More than Books Issue 2

Over 71 books have been written about the Titanic

More Than Books News From Your LibraryPlus – Issue 2

COVER CREDITS:

Brian Dettmer is a contemporary American artist noted for his sculptures using books and other media.

Organized Knowledge in Story and Picture, 2010, Encyclopedia Set, Acrylic Eltham Hawera Kaponga Manaia Opunake Patea Waverley Varnish, 22-1/4” x 53” x 2 1/2" Image Courtesy of the Artist and Saltworks

RECREATION

CULTURE

COMMUNITY

Over 71 books have been written about the Titanic

OPENING HOURS

A Message from Lynne Libraries and Cultural Services Manager Welcome to More Than Books, the winter edition. As I write this I am thinking of Christchurch covered in snow and have no doubt Mt Taranaki has a glistening white coating as well. This is the season to hunker down by the fire with a good pile of books or an eReader filled with titles from our two eBook suppliers. You can also download an audible book and listen on your iPod or Smartphone. The world is changing fast and South Taranaki Libraries are pleased to bring you eBooks as another format of the “Book”.

When I visit the libraries I see a great variety of activities taking place: from people on our free internet to those studying quietly; children listening to a storytelling session and a coffee morning group being shown our Music Online Resource during Music Month. It will be dog registration soon when many dog owners head into their local LibraryPlus to pay for their precious pets and working dogs to be registered for another year. I enjoy seeing our vibrant facilities being well used by the residents and visitors of South Taranaki.

Bye for now

Lynne

In This Issue: My 5+ favourite books – Monique Sinclair Get to know your librarian Overdrive is here!

Press Display In focus – Manaia LibraryPlus Interesting websites What‟s happening in your library

COVER CREDITS:

Brian Dettmer is a contemporary American artist noted for his sculptures using books and other media.

Organized Knowledge in Story and Picture, 2010, Encyclopedia Set, Acrylic Varnish, 22-1/4” x 53” x 2 1/2" Image Courtesy of the Artist and Saltworks

ELTHAM LIBRARYPLUS King Edward St, Eltham Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.30pm Saturday 9.30am – 12.00pm HAWERA LIBRARYPLUS High Street, Hawera Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.30pm Saturday 9.00am – 1.00pm KAPONGA LIBRARYPLUS Victoria Street, Kaponga Monday – Friday 1.00pm – 5.00pm MANAIA LIBRARYPLUS South Road, Manaia Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm OPUNAKE LIBRARYPLUS Tasman Street, Opunake Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm Saturday 9.30am – 1.00pm PATEA LIBRARYPLUS Egmont Street, Patea Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm Saturday 9.30am – 12.00pm WAVERLEY LIBRARYPLUS Weraroa Road, Waverley Monday – Friday 9.00am – 12.30pm 1.00pm – 5.00pm Saturday 9.30am – 12.00pm

Over 71 books have been written about the Titanic

My 5+ favourite books: Monique Sinclair, President of Opunake

Business Association, shares her favourite reads: It is indeed a privilege and pleasure to be able to share my love of reading with the South Taranaki community. I love reading! Especially at this time of the year, during those cold winter nights when I can curl up under the blanket with a Milo and lose myself in another time and place. One of my favourite books is also one of my children‟s Baggy Bottoms are Best written by their aunt, Heather Sinclair. The pictures and text go together extremely well. I love the point that the grass isn‟t always greener on the other side, be happy with what you have got! The Lee Child series with Jack Reacher as the main character are always a good read. He is the modern version of MacGyver; nothing is too difficult for him to overcome. No matter how tricky the situation, he always manages to find a way out of trouble.

I am also a big fan of non-fiction. When I travel, I tend to head for books that are relevant to the area that I am visiting. While on the Band Aid Box expedition in 2010 to Nepal, I accumulated several books related to Everest expeditions. Some of my favourites were Doctor on Everest by Kenneth Kamler MD and Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer. Both are personal accounts of their experiences while in the

region. Another book collected when travelling is The Elephant Whisperer by Lawrence Anthony. Set in South Africa, Lawrence risks his life to save a rogue herd of wild elephants on his Thula Thula reserve. I am really excited as I have just picked up his latest book The Last Rhinos. Kelly Cutone, a very wellknown fashion publicist in New York, has written 2 great books. If You Have to Cry, Go Outside and Normal Gets You Nowhere. Cutting at times, no holds barred and to the point, she always gets me thinking about world events and the way society is today, from another perspective.

