"Thank you for coming today, when you should all be in church. You will all go to hell." This is how Petina Gappah charms the audience at Auckland Writers Festival right at the start of her Sunday session. And than she just keeps the jokes coming. This Zimbabwean born author has, until recently, had an impressive career…
Things that you learn about yourself at a festival – Auckland Writers Festival 2016
You'd be forgiven for believing that what you learn at a festival is all about writers and readers and books. But, truth is, you learn a whole heap of other stuff too - like yourself. You learn a lot about yourself. Here's what I learnt: I cannot pack light - I even pack "what if…
Superheroes and villains
Have you recently been bitten by a radioactive spider? Do you like to wear colourful tights under cover of darkness? Can you leap earthquake-damaged buildings in a single bound? If you answered yes to any of the above (or even if you didn't), Central Library Peterborough needs your help! We've received word that the local supervillains are…
KidsFest 2016
KidsFest is full of winter holiday fun for kids in Christchurch and Canterbury. It runs from 9 to 23 July.
Te Kupu o Te Wiki – Pukapuka (book)
Kia ora. To encourage the use of Te Reo Māori we are publishing weekly kupu (words) and phrases that can be used with children. Kupu (word) pukapuka book Whakahokia ngā pukapuka. Put the books away. Browse our Te Reo Māori resources. Previous Te Kupu o te wiki reo Māori posts…
Quotable Auckland Writers Festival 2016
Quotes are one of those serendipitous things, that infest every festival session. You forget to expect them, until they poke out of the conversation, like fireworks, showing off their intelligence, wit and subtlety with a style and a good measure of flamboyance. Here are some of the top quotes of this year's Auckland Writers Festival - hand picked by…
Tusiata Avia and Maxine Beneba Clarke on friendship and reading beyond the colour – Auckland Writers Festival 2016
Do you remember the excitement of finding a true friend in high school days? When you were lost but then found yourself by finding a friend? When you realized there is someone else out there, who likes the same weird books as you do, listens to the same music and shares the same humour and passion for…
Science Snippets – Matariki
Each week during term time (except the first and last week) the team from Science Alive bring their Science Snippets sessions into our libraries. Excellent Science Alive educators lead children through interactive activities to stimulate their interest in science, and there is something to take home every week! There is a different theme for each…
Bleaker than bleak
For some reason, it took me ages to read Burial Rites by Hannah Kent. I've been told it's been very popular in book groups and it's been shortlisted for a few literary prizes. It was one long read, but not because it was boring or dreary, far from it, I had settled into a reading…
Happy birthday, Christchurch City Libraries!
My family and I moved to Christchurch at the beginning of 2009, and one of the first things we did - as you do - was go to the library and sign up for a membership. The staff probably cringed when they saw the five of us arrive, but they were so nice and helpful…
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