trails through the Libraries is a gorgeous opportunity for
preschoolers to see the instruments up close and join in
Family Makerspace with the musical fun.
Have fun, create craft and make Parklands Library
cool stuff. A different creative Wednesday 4 March, 10.30am
activity every week.
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Tūranga Wednesday 1 April, 10.30am
Taupuni Auaha / Creative Space, South Library
Hapori | Community, Level 1 Wednesday 6 May, 10.30am
Saturdays, 2.30–4pm
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Saturdays, 1.30–3pm
4 Huraina #15 Autumn 2020 For more information or for bookings please call 941 7923
or visit christchurchcitylibraries.com
Storytimes – Bilingual English and Mandarin Ngā Pakiwaitara
Nĭ hăo! Come along and join us for this special bilingual
Bilingual Storytimes
storytimes, suitable for young children and caregivers. Join Whaea Rochelle for these
exciting bilingual storytimes for
There will be stories, rhymes, songs and interactive
children (and parents) with all
activities in both English and Mandarin Chinese.
levels of Te Reo Māori. Stories
双语故事会 – 英语和普通话 are in both Māori and English,
with fun-filled activities designed
你好！欢迎来参加我们的中英双语故事会。我们会用中 to get tamariki (children) up to
英双语来讲故事，唱儿歌和做活动。欢迎小朋友们和家 kanikani (dance) to some cool
长一起来参加。
Māori waiata (songs).
这个中英双语故事会在每个月的第三个星期六的上午 Piki mai, kake mai!
10.30 到11点举办。
Tūranga
Tūranga Hapori | Community, Level 1
Ngā Purapura / Activity Room, Tuesdays, 10.30–11am
Hapori | Community, Level 1
Third Saturday of the month, 10.30–11am
21 March, 18 April and 16 May Faitauga Tusi
Samoan Storytimes
Enjoy and learn stories, rhymes
and action songs in Samoan.
Tūranga
Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2
Last Saturday of the month,
10.30–11am
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visit christchurchcitylibraries.com
Friday Whānau Fun Night
An evening of stories, family and fun
at the library!
Aimed at 5–12 year olds and their family members of any age
Bring the kids, bring the grandparents, or bring your uncle and
cousins – the whole whānau is invited!
Join us for a short storytime, followed by fun, hands-on
activities to do as a family. We’ll be building, making, and
exploring right here in the library. Come along, create some
great family memories, and get your weekend off to a fun start.
March April May
Paper/Card Awesome you Music
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
First Friday of each month, 5–6pm
Tūranga
Hapori | Community, Level 1
Fourth Friday of each month, 6–7pm
South Library
Second Friday of the month, 5–6pm
(Please note South will not hold an April session
as this falls on Good Friday)
6 Huraina #15 Autumn 2020 For more information or for bookings please call 941 7923
or visit christchurchcitylibraries.com
Sensory Storytimes
3–9yrs Seaweek Storytimes
Bookings required Featuring music with Michal and her fabulous seagull song.
Sensory Storytimes is a New Brighton Library
fun, interactive storytime, Monday 2 March, 2pm
designed for children who are
Lyttelton Library
on the autism spectrum or
Tuesday 3 March, 11am
have multisensory needs.
Matuku Takotako:
These free sessions include Sumner Centre
stories, songs, movement and Wednesday 4 March, 10.30am
play in a smaller setting and is
limited to eight children. South Library
Thursday 5 March, 11am
Children must be
accompanied by a caregiver.
Come and join us!
Tūranga
Hapori | Community, Level 1
Sunday 1 March, 2–3pm
Saturday 14 March, 2–3pm
Saturday 11 April, 2–3pm
Sunday 24 May, 2–3pm
For more information or for bookings please call 941 7923 or Huraina #15 Autumn 2020 7
visit christchurchcitylibraries.com
Babytimes
Wā Pēpi
and Storytimes
programmes
include stories,
Babytimes under
2yrs
music, movement Aranui Library Papanui Library
and rhymes. Tuesdays, 11.15am Wednesdays, 11am
Kōrero pukapuka, Fendalton Library Parklands Library
pūoru, korikori. Thursdays, 10.30am Fridays, 10.30am
Most programmes run Hornby Library Shirley Library
during school terms only. Fridays, 10.15am Thursdays, 10.30am
Linwood Library South Library
Fridays, 11am Tuesdays, 11am
Spreydon Library
Lyttelton Library Wednesdays, 10.30am
Fridays, 10.30am
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Matuku Takotako: Tuesdays and Wednesdays,
Sumner Centre 11am (Tuesday’s session
Tuesdays, 10.30am is bilingual in English and
New Brighton Library Mandarin Chinese)
Wednesdays, 10.30am Tūranga
Sundays and Mondays,
Ōrauwhata:
10.30am
Bishopdale Library and
Community Centre Upper Riccarton Library
Fridays, 10.30am Tuesdays, 10am
8 Huraina #15 Autumn 2020 For more information or for bookings please call 941 7923
or visit christchurchcitylibraries.com
Wā Kōrero
Storytimes over
2yrs
Fendalton Library Parklands Library
Tuesdays, 10.30am Thursdays, 10.30am
Hornby Library Redwood Library
Wednesdays, 10.15am Mondays, 10.30am
Bedtime Stories
Linwood Library Shirley Library
Come and join Margot
Thursdays, 10am Tuesdays, 10.30am
for some Friday night
(plus Super Saturday
Lyttelton Library fun. Themed stories,
Storytimes at 11am)
Tuesdays, 11am songs and simple crafts
South Library will entertain your 4-7
Matuku Takotako:
Thursdays, 11am year olds (but the whole
Sumner Centre
Wednesdays, 10.30am Spreydon Library family is welcome).
Fridays, 10.30am Don’t forget to wear your
New Brighton Library
Mondays, 2pm Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre PJs!!
Thursdays, 11am
Ōrauwhata: Fendalton Library
Bishopdale Library and Tūranga 1st Friday of the month,
Community Centre Wednesdays, 10.30am 6.30–7.30pm
Wednesdays, 10.30am
Upper Riccarton Library
Papanui Library Mondays, 10am (plus Super
Thursdays, 11am Saturday Storytimes at 11am)
For more information or for bookings please call 941 7923 or Huraina #15 Autumn 2020 9
visit christchurchcitylibraries.com
Holiday fun!
