At the libraries

Titirangi Library is hosting two book launches in April.

The first is Stations of Exile by Ron Riddell to be launched on Saturday April 17, 2-3.30pm. This work has been many years in gestation and reflects many aspects of the author’s poetic travels. Ron is also a singersongwriter and he will be presenting some songs linked to or directly derived from poems in the book. Limited copies of the book will be available at the launch for $25 per copy (cash sales only).

On Tuesday April 20, 6.30-7.15pm, poet and hybrid writer Iona Winter (Waitaha/Pākehā) will launch Gaps in the Light with readings and performances of her work. Her writing is inspired by her deep connection to land, place and whenua. Copies of her publications will be available for purchase on the night, cash only. See the library’s Facebook page for more details.

Due to Covid-19’s level 2 restrictions, the first monthly meeting of the new Titirangi Creatives group could not take place in March. It will now be on Friday April 9, 11am-12pm. All are welcome to bring along some of their work and introduce themselves.

Crafters for Charity will meet Tuesday April 27, 11am-12pm. The library has patterns and ideas for crafts and also has contacts with volunteer organisations who need donations.

Titirangi Library has a great line up of free, fun, family activities for the April school holidays.

Monday April 19, 10.00-11.00am: Lego Science – Lego and science collide in a brick building lava challenge.

Tuesday April 20, 10.00am: Wilbur’s Cosmic Cone – Book readings and art activities with author Alan D Parr and illustrator Anna Lee.

Tuesday April 20, 2.00-3.00pm: Dancing with Grandparents – Grandparents are invited to bring along their grandkids for a special dance class, brought to you by Time to Dance choreographer Sue Macrae.

Thursday April 22, 10.00-11.00am: Celebrate Earth Day – Make, paint, and decorate your own Earth Day pendants using air dry clay.

Friday April 23, 3.00-4.00pm: Grossology makeup workshop – Hands on tips and tricks for creating scars, cuts, stitches, and gore. Suitable for children aged 8 and over.

Tuesday April 27, 10.30-11.00am: Preschool Dance Party – A fun pre-school movement session.

Thursday April 29, 10.00-11.00am: Geronimo Stinky Cheese Adventure – Are you ready for sleuthing, reporting, and cheese tasting? Join library staff for a Mousetastic event for all Geronimo Stilton fans.

Friday April 30, 9.30-10.00am: Wriggle and Rhyme – Relaxed, fun music and movement session for babies.

For more information about any of these events, don’t hesitate to contact the library on 817 0011.

Regular programmes at Glen Eden Library include Rhymetime (Thursdays, 10:30-11:00am) and Wriggle and Rhyme (Fridays, 11-11:30am) during school term, and Lego Club (Saturdays, 2.30-3.30pm).

The library is also offering an extensive programme of events through the school holidays, including:

LEGO free play; Saturday April 17 and 24, 2.30pm

Science with Robert; Monday April 19, 2.00pm

ReCreators: Fashion revolution; Tuesday April 20, 10am

Teddy bear’s storytime and sleep over; Wednesday April 21, 4.00pm

Movie, popcorn and papercraft; Friday April 23 and 30, 2.30pm

Venus fly trap papercraft; Tuesday April 27, 10.00am

Family Kahoot battle; Wednesday April 28, 2.00pm

ReCreators: Grossology – Brains, Blood & Poop; Thursday April 29, 10.00am

Every Wednesday, 1-3pm, Whau Ace Adult and Community Education offer free support and advice at their Job Café in the Glen Eden library. The dropin session covers preparing a CV, career guidance, job search, online job applications, and cover letters. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided.

Glen Eden Library’s Book Chat group meets on Wednesday April 7, 10.30-11.30am, in the library’s meeting room. Everyone is welcome to attend and share what they’ve been reading.

Cat desexing campaign for eco-sensitive areas

SPCA has joined with Auckland Council to launch a Snip ‘n’ Chip campaign, offering free desexing and microchipping to cat owners in selected eco-sensitive areas of Auckland.

Auckland cat owners living in these areas (the targeted postcodes are 0604, 0772, 0781, 0881, 0977, 0986 and 2022) are eligible for this scheme and do not need a community services card or gold card.

SPCA encourages all cat owners in the seven identified postcodes to take up this offer as vouchers are limited.

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