At the libraries

from The Fringe, formerly the Titirangi Tatler, for March 2020

Titirangi Theatre; Still Life with Moving Parts

Titirangi Library’s seed library is up and running as we have had many generous donations from the community and now have enough seeds to share. Come and visit our display in the entrance to the Library and bring some seeds to swap. We have assorted herbs, flowers and natives ready to go to their new forever homes! Steve Carr has been working as the artist-in-residence at McCahon House, across the media of sculpture, moving image and photography. On Saturday March 21, 10.30-11.30am, he will present a one-hour slide presentation, followed by the option to stay another hour for four of his short films. Complimentary tea or coffee will be available.

The library runs two monthly adult book chats where you can join discussions about what you’ve been reading. It’s also an opportunity to meet like-minded readers and discover a new favourite book. All welcome, just turn up. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided. The book chats happen on the first Saturday and Tuesday each month, 2-3pm.

And look out for the musical performances the library will be hosting in early April as part of the Titirangi Festival of Music. Details will be on the library’s Facebook page closer to the time.

There is an exciting evening for the kids coming up at the end of the month: a Teddy Bear Sleepover. Kids are invited to bring their favourite teddy, dolly or toy animal to stay the night in the library. Listen to bedtime stories together then tuck your teddy in to bed and call back the next morning to reunite and see what they got up to during their sleepover. Bring your teddy in on Friday March 27, 5:00-5:30pm and pick it up again on Saturday, March 28. The library’s Minecraft Club meets on Thursdays, 3:30-4:30pm. This after-school social gaming gathering is an opportunity to get creative and build and play in imaginative worlds. The club is open to novices or experts. Join the club and meet other crafters, play with your friends and swap tips and tricks. Own device and Minecraft logon required. No registration required. Suitable for ages 5+. Words on Wednesday, at 10.00am, is a preschool learning session featuring stories, songs and interactive learning that encourages a love of reading while developing listening and social skills. Great fun for 3 – 5 year-olds. Titirangi Library’s seed library is now up and running.

Glen Eden Library

Rhymetime, Thursday March 12, 10:30-11:00am. Join local children’s author David Minty for a fun-filled story time featuring his colourful, interactive tale My New Red Car and his new release What’s in the Box?, perfect for preschool children. Pasifika Performance, Saturday March 28, 12pm. You are invited to be entertained and inspired by the talented students from Nu’ulua Performing Arts Academy. This group’s mission is to ‘ignite a passion in an emerging generation to value, embrace and express the beauty of culture. They have been invited to perform at the Hawai’i Kuauli Pacific & Asia Cultural Festival this May. The Job Café will be back in the library every Wednesday, 1-3pm. 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.

The library also has a number of regular programmes, including Rhyme Time every Thursday, 10.30-11am, Wriggle and Rhyme every

Tuesday, 9.30-10am, and Friday, 11-11:30am, and Lego Club every Saturday, 2-4pm.

Glen Eden Library’s Book Chat group will meet in the library’s meeting room on March 4, 10.30-11.30am. Everyone is welcome to attend and share what they’ve been reading.

New Lynn Library

eBook How To Workshop, Thursday March 12, 4-5pm. Learn about using Libby and BorrowBox eBooks and eAudiobooks. Get help and advice using them. Take your own device and library card with you for this workshop. Open to all ages.

Lego Build Session, Friday March 20, 4-5pm. A monthly free play Lego session. Age 5+

Family Day, March 21 from 1pm. New Lynn Library will be celebrating Race Relations Day with a family day, as a reminder of the connections that bind us together as a community and family. The library has teamed up with lots of special people to offer creative workshops, music, dancing, food and games. There will be something for the whole family.

Beeswax Wraps, Wednesday March 25, 10.30-11.30am. As part of EcoFest West, learn how to keep your food fresh in an environmentally friendly way and how to make yourself some beeswax wraps. Materials provided, but feel free to bring along your own fabric to upcycle. Ages 16+. Free but limited spaces – booking essential. RSVP to newlynn. library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

Fort Building, Thursday March 26, 3:30-5:00pm. Create a fort in the library using cardboard, tables, chairs and fabric. Make one on your own or team up to build a larger structure. Ages 6+. How Tuesday, every Tuesday, 4:00-5:00pm. An hour of crafting and creation in the library. Ages 5+.

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