N.B You may like to bring a snack and a drink along when you attend
any holiday activities, as there will be small breaks.
City Nature Challenge 2020 Take a Walk on the Wildside
Drop-in to Tūranga and get involved with a Bookings required
global challenge to find and record nature and $15
wildlife in our city over four days. 8–12 years
Find out how to take part, have your Explore wildlife and discover nature living in
photographs of animals and plants identified your neighbourhood. Join us for a walk on the
by experts, talk to scientists as they catalogue wildside, taking photos along the way that will
our biodiversity using microscopes and other contribute to biodiversity research.
equipment, or just come by to see how many
Tūranga
species we have found.
Taiwhanga Rorohiko/Computer Lab,
There’ll be talks, field trips and other activities Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
at specific times, plus fun opportunities to Thursday 16 April, 9.30am–12.30pm
train up before the challenge and identify what Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
we found afterwards. Check our website for Tuesday 21 April, 9.30am–12.30pm
more information.
Akaroa Library
Tūranga Wednesday 22 April, 12.30–3.30pm
Auaha Hihi / Spark Place, He Hononga | New Brighton Library
Connection, Ground Floor Thursday 23 April, 9.30am–12.30pm
24–27 April
South Library
Friday 24 April, 9.30am–12.30pm
10 Huraina #15 Autumn 2020 For more information or for bookings please call 941 7923
or visit christchurchcitylibraries.comExploring Nature with Minecraft Bots and Bugs Adventures
Bookings required Bookings required
$10 $7
Find out about a native New Zealand species 5–7yrs
and then work in a team to design a Minecraft What is a robot? Come and find out!
build inspired by your learning. To really enjoy
this programme, you need to have a basic Hear some great stories about what robots get
understanding of Minecraft. up to. There’s a chance to play with a robot and
consider some robots which are inspired by
5–7yrs real world creatures. You’ll also do some other
South Library fun activities which run alongside our city
Tuesday 14 April, 2–4pm nature challenge programmes.
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre South Library
Friday 17 April, 10am–12noon Friday 17 April, 10am–12noon
New Brighton Library South Library
Wednesday 22 April, 10am–12noon Monday 20 April, 10am–12noon
8–12yrs
South Library
Tuesday 21 April, 2–4pm
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Tuesday 21 April, 2–4pm
Tūranga
Taiwhanga Rorohiko/Computer Lab,
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Friday 24 April, 10am–12noon
For more information or for bookings please call 941 7923 or Huraina #15 Autumn 2020 11
visit christchurchcitylibraries.comAutumn School Holiday Activities
Ngā kēmu Māori (Māori games)
Check out these drop-in activities
Bookings required – happening around our network
mornings or afternoon sessions during the school holidays. Visit
7–12yrs christchurchcitylibraries.com for
Have you ever thought, “I wish I could learn a times, dates and locations.
super cool waiata (song) and a poi dance as
well?” Are you up for the challenge? Do you Autumn Stained
have what it takes? Glass Leaves
If so, come along to our Ngā Kēmu Māori Catch the sun with a
themed school holiday sessions at a library colourful leafy craft to
near you, where not only will you learn a poi hang in the window.
dance routine, but you get to make a poi to
take home. It is totally cool for boys to learn Tea Light Jars
the poi as well! Upcycle a jar and create
Then, if you are really up to the challenge, we some autumn ambience!
will have a go at some other Bring a clean glass jar.
cool Kēmu Māori (Māori
games) – so don’t miss Personalised Notepad
out! It’s going to be Transform a book cover into a unique,
heaps of fun! handy dandy notepad. Perfect for
shopping, journaling, sketching or gift to
South Library
a friend!
Wednesday 15 April,
10.30am–12noon or 1–2.30pm Paper Craft Owls
New Brighton Library and Hedgehogs
Thursday 16 April, Whoooo would like to
10.30am–12noon or 1–2.30pm create a woodland
Tūranga creature from paper and
Ngā Pounamu Māori Collection area autumn leaves?
Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2
Wednesday 22 April,
10.30am–12noon or 1–2.30pm
N.B You may like to bring a snack and a drink
Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre along when you attend any holiday activities,
Thursday 23 April, as there will be small breaks.
10.30am–12noon or 1–2.30pm
12 Huraina #15 Autumn 2020 For more information or for bookings please call 941 7923
or visit christchurchcitylibraries.comYouth
programmes
YA Creative Time
13yrs+
Get creative with the
awesome equipment on
the fourth floor of Tūranga.
Drop in and use a variety
of technologies for making
your ideas a reality, including YA Studio Time Rap Starter Pack
sewing machines, 3D printers,
13yrs+ Bookings required
craft and vinyl cutters, design
12–24yrs
software and electronics. Every Friday Tūranga’s audio
and video studio is open Rhyme. Rhythm. Record.
No experience is necessary –
for teens to come in and
just enthusiasm, imagination That’s the starter pack for
play around. No experience
and a desire to be creative. your first rap. Learn the basics
necessary, just enthusiasm.
Specialist staff will be on of rap writing. Then put them
hand if you need help. This is This is your opportunity to into practice at the Tūranga
your chance to hang out with hang out in the studio, ask Studio. No experience
other creative youth, learn our specialist staff questions required.
from and support each other, and meet like-minded new
Tūranga
and make really cool stuff. friends.
Taupuni Oro/Ataata – Audio/
Tūranga Tūranga Video Studio, Auahatanga |
Creative Production Studio, Audio Video Studio, Creativity, Level 4
Auahatanga | Creativity, Auahatanga | Creativity, Monday 11 May, 4–6pm
Level 4 Level 4
Fridays, 4–6pm Fridays, 4–6pm
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visit christchurchcitylibraries.comE KORERO ANA MĀTOU. WE’RE SPEAKING.
E WHAKARONGO ANA KOUTOU? ARE YOU LISTENING?
