At the Libraries

Titirangi Library

Titirangi Library’s programme of regular adult activities continues through September with its Book Chat group meeting on Saturday, September 4, 2-3pm and Tuesday, September 7, 2.15-3.15pm; Titirangi Poets meets on Saturday 11, 2-4pm; the Titirangi Creatives group meets on Friday, September 24, 11am-12noon; and the Charity Crafters Group will meet on Tuesday, Sep[tember 28, 11am-12noon.

The library’s programme of preschool activities for the youngsters continues with Rhymetime for toddlers on Tuesdays at 10.30am, Storytime on Wednesdays at 10.00am and Wriggle & Rhyme for babies on Fridays at 9.30am. There will also be a special Family Rhymetime suitable for preschoolers on Saturday September 11, 10.15-10.45am.

And there are opportunities to learn and create at the library’s after school programmes including the Ukulele Club on Mondays, 3.304.00pm, Lego Building on Wednesdays, 3.30-4.30pm, and Minecraft Club on Thursdays, 3.30-4.30pm.

There’s a wealth of entertainment, information and inspiration on the shelves of your local library.

Glen Eden Library

Rhymetime takes place every Thursday, 10:30am-11:00am, Wriggle & Rhyme is on Fridays 11am-11:30am and the Lego club meets on Saturdays, 2.30pm-3.30pm.

Whau Ace Adult and Community Education offer a Job Café every Wednesday, 1-3pm. The free support and advice session for those needing help to get work covers preparing a CV, career guidance, job search, online job applications and cover letters. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.

Glen Eden Library is a local partner for Skinny Jump that offers flexible prepaid broadband. It is available to anyone who does not have a broadband connection. There are no contracts or credit checks and the modem, preloaded with 30GB of data, comes free of charge. Pop into the library for more information.

The library’s Book Chat group meets on Wednesday, September 1, 10.30-11.30am. Everyone is welcome to attend and share what they’ve been reading.

New Lynn Library

Saturday, September 4, 11am-12.30pm: Stories of Our Lives, a book launch. Literacy Waitākere, in conjunction with Auckland Libraries, is launching a new series of books for adult literacy readers as part of the Festival of Adult Learning Ahurei Ākonga. The stories, with New Zealand and Pacific content were written by both learners and tutors, and Literacy Waitākere is looking forward to them finding a wider readership.

Wednesday, September 15, 11-12pm: Book Lovers Club – Come along to meet new friends and discuss your favourite reads at the library’s community-run book club.

Wednesday, September 15, 2-4pm: Would you like an introduction to family history or perhaps you need some help and advice on what to do next? The New Lynn Library can provide help and advice on using Auckland Libraries’ free family history services and resources. A research librarian is available to introduce the extensive collections available at the library, including free access to the Ancestry and FindMyPast online resources. To book a spot visit the library’s Facebook page or chat to library staff.

Friday, September 24, 4-5pm: Lego build session – Design and create with Lego. Term time only. Ages 5+

Mondays, 4-5pm: Kids Knitting – Learn to knit with the help of expert knitters. Bring along your own project or start a new one. Term time only. Ages 8+

Tuesdays, 10-11am: Kēmu and Kōrero – An opportunity to play a different te reo Māori-based game every week. This is an easy and fun way to learn new kupu (words) and meet others on the te reo Māori journey.

Tuesdays, 4-5pm: How Tuesday – Craft, design, create, and try something new. Term time only. Ages 5+

Thursdays, 11.30am-1pm: Rongoā Workshops – A peek into the world of Rongoā Rākau, traditional Māori healing. Learn about key philosophies, principles and processes of Rongoā Māori.

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