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April 2025

 

Haere mai, welcome to our Health & Wellbeing newsletter. Explore the latest books and events for body and mind.

 

Event

Behind the Curtain: In Rehearsal Workshop

Sep 8th | 5:45pm - 7:00pm

Tūranga

Take part in a rehearsal room process in this 1-hour workshop unpacking a scene with Director Kathleen Burns.

 

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Autism

April is Autism Acceptance Month. There's a workshop and events at the library. Explore our autism resources.

Event

Behind the Curtain: In Rehearsal Workshop

Sep 8th | 5:45pm - 7:00pm

Tūranga

Take part in a rehearsal room process in this 1-hour workshop unpacking a scene with Director Kathleen Burns.

Visit our Neurodiversity page
 

Pukapuka hou - New titles

Wellbeing

"Badan-i sūgvār" by O'Connor, Mary-Frances
"Just One Thing" by Mosley, Michael, 1957-2024
"Just One Thing"
"Long Life Yoga" by Lee, Cyndi
"Nature and the Mind" by Berman, Marc
"Body Electric" by Zomorodi, Manoush
"Just One Thing" by Mosley, Michael, 1957-2024
More new Wellbeing titles
 

Mindfulness

"A Brain That Breathes" by Wilson, Jodi
"Calm your ADHD Brain : Emma Llewellyn" by Llewellyn, Emma
"The Breath Reset Plan" by Elliston, Brooke
"How A Little Becomes A Lot" by Zimmer, Eric (Podcaster)
"Breathe Deep" by Leeds, Joanie, pseud., 1978-
"Money Values" by Lassander, Maarit
"Calm your ADHD Brain : Emma Llewellyn" by Llewellyn, Emma
More new Mindfulness books
 

Health

"This Book May Cause Side Effects" by Pilcher, Helen
"Strongman Training for Strength and Performance" by Slater, Christopher, 1982-
"You Are Not the Problem" by Lewis, Liz
"ʻAmīqʹtarīn chāh" by Burke Harris, Nadine, 1975-
"The Biology of Trauma" by Apigian, Aimie
"In Defense of Sunlight" by Jacobsen, Rowan
"Strongman Training for Strength and Performance" by Slater, Christopher, 1982-
More new Health books
 

Top picks

The Living Medicine by Lina Zeldovich

When people started dying from antibiotic resistant infections a group of scientists realised their unique knowledge to save the future of humanity.

 

The Political Gut by Brett Casper

The Political Gut is a no-holds-barred look into the human condition, consumerism, and our overall quality of life, approaching toxicity and the manipulation of the public from fresh angles  psychologically, scientifically, politically.

 

Booklists

Staff List

Houseplants are my Best Fronds!

A collection of favourite houseplant books.

Staff List

Autism for Adults

This booklist includes biographies, fiction and non-fiction titles that help demystify and celebrate autistic minds.

More booklists
 

Staff List

Non-fiction - Hobbies

Looking to pick up a new hobby or skill? Get inspired to take up a new craft, discover your artistic talent or explore the outdoors.

Personal development booklists
 

What's on

Event

Neurodivergent Book Club at Tūranga
Series

Sep 2nd | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tūranga

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Come and join our new book group for neurodivergent adults at Tūranga. However you identify with the neurodivergent label, you are welcome!

Event

How Will I Ever Get Through This? Dr Lucy Hone: WORD Chch

Sep 6th | 10:30am - 11:30am

Tūranga

Psychologist and resilience expert Dr Lucy Hone offers us compassionate, practical guidance for navigating grief and loss.

Explore events
 

Easter and Anzac Day hours

  • Friday 18 April: All libraries are closed on Good Friday
  • Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 April aren't public holidays, so libraries will be open their normal hours except Linwood Library at Eastgate will be closed on Easter Sunday.
  • Monday 21 April: Our central library Tūranga is open from 10am to 5pm. All other libraries are closed on Easter Monday.
  • Friday 25 April: All libraries are closed on Anzac Day.
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