9 – 1 MAY 2020
www.youthweek.org.nz
14 Huraina #15 Autumn 2020 For more information or for bookings please call 941 7923
or visit christchurchcitylibraries.comZine Time Workshops
12yrs+
Youth Poetry Slam Taking the theme of this year’s Youth Week – we are
encouraging you to get what you have to say down in print in
Bookings required
our zine making workshop. Have you ever wanted to create your
13–18yrs (poets)
zine but don’t know where to start?
In celebration of Youth Week
Come along to our zine making workshop. We’ll explore
2020 and the theme ‘We’re
different types of zines (fanzine, perzine, comic, artzine), the
speaking. Are you listening?’
steps to create your own, as well as a place to share them. Make
the youth team at Tūranga are
your own A3 or A4 folded zine. We’ll supply all the materials –
proud to present our first ever
while you bring your creativity and enthusiasm.
youth poetry slam!
Featuring three rounds of Ōrauwhata: Upper Riccarton Library
young poets from around the Bishopdale Library Thursday 14 May, 3–5pm
city, and judged by a panel of Tuesday 12 May, 3.30–5pm
Linwood Library
poetry slam pros, you won’t Tūranga Saturday 16 May, 1–3pm
want to miss this exciting and Taupuni Auaha/Creative
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
inspiring battle of words. Space, Hapori | Community,
Saturday 23 May,
Level 1
Tūranga 1.30–3.30pm
Tuesday 12 May, 3.45–5.45pm
Auaha Hīhī/Spark Place,
He Hononga | Connection, South Library
Ground Floor Wednesday 13 May,
Friday 15 May, 6–8pm 3.30–5.30pm
For more information or for bookings please call 941 7923 or Huraina #15 Autumn 2020 15
visit christchurchcitylibraries.comPlayStation 4
Tournament –
NBA2K20
10yrs+
Show off your skills in our
NBA2K20 PS4 Tournament!
Players will compete in a
knockout/elimination style
tournament held at Tūranga.
Face off against others using
The Zone Dungeon Delvers the mega screen in the Youth
12yrs+ Bookings required Space. Be in to win!
12–18yrs Tūranga
Get in The Zone after school
on Wednesdays at Te Hāpua: Be the hero in a tabletop Wāhi Rangatahi/ Youth
Halswell Centre. With a roleplaying campaign where Space, Hapori | Community,
different focus each week, everything rests on your roll Level 1
check out our rotating of the dice! Thursday 9 April, 4pm
schedule of art, craft and tech
Shirley Library
activities. Sticker making, 3D
First and third Wednesdays of Creative Writing
printing, book club, board
games, robotics and heaps
the month, 4–5.30pm, during for Youth
term time
more. Got another idea for a 12–18yrs
session? Let us know!
Come in and craft, create and
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre develop your writing. Whether
NZ Music Month
Wednesdays, 3.30–4.30pm, you’re working on a big
Performance at
during term time project, or just starting out,
Begins second week of term.
Linwood Library
practice makes permanent!
Join the talented students Bring along whatever tools
from Linwood College as they you like - pens, pencils, paper,
showcase music, dance and laptop, but most importantly,
original compositions during your ideas.
NZ Music Month. This annual
Tūranga
celebration of talent is not to
Wāhi Rangatahi/Youth Space,
be missed!
Hapori | Community, Level 1
Linwood Library Third Thursday of every
Thursday 14 May, 5–7pm month, 4–6pm
16 Huraina #15 Autumn 2020 For more information or for bookings please call 941 7923
or visit christchurchcitylibraries.comHomework Help
When there’s homework to be If you have no homework
done or you need to do some why not look up some fun facts?
research for speech or a school
project, a great starting place is Did you know... The unicorn is the
an encyclopaedia. Luckily, this national animal of
doesn’t mean looking through Scotland.
The lyrebird can mimic
a large number of books – just
almost any sounds it hears,
take a look at the eResources on
other birds, animals or even
our website. We have you covered
mechanical sounds like
from pre-school to high school
chainsaws.
and beyond! Melbourne was almost
J is the only letter called Batmania after
World Book and Britannica
not found on the one of its founders,
Library both have age appropriate
Periodic Table. John Batman.
material. Credo Reference is an
excellent and helpful resource to
use with interactive mind maps. The Canary Islands
Queen Elizabeth II are named after
trained as a dogs not birds.
mechanic.
Find out more at christchurchcitylibraries.com
Huraina #15 Autumn 2020 17After school clubs
and programmes
All after school programmes run during the school term
(excluding public holidays) and begin in the second
week of each term.
Afterschool Minecraft Club
Studio Time 6–13yrs
10–13yrs Bookings required
Bookings required $20 per term
$20 per term
Get creative and start crafting! Build imaginative worlds and
Come and learn about the battle nocturnal creatures at our Minecraft Club. Join the club
Tūranga Audio Video Studio. and play with your friends. A tutor will be on hand to supervise
Learn about DJ equipment and assist. A basic understanding of the game is required.
and music recording and try
New Brighton Library Tūranga
your hand at video editing.
Wednesdays, 3.30–4.30pm Taiwhanga Rorohiko/
Half of the term focuses on
South Library Computer Lab,
audio/music production and
Thursdays, 3.30–4.30pm Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
the other half on filmmaking/
Tuesdays, 4–5pm
video production. Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Thursdays, 3.30–4.30pm Upper Riccarton Library
Tūranga Fridays, 4–5pm
Taupuni Oro / Ataata / Audio
/ Video Studio, Auahatanga |
Creativity, Level 4
Tuesdays, 4–5pm
18 Huraina #15 Autumn 2020 For more information or for bookings please call 941 7923
or visit christchurchcitylibraries.comAfterschool STEAM Lab
We have a number of drop-in after
10–13yrs school clubs happening across our
Bookings required network of libraries. These combine
$20 per term homework help, craft activities,
With a different topic of focus each term, technology tasters and much more.
explore the dynamic world of technology Check out our website for more details
in this fun weekly afternoon session.
on each individual library and what they
New Brighton Library have planned each week!
