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Reading for pleasure Escape, relaxation, entertainment – these are some of the reasons why people read for pleasure but there is a lot more to reading than just the chance to unwind. Encouraging reading for pleasure among all age groups is a core foundation of the Waimakariri Library service. A recent review of current literature and research suggests that this continues to be an important focus for the health and well-being of our community. The full report, written by our Reader and Reference Services Coordinator, Jennifer Kirkwood, can be found here.
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lynda.com
We are excited to announce that Waimakariri Libraries can now offer our members free access to lynda.com. Lynda.com is a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. The lynda.com video library contains engaging, top-quality courses taught by recognized industry experts. For more information visit our website.
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August: Family History MonthFind out how Waimakariri Libraries can help you answer your genealogy questions, retrieve a record, or discover if the stories about Grandad are true. Visit our website for more information.
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Junior Library Card
Anyone who has recently joined a young person will have noticed we have a new junior card featuring the wrybill or Ngutupare. The wrybill was chosen as it nests in our local river, the Rakahuri/Ashley River. It is quite rare in that it is only breeds in the braided rivers of the Canterbury plains, leaving mid- Summer for the large tidal harbours of the North island and returning in mid-August. Making it even more unique, it is the only bird in the world to have a beak that bends (always to the right), for prising foods from under stones. More information about the Wrybill can be found on our website. Our photo was kindly provided by Grant Davey of the Ashley-Rakahuri Rivercare Group.
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Wrybill Reading Challenge for Schools We have carried the Wrybill imagery over to our new Reading Challenge for schools also. The Waimakariri Libraries Reading Challenge for Schools has been designed for primary school students aged 5-12 years old. The Learning Connections team have worked in consultation with teachers, and school librarians to create a simplified version of our reading challenges to engage reluctant readers, with the goal of boosting levels of literacy. Students are encouraged to complete as many of the challenges as they can, and complete all of the challenges to be eligible for the prize draws.
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Kidsfest Update Waimakariri Libraries have been involved in Kidsfest for over 20 years and we hope everyone who came our events enjoyed them as much as we enjoyed putting them on. This year we had writing workshops , world craft nights, the quizzes and Stig! Not to mention the mystery trail with over 400 children completing these. So if you thought there were lots of people wandering around our libraries with clipboards you weren’t imagining it. The draw has been done with three children winning a family movie pass. Thomas the Tank also added another element to Rangiora library, so thanks to the North Canterbury Model Railway club for once again bringing him in for the fans. (and from our from our quiz nights there really are 17 roundabouts in Rangiora; and anyone watching “The Chase” this week will have known alektorophobia is the fear of chickens)
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Local Government (Community Well-being) Amendment Bill The main objectives of this bill are to restore the purpose of local government to be "to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of communities"; to restore territorial authorities' power to collect development contributions for any public amenities needed as a consequence of development; and to make a minor modification to the development contributions power. The Library and Information Association of New Zealand (LIANZA) strongly supports the amendment bill and reintroduction of the well-beings to local government legislation. Read the full report here.
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Al Lester, 'Straight from the Pig's Mouth' author talkCome and meet NZ author, Al Lester, at this fascinatingFriends of the Library event on the 22 August.Al will speak about his life and experiences as a New Zealandpolice detective, and his new book 'Straight From the Pig's Mouth' - warts-and-all, often laugh-out-loud funny memoir ofpolicing in New Zealand.Books will be available to purchase.Register at any Waimakariri Library, or by phoning us on 311 8901.
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Get cosy at the library at a Hygge Evening Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah), is the Danish Art of Cosiness. Hygge is about creating a warm atmosphere, and enjoying the good things in life, with good people. Waimakariri Libraries will be hosting an end-of-winter Hygge Evening at each of our libraries. Enjoy a warm drink, read, check out some new books, or perhaps listen to an audiobook. Open to all ages. BYO cushions, beanbags, teddy bears, slippers, onesies, and other cosy, comfy things! Oxford: Wednesday 5 September, 5.30 - 6.30pm Kaiapoi: Thursday 6 September, 5.30 - 6.30pm Rangiora: Friday 7 September, 5.30 - 6.30pm You can register for these events at any Waimakariri Library, or by phoning us on 311 8901.
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Word Festival: Poetry Slam
One of the world’s leading slam poets, Carrie Rudzinski, brings Slam Poetry to the Waimakariri District.
Workshops and performances will be held during the day at Oxford Area School, Rangiora New Life School, and Kaiapoi High School, and will be followed by an evening Poetry Slam performance which will be open to the public. The poetry slam will be hosted by Carrie Rudzinski, and feature students from the participating schools. Rudzinski will also read her poetry, with the musical accompaniment of Doc Drumheller. This free event will be held on Friday 31 August, Rangiora Library 5.30-7 pm. Registration is essential. Please contact us on 311 8901, visit any of our branches.
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National Poetry Day at the Library Join Ciarán Fox, host of the Catalyst Poetry Night, New Zealand’s longest running poetry open mic, for a night of poetry, and fun filled banter on National Poetry Day.
There will be an opportunity to share your favourite poem in the open mic.
Register for this Friends of the Library event at any Waimakariri Library, or phone 311 8901.
Rangiora Library, Friday, 24 August 5.30 - 7pm.
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Story Times with The Queen
Join the Queen every Saturday at Kaiapoi Library 11am
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