More than Books issue 6

More Than Books News from your LibraryPlus – Issue 6

Family Friendly Activities held each month!

Whatâ€&#x;s new for Patea LibraryPlus?

What did Hawera LibraryPlus look like in the past?

Wanting to discover your family tree for free?

In This Issue: On the cover:

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A Closer Look

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Reviews from Our Readers

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Patea Book Club

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Helpful Hints

Back Page

Whatâ€&#x;s inside?

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Hello from Lynne

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Keep an Eye Out For

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Aotea Utanganui

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Calendar of Events

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Kids Zone

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Out of the Box

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Get to know your Librarian

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Hello from Lynne

Libraries and Cultural Services Manager Clear blue skies and cooler evenings, autumn must be here! It‟s time to tidy the last of the summer gardens and prepare for winter vegetables and planting bulbs for spring. The trees start to turn glorious shades of yellow, orange and red and my roses put on a last burst of blossoms.

At the libraries we are planning programmes for April and May. These will include celebrating Heritage month in April and the Art of Book Illustration in May so watch out for activities based on those themes.

Beatrix Potter wrote and illustrated all her delightful stories such as The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddle Duck; I loved them as a child and then bought them for my son, nieces and nephews. The illustrations brought the stories alive and stimulated questions. Picture books for children are so important but there are also sophisticated picture books for older children to enjoy and graphic novels for adults.

Keep on seeking information and inspiration.

Lynne

Keep an Eye Out For Competition

Kidz Biz

To celebrate the Art of Book Illustrations this May, join in the fun and enter the competition of designing your own book cover. To find out details talk to your local LibraryPlus about what events they have in store for you.

Check out what is happening in your library for children these holidays – grab a copy of our South Taranaki Kidz Biz booklet at your local LibraryPlus, Hawera i-SITE, PowerCo Aquatic Centre, Aotea Utanganui – Museum of South Taranaki or TSB Hub.

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A Closer Look: Hawera LibraryPlus

Hawera LibraryPlus is right next door to where the very first library was in Hawera.

This was a collection of books that members of the Armed Constabulary housed in the Hawera Blockhouse. The library then moved to an inner room in Princes Street opposite the Post Office until, through public effort and subscriptions, a building was erected on the present site in 1876. The new library building, with fixed wooden shelving and a fireplace, provided a place for residents to hear lectures, read newspapers and magazines and borrow the new and popular books. In 1922 the control of the library was taken over by the Hawera Borough Council which has evolved into the South Taranaki District Council.

143 years have passed and Hawera LibraryPlus is still in the original place using the original building. During 1996 the old building was renovated adding a number of expansions. Security gates were installed, as well as a ramp and a new issues desk.

The library today still contains some books from the original collection, which are held in the glass cabinet and can only be used in the library.

Now Hawera LibraryPlus is one of seven libraries in the district who offer a range of Council services, including taking payments for rates, dog registrations and greenwaste as well as a full library service. It is still a place to hear speakers, read newspapers and magazines and borrow books, and it also offers free computers to the public on the Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa and wifi is accessible 24/7 from outside the building.

On Friday 19 April at 10.00am, local historian Mr Arthur Fryer will be speaking about the history of the Hawera Library at Hawera LibraryPlus. This is a free event and anyone can attend. Watch for staff who may be in period costume from the 1870‟s or another of the fifteen decades that the Hawera Library has been providing service to the district.

All information was sourced from „History of Hawera and the Waimate Plains’ as well as from the Plaque written by Arthur Fryer found in Hawera LibraryPlus

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Aotea Utanganui Aotea Utanganui holds family friendly activities each month.

Sunday 5 May 2013 – Movie Madness 1.30pm-3.30pm Supporting our fascinating exhibition on the history of Taranaki cinema, this fun filled Sunday will include classic movies on the big screen and the opportunity to create your own personalised movie poster.

Aotea Utanganui – Museum of South Taranaki is located on the main street in Patea. Aotea Utanganui is a purpose-built, architecturally-designed museum building that enhances the streetscape of Patea and provides a central point for culture and heritage in the South Taranaki district.

The museum is at 127 Egmont Street, Patea and is open every day except Christmas Day and Good Friday.

Entry is free.

4 May – 4 August 2013, Temporary Gallery, Aotea Utanganui Museum of South Taranaki Taranaki‟s distinctive reo is on show in an exhibition spanning the Māori New Year and Māori Language Week.

Taranaki Reo, Taranaki Tangata features writing from three of Taranaki‟s leading 19th century chiefs, along with historical manuscripts and events to introduce newcomers to the Taranaki dialect.

Taranaki‟s reo is best known for its dropped or aspirated „h‟, but the dialect‟s distinctive nature goes much deeper. Historically, dialect differed not only from other regions, but also between Taranaki iwi, from north to south.

Tuhinga tawhito looks at Taranaki reo in historic writings; Taranaki Tangata focuses on the people who kept the language alive through times of adversity; and our Te Karero-a-Waha events programme encourages everyday use of Taranaki reo.

