Announcements & Events Calendar
This week ~ Next Week Onwards
This week
Monday Pre-schooler sessions
Baby Times
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 Tuesday 19 August 2008: Research Skills - More than Google.
Develop skills in research useful for homework etc. Discover strategies and tips for uncovering information on the internet.
For anyone over 10 years old. Children to be accompanied by adults.
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Tuesday Pre-schooler sessions
- Fendalton Library, Tuesdays once a term, 11:00am - 11:30am.
Next session: August 19
- Shirley Library, Tuesdays once a term, 10:00am - 10:30am.
Next session: August 19
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 Tuesdays: Gaming Appreciation at Upper Riccarton Learning Centre
Explore the world of game design. As well as playing a variety of games, you'll learn how they're designed, what you can do to make a design more fun and even make some games yourself.
Please note: Low level violence games may be played.
- After school programme for 13 years +
- Limit: 12
- Tuesdays, 4:00pm - 5:30pm until 26 August 2008
- Upper Riccarton Learning Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Event cost $20, bookings required, phone 9417923
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 Wednesday 20 August 2008: Explore Family history Resources
Start your family history search by being introduced to the wide range of online and copy resources.
- 20 August 2008, 10:00am - 12:00pm at Central Library, second floor training room, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Event cost is FREE, bookings required, phone 9417923
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 Wednesday 20 August 2008: NZ's Biggest Storytime
Our story for this year's NZ's Biggest Storytime for Library Week 18 - 24 August 2008 is Piggity-Wiggity Jiggity Jig by Diana Neil and illustrated by Philip Webb.
- 20 August 2008, 10:30am - 11:00am at the following libraries:
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Wednesday Pre-schooler sessions
Music & Movement
- Hornby Library, specified Wednesdays from 10:15am - 10:45am. Next session: September 10
Pre-School Storytimes
Toddler time sessions at Papanui are cancelled for the rest of the year.
- Bishopdale Library, specified Wednesdays from 10:30am - 11:00am. Next session: September 10
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 Wednesdays: Media Coffee club
A time to use our technology to develop your skills and be creative. Bring your own projects or we will suggest things you may try. For those beyond beginner stage. Not on in school holidays. Coffee and tea provided.
Feel free to use this as a drop in time with computing queries but please contact us first.
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Wednesdays: Gaming Appreciation at South Learning Centre
Explore the world of game design. As well as playing a variety of games, you'll learn how they're designed, what you can do to make a design more fun and even make some games yourself.
Please note: Low level violence games may be played
- After School programme for 13 years +
- Limit: 12
- Wednesdays 3:30pm - 5:00pm, from 11 June - 27 August
- South Learning Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Event cost $20, bookings required, phone 9417923 by 6th August
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Thursday Pre-schooler sessions
- Linwood Library, specified Thursdays from 10:00am - 10:30am. Next session: August 28
Showtime
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Friday Pre-schooler Sessions
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 Saturday 23 August 2008: Digital Day at Central Library
As part of Library Week 2008, come along to find out how to get the most from our free digital library:
- get set up to access your library account online
- access premium websites, free only to library members
- explore our unique content and resources
- read your favourite world newspaper online
- listen to thousands of music tracks online
Free Wireless Internet - bring your laptop and we'll help you get connected.
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Next Week Onwards
 Monday 1 September: Readings at the library
Students from the Hagley Writer's Institute and the School for Young Writers will read their work.
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Tuesday 2 September: NZ Book Month Storytime
Storytime for pre-schoolers with a Kiwi flavour featuring favourite New Zealand stories.
Every Tuesday throughout September, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Tuesday 2 September: Readings at the library
Students from the Hagley Writer's Institute and the School for Young Writers will read their work.
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 Tuesday 2 September 2008: Friends of the Library lunchtime speaker - Melanie Koster
Melanie Koster is a voluntary music teacher for a community music and
movement group for pre-schoolers, and at a local primary school. She is an active member of the South Island Writer's Association and enjoys writing for children of all ages. The Reluctant Little Flower Girl is Melanie's first published book.
- 2 September 2008, 12:30pm - 1:30pm at Fendalton Library Boardroom, NZ
- Event cost Members free, Visitors $2, bookings not required
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Wednesday 3 September 2008: Readings at the library
Students from the Hagley Writer's Institute and the School for Young Writers will read their work.
