Free events at Christchurch libraries to celebrate NZ Book Month
28 August 2008
More than 30 events will be held at libraries throughout Christchurch during September to celebrate New Zealand Book Month.
The events, most of which are free, include story times for preschoolers, authors reading their own books, and professional storytellers, says Christchurch City Libraries Programmes and Learning Manager Pat Street.
Classes on writing blogs and your autobiography will also be held, along with how to travel, write and get paid for it, and personal development seminars.
The annual nationwide initiative aims to encourage people to read more, particularly New Zealand books.
“It’s about celebrating and showcasing our many very talented writers, supporting new ones, and showing people that, no matter what they like reading, there’s a New Zealand book they’ll enjoy,” says Ms Street.
The Christchurch libraries website, www.christchurchcitylibraries.com, contains a lot of information about New Zealand authors, including interviews with children’s writers, short stories by well known authors, and a forum on which readers can share their reviews.
New Zealand Book Month events at Christchurch libraries:
Akaroa Library:
Saturday 13 September, 2-3pm
Author and poet David Gregory book 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. No booking required.
Central Library:
Monday 1, Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 September, 12-1pm
Students from the Hagley Writer’s Institute and the School for Young Writers will read their work. No booking required.
Thursdays throughout September, 11am–12.30pm
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. Bookings required. Phone 941 7923.
Tuesday 16 September, 10.30am-12pm
How to decide what to read for you and your family. Get lots of good ideas and explore useful resources. Bookings required. Phone 941 7923.
Thursdays throughout September, 10.30-11am
Toddler time with a Kiwi flavour featuring favourite New Zealand stories. No booking required.
Thursday 11 September, 12–1pm
Professional Blogger and Librarian Moata Tamaira presents a session discussing how to make sure your blog is not a dog, with tips on writing style, content and blogging tricks of the trade.
Thursday 18 September, 11am–12pm
Take a tour of the Central Library with a special look at the Aotearoa New Zealand Centre.
Tuesday 9 September, 5.30-6.30pm
Authors Charisma Rangipunga and Hana O’Regan will read from and discuss their book “KUPU – A Collection of Contempory Māori Poetry.” Come along and be in to win a copy.
Saturday 20 September, 1-3pm
Travel writing workshop - they pay you to do what? Want to earn money for travel by writing? Come and learn from Heather Hapeta from the New Zealand Society of Authors, who has published travel articles for over 10 years. Bookings required. Phone 941 7923.
Fendalton Library:
Tuesday 30 September, 10.30-11am
Story time for five to seven year olds - professional storyteller Liz Weir will delight students with a selection of New Zealand stories. Limited Numbers, bookings required. Phone 941 7923.
Thursday 25 September, 6-7pm
Kids and Books - Viv (Children's and Young Adults Librarian, Fendalton) and Megan (Selection and Access Librarian) will be talking about great reads for kids, recommending titles for reading development, books to share with your kids, how to keep the joy of reading alive once kids go to school, key authors to watch out for, and titles to read as adults.
Halswell Library:
Friday 12 and 26 September, 11-11.30am
Story time with a Kiwi flavour featuring favourite New Zealand stories. No booking required.
Hornby Library:
Wednesday 17 September, 10.15-10.45am
Preschool story time with a Kiwi flavour featuring favourite New Zealand stories. No booking required.
Tuesday 16 September, 10.15-10.45am
Baby time with a Kiwi flavour. No booking required.
Thursday September 11, 10–11am and Saturday 13 September, 11am–12pm
Personal Development Seminars - PDS educational trust works towards the enhancement of individuals so they can more positively contribute to their families, society, their culture and the world. Come along and learn how you can have successful relationships, reduce your stress levels and enhance the quality of your life. No cost to attend.
Linwood Library:
Thursday 18 September, 10–10.30am
Preschool story time with a Kiwi flavour featuring favourite New Zealand stories. No booking required.
Lyttelton Library:
Thursday 11 September, 6-7pm
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. No booking required.
New BrightonLibrary:
Thursday 25 September, 1.30–2pm
Story time for five to seven year olds – professional storyteller Liz Weir will delight students with a selection of New Zealand stories. Limited Numbers, bookings required. Phone 941 7923.
Parklands Library:
Thursdays 4, 11 and 18 September, 10-10.30am
Preschool story time with a Kiwi flavour featuring favourite New Zealand stories.No booking required.
Shirley Library:
Tuesdays throughout September, 10.15-10.45am
Preschool story time with a Kiwi flavour featuring favourite New Zealand stories. No booking required.
South Library:
Thursdays throughout September, 10.15–10.45am
Preschool story time with a Kiwi flavour featuring favourite New Zealand stories. No booking required.
Wednesday 17 September, 10am–12pm
Writing workshop – writing Family History: Joan Curry from the New Zealand Society of Authors offers help in organising the material, bringing people to life, and setting them in place and time. Bookings required. Phone 941 7923.
