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May 2025

 

Haere mai and welcome to our sustainable living newsletter.
Find out about all the latest titles, resources and events the library has that can help you live more sustainably.

 

Library events

Event

Creative Stitching
Series

Jun 18th | 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre

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Explore creative mending, upcycling, repurposing and more! We'll help you breathe new life into your old, worn-out, or forgotten materials.

Event

The Great Stash Swap
Series

Jul 14th, All day

Lyttelton Library

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Bring along your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace, trims etc then choose what you want to take away. No cash involved!

Event

The Great Stash Swap
Series

Jul 14th, All day

Lyttelton Library

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Bring along your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace, trims etc then choose what you want to take away. No cash involved!

 

Latest titles

Energy conservation

"60 Days to A Greener Life" by White, Heather
"No Miracles Needed" by Jacobson, Mark Z. 1965-
"ADUs" by Koones, Sheri, 1949-
"Prefabulous for Everyone" by Koones, Sheri, 1949-
"My Efficient Electric Home Handbook" by Forcey, Tim
"The Changing Flow of Energy Through the Climate System" by Trenberth, Kevin E., 1944-
"No Miracles Needed" by Jacobson, Mark Z. 1965-
"Prefabulous for Everyone" by Koones, Sheri, 1949-

Marine conservation

"I Love My Island" by Schwenke, Moemoana Safa'ato'a
"The High Seas" by Heffernan, Olive
"Healthy Oceans" by Walker, Rachel
"What the Wild Sea Can Be" by Scales, Helen
"Living From the Sea"
"The Turtles Vs. Shrimp Dilemma" by Rudloe, Jack
"The High Seas" by Heffernan, Olive
"What the Wild Sea Can Be" by Scales, Helen

Plastic waste

"Our Plastic Problem" by Durnford, Megan
"Total Garbage" by Donnelly, Rebecca
"Year of No Garbage" by Schaub, Eve O.
"Oceans of Plastic" by Gray, Tracey
"The Last Plastic Straw" by Romito, Dee
"Island Girls" by Williamson, Blair Northen
"Total Garbage" by Donnelly, Rebecca
"Oceans of Plastic" by Gray, Tracey

Upcycling

"Upcycle" by Phillips, Annie
"Loop De Loop" by Curtis, Andrea
"Creepy Crafts" by Voortman, Ashley
"Gifts From the Garbage Truck" by Larsen, Andrew, 1960-
"Creative Crafting" by Sosa, Daniela
"Näh was draus!" by Hackenberger, Britta
"Loop De Loop" by Curtis, Andrea
"Gifts From the Garbage Truck" by Larsen, Andrew, 1960-
 

Featured post

Blog Post

Climate change and our oceans: What the wild sea can be

Troy reviews What the Wild Sea Can Be by Helen Scales, a fascinating exploration of the world's oceans and the issues facing them.

 

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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.

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