'"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.
Little Blog of Large Print: Featuring Fantasy!
Renee explores fantasy titles in large print.
Art of Calligraphy Exhibition Closing Seminar
Sunday 15 September saw the end of Mr Tang Yu-Shiun's Art of Calligraphy Exhibition. The exhibition finished with an excellent seminar, where Mr Tang's wife Gladys gave an overview of the exhibition, and featured a variety of dance and musical performances.
The Art of Calligraphy Workshop for Adults
Renee reports back from an art of calligraphy class at Tūranga and accompanying exhibition on until 15 September.
Ngaio Marsh Awards 2019: WORD Christchurch
The Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Crime Novel was founded in 2010, and is awarded for the best mystery, crime, or thriller novel written by a New Zealander (citizen or resident) published during the previous year. The award branched out to include two different categories a number of years later; the Ngaio Marsh Award for First Novel started in 2016, followed by the Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Non Fiction in 2017.
Little Blog of Large Print: Get Snug in August
Renee recommends some great reads to get cosy with, all in accessible formats and "snug" events in August.
In Memoriam: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, d. 7 July 1930
Medical doctor, sportsman, world traveller, and creator of the world's most well known fictional detective. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle died 89 years ago.
Little Blog of Large Print: eBooks and Winter Reads
Renee recommends fiction titles with a wintry theme and offers advice on using large print options for eBooks.
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