Tuesdays, 3.30–5pm
Aranui Library
South Library Wednesdays, 3.30–4.30pm
Fridays, 3.30–5pm
Linwood Library
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Thursdays, 3.30–4.30pm
Mondays, 3.30–5pm
New Brighton Library
Tūranga Mondays, 3.30–4.30pm
Taiwhanga Rorohiko/Computer Lab,
Shirley Library
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Mondays, 3.45–4.45pm
Thursdays, 3.30–5pm
Tūranga
Taupuni Auaha / Creative Space,
Hapori | Community, Level 1
Girls in Tech Wednesdays, 4–5pm
South Library
Mondays, 3.30–5pm Papanui Library
Fridays, 3.30–4.30pm
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visit christchurchcitylibraries.comCreative and
connected
Tūranga Tours
Explore Tūranga! It is easy to
discover Tūranga at your own
pace. Each floor has clearly
marked signs and floor plans,
and our staff are happy to
answer your questions.
If you have a group of 12 or
more, or have areas of special
interest, we can arrange a free
tour hosted by library staff. A
general tour takes around 45
minutes. Due to the high level
Read the Waves
of interest, 10 days’ notice is
required for tour bookings. Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre joins in the fun festival
Tours are scheduled on dates atmosphere with the Single Fin Mingle during this popular
outside of school holidays. surfing event.
To book a group tour, use Check out some of the awesome technology the library offers
the online booking form at: including GarageBand demos, 3D printed surf accessories and
christchurchcitylibraries.com take your photo in front of a green screen.
Go down in history by contributing your best surfing photo to
the Discovery Wall and grab a free, specially designed wax comb!
Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre
Saturday 21 March, 10am–4pm
20 Huraina #15 Autumn 2020 For more information or for bookings please call 941 7923
or visit christchurchcitylibraries.comInternational Tabletop
Our libraries host crafts, hobbies and games clubs.
Games Day
Visit christchurchcitylibraries.com to see the full list.
All ages
Come along and celebrate
International Tabletop Games
Day at Tūranga!
We’ve got a selection of
games for you to try – from
Knit ‘n’ Yarn
newer games like Catan and
Bring your knitting, crochet or other craft and have fun with
Unstable Unicorns, or classics
these friendly, social groups.
like Chess and Connect 4.
Don’t worry if you’re new to Games and Cards Clubs
tabletop gaming, our staff We have a number of drop-in games clubs in our libraries.
will be around throughout These range depending on the library hosting, but could
the day to teach you how to be anything from Rummikub to Scrabble, Mahjong, classic
play and share in a game or cards or maybe even a good game of chess.
two. If you’ve got your own
collection of games at home,
you’re welcome to bring them Craft Snippets
in to play.
Quilting, photography, crochet, scrapbooking, card making,
Whether you’re a boardgamer soap making, knitting, jewellery, beading, papercraft, floral
or cardgamer, let’s come art – they’re all community-based activities and they’re
together to join in the fun of happening on your doorstep.
rolling dice and drawing cards.
Come and meet the people at our bi-monthly event Craft
Tūranga Snippets. Craft Snippets is a way to learn about artisan
Tautoru/TSB Space Hapori | crafts from enthusiasts and experts who love to share. We
Community, Level 1 also promote the latest crafting books in the library and talk
Saturday 4 April, 11am–3pm about what events are happening around Christchurch.
Join us and be inspired! Start a new interest, take away
great skills and ideas, and make new friends.
Card Making Workshop
Craft Snippets runs every two months at Upper Riccarton
Adults Community and School Library. Check our library Facebook
Bookings required page to hear about upcoming events.
Create a beautiful handmade 25 March: Sandy Brinsdon, photographer
card, suitable for any 27 May: Amy Hewgill, darning/upcycle
occasion.
Upper Riccarton Community and School Library
Shirley Library Wednesday 25 March, 6.30–7.30pm
Wednesday March 11, Wednesday 27 May, 6.30–7.30pm
10.30–11.30am
For more information or for bookings please call 941 7923 or Huraina #15 Autumn 2020 21
visit christchurchcitylibraries.comChristchurch Pride 2020
Thursday 12 March–Sunday 22 March
Queens Reading Stories Fabulous Art Afternoon
All ages 12yrs+
It’s Pride Week at Christchurch City Libraries, Get creative and do it fabulously! Join us for
and we’re celebrating with stories of diversity an afternoon of creating truly outrageous
and love. Come along and hear these stories art. The shinier, the better! We’ll finish with
read aloud by some amazing queens. There an exhibition of your pieces of art, where
might even be a song or two! you’ll vote to decide who has made the Most
Fabulous Art.
Tūranga
Tautoru/TSB Space, Hapori | Community, Tūranga
Level 1 Taupuni Auaha / Creative Space, Hapori |
Saturday 14 March, 1–1.30pm Community, Level 1
Tuesday 17 March, 3.45–5.45pm
22 Huraina #15 Autumn 2020 For For
more information
more oror
information forfor
bookings
bookingsplease
pleasecall
call941
941 7923
7923
or or
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visit christchurchcitylibraries.comRainbow Panel Discussion
All ages
Celebrate Pride with Christchurch City Libraries! Join MC
Ray Shipley and our special guests for a panel discussion on
diversity, community and love.
Tūranga
Tautoru/TSB Space,
Hapori | Community, Level 1
Thursday 19 March, 5.30–8pm
Pride Week Clothing Swap
13–24yrs
Judge a Book
by its Cover – Throughout Pride Week, we’ll be holding a Clothes Swap
Book Speed Dating for teens (and those a little bit older).
12yrs+ Donate! Discover!
They tell you ‘don’t judge a Wardrobe too full? Drawers Clothes, shoes,
book by its cover’. Well we overflowing? We’ve got the accessories galore!
take it back! Come and take a perfect opportunity for you
deeper look at Christchurch Discover your new
to channel Marie Kondo
City Libraries’ Young Adult favourite outfit at our
and donate your clean, tidy
Rainbow reads. Judge books Clothes Swap for teens.
clothing to a great cause.
based on their covers! Who Everyone’s invited! You
knows, you might even make Collect any items (clothing never know what
a love connection with a truly and accessories – including treasures you’ll find!
amazing book. shoes) you’d be happy to
Te Hāpua:
pass on, and drop them off
Tūranga Halswell Centre
at participating libraries.