I can honestly say that I have yet to meet a book that I haven‟t liked. My general rule of thumb is to read the first page and make a decision from there.

Sometimes, putting it back and coming back to it after some time may change my initial view of it and I‟ll give it a go. Enjoy your local library, if you are looking for something in particular, just ask. You will be pleasantly surprised at what the librarians can find for you!

Happy winter reading!

Get to know your librarian: Cath Sheard – Cultural Services Assistant Manager How long have you been a librarian? I started in the libraries 19 years ago at the end of this year. Initially I worked part time, in the old Hunter Shaw building in Patea, moved onto Waverley and then back to Patea to manage both facilities. Earlier this year I took over management of Aotea Utanganui the Museum of South Taranaki as well.

Do you read much? Not as much as I would like to be honest. I read mainly non-fiction – art, travel, biographies – Amish, lesbian/gay romances and serial murders. It‟s an odd mix I suppose; not sure what it says about me!

What gets you out of bed in the morning? Apart from the alarm clock you mean? I love the idea that we provide a place where anyone in the community can feel at home. We don‟t just lend books; we connect with people in all sorts of ways. For me it is all about being part of the community.

If you could change one thing, what would it be? I would love to see our children have bigger dreams for themselves. We have such bright young people in our communities whose talents could take them all over the world, if only they saw a place for themselves „out there‟.

Is there anything happening in the library world that excites you? Yes. I really like the fact that more and more titles are available in print, as audio books, and in electronic formats. It means people have a choice about how they enjoy a story And finally, what book are you recommending at the moment? Sonoma Rose by Jennifer Chiaverini. I love Chiaverini‟s books, all based on women who quilt – gentle and entertaining.

An original copy of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales sold for a record £4,621,500

Academic libraries answer over 50 million reference questions a year

Regular Events

What‟s happening in your library: July: Puanga & the Olympics Puanga=Regeneration at Patea LibraryPlus (25 July 10.30 to 11.30am) and at Waverley LibraryPlus (Monday 23 July at 10.30 to 11.30am) Learn more about gardening by the moon and other great gardening tips.

Follow that with a trip to Aotea Utanganui – Museum of South Taranaki on 28 July at 2pm to learn about traditional gardening methods and tools.

Opunake LibraryPlus will host a Celebrating Peter Snell coffee morning on 27 July at 10am.

Have fun at Eltham LibraryPlus and join in the Adult Sporting Quiz on Tuesday 17 July at 10.30am.

Hawera LibraryPlus will launch the London Summer Olympics in style with a British High Tea at 10am on Friday 27 July – the date the Olympics begin. The big TV will screen all the sports available during the day from 27 July to 13 August when the Olympics close.

HAWERA Casual Cuppa Every Friday 10am Quiet Night @ the Library Last Monday of the month 7pm to 9pm

MANAIA Book Club First Monday of the month 10am Crossword Morning Last Friday of the month 10am

OPUNAKE Adult book club Second Wednesday of the month 10am Crossword Morning Last Wednesday of the month 10am

August: Libraries & Technology Technology in Libraries kicks off at Eltham LibraryPlus where you can have My Time with Technology on Tuesday 21 August at 10.30am. Take advantage of one-on-one time with a librarian to talk about eBooks, databases, library catalogue and APNK. Opunake LibraryPlus has a Library Technology afternoon on Thursday 31 August from 1pm to 4pm. Check out APNK, email, eBooks, Press Display, Music Online and more.

Bringing together technology and people features in Patea LibraryPlus on Wednesday 8 August at 10.30am and at 2pm at Waverley LibraryPlus.

Learn about Senior Net with Frances Yaxley on Monday 13 August at 10.30am linking technology and history at Aotea Utanganui – Museum of South Taranaki.

There are more public libraries than McDonalds in the USA

PATEA Te Reo Support Network First Tuesday of the month 10.30am to 11.30am Coffee ‘n Crosswords First Wednesday of the month 11am

WAVERLEY Adult Book Club First Monday of the month 2pm to 3pm If interested in regular events being held at either Eltham or Kaponga LibraryPlus come in and talk to the friendly staff.