Spreydon Library:
Tuesdays throughout September, 10.30–11am
Preschool story time with a Kiwi flavour featuring favourite New Zealand stories. No booking required.
Friday 26 September, 10.30-11am
Story time for five to seven year olds - professional storyteller Liz Weir will delight students with a selection of New Zealand stories. Limited Numbers, bookings required. Phone 941 7923.
Sumner Library:
Wednesdays throughout September, 10.15–10.45am
Preschool story time with a Kiwi flavour featuring favourite New Zealand stories. No booking required.
Upper Riccarton Library:
Monday 1, 15 and 29 September, and Thursday 4 and 18 September, 9.30–10am
Preschool story time with a Kiwi flavour featuring favourite New Zealand stories. No booking required.
Saturday 27 September, 1.30–3.30pm
Getting published workshop – having a book published is a dream for many people, but few actually achieve their ambition. In this seminar, novelist and publishing tutor Coral Atkinson from the New Zealand Society of Authors shares experience and tips. Bookings required. Phone 941 7923.
Upper Riccarton Learning Centre:
Tuesday 30 September, 9.30am–3.00pm
Film a Book Trailer Holiday Programme - Everyone knows about movie trailers but have you ever heard of a book trailer? Create your own book review in digital form using Movie maker or Photostory3.
10 – 14 years. Limited to 12 places. Cost $12.00. Bookings required. Phone 941 5140.
Waitikiri Learning Centre:
Wednesday 10 and 24 September, 1–2.45pm
Build your children’s story book – create a story book especially for your children. Use your pictures, their names, your adventures, or any combination of these, the potential ideas are vast. We will also show you easy programmes to help you draw new pictures, maybe a new alphabet book with pictures which are directly relevant to you and your family.
$10.00 for the two sessions. Bookings required. Phone 941 7923.
Fridays throughout September, 1–2.30pm
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. Bookings required. Phone 941 7923.
Monday 29 September, 9.30am–12.00pm
Design a Bookmark Holiday Programme – Tired of losing your page and can’t find a bookmark? Solve your problem by using computerised paint programmes to design your own fun and funky bookmark.
7 -10 years. Limited to nine places. Cost $6.00. Bookings required. Phone 941 5140.
South Learning Centre:
Monday 1 September, 9–11am
Online books, diaries and story sites - Discover how to find good online adults and children's books. Some real New Zealand classics are available online, as well as some good international ones. How can you get new ideas on what to read? Read what other people are reading, explore diaries and online book club sites. Do you want to start writing a story? There are online sites to help you, whatever your age and stage of writing.
$5.00. Bookings required. Phone 941 7923.
Monday 29 September, 9.30am–3.00pm
Film a Book Trailer Holiday Programme
Everyone knows about movie trailers but have you ever heard of a book trailer? Create your own book review in digital form using Movie maker or Photostory3.
10 – 14 years. Limited to 12 places. Cost $12.00.
Bookings required. Phone 941 5140.
New ZealandBook Month Workshops:
These sessions are available to schools or home schooled groups to have a class session. Our staff are available to outline and personalise the plan for your class. Bookings are required. Please stipulate your preference for either the Junior or Senior option at the time of booking. Phone 941 5140.
Junior option (Year 2- 4)
Design a bookmark
Tired of losing your page and can’t find a bookmark? Solve your problem by using computerised paint programmes to design your own fun and funky bookmark.
Senior option (Year 5- 8)
How to find a good read – tips on using the library catalogue followed by Design a book cover.
Ever put a book back on the shelf because you thought it had a boring cover? It is time to get creative! Grab your favourite book and re-design a new cover, using computerised paint programmes, to grab a reader’s attention.
Available Dates:
Monday 1 September, 11:00am–12:30pm
Monday 8 September, 11:00am–12:30pm
Tuesday 9 September, 11:00am–12:30pm
Tuesday 16 September, 11:00am–12:30pm
Monday 22 September, 11:00am–12:30pm
What else is happening during New Zealand Book Month?
Teacher PD Courses – exciting NEW reading programme to skyrocket students’ reading levels. For bookings and information visit www.availll.com or phone 941 5140.
The Press Christchurch Writers Festival, Thursday 4– Sunday 7 September at Central Library.
Thursday 4 September, 12–1pm.
Hear prize-winning author Francis Spufford.
Friday 5 September, 12-1pm
Listen to Ben Hills, one of Australia’s most experienced investigative reporters.
Visit www.christchurchcitylibraries.com for more information and special features on NZ Book Month, including:
A literary guide to Christchurch – Find out about the locations and settings of Christchurch books and our famous literary landmarks,
and
What is your favourite New Zealand book? – Tell us why your pick should make it and we will add it to our list of top New Zealand books. Fiction, non-fiction, biography, The Edmond’s Cookbook, or The Denniston Rose, the choice is yours. Be in to win great prizes!
ENDS
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