Taupuni Auaha/Creative 12–22 March
Space, Hapori | Community, Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre South Library
Level 1 Drop Off by Sunday 8 March Sunday 15 March,
Thursday 12 March, 4–6pm South Library 12noon–3pm
Upper Riccarton Drop Off after Sunday 8 March
Tuesday 17 March, 3–5pm
For more
moreinformation
informationororforfor bookings
bookings please
please callcall
941941 7923
7923 or Huraina #15 Autumn 2020 23
or visit
visit christchurchcitylibraries.com
christchurchcitylibraries.comNZ Music Month
Mariachi Sol de Canterbury Shang Ya Music Studio
Mariachi Sol de Shang Ya Music Studio Shao Sen
Canterbury Ranging in age from 4 to 80
Peking Opera
Enjoy Mexican music and years, performers from Shang Shao Sen Peking Opera is
culture as Mariachi Sol Ya Music Studio sing and play a small group organised
de Canterbury bring their piano and violin. by fans of Peking Opera to
colourful and lively Mariachi Tūranga entertain themselves! They
music to the library. Mariachi Tautoru / TSB Space, Hapori | regularly sing Peking Opera
Sol de Canterbury’s members Community, Level 1 to relieve loneliness and
are from Chile, New Zealand, Saturday 30 May, 1–2pm promote physical and mental
England and Mexico. health. Come and hear them
perform.
Tūranga Shiki Japanese
He Hononga | Connection, Upper Riccarton Library
Music Group
Ground Floor Sunday 10 May, 1–2pm
Saturday 9 May, Be captivated as local Shiki
11am–12noon (4 Seasons) Japanese Music
Group introduce and play
traditional Koto – Japanese
13-string zither.
Tūranga
He Hononga | Connection,
Ground Floor
Saturday 23 May, 2–3pm
24 Huraina #15 Autumn 2020 For more information or for bookings please call 941 7923
or visit christchurchcitylibraries.comShiki Japanese Music Group Shao Sen Peking Opera
Sangeetham
Experience Carnatic Music Christchurch Communities:
(South Indian Classical Music) The World of New Music
with performers from Revathi A free community concert presented by the
Performing Arts. There will Composers Association of NZ as part of the Asian
be an opportunity for the Composers League festival and in association with
audience to participate and the ISCM2020 World New Music Days.
join in singing some of the
beautiful raaga (melodies). The world is coming to Christchurch! Composers and
musicians from over 50 countries are coming to hear
Tūranga us play our music and theirs.
Auaha Hihi/ Spark Place,
He Hononga | Connection, This free concert showcases our emerging musicians.
Ground Floor It’s New Zealand Music Month and it’s an
Saturday 16 May, 2–3pm international celebration!
Hornby Library
Tūranga
Saturday 23 May,
Tautoru/TSB Space, Hapori | Community, Level 1
11am–12noon
Saturday 2 May, 10.30am
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visit christchurchcitylibraries.comSustainable
Living Series
The Great Stash Swap
Bring along your unwanted
Remix Plastic, fabric, haberdashery, buttons,
Creative in Residence wool, lace, trims, paints,
Fast Fashion Recycling/ brushes, zips, needles, card,
Beeswax Wrap stamps – any old crafting
Upcycling workshop
Workshop supplies – then choose what
6yrs+ you want to take away. No
Bookings required via
Bookings required via cash involved.
remixplastic.com
remixplastic.com
$15/$20 Papanui Library
Fashion Revolution Week is Saturday 9 May, 11am–2pm
Ditch cling-film and single
20–26 April. In this workshop
use plastics with this beeswax Tūranga
with Creative in Residence
wrap-making workshop. Sunday 31 May, 2–3.30pm
Anthea Madill, learn how to
Beeswax wraps are a good
recycle old cotton t-shirts
way to start your waste
into unique jewellery and
reduction journey, they make World Fish
accessories, while discussing
great gifts and provide an
ways to support a sustainable
Migration Day
easy switch from plastic.
fashion industry. This fun and Let’s celebrate our love for
Bring along any sustainability
creative process involves no fish and rivers! World Fish
questions you have and we
scissors or sewing. Take home Migration Day is a global event
can discuss how to manage
some wonderful handmade to create awareness of the
household waste too.
accessories and be inspired importance of free-flowing
Hosted by Remix Plastic, this to do some more upcycling rivers and migratory fish. New
workshop provides all the of your own. Bring old cotton Zealand is hosting the opening
equipment and materials you t-shirts and/or fabric scraps. event in Christchurch at
need to make two beeswax Hosted in collaboration with Tūranga. In the week leading
wraps. Cirrhopp Design. up to the day, we’ll have
displays, games and activities
Tūranga Tūranga
including live fish!
Ngā Purapura / Activity Room, Ngā Purapura / Activity Room,
Hapori | Community, Level 1 Hapori | Community, Level 1 Tūranga
Sunday 17 May, 2–4pm 26 April, 2–3.30pm Saturday 16 May, 10am–3pm
26 Huraina #15 Autumn 2020 For more information or for bookings please call 941 7923
or visit christchurchcitylibraries.comHeritage
programmes
Family Search MyHeritage Library
Learn how to find digitised Edition
passenger lists from the UK to Discover all the records you
New Zealand, New Zealand can find using MyHeritage, a
probates and wills, and more. free website you can access
We will also show you how from home. This includes
to use FamilySearch to build birth, death, marriage records
your own family tree. from 48 countries and the
White Gloves Event
Tūranga complete UK and US census
Uncover some of the gems in collection.
our Archives Collection and Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2
reveal the stories they tell. Tuesday 21 April, 2–3pm Tūranga
All you need to bring is your Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2
curiosity! Monday 18 May, 2–3pm
How to Find a
Tūranga Burial Site
Research Room, Tuakiri | Family History Help
Explore the resources available
Identity, Level 2
to locate your ancestor’s Interested in family history?
Saturday 23 May, 1–4pm
final resting place. These A librarian and a member
include the Christchurch City of the Canterbury branch of
Council Cemeteries database, the New Zealand Society of
historical newspapers, Genealogists are available
cemetery maps, tombstone to help you with your family
transcripts and more. history questions.
Tūranga Shirley Library
Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2 First Saturday of the month,
Monday 16 March, 2–3pm 10am–12noon
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visit christchurchcitylibraries.comThe Essentials of
Oral History Research
In collaboration with the Alexander Turnbull Library
and as part of their Centenary Celebrations,
Tūranga is pleased to offer Oral History Workshops.