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Thursday 4 September 2008: NZ Book Month Storytime
Storytime for pre-schoolers with a Kiwi flavour featuring favourite New Zealand stories.
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 Thursday 4 September 2008: NZ Book Month Storytime
Storytime with a Kiwi flavour featuring favourite New Zealand stories.
Held every Thursday throughout September, 10.15 - 10.45 am - 4 September 2008, 10:15am - 25 September 2008, 10:45am at South Library, Christchurch, NZ
- Event cost is FREE, bookings not required
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Thursday 4 September 2008: NZ Books Toddler Time
Toddler time with a Kiwi flavour featuring favourite New Zealand stories. Every Thursday during September at Centre for the Child from 10.30-11am.
- 4 September 2008, 10:30am - 11:00am at Central Library, Centre for the Child, Christchurch, NZ
- Event cost is FREE, bookings not required
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Thursday 4 September 2008: Writing your autobiography
Need some help to get started? Let library staff guide you as part of a small group in a series of four sessions on Thursdays, 4, 11, 18 and 25th September.
Please bring along a pen and paper.
- 04 September 2008, 11:00am - 25 September 2008, 12:30pm at Central Library, Christchurch, NZ
- Event cost is FREE, bookings required, phone 9417923
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Tuesday 9 September: NZ Book Month Storytime
Storytime for pre-schoolers with a Kiwi flavour featuring favourite New Zealand stories.
Every Tuesday throughout September, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Thursday 11 September 2008: NZ Book Month Storytime
Storytime for pre-schoolers with a Kiwi flavour featuring favourite New Zealand stories.
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Thursday 11 September 2008: NZ Books Toddler Time
Toddler time with a Kiwi flavour featuring favourite New Zealand stories. Every Thursday during September at Centre for the Child from 10.30-11am.
- 11 September 2008, 10:30am - 11:00am at Central Library, Centre for the Child, Christchurch, NZ
- Event cost is FREE, bookings not required
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Thursday 11 September 2008: Writing your autobiography
Need some help to get started? Let library staff guide you as part of a small group in a series of four sessions on Thursdays, 4, 11, 18 and 25th September.
Please bring along a pen and paper.
- 04 September 2008, 11:00am - 25 September 2008, 12:30pm at Central Library, Christchurch, NZ
- Event cost is FREE, bookings required, phone 9417923
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Thursday 11 September 2008: Personal Development Seminars
PDS educational trust works towards the enhancement of individuals so that they can more positively contribute to their families, society, their culture and the world. Come along and learn how you can have successful relationships, how you can reduce your stress levels and how you can enhance the quality of your life. No cost to attend.
- 11 September 2008, 10:00am - 11:00am at Hornby Library, Christchurch, NZ
- Event cost is FREE, bookings not required
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Thursday 11 September 2008: Author Visit
Author and poet David Gregory will read from and discuss his book Land Very Fertile, Poetry and Prose of Banks Peninsula. Come along and be in to win a copy of the book.
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Friday 12 September 2008: NZ Book Month Storytime
Storytime with a Kiwi flavour featuring favourite New Zealand stories.
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Saturday 13 September 2008: Personal Development Seminars
PDS educational trust works towards the enhancement of individuals so that they can more positively contribute to their families, society, their culture and the world. Come along and learn how you can have successful relationships, how you can reduce your stress levels and how you can enhance the quality of your life. No cost to attend.
- 13 September 2008, 11:00am - 12:00pm at Hornby Library, Christchurch, NZ
- Event cost is FREE, bookings not required
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Saturday 13 September 2008: Author Visit
Author and poet David Gregory will read from and discuss his book Land Very Fertile, Poetry and Prose of Banks Peninsula. Come along and be in to win a copy.
- Saturday 13 September 2008, 2:00pm - 3:00pm at Akaroa Library, Christchurch, NZ
- Event cost is FREE, bookings not required
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Tuesday 16 September 2008: NZ Book Month Babytime
Babytime with a Kiwi flavour.
