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The Library - 03 October, Level 1, 53 Courtenay Place
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- God I used to love Cabaret. It was an impressive cocktail bar-slash-music venue that really complimented its neighbouring establishments of Chow and Motel. 2009 brings something different, with the library stepping into Cabaret’s luxurious bar space. My first thought when hearing about the new venue was “what’s with the name?” but in the face of such handsomely titled places as “El Horno” and “Sports Cafe” I was willing to give The Library a pass on this one.
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53 Courtenay Place, Wellington
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The Library has opened!
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- Wellington's newest boutique cocktail and dessert bar, The Library, opened its doors two weeks ago and, as I discovered, offers something a little different to its debaucherous Courtenay Place peers… a reading room.
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Not your Ordinary Book - Check a Person Out of the Living Library
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- I reckon most of us have slightly voyeuristic leanings and are curious about other people. It's probably often that we see people around who we wouldn't normally get to talk to, and think, "I wonder what their story is?" Part of Library Week (August 18-24), the Living Library at the Central Library will allow you to check out a real live person for a 30 minute chat. There is a catalogue you can browse from, full of people from different walks of like. Many of these people face negative stereotypes in the community and the Living Library sets out to break down barriers and prejudices. Just by chatting to some of these people, you can confront your own prejudices, be educated and gain a fascinating insight into other ways of life. The Living Library gives you a unique chance to speak to people that you wouldn't usually get to meet and it's also a great chance to ask questions and without coming across as too nosey. All you need to do is ask questions, listen and be open-minded. Confirmed ‘books' include a wheelchair bound extreme sports enthusiast, a blind music teacher, a mental health educator who has schizophrenia, and a female rabbi. You can check the ‘books' out on the spot, or reserve them to check out on a later date. Living LibraryFriday August 22, 2-6pmCentral Library65 Victoria Streetwww.wcl.govt.nz/livinglibrary - Kiran
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