Christmas is fast approaching, so why not get one step ahead this year and get crafty with us. Get gift-wrapping at Tūranga in December.
Finding a Place: WORD Christchurch Spring Festival 2020
If you've read my review of 'Know Your Place', you'll understand how excited I was for the WORD event Finding a Place on Saturday. The event featured Golriz Ghahraman, the first refugee sworn into New Zealand Parliament, and writer and filmmaker Ghazaleh Golbakhsh, as they discuss their new memoirs, Know Your Place and The Girl…
Heritage: Historical Writing – WORD Christchurch Spring Festival 2020
The Heritage: Historical Writing event at WORD was a treat for fans of New Zealand historical fiction, non-fiction, and children's books alike. Featuring AJ Fitzwater and Joanna Orwin as they introduce their new books, 'No Man's Land' and 'Shifting Currents' respectively. No Man's Land Shifting Currents They were also joined by Caroline Barron, who is…
A night with Pablo Neruda
Renee reports back from a special evening of music and poetry in celebration of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda.
A biography that asks big questions: Know your place by Golriz Ghahraman
Renee reviews the autobiography of Golriz Ghahraman, the first refugee elected into NZ Parliament and finds a poignant, enjoyable read.
Locus Awards 2020 Nominee: The Ten Thousand Doors of January
Renee recommends Alix E. Harrow's debut novel, a historical fantasy "like 'Inkheart' meets 'Neverwhere' with a dash of 'Locke and Key'".
NZ Music Month: Shiki Japanese Music Group
Find out more about the Japanese instrument the koto. Renee talks to Maureen Heffernan, one of Shiki Japanese Music Group's members.
Ikebana Workshop: Fun with Flowers
'"Flowers become human in ikebana." - Sofu Teshigahara, Founder of the Sōgetsu School of Ikebana Canterbury Japan Day came early to Tūranga last week, with events ranging from origami and haiku workshops to music performances. I had the pleasure of attending the ikebana workshop on Thursday, and it was such a treat! Ikebana (生け花), the…
3, 2, 1 … Valentine’s Day
Librarians recommend 3 fiction titles, 2 non-fiction titles, and 1 movie to have and to hold, just in time for Valentine's Day.
Japan Day Comes Early – a Celebration of Japanese culture (Monday 10 February to Saturday 15 February)
Christchurch City Libraries celebrates Japan Day early! Join us as we enjoy, experience, and learn Japanese culture through a series of activities.
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