- 16 September 2008, 10:15am - 10:45am at Hornby Library, Christchurch, NZ
- Event cost is FREE, bookings not required
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Tuesday 16 September: NZ Book Month Storytime
Storytime for pre-schoolers with a Kiwi flavour featuring favourite New Zealand stories.
Every Tuesday throughout September, 10:15am - 10:45am
- 16 September 2008, 10:15am - 10:45am at Shirley Library, Christchurch, NZ
- Event cost is FREE, bookings not required
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Tuesday 16 September 2008: What to read next?
How to decide what to read for you and your family. Get lots of good ideas and explore useful resources.
- 16 September 2008, 10:30am - 12:00pm at Central Library, 2nd floor Training room.
- Event cost is FREE, bookings required, phone 9417923
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Wednesday 17 September 2008: NZ Book Month Storytime
Storytime with a Kiwi flavour featuring favourite New Zealand stories.
- 17 September 2008, 10:15am - 10:45am at Hornby Library, Christchurch, NZ
- Event cost is FREE, bookings not required
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Thursday 18 September 2008: NZ Book Month Storytime
Storytime for pre-schoolers with a Kiwi flavour featuring favourite New Zealand stories.
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Thursday 18 September 2008: NZ Book Month Storytime
Storytime with a Kiwi flavour featuring favourite New Zealand stories.
- 18 September 2008, 10:00am - 10:30am at Linwood Library, Christchurch, NZ
- Event cost is FREE, bookings not required
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Thursday 18 September 2008: NZ Books Toddler Time
Toddler time with a Kiwi flavour featuring favourite New Zealand stories. Every Thursday during September at Centre for the Child from 10.30-11am.
- 18 September 2008, 10:30am - 11:00am at Central Library, Centre for the Child, Christchurch, NZ
- Event cost is FREE, bookings not required
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Thursday 18 September 2008: Writing your autobiography
Need some help to get started? Let library staff guide you as part of a small group in a series of four sessions on Thursdays, 4, 11, 18 and 25th September.
Please bring along a pen and paper.
- 04 September 2008, 11:00am - 25 September 2008, 12:30pm at Central Library, Christchurch, NZ
- Event cost is FREE, bookings required, phone 9417923
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Thursday 18 September 2008: Blogging workshop
Professional Blogger and Librarian Moata Tamaira presents a session discussing how to make sure your blog's not a dog with tips on writing style, content and blogging tricks of the trade.
- 18 September 2008, 11:00am - 12:00pm at Central Library Computer Training Room, Level 2, Christchurch, NZ
- Event cost is FREE, bookings not required
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Thursday 18 September 2008: Library Tour
Take a tour of the Central Library with a special look at the Aotearoa New Zealand Centre.
- 18 September 2008, 11:00am - 12:00pm at Central Library, Christchurch, NZ
- Event cost is FREE, bookings not required
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 Thursday 18 September 2008: Tour of the Central Library
Every month we have a guided tour through Central Library highlighting the huge range of resources and services available.
- 18 September 2008, 11:00am - 12:00am at Central Library, Christchurch, NZ
- Event cost is FREE, bookings not required
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Saturday 20 September 2008: Travel writing workshop
They pay you to do what? Want to earn money for travel by writing? Come and learn from Heather Hapeta (New Zealand Society of Authors) who has published travel articles for over 10 years.
- 20 September 2008, 1:00pm - 3:00pm at Central Library, Christchurch, NZ
- Event cost is FREE, bookings required. Phone: 941 7923
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Tuesday 23 September: NZ Book Month Storytime
Storytime for pre-schoolers with a Kiwi flavour featuring favourite New Zealand stories.
Every Tuesday throughout September, 10:15am - 10:45am
- 23 September 2008, 10:15am - 10:45am at Shirley Library, Christchurch, NZ
- Event cost is FREE, bookings not required
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 Tuesday 23 September 2008: Introduction to computers
A one session introduction to computers for complete beginners.
- 23 September 2008, 10:30am - 12:30pm at Central Library, 2nd floor Training room
- Event cost is FREE, bookings required, phone 9417923
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Thursday 25 September 2008: NZ Books Toddler Time
Toddler time with a Kiwi flavour featuring favourite New Zealand stories. Every Thursday during September at Centre for the Child from 10.30-11am.
