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Draw Along with Paul Beavis at Karori Library!
- Wellington City Libraries
- During the April school holidays, we are lucky to be hosting superstar author and illustrator Paul Beavis (Nee Naw, There Was an Odd Farmer Who Swallowed a Fly, Ring Ting Tūī) for a fantastic workshop at Te Māhanga Karori Library.… Continue reading →
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Karori Library, Karori Road, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Villainous Newtown event: Now available to view on YouTube
- Wellington City Libraries
- Recently at Newtown Library we had the rare opportunity to hear four fabulous crime writers in full flow talking about their… Continue reading Villainous Newtown event: Now available to view on YouTube →
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Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Katūīvei: Pasifika Poetry Event at Newtown Library!
- Wellington City Libraries
- Join us at Te Puna Waiora Newtown Library on Friday 19 April, 6-7pm to launch the new book Katūīvei: Contemporary… Continue reading Katūīvei: Pasifika Poetry Event at Newtown Library! →
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Newtown Library, Constable Street, Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Libraries have more than just books!
- Hutt City Council
- Pani Christie would know. Being a Pou Tiaki (Host) at Wainuiomata would obviously sway her view. However, it’s been Pani’s experience outside of her hosting role that really solidified the extensive resource a Neighbourhood Hub or Library has to offer.
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Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa (OpenStreetMap)
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Villainous Newtown: crime writers author talk 22 March
- Wellington City Libraries
- The Ngaio Marsh Awards, in association with Wellington City Libraries, invites booklovers to an unmissable crime and thriller event coming… Continue reading Villainous Newtown: crime writers author talk 22 March →
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Newtown Library, Constable Street, Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Alexander Turnbull Library’s work on the John Scott Archive
- Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust
- In 2020 the whānau of John Scott deposited the collection of his architectural plans – over 10,000 items – to the Alexander Turnbull Library for long-term care and to allow researchers to access his work.
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Read to Kurī Starting Up Again at Kilbirnie Library!
- Wellington City Libraries
- Good news for dog-lovers and book-lovers alike — we’re bringing back our popular Read to Kurī programme at Ruth Gotlieb (Kilbirnie) Library throughout Term 1 this year! Every Thursday after school from the 15th of February on, you’ll be able to… Continue reading →
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Ruth Gotlieb Library, 103, Kilbirnie Crescent, Kilbirnie, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6022, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Muslim Migrant Experiences – Event at Newtown!
- Wellington City Libraries
- Haere mai, Salaam and Soo dhawoow! Join us at Te Puna Waiora Newtown Library on February 7th, 5pm for the… Continue reading Muslim Migrant Experiences – Event at Newtown! →
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Newtown Library, Constable Street, Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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We are going cashless
- Wellington City Libraries
- Wellington City Libraries (with the exception of Newtown) will be cashless from the start of 2024. We continue to offer… Continue reading We are going cashless →
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Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Read to Kurī at Te Māhanga Karori Library!
- Wellington City Libraries
- Great news for dog-lovers and book-lovers alike — our popular Read to Kurī programme is coming to Te Māhanga Karori Library! On Friday 15th of December, you’ll be able to book in a 15-minute slot to read to gorgeous therapy… Continue reading →
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Karori Library, Karori Road, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Te Ara Pukapuka Children’s Walk at Karori Park
- Wellington City Libraries
- This Summer, get into nature and read a lovely pukapuka at the same time! Throughout 2023, Te Ara Pukapuka, our children’s book walk, has travelled all around the city from Churchill Park in Seatoun, to Khandallah Park, Kilbirnie Park and… Continue reading →
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Karori Park, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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A night with two Randell Cottage writers
- Randell Cottage Writers Trust
- Huge thanks to everyone who joined us in person and online on Tuesday at the National Library to hear from 2023 Randell Cottage residents Rachel O'Neill and Caroline Laurent, in conversation with trustee Francis Cooke.
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Randell Cottage, 14, St Mary Street, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Artists collaborate to bring cat sculpture up to scratch
- Wellington City Council
- A popular sculpture outside Miramar Library is getting a much-needed repair job thanks to a collaboration between the original artists’ son and a local artist.
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Miramar Library, 68, Miramar Avenue, Miramar, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6242, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Join us on 21 November with two Randell Cottage writers
- Randell Cottage Writers Trust
- Please join us on Tuesday 21 November at the National Library – or via zoom link if you're unable to attend in person.
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Randell Cottage, 14, St Mary Street, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Katherine Mansfield centenary: Author talk with Redmer Yska
- Wellington City Libraries
- Join us for a special event on iconic writer Katherine Mansfield at Karori Library on Thursday November 30th, 6-7pm. (Facebook… Continue reading Katherine Mansfield centenary: Author talk with Redmer Yska →
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Karori Library, Karori Road, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Special event on 21 November with two Randell Cottage writers
- Randell Cottage Writers Trust
- You’re invited to the National Library Auditorium on 21 November to get to know our latest writers. New Zealand poet Rachel O’Neill has just finished their placement at Randell Cottage and will share their experiences in conversation with Trustee Francis Cooke. The French Embassy’s Cultural Counsellor, Eric Soulier, will lead a discussion with newly-returned laureate, […]
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Randell Cottage, 14, St Mary Street, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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The spirit of Diwali at Newtown Library
- Wellington City Libraries
- Happy Diwali! To celebrate Diwali, Newtown Library recently hosted a fun-filled family storytelling event, where guest author Rajorshi Chakraborti treated… Continue reading The spirit of Diwali at Newtown Library →
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Newtown Library, Constable Street, Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Ngaio -Seed & Seedling Swap with WGTN Libraries
- Seeds to Feeds
- Join us for a seed and seedling swap in the Cummings Park Ngaio Library, run in partnership with Kaicycle Urban Farm and WGTN Libraries! Seed and seedling swaps are an awesome opportunity for gardeners of all skill levels to collaborate and share what they might have an abundance of.
