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29 June 2000 |
Fendalton Library-Service Centre To Celebrate
Christchurch’s Deputy Mayor, Lesley Keast, will open Christchurch City Council: Fendalton, incorporating the library and service centre, on Monday 3 July.
The public opening ceremony will start at 9am, followed by a programme of events throughout the week.
"The programme includes a wide variety from a skateboarding workshop to a local history walk and talk," said Sasha Bowers, Promotions and Publications Co-ordinator for the library.
"There are also some great opportunities to try new skills including cartooning, juggling and using the library’s computers."
Highlights will include:
- Canterbury Cats hockey players Nicki Grimwood and Raijieli Walker telling bedtime stories on Thursday 6 July 6.30 – 7pm.
- Making the most of a small garden with Dennis Greville, writer and photographer for many gardening magazines, on Monday 3 July 2 – 3pm.
- Music with Jazz duo Pangolin at the opening ceremony, and the Praesto Quartet on Saturday 8 July 10 – 11am.
- Stories with Liz Weir, formerly known as Library Liz, on Monday 3 July 6.30 – 7pm, Thursday 6 July 10.30 – 11.15am and Saturday 8 July 11am – 12pm.
Programmes are available from all libraries and service centres. Bookings are required for some events – please phone 351 7547.
All are welcome to attend the opening ceremony, followed by morning tea and a chance to meet community board members.
Opening hours for Christchurch City Council: Fendalton are:
- Monday – Friday: 9am – 8pm
- Saturday: 10 am – 1pm
Further information: Sasha Bowers, Promotions and Publications Co-ordinator, Canterbury Public Library, 941 7923.