Oral History Workshops Day One:
Limited to 12 participants; bookings required
Introduction to Oral
Charges apply History
The workshops are part of the Alexander Turnbull Saturday 28 March,
Library’s Outreach Services and are aimed at people 8.45am–4.30pm
considering using oral An introduction to oral history
history in their work, methodology. How to plan an oral
community or personal history project, choose the best
projects. equipment, select participants,
The Christchurch follow ethical procedures,
workshops will be run develop questioning techniques,
by Helen Frizzell, Oral achieve clear audio recordings,
Historian, and Lynette process oral history and make
Shum, Oral History Advisor. the material available for use.
All equipment is provided
and participants receive comprehensive guides and Day Two:
resources, as well as a certificate of attendance. Recording Seriously
For more information or for bookings please call 941 7923. Saturday 2 May, 8.45am–4.30pm
Tūranga Recording Seriously builds on Day
Auaha Hihi / Spark Place He Hononga | Connection, One, reviewing work completed
Ground Floor and covering in more detail
interview techniques, project
planning and technical, ethical
and legal issues.
28 Huraina #15 Autumn 2020 For more information or for bookings please call 941 7923
or visit christchurchcitylibraries.comCheck out the Discovery Wall
and discoverywall.nz
to see other images
of teachers in training,
graduating and much more.
Ilam site for Teachers College opened
50 years ago!
The Teachers College in Christchurch originally operated from
the Normal School at the corner of Montreal and Kilmore Streets
from 1873. Eventually, the College required its own site and the
foundation stone was laid in 1924 on the corner of Montreal and
Peterborough Streets. Above:
Christchurch Teachers College,
Students from the Normal School were transferred to Elmwood 1941. Christchurch City Libraries,
in 1954, and the Post Primary Department of the Teachers Christchurch Star Archive,
College then took over this building. CCL-StarP-04449A
Top left:
By the 1960s these sites were becoming overcrowded and out Christchurch Teachers’ College
dated. It was decided to build at Ilam, not far from where the Vice Versa Dance, 1958.
University of Canterbury was also relocating to. Christchurch City Libraries,
Photo Hunt 2013, CCL-PH13-081
The new Teachers College opened 50 years ago on 22 April 1970.
Initially, this was just the Secondary Division with the Primary
Division remaining in town until the late 1970s, when the rest of
the Ilam site was completed.
Check out the
Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre
Mobile Discovery
March – The mobile wall will be moved to the Book Sale for 26–28 March
Wall as it moves
around our community New Brighton: April
libraries over Shirley: May
the next few
months.
Huraina #15 Autumn 2020 29A series of events
specifically designed
to explore and
celebrate the
diversity of spaces
and resources
available in Tūranga.
Signature
Programme
Music Month Pacific
Performances
Enjoy performances from
members of our Pacific
community.
Tūranga
He Hononga | Connection,
Ground Floor
Wednesday 6 May, 12pm
Wednesday 20 May, 12pm
Samoan Language Week
Talanoa | Measina – Sharing our stories 3–8 May
An expression of Pacific identity, cultural belonging and Visit our website for more
visual Talanoa from Christchurch’s Pacific community. information.
Using gathered images, film and objects from Pasifika
communities, archive material from Christchurch City Write-in
Libraries and other institutions, Talanoa I Measina –
Sharing our Stories is a visual showcase mirroring a living Visit Fika Writers as they write
room that celebrates achievements, people and love for new work in the gallery space in
Pacific culture in Ōtautahi. response to the exhibition. You
are welcome to join in.
Te Pito Huarewa / Southbase Gallery,
Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2 Saturday 20 and Sunday
9 May–9 August 21 June, throughout the day
30 Huraina #15 Autumn 2020 For more information or for bookings please call 941 7923
or visit christchurchcitylibraries.comArtist talk
Labyrinth in the Library Robyn Webster talks
Exploring the landscape of the mind through creativity. about the inspiration behind
The labyrinth, an installation by artist Robyn Webster, the labyrinth installation and
examines the concept of individual and collaborative her thoughts about the
creativity. Local artists, choreographers, filmmakers, creative process.
musicians and storytellers will respond to the artwork Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2
throughout the exhibition and opportunities for the public Thursday 26 March
to respond and contribute. 6pm
Te Pito Huarewa / Southbase Gallery, Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2
29 February–26 April
Performance Weaving workshop with
Celebrate creativity with performances
Robyn Webster
from dancers, musicians, storytellers and Bookings required
more, amidst a labyrinth installation. See
A weaving workshop where you will
the creative process in action in an open
learn to weave harakeke and create a
rehearsal the day before the performance.
collaborative piece.
Tautoru / TSB Space, Hapori | Community,
Ngā Purapura / Activity Room,
Level 1
Hapori | Community, Level 1
Open Rehearsal: Saturday 7 March,
Sunday 5 April, 2pm
throughout the day
Performance: Sunday 8 March, 3pm
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visit christchurchcitylibraries.comSignature Tūmanako
Programme An exhibition featuring young people’s
artworks created in response to the question
‘What does a peaceful world look like to you?’
He Hononga | Connection, Ground Floor
19 March–9 April
Paint n’ Pen Summer Exhibition
Celebrating art and storytelling through
an exhibition of Christchurch street art
and the creative writing that inspired it.
Exhibition Space, Hapori | Community,
Level 1
Until 8 March
Young Lives in Seven Cities Secrets of the Night Sky Revealed
Exhibition and Talks
Astrobiologist Haritina Mogosanu and
What do you like about where you live? Astrophysicist Sam Leske are bringing the
What would you like to change? These are frontier of astrobiology and the secrets
questions that researchers at the University of the night sky closer to everyone.
of Canterbury, the University of Surrey’s With expertise in planetary protection
Centre for the Understanding of Sustainable and international security, Haritina is a
Prosperity, and research partners from biosecurity risk analyst for the Ministry of
around the world have been asking young Primary Industries, a founding member
people in seven very different cities, including of Kiwispace, New Zealand Mars Society
and the first New Zealander to lead a
Christchurch. This exhibition features the
crew at the Mars Research Station in Utah,
photos and drawings they took to illustrate
KiwiMars2012. Sam is Director Intelligence,
their everyday lives
Planning and Coordination Services
The University of Canterbury’s Civics Lab is for the Ministry for Primary Industries.
hosting “Our City, Our Youth, Our Wellbeing: He is passionate about helping with
Our Big Conversations” with guests speakers astronomy outreach, promoting science
talking about some of the big issues and volunteering for the New Zealand
confronting young citizens. Astrobiology Network. Supported by
AstrobiologyNZ Trust and the Canterbury
Visit our website for more information. Branch of the Royal Society.
