If you are interested in artificial intelligence (AI), fiction with AI components offers an accessible way to explore the field without navigating technical jargon or reading academic texts. pip adam's Kluge and Tim Corballis' Nova are excellent examples of this kind of reading.
Responsibilities over guilt – Richard Shaw and The Good Settler: WORD Christchurch 2026
Hong attended a thoughtful and thought-provoking session with Richard Shaw discussing the responsibilities of being a good settler.
Exploring the Border between Fact and Fiction: Charlotte Grimshaw
"Thought-provoking reflections on the self, society, and the nature of storytelling" - Hong reports back on a WORD session with Charlotte Grimshaw.
Hong’s Picks for WORD Christchurch Festival 2026
Hong's picks of the WORD Christchurch Festival programme include sessions with Charlotte Grimshaw, Richard Shaw, pip adam and Tim Corballis.
The Year of the Horse
Lunar New Year's Day falls on 17 February 2026. As a major festival celebrated in some Asian countries, including China, Vietnam, and Korea, it has long-standing history and rich cultural traditions. Today, people from diverse backgrounds celebrate Lunar New Year to exchange good wishes, enjoy festive food and activities, and reunite with their families. This…
Robot Week at Shirley Library: 12-18 January 2026
Hong runs through the robot-focused activities for young and old on offer during Robot Week.
Celebrating DINOvember 2025
Welcome to Dinovember 2025! Come along to our dinosaur-related events and explore our dino resources.
Monster Madness at Shirley Library: Friday 3 October 2025
Shirley Library has an interesting event called Monster Madness event in the school holidays on Friday 3 October.
Conversations on Robots at WORD Christchurch 2025
Hong reports back from a session on AI with Jo Cribb, the author of "Don't Worry about the Robots".
The Power of Resilience: WORD Christchurch Festival 2025
Dr Maysoon Salama, Dr Lucy Hone, and Jake Bailey unpack the concept of resilience. Is resilience about being strong? Where do they get the strength to keep going?
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