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April 2025

 

Haere mai and welcome to our Older Adults newsletter.

Discover library services and useful information for older adults.

 

Events

Crafternoon Delight at Matatiki Hornby Centre
Series

Apr 25th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Matatiki Hornby Centre

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Looking for a moment of calm? Join us for a drop-in wellbeing craft session. Bring your own materials and enjoy working on your project.

Art for Adults at Aranui Library
Series

Apr 27th | 10:00am - 12:00pm

Aranui Library

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A drop-in social and creative group - draw and paint at your own pace. Meet new people, have conversations and make art. Materials supplied!

What's on
 

What's new

New titles

"Passion by Design" by De Lempicka-Foxhall, Kizette, Baroness, 1916-2001
"Tree Day" by Lowman, Margaret
"Everything You Want Is on the Other Side of Hard" by Rideout, Ken
"Over and Over" by Hunter, Becky, 1989-
"Painted Mysteries" by Chapman, Caroline, 1941-
"My Father's Wake" by Toolis, Kevin
"Tree Day" by Lowman, Margaret

Large Print

"It's Not Her" by Kubica, Mary
"Lake Effect" by Sweeney, Cynthia D'Aprix
"The Last Living Cannibal" by Ngarewa, Airana
"The Hard Line" by Greaney, Mark
"The Last Living Cannibal" by Ngarewa, Airana
"The Bookstore Diaries" by Mallery, Susan
"Lake Effect" by Sweeney, Cynthia D'Aprix
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Top Picks

Three Wee Bookshops at the End of the World by Ruth Shaw [New Zealand]

Written in Ruth's characteristic style, this absorbing memoir traverses the highs and lows of a life lived to the full, creating another deeply satisfying read.

Haven't read her first memoir The Bookseller at the End of the World? You can borrow the book or eBook, read it in large print, or listen to the eAudiobook on uLibrary.

 

A Love Like No Other by Kate Frost [large print]

An emotionally moving story of family, friendship, love, loss and hope from bestselling author, Kate Frost.

 

Listen to eAudiobooks

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The Let them theory is waiting for you in BorrowBox

You don't have to wait to listen Mel Robbins' The Let them Theory. It's ready for you to borrow now in BorrowBox.

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One of us is waiting for you in BorrowBox

You don't have to wait to listen to One of us by Elizabeth Day. It's ready for you to borrow now in BorrowBox.

More eAudiobooks
 

Coming soon

May is NZ Music Month

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NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa

May is NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa. Find out about music events at libraries, and explore our music resources.

Featured events

Event

CSO Music Trails - Fendalton Library

May 1st | 10:30am - 11:15am

Fendalton Library

A fun, 45-minute performance filled with song, dance and storytelling especially for 2-6 year olds.

Event

NZ Music Month { Library Choir }

May 10th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tūranga

LA Mitchell and friends are back again to guide us through this unique celebration of New Zealand music.

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WORD Christchurch events in May

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NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa

May is NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa. Find out about music events at libraries, and explore our music resources.

Video

New Favourites Collection on Kanopy

New to Kanopy. The Favourites Collection with unlimited, credit-free viewing.

Website

NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa

May is NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa. Find out about music events at libraries, and explore our music resources.

Find out more
 

Blog Post

Moe mai rā, e Robyn Kahukiwa

Moata considers the work of iconic Māori artist, Robyn Kahukiwa.

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