Tautoru / TSB Space, Tautoru / TSB Space,
Hapori | Community, Level 1 Hapori | Community, Level 1
Wednesdays, 5.45–6.45pm Thursday 14 May, 6pm
11 March–15 May (except Wednesday 25 March)
32 Huraina #15 Autumn 2020 For more information or for bookings please call 941 7923
or visit christchurchcitylibraries.comThis significant New Zealand-inspired and designed Memorial and public
programme of events provides an opportunity to inspire and empower
individuals to stand against prejudice, discrimination and apathy.
Exhibition Space, Hapori | Community, Level 1 • 21 May–12 July
Upstander Stories The Story of the
Children’s Holocaust Memorial
Bookings via Eventbrite
Discover the story behind the Memorial with Chris Harris, CEO,
An evening of stories and
Holocaust Centre of New Zealand and guests.
discussion about the
importance in Christchurch Tautoru / TSB Space, Hapori | Community, Level 1
to be Upstanders, encourage Thursday 21 May, 6pm
inclusivity and respect
diversity in all its forms. An Guided Tours
event in partnership with LinC
Guided tours of the Children’s Holocaust Memorial with Chris
Activator.
Harris, CEO, Holocaust Centre of New Zealand.
Tautoru / TSB Space,
Tautoru / TSB Space, Hapori | Community, Level 1
Hapori | Community, Level 1
Tuesday 23 June, 11am–12noon
Tuesday 23 June, 6pm
Wednesday 24 June, 6–7pm
Be the Change Documentary Screenings
A special youth focused event Screenings of NZ Survivor Stories and The Courage to Care
featuring music, activities documentaries that profile Jews who were rescued during the
and kōrero about being an Holocaust, rescuers from France, Holland, and Poland, and the
Upstander. A collaboration questions raised about the moral and ethical dilemmas that the
with Be the Change New rescuers confronted.
Zealand.
Ngā Purapura / Activity Room, Hapori | Community, Level 1
Tautoru / TSB Space, Thursday 28 May, 5.30pm
Hapori | Community, Level 1 Sunday 14 June, 1pm
Thursday 4 June, 4.30pm Tuesday 30 June, 10am
For more information or for bookings please call 941 7923 or Huraina #15 Autumn 2020 33
visit christchurchcitylibraries.comeKnow how
Technology Help Drop-in Sessions
Here are a few
of the technology Get help with specific issues such as using email, searching the
internet, using the library catalogue, using electronic resources
focused sessions
and any other general technology related queries.
that we run across
our network. Hornby Library Matuku Takotako:
Tuesdays, 11am–12noon Sumner Centre
There are always new Mondays, 2–3pm
South Library
programmes and events
Wednesdays, 11am–12noon Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
popping up — so be sure
Shirley Library Tuesdays, 2–3pm
to check our website and
Facebook page for these. Mondays, 10–11am Tūranga
Spreydon Library (Bring He Hononga | Connection,
Your Own Device only) Ground Floor
Tuesdays, 10.30–11.30am Tuesdays, 1–2pm
Introduction to iPads
Bookings required
$15
Have you got an iPad but don’t know where to start? This course
will help you build confidence and give you the skills to enjoy
your device. For absolute beginners.
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Mondays, 11am–12.30pm (4 May–15 June)
NB. This excludes 1 June as it is Queen’s Birthday
34 Huraina #15 Autumn 2020 For more information or for bookings please call 941 7923
or visit christchurchcitylibraries.comBeyond Beginners iPads Introduction to 3D Design
Bookings required
and Printing
$15 13+ years
Bookings required
Build upon your iPad knowledge with a
$25
different topic each week. Explore music,
books, movies and social networking. In this class learn how to use free, basic 3D
Shirley Library modelling software to design and 3D print,
Wednesdays, 10–11.30am (6 May–10 June) using biodegradable PLA plastic.
Skills required: Basic computer skills such as
GenConnect how to save a file and use a mouse.
Questions about your iPad, Smart Phone South Library
or Tablet? Want to know how to use Skype, Tuesday 5 May, 6–8pm
Facebook or share your photos with family or
friends? Unsure what an app is, or what the Using your Android Smartphone
best ones to use are?
Bookings required
Come along to a free GenConnect session, $15
where friendly high school students will be
on hand to help with all of your technology Learn more about your Android smartphone,
questions. Runs during term time only. how to connect to wifi networks, download
apps and browse the internet.
Papanui Library
Tuesdays, 12.10–12.40pm South Library
Wednesdays, 10–11.30am (29 April–20 May)
Upper Riccarton Library
Thursdays, 1–2pm
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visit christchurchcitylibraries.comBeginning Computer Skills
Bookings required
$15
This series runs for seven weeks. Each week has a different
focus, so you can choose to attend all sessions, or only those
most suited to your technology needs.
South Library
Fridays, 1–2.30pm (22 May–3 July)
Week 1 Basic Computer Develop basic computer skills such as using a mouse and
Skills keyboard.
Week 2 Computer Desktop Understand programme icons, file management, help and
Getting Started support on your computer.
Week 3 Internet Searching Become confident using internet search engines, such as
Google, to find information.
Week 4 Email Basics How to set-up and use a web-based email account. You will learn
how to send and receive emails, add attachments and more.
Week 5 Keeping your Ever felt overwhelmed by the number of online passwords
Information Safe you need to remember? How do you make a secure password?
Scams, phishing, fake news and pop-ups – how to avoid these
and where to get help.
Week 6 Keeping in Touch Set up a Skype account and enjoy free voice and video calls with
family and friends online.