- 25 September 2008, 10:30am - 11:00am at Central Library, Centre for the Child, Christchurch, NZ
- Event cost is FREE, bookings not required
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Thursday 25 September 2008: Writing your autobiography
Need some help to get started? Let library staff guide you as part of a small group in a series of four sessions on Thursdays, 4, 11, 18 and 25th September.
Please bring along a pen and paper.
- 04 September 2008, 11:00am - 25 September 2008, 12:30pm at Central Library, Christchurch, NZ
- Event cost is FREE, bookings required, phone 9417923
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Thursday 25 September 2008: Storytime for 5-7 year olds
Professional storyteller Liz Weir will delight students with a selection of New Zealand stories. School class bookings welcome. Limited numbers.
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Friday 26 September 2008: NZ Book Month Storytime
Storytime with a Kiwi flavour featuring favourite New Zealand stories.
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Tuesday 30 September: NZ Book Month Storytime
Storytime for pre-schoolers with a Kiwi flavour featuring favourite New Zealand stories.
Every Tuesday throughout September, 10:15am - 10:45am
- 30 September 2008, 10:15am - 10:45am at Shirley Library, Christchurch, NZ
- Event cost is FREE, bookings not required
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Tuesday 30 September 2008: Holiday Storytime for 5-7 year olds
Professional storyteller Liz Weir will delight children with a selection of New Zealand stories. Limited Numbers, bookings required.
- 30 September 2008, 10:30am - 11:00am at Fendalton Library, Christchurch, NZ
- Event cost is FREE, bookings required, Phone: 941 7923
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Thursday 2 October 2008: Explore Family History resources
Start your family history search by being introduced to our wide range of online and hard copy resources.
- 2 October 2008, 10:00am - 12:00pm at Central Library, 2nd floor Training room
- Event cost is FREE, bookings required, phone 9417923
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Tuesday 7 October 2008: More on the internet
Beyond just random Google hunting. Learn tricks in the use of this search engine and others.
- 7 October 2008, 10:00am - 12:00pm at Central Library, 2nd floor Training room
- Event cost $5 per person, bookings required, phone 9417923
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Tuesday 14 October 2008: Your Family History
Does your family know its history? Come and learn where to find more information and start your own family tree.
- 14 October 2008, 1:00pm - 2:45pm at Parklands Library, Waitikiri Learning Centre
- Event cost $5 per person, bookings required, phone 9417923
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Tuesday 14 October 2008: An Ancestry Experience
Learn how to use Ancestry.com database to track your family ancestors.
- 14 October 2008, 1:00pm - 2:45pm at Central Library, 2nd floor Training room
- Event cost is FREE, bookings required, phone 9417923
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Thursday 16 October 2008: Tour of the Central Library
Every month we have a guided tour through Central Library highlighting the huge range of resources and services available.
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 Tuesday 28 October 2008: Making the Most of ALL the library
Learn how to really use the library online and in person. Never believe you know everything! Podcasts, family history resources etc.
- 28 October 2008, 10:00am - 12:00pm at Central Library, 2nd floor Training room
- Event cost is FREE, bookings required, phone 9417923
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 Tuesday 11 November 2008: Digital Photography Basics
Basics of downloading and printing pictures from your digital camera.
- 11 November 2008, 10:00am - 12:00pm at Central Library, 2nd floor Training room
- Event cost $5 per person, bookings required, phone 9417923
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Thursday 13 November 2008: Tour of the Central Library
Every month we have a guided tour through Central Library highlighting the huge range of resources and services available.
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 Tuesday 18 November 2008: Holiday Planning Online
Using the library internet to plan and enjoy the benefits of holiday planning online.
- 18 November 2008, 10:00am - 12:00pm at Central Library, 2nd floor training room
- Event cost $5 per person, bookings required, phone 9417923
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 Tuesday 2 December 2008: Create cards and letters for friends
A basic introduction to writing letters and creating cards online.
- 2 December 2008, 10:00am - 11:30am at Central Library, 2nd floor Training room
- Event cost $5.00 per person, bookings required, phone 9417923
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Thursday 11 December 2008: Tour of the Central Library
Every month we have a guided tour through Central Library highlighting the huge range of resources and services available.
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