Speakers and talks
Find out about speakers and author talks at libraries.
Library Speakers
Mary Duff - Author Talk: Ageing Positively Week
Oct 19th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mary will share tips and techniques that will help boost enthusiasm and get the ink flowing - or the fingers typing.
Book launch and Author talk: Jane Simpson
Oct 19th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
You are warmly invited to the launch of Imagined Scar by prize-winning poet, Dr Jane Simpson.
Nancy Wake: The Spy, the Story and the Journey w/ Maria Gill
Oct 20th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Author Maria Gill became fascinated by Nancy Wake's extraordinary story while researching her YA novel A Flame in the Dark.
Chris Moore - Author Talk: Ageing Positively Week
Oct 22nd | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chris Moore, former Arts editor of The Press, will be chatting about words, books and earthquakes.
Book launch: Liv Sisson – Butterflies and Moths of Aotearoa
Nov 4th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join Liv Sisson, author of Fungi of Aotearoa, for an engaging conversation about her latest book, Butterflies and Moths of Aotearoa.
Heritage Highlights: Stories behind the stories Gavin Bishop
Nov 11th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrated local author and illustrator Gavin Bishop will share the inspiration for his books. Hear the stories behind the works.
Author talk: Frank Ashwood
Nov 25th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Frank Ashwood, author of The World Beneath Our Feet in conversation with Rob Cruickshank.
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