Regular Children‟s Events ELTHAM Tot Time Every Friday 10.30am

SeniorNet will visit Hawera LibraryPlus to explain what they offer to potential members. Throughout August there will be demonstrations of eBooks, Ancestry.com, Press Display, DigitalNZ and other electronic resources. Those wanting a time to practice can come along to Quiet Night @ the Library on Monday 27 August.

Manaia LibraryPlus has a Library Technology morning on Monday 6 August from 10am to 12pm. Learn more out APNK, email, eBooks, Press Display, Music Online and more. There will be eBook eReaders in the library for you to try.

HAWERA Story Time Every Monday 10.30am Junior Book Club Last Thursday of the Month 3.45pm MANAIA Little Critters Every Thursday 1.30pm Bookwormz Book Club Fortnightly Tuesday 3.30pm OPUNAKE Little Critters Every Tuesday 10.30am Bookbusters Book Club Fortnightly Tuesdays 3.30pm PATEA Book Heroes Last Wednesday of the month 4.00pm – 4.45pm WAVERLEY Legends Children’s Book Club Second Monday of the month 3.00pm – 4.00pm

September: Fashion week & more Eltham LibraryPlus celebrates fashion week from 17 to 21 September, call in closer to the date and see what‟s coming up.

Fashion down under strikes at Aotea Utanganui – Museum of South Taranaki, Monday 3 September at 3.30pm. Your chance to learn about Kiwi fashions from bygone days and create your own fashion advertisement. Bring the family!

Both Waverley LibraryPlus and Patea LibraryPlus celebrate Fashion week on Monday 10 September at 10.30am with a Fashionista display and the chance to make a paper collage child‟s dress (kit supplied).

Opunake LibraryPlus will host a Reading Roald Dahl morning on 13 September from 10 to 11am. Come and read aloud a chapter or three of your favourite Roald Dahl book and relive Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Hawera LibraryPlus wants you to „Guess the Decade!‟. This is a competition to guess which decade and which staff member from baby photos of staff members with their mothers.. Watch out for staff dressed in fashions from different decades.

Kidz Biz

To check out what is happening in your library for children – grab a copy of our South Taranaki Kidz Biz booklet at your local LibraryPlus, Hawera iSite, PowerCo Aquatic Centre, Aotea Utanganui – Museum of South Taranaki or the TSB Hub.

J K Rowling's Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the fifth book in the acclaimed series, had a first-run print of 8.5 million copies

Overdrive is here!

Switched onto E-books?

Looking for more?

Overdrive has arrived.

Point your mouse, iPod, Smartphone, tablet or eBook reader at this website: http://epukapuka.lib.overdrive.com Select „South Taranaki District Libraries‟.

Sign in using your library card number - and go! (The old blue ones won‟t work) Search and browse the extensive collections of eBook fiction and non-fiction, audio book fiction and non-fiction and check out the featured collections.

It‟s that easy.

Don‟t have a library card? Pop into your nearest LibraryPlus and get one today for free.

Still have a blue card? Pop in or ring for an immediate free replacement.

Need help? Just ask any LibraryPlus staff member, send an email or give us a call.

Press Display Instant access to 1,700 newspapers from 92 countries in 48 languages. No more buying the daily newspaper, no more waiting for delivery, no more wet pages when it rains… Press Display is available online at your local LibraryPlus using the Aotearoa People‟s Network Kahoroa (APNK) computers or in the comfort of your own home from our website.

For APNK access at your local LibraryPlus click through the following:  News & views.  Newspapers.  News papers & magazines.  Press display.

For access via internet http://library.pressdisplay.com Sign in using your library card number Enjoy … and don‟t forget if you have any questions talk to your local LibraryPlus staff.

Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol in six weeks

“How to Improve Your Chess Game” by Charles Manson made the Worst-selling books of all time list

In focus: Manaia LibraryPlus

In 1983 a small committee of volunteers from Manaia, including Carole Hosie and June Wallace, was formed to start a library. There was a call for the community to donate books and the committee rented a small room in the Temple Buildings (formerly housed a solicitor and then a photographic studio). The committee formed a roster and the library opened for a few hours each week.

