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April 2025

 

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

 

Staff List

Creature Horror

Tails, teeth, claws and tentacles! These titles feature both supernatural and all too familiar creatures to send chills down your spine.

 

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Autism

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

Staff List

Creature Horror

Tails, teeth, claws and tentacles! These titles feature both supernatural and all too familiar creatures to send chills down your spine.

Visit our Neurodiversity page
 

Pukapuka hou - New titles

Wellbeing

"Anchi guddomōningu" by Yagi, Emi, 1988-
"Pleasure Principles" by Christiansen, Richard (Entrepreneur)
"Lessons From the Garden" by Little, Lahronda Welch, 1974-
"Badan-i sūgvār" by O'Connor, Mary-Frances
"How to Live A Meaningful Life" by Burnett, Bill, 1957-
"Women's Health and Fitness" by Wilson, Jen
"Pleasure Principles" by Christiansen, Richard (Entrepreneur)
More new Wellbeing titles
 

Mindfulness

"The Big Unlock" by Rubin, Laura L.
"Breathe Deep" by Leeds, Joanie, pseud., 1978-
"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-
More new Mindfulness books
 

Health

"The Stimulated Mind" by Wood, Tommy
"Trip Reports" by Haridy, Rich
"Plants That Heal" by Young, Chris, 1976-
"The Light Doctor" by Moore-Ede, Martin C., 1945-
"Always You" by Fisher, Chloe
"Ten Steps to Drink Less and Live Well" by Forrest, Tansy
"Trip Reports" by Haridy, Rich
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

Simplify Your Life: Ageing Positively Week

Oct 20th | 10:30am - 12:00pm

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre

Learn some tips and tricks from professional de-clutterer Liz Zhang to help you downsize and organise your belongings.

Event

Creative Spaces for Seniors Tour: Ageing Positively Week
Series

Oct 20th | 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Matatiki Hornby Centre

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Celebrate Ageing Positively Week with a guided tour of the Auahatanga | Creative Space at Matatiki Hornby Centre.

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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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