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Ngaio, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Read to Kurī comes to Johnsonville Library!
- Wellington City Libraries
- Even more good news for dog-lovers and book-lovers alike — due to the popularity of this programme at Te Awa-a-Taia | Kilbirnie Library, we will be bringing our Read to Kurī programme to Waitohi | Johnsonville Library for the rest of… Continue reading →
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Johnsonville Library, 34, Moorefield Road, Johnsonville, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6037, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Moerā public toilets closed
- Hutt City Council
- A water leak has been found near Moerā Library.
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Diwali Celebration at Newtown Library! Wednesday 1 November
- Wellington City Libraries
- Join us for a special Diwali celebration at Newtown Library! We’re hosting a family storytelling event, with guest authors Sudha… Continue reading Diwali Celebration at Newtown Library! Wednesday 1 November →
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Newtown Library, Constable Street, Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Read to Kurī continues at Kilbirnie Library!
- Wellington City Libraries
- Good news for dog-lovers and book-lovers alike — due to popular demand, we will be continuing our Read to Kurī programme at Ruth Gotlieb (Kilbirnie) Library throughout Term 4! Every Thursday after school from the 19th of October until 14th of December,… Continue reading →
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Ruth Gotlieb Library, 103, Kilbirnie Crescent, Kilbirnie, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6022, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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KARORI Seed, seedling swap with Wgtn Libraries
- Seeds to Feeds
- Join us for a seed and seedling swap in the Karori Library, run in partnership with Kaicycle Urban Farm! Seed and seedling swaps are an awesome opportunity for gardeners of all skill levels to collaborate and share what they might have an abundance of.
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Karori, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Hiwa: Contemporary Māori Short Stories event
- Wellington City Libraries
- Recently at our Karori Library, in conjunction with Auckland University Press, we staged a very special celebration event for Hiwa: Contemporary… Continue reading Hiwa: Contemporary Māori Short Stories event →
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Karori Library, Karori Road, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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‘Stories of Dementia’: Special event at Karori Library
- Wellington City Libraries
- As part of Te Wiki Kaumātua Seniors’ Week we’re hosting a special talk at Karori Library, Stories of Dementia. Join… Continue reading ‘Stories of Dementia’: Special event at Karori Library →
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Karori Library, Karori Road, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Te Ara Pukapuka at Waihinahina Park Newlands
- Wellington City Libraries
- Earlier this year, some of you might have visited Te Ara Pukapuka, whether at Kilbirnie Park during the Winter, Khandallah Park during Autumn, or at Churchill Park in Seatoun over the Summer. The Spring instalment of Te Ara Pukapuka (The Book Pathway) has now arrived at Waihinahina Park in Newlands, complete with a new pukapuka for tamariki to read as they play and explore! Follow each page from one to the next as you wander through the park, taking in the gorgeous sights and listening to the calls of tūī and pīwakawaka as you do.
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Dennis Duggan Park / Wahinahina Reserve, Woodridge, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Read to Kurī at Kilbirnie Library!
- Wellington City Libraries
- We are extremely excited to announce the arrival of a brand new programme for our libraries — Read to Kurī! Thanks to our friends at Canine Friends Pet Therapy, every Thursday afternoon during the upcoming school holidays, some very special therapy dogs… Continue reading →
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Ruth Gotlieb Library, 103, Kilbirnie Crescent, Kilbirnie, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6022, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Toilets for Carrara Park
- Newtown Residents' Association
- Our Association has made a submission to Wellington City Council on Te Awe Māpara – The draft Community Facilities Plan, asking again for toilets in the Park. Back in 2020 James Barber wrote a Scoop article about the lack of toilets in Carrara Park – https://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=132403 – well worth reading! Nothing has changed since then. We are … Continue reading Toilets for Carrara Park →
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Carrara Park Play Area, Regent Street, Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6242, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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August is Family History Month – events at Johnsonville Library
- Wellington City Libraries
- August is Family History Month, and what better place to start your search than at the library! We have some… Continue reading August is Family History Month – events at Johnsonville Library →
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Johnsonville Library, 34, Moorefield Road, Johnsonville, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6037, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Hiwa: Contemporary Māori Short Stories Author Talk
- Wellington City Libraries
- Join us for a very special event at Karori Library on Thursday August 31st, 6 – 7 pm Hiwa: Contemporary… Continue reading Hiwa: Contemporary Māori Short Stories Author Talk →
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Karori Library, Karori Road, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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