It wasn‟t long before the library was deemed to be an essential need for the community. The Town Board began to assist with a small budget and support. The National Library loaned books and came to visit in a mobile bus.

The Librarian was in charge of choosing the books.

By April 1985 the Manaia Town Board was now the Waimate Plains Council and had purchased the building. With a lot of help from service groups - such as the Fire Brigade, Lions Club, etc - new carpet tiles were laid, the building was given a paint job and more shelves were purchased. The library was still only open for six hours per week over three days. The library used to charge an annual subscription fee to borrowers, however, this fee was ceased because the National Library would only loan to free libraries. Carole Hosie was officially appointed Librarian in 1985. The National Library increased their loan total and more money for books was gained from the Waimate Plains District Council.

The library was pretty basic at this stage, no phones, no computers, and basic heating. In spite of the lack of facilities the library has always been active in organising children‟s activities. Holiday programmes, author visits and storytelling times were being held from the beginning of the library‟s conception.

Community support continued to grow and the library steadily increased the hours. The Librarian was now being paid and volunteers were still on hand. In 1989 the local councils merged and formed the South Taranaki District Council. Manaia Library became part of a team of seven libraries. The library grew and facilities improved. Kath Copeland began working as a volunteer along with Margaret Fox and Mary Hogwood. In 1992 computerisation took place.

In 1995 the Temple Buildings was declared an earthquake risk and the library moved to the Council Buildings at the other side of town, opposite the swimming baths. The hours were then increased to 20 per week.

In 2002 LibraryPlus was established. This meant that the library staff trained and up-skilled so that Council facilities (rates, dog registrations etc) could be undertaken and June Wallace was transferred to the library. At present the library is doing well and is the hub of the Community. It is a modern facility open 40 hours a week and offers class visits, Little Critters, junior and adult book clubs and crossword mornings.

Interesting websites Teen Reads – this website has everything. It is divided into many sections so you can really narrow down the area that you browse through. http://www.teenreads.com/ Guys Read – a web-based literacy programme for boys to encourage them to read more by recommending books that guys love. http://www.guysread.com/ In keeping with our upcoming events check out http://www.puanga.org.nz/ and http://www.trc.govt.nz/

The Library of Congress, Washington DC, USA contains 28 million books and has 532 miles of shelving

The Cat in the Hat was written because Dr. Seuss thought the famous Dick and Jane primers were insanely boring

What‟s happening in your library – teens: Do you get bored during winter?

Are you feeling restless, edgy, irritated?

Yes? N0 – you‟re feeling wired!

So now it‟s time to get ready to be WIRED 4 WINTER. This fantastic teen reading opportunity is open to teens aged between 13-19 years.

This is your chance to read, review and gain points to bid on prizes. How does it work?        

Attend a fantastic launch party.

Charge into your local LibraryPlus.

Grab a book or three.

Read, read, read…

Review, review, review.

Send reviews to us online.

Gain as many points as you can.

Come to the finale auction and bid those points on prizes.

This is your chance to win major prizes which include an HP netbook, Canon camera, iPods, Playstation and much more!

W4W runs July through August. Are you ready to get Wired?

Test your knowledge

Based on the book – how well do you know the books that have been turned into film?

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Robin William‟s cross dressing parenting adventure based on the book by Anne Fine.

Upcoming movie about vampires and American president based on the book by Seth Grahame-Smith.

Writer of the „Bourne‟ series that has included three films starring Matt Damon. „Hello Clarice‟ is one of the most famous lines from this thriller based on the book of the same name.

Two children‟s books by EB White have been transformed into film: Stuart Little and __________‟s _____.

Douglas Adam sci fi classic made into a 2005 film.

Depression era horse racing adventure based on real events.

Jodi Piccoult tear jerker about a child born to save her sister‟s life.

Political thriller adapted into a feature film by the same name in 1962 and 2004. The remake starred Denzel Washington.

10. Two part epic fantasy directed by Peter Jackson with a planned release for later this year.

www.southtaranaki.com 0800 111 323 1. Mrs Doubtfire 2. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 3. Robert Ludlum 4. Silence of the Lambs 5. Charlotte’s Web 6. Hitchhikers Guide To the Galaxy 7. Seabiscuit 8. My Sister’s Keeper 9. The Manchurian Candidate 10. The Hobbit