Week 7 Word Processing Use Google Docs to write letters, save and format your
documents.
36 Huraina #15 Autumn 2020 For more information or for bookings please call 941 7923
or visit christchurchcitylibraries.comOpen Creative Time Open Studio
An opportunity to use the exciting range of This is a chance for anyone to come in
equipment available in the Creative Production and discover more about audio and video
Studio — 3D printers, vinyl and craft cutters, production. No experience is necessary, just
sewing machines and more. Staff will be on enthusiasm!
hand to support you with equipment. These Tūranga
are not structured sessions, but a chance for Audio Video Studio,
you to use the equipment available and work Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
on your creative projects. Mondays, 6.30–7.30pm
Bring your own materials or purchase 3D Fridays, 10am–12noon
Sundays, 10.30am–12.30pm
filament and vinyl from the library.
Please note these sessions will run during
school term only.
Tūranga
Creative Production Studio,
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Mondays, 6–7.30pm (sewing and embroidery
machines)
Wednesdays, 6–7.30pm (laser and vinyl cutting)
Thursdays, 10am–12noon (general interest)
Thursdays, 6–7.30pm (3D printing)
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Wednesdays, 10–11.30am (3D printing and
craft cutters)
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visit christchurchcitylibraries.comVirtual Reality Experience Studio Starters: Video Editing
13+ years 14+ years
Bookings required
Would you like to explore a whole new world in
$20 per 3-week course
immersive 3D? Come to Tῡranga and you can
choose an experience on our HTC VIVE Virtual Learn the basics of video editing with Adobe
Reality device. Let us take you to a world where Premiere Pro.
you can paint your own artwork all around Skills required: competent computer skills.
you, or choose from several options that will
Tūranga
truly amaze you. Make the journey to another
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
reality one you won’t forget!
Saturday 14, 21, 28 March, 11am–12:30pm
Tūranga Sunday 19, 26 April & 3 May, 3pm–4:30pm
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Please check online libraries calendar for
Studio Starters: Music Production 1
times.
14+ years
Bookings required
$20 per 3-week course
This 3-week course will teach you how to
record, edit and create sounds using MIDI.
Skills required: competent computer skills.
Tūranga
Audio Video Studio,
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Thursday 16, 23, 30 April, 6–7:30pm
38 Huraina #15 Autumn 2020 For more information or for bookings please call 941 7923
or visit christchurchcitylibraries.comStudio Starters: Music Production 2
14+ years Tech Week in
Bookings required Spark Place, Tūranga
$20 per 3-week course
The team at Spark will be activating
This 3-week course will cover MIDI editing, Spark Place throughout Tech Week with
recording various instruments, audio mixing a variety of events.
and equalisation at an intermediate level.
There will be a variety of pop-up events
Skills required:
in Tūranga throughout the week.
• Competent computer skills
• Completion of Studio Starters Music
Production 1
OR
• Understanding of MIDI
• Basic microphone recording
• Basic audio editing and mixing
Tūranga
Audio Video Studio,
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Thursday 7, 14, 21 May, 6–7:30pm
ech eek 2020
18 - 24 May
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visit christchurchcitylibraries.comCommunity
Collaboration
Dreidel Workshop
We recently held a dreidel workshop at
Tūranga which incorporated the use of Adobe
Creative Suite and our laser cutter. Dreidels are
a spinning top game which is played during the
Jewish holiday of Chanukah.
Sid (pictured here), a member of the Jewish
community and a library regular, was so
excited by how the laser cutter worked. The
look on his face says it all!
Shary Bakker and Susan Smit
Did you know...
... our laser cutter, Adobe Creative Suite
and other equipment is available for
customer use at Tūranga? You can “Book
a Librarian” or join our Open Creative
Times to find out more. See page 37 for
more details.
40 Huraina #15 Autumn 2020 For more information or for bookings please call 941 7923
or visit christchurchcitylibraries.comVan-tastic!
Imagination Station is going mobile so we
can encourage even more Canterbury kids to
be creative learners! Our new van will take
Imagination Station’s educational programmes
around Canterbury schools and libraries, making
our classes more accessible than ever before!
moreinformation
For more
www.imagination-station.org.nz
informationororforfor bookings
bookings please
please callcall
941941 7923
7923 or
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or visit
visit christchurchcitylibraries.com
christchurchcitylibraries.comAuthors
and books
Chinese Book Club
Book Clubs
Chat about your favourite
Love sharing your favourite reads? Come and join other reads, discover new titles and
book lovers in our friendly, relaxed library environment. authors, make friends and
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre share your life experiences
Second Monday of the month, 10am with other enthusiastic
Last Thursday of the month, 1pm readers.
Linwood Library Fendalton Library
Last Monday of the month, 10.45am Second Friday of the month,
6.30–7.30pm
Papanui Library
Third Tuesday of the month, 10am Upper Riccarton Library
Third Wednesday of the
Parklands Library
month, 6.30–7.30pm
First Wednesday of the month, 11am
Shirley Library
Fourth Wednesday of the month, Korean Book Club
10.30am (bookings required)
Come and share your ideas
Tūranga with other Korean book
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 lovers.
Third Wednesday of the month,
1pm Upper Riccarton Library
Second Friday of the month,
Fendalton Library
6–7pm
First Friday of the month, 11am
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8–11yrs
Do you enjoy reading? Do you
fancy trying something new?
Would you like to share your
thoughts about books? Do
you want to read more? Are
you unsure what to read next?
Each month’s session is Dewey Book Group Spanish Book Club
themed with different Bookings required Love sharing your favourite
activities and books. reads?
Each month, read a non-
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre fiction book of your choice Come and join other Spanish-
First Saturday of the month, on a set theme, and over speaking book lovers in
10.30–11.30am the year we’ll read across our friendly, relaxed library
the entire Dewey Decimal environment.
spectrum. Find new reads
Starts on Wednesday 11 March.
and share your discoveries in
the relaxed environment of Tūranga
Tūranga. Tūhuratanga | Discovery,
Level 3
Tūranga
Second Wednesday of the
Tūhuratanga | Discovery,
month, 6–7pm
Level 3
Last Wednesday of the
month, 6–7pm
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