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Podcast – Reflections: Christchurch mosque attacks one year on
Christchurch City Libraries blog hosts a series of regular podcasts from New Zealand specialist human rights radio show Speak up - Kōrerotia. This show is created by Sally Carlton. 15 March 2020 marks one year since the attacks at Christchurch's Al Noor and Linwood Mosques. Speak Up-Kōrerotia issued an open call for contributions, inviting anyone…
Podcast – Revitalising Te Reo Māori
Christchurch City Libraries blog hosts a series of regular podcasts from New Zealand specialist human rights radio show Speak up - Kōrerotia. This show is created by Sally Carlton. Whakahaumanutia! Te Reo Māori is classified as an endangered language but is currently experiencing a real boom. What is being done to harness this enthusiasm? How…
Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic: Big Library Read – Monday 23 March to Monday 13 April
From 23 March to 13 April, booklovers can enjoy stand-up comic Michael McCreary’s hilarious yet insightful memoir Funny, You Don't Look Autistic from their public library as an eBook or eAudiobook with no waitlists or holds.
Celebrating World Poetry Day with Poems from Diverse Cultures
"Poetry is the mainstay of oral tradition and, over centuries, can communicate the innermost values of diverse cultures." This extract explains UNESCO's decision recognising the most treasured form of linguistic expression. In 1999 UNESCO proclaimed 21 March as World Poetry Day. Since then, countries have been celebrating World Poetry Day annually with various activities and progammes.
The digital library is always open!
If you have an internet connection in your place - you have the library at home!
World bed pushing record attempt: Picturing Canterbury
North Christchurch Jaycees Jim Wallace, Trevor Bayliss and Colin McNicholl pushing a bed to raise funds for the Bishopdale playground. 24 March 1972. Junior Chamber International (Jaycees) is a non-profit organisation for community members under the age of 40. In 1972 Trevor Bayliss was the president of the North Canterbury Jaycees, while Colin McNicholl was…
Reviews for Young Adults – March 2020
This month we have a spotlight on Studio Ghibli films and a celebration of LGBTQIA+ books, alongside our usual reviews of our latest, favourite reads!
Book review: Wheels by Sally Sutton
When the new books arrive, it's like a little bit of Christmas in the middle of an ordinary day. It's so exciting unpacking beautiful new books, and there's nothing quite like sharing your latest booky finds with somebody who'll enjoy them just as much as you do. The other day I opened a box to…
Happy Birthday, Jack Kerouac!
Jack Kerouac was born on 12 March 1922 in Lowell, Massachusetts, Jack's family was French-Canadian. He immortalises his family in his 'Great American Novel' and arguably his best work (and first published), The Town and the City.
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