At the libraries

Titirangi Library

Friday, February 7 and Saturday, February 8: The short documentary The Forest of Tiriwa (8 minuntes) will screen on loop, featuring local elders discussing the Waitâkere Ranges rāhui.

Wednesday, February 12, 10.30-11.30am: The founders of ‘Bonsaiville’ garden explain how to get started in bonsai, as well as offering plants for sale.

Wednesday, February 12, 11.30am-12.30pm: A Kadampa (Buddhist) meditation in the hall. Beginners or more experienced welcome. Thursday, February 13, 10am-1pm: As part of the library’s Chinese New Year celebrations, the local Mah Jong group will be demonstrating the game in the library – the easiest way to learn! Experienced players can get you started. Drop-in session.

Saturday, February 15, 11am-12pm: Dr Mark Craig and Amanda Sorrenson will present the evidence for a vegan diet in combating Western diseases. Committed to veg or just curious? All welcome. Monday, February 17, 3.30-4.30pm: An opportunity for the kids to celebrate Chinese New Year and try some Asian crafts. Saturday, February 22, 11am-12pm: A traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony where our host, Yuki, will be making a bowl of matcha tea accompanied by some Japanese sweets. Numbers are limited and a koha would be appreciated to cover the cost of sweets. Register by phoning 817 0011, drop in, or email titirangi.library@aucklandcouncil. govt.nz.

Saturday, February 29, 1-2pm: For the first time in Titirangi, awardwinning Chinese artists from The Colourful Arts Group will perform traditional and contemporary songs and dances in the hall (next door to the library) and the White Cloud Chorus will also perform songs in both Māori and English.

Glen Eden Library

Wednesday, February 5, 10.30am: Glen Eden Library’s Book Chat group meets in the library’s meeting room. Everyone is welcome to attend and share what they’ve been reading. Friday, February 7, 9.30am and 11am: Wriggle and Rhyme. The following week will see the beginning of the new Wriggle and Rhyme times for the year: Every Tuesday at 9.30am and Friday at 11am (during term time).

Wednesday, February 12, 1-3pm: The Job Café will be back in the library. Whau Ace Adult and Community Education offer free support and advice including preparing a CV, career guidance, job search, online job applications and cover letters.

Wednesday, February 12, 3.30-4.30pm: Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Irene making ‘Chinese Dragon Paper Puppets’. Thursday, February 13, 10:30-11:30am: Rhyme Time Special with guest author, Sally Sutton reading from her new book, Wheels. Sally Sutton won the picture book section of the 2009 New Zealand

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Book Awards For Children and Young Adults and her picture book Construction was a finalist in 2015. Sally will be bringing hard hats for all the kids who attend this special session. Saturday, February 15, 2-4pm: Lego Club Friday, February 21, 10am-12pm: If you’re looking for strategies to help you achieve your goal in 2020, join Becky from Trance Works in a safe environment where she will share some techniques with you. Becky is a fully trained and certified Hypnotherapist and Breakthrough Life Coach. She has also had training in Neuro Linguistic Programming and Mindscaping. All are welcome to this free session.

New Lynn Library

Every Friday in February, 10-11am: Crochet For Beginners. Come along and get started crocheting. Materials and hooks provided but feel free to bring your own. Age 16+. Booking required. Email: newlynn. library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Saturday, February 8, 10-11am: Wax Wrap Making. Make yourself some wax wraps and keep your food fresh in an environmentally friendly way. Age 16+. Booking required. Email: newlynn.library@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

Wednesday February 12, 2-3pm: Basic Computer Class. Never used a computer before but have always wanted to give it a try? Get started by taking our beginners computer class. Age 18+. Booking required. Email: newlynn.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Wednesday, February 15, 2-3pm: Bean Bag for Your Baby. Come along and make the baby in your life a bean bag perfect for them to grip, throw and catch. Materials provided but feel free to bring your own fabric to upcycle. Age 16+. Booking required. Email: newlynn. library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

Every Tuesday in February, 4-5pm: HOW Tuesdays. Come along for an afternoon of crafting and creation. Age 5+. (Term time only.)

Tackling weeds in our backyards

West Aucklanders are being encouraged to clear invasive weeds from their backyards and dispose of them for free in a weed bin.

War on Weeds is back, with a goal of removing 100 tonnes of weeds during March, thanks to funding from the Waitâkere Ranges

and Henderson-Massey local boards. Targeted weeds include ginger, moth plant, tradescantia, Japanese honeysuckle, jasmine, climbing

asparagus and more.

“Keeping weeds at bay in our backyards helps stop them spreading

into public green spaces, meaning native birds and plants can flourish,” says Carla Gee, from EcoMatters Environment Trust. “We

thank everyone for helping to keep our neighbourhood weed-free, and for using the bins for target weeds only.”

FRINGEADLTD.pdf 1 15/11/16 16:33 Visit ecomatters.org.nz/war-on-weeds for bin locations and accepted weeds.

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