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?
Laughing and learning: Hot Mess at WORD Christchurch 2025
Hong reports back from a lively session on Menopause with Petra Bagust and Niki Bezzant.
Challenges to Human Existence: Hong’s Picks for WORD Christchurch 2025
Menopause, resilience, and AI - Hong's WORD Christchurch picks all have a common theme of "challenges", and some great non-fiction reads.
Puppets and Storytelling fun for kids
Hong explores the importance of storytelling and suggests resources and upcoming library events for children featuring puppetry.
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