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Heritage April Sunday

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1 Easter Monday Easter Fun @ Aotea Utanganui 11am & 1.30pm

2 Mahjong @ Opunake LibraryPlus 1.30pm

3 Coffee & Crosswords @ Patea LibraryPlus 11.00am

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5 Casual Cuppa @ Hawera & Opunake LibraryPlus 10.00am

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Libraries are closed and re-open Tuesday 2 April 8 Scrabble @ Opunake LibraryPlus 1.30pm

Te Reo Support Network @ Patea LibraryPlus 10.30am11.30am 9 Mahjong @ Opunake LibraryPlus 1.30pm

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12 Casual Cuppa @ Hawera & Opunake LibraryPlus 10.00am

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Adult Book Club @ Opunake & Manaia LibraryPlus 10.00am 15 Scrabble @ Opunake LibraryPlus 1.30pm

16 Mahjong @ Opunake LibraryPlus 1.30pm

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19 History of the Library @ Hawera LibraryPlus 10.00am

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Adult Book Club @ Patea LibraryPlus 5.30pm 21

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22 Scrabble @ Opunake LibraryPlus 1.30pm

29 Quiet Night at the Library @ Hawera LibraryPlus 7.00pm – 9.00pm

23 Mahjong @ Opunake LibraryPlus 1.30pm

30 Mahjong @ Opunake LibraryPlus 1.30pm

Scrabble @ Opunake LibraryPlus 1.30pm

* Contact Library for more details on events

Talking History @ Waverley LibraryPlus 10.30am

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25 ANZAC Day Libraries are closed and re-open Friday 26 April

Talking History @ Patea LibraryPlus 1.30pm 26 Casual Cuppa @ Hawera & Opunake LibraryPlus 10.00am Crossword Morning @ Manaia LibraryPlus 10.00am

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Art of Book Illustration May Sunday

5 Movie Madness @ Aotea Utanganui 1.30pm – 3.30pm

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Monday

6 Scrabble @ Opunake LibraryPlus 1.30pm Adult Book Club @ Manaia LibraryPlus 10.00am & Waverley LibraryPlus 2.00pm 13 Scrabble @ Opunake LibraryPlus 1.30pm Adult Book Club @ Opunake LibraryPlus 10.00am

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20 Scrabble @ Opunake LibraryPlus 1.30pm

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7 Mahjong @ Opunake LibraryPlus 1.30pm

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1 Coffee & Crosswords @ Patea LibraryPlus 11.00am 8

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3 Casual Cuppa @ Hawera & Opunake Library 10.00am 10 Casual Cuppa @ Hawera & Opunake LibraryPlus 10.00am

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31 Casual Cuppa @ Hawera & Opunake LibraryPlus 10.00am

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Te Reo Support Network @ Patea LibraryPlus 10.30am-11.30am

14 Interactive Book Illustrating session @ Patea LibraryPlus 10.30am & Waverley LibraryPlus 2.00pm Mahjong @ Opunake LibraryPlus 1.30pm Adult Book Club @ Patea LibraryPlus 5.30pm 21 Don’t Judge a book by its cover @ Eltham LibraryPlus 10.30am Mahjong @ Opunake LibraryPlus 1.30pm

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27 Quiet Night at the Library @ Hawera LibraryPlus 7.00pm – 9.00pm

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28 Mahjong @ Opunake LibraryPlus 1.30pm

Scrabble @ Opunake LibraryPlus 1.30pm

** Contact Library for more details on event

Crossword Morning @ Manaia LibraryPlus10.00am

Eltham Tot Time Every Friday 10.30am Hawera Story Time Every Monday 10.30am Junior Book Club Last Thursday of the month 3.45pm Manaia Bookwormz Book Club Fortnightly Tuesday 3.30pm Opunake Bookbusters Book Club Fortnightly Tuesday 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

The New Zealand Post Children‟s Book Awards are celebrated with a nationwide festival of events and activities that bring books alive for young readers of all ages.

This colourful festival promotes the importance of books and reading, and provides inspiration for New Zealand‟s future writers and illustrators.

The finalists will be announced on Wednesday 3 April.

April Holiday Theme…

Author Focus

Find a Look for KidzBiz or ask your local library what fun activities they will be holding for you these holidays!

Congratulations Pam Jones -District Children’s and Young Adult Librarian for being chosen to judge the 2013 LIANZA Children‟s Book Awards.

Spot the Difference

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There are 5 differences, can you see them?

The Lies of Locke Lamora Reviewed by a Waverley Reader The story of the “Thorn of Camorra” a living legend or myth? The hero of the story is a weedy character who is barely able to swing a sword. Sold into slavery to the „Eyeless priest of the house of Perelandro‟ Locke Lamora begins his journey into the city‟s underworld and the group of thieves known as the Gentleman Bastards. Together they struggle against a raging war threatening to end their world. Does good triumph over evil? Who will survive?

“This book was totally cool; a bit predictable but wasn't about vamps or werewolves at least.

The main character was tough and somewhat honourable. The book is easy to read and understand.”

- Anonymous “For me, this book is "lovely, but..." Because the author talks about recycling and using what you have but then provides quite prescriptive product lists for each project.

That said, some of the projects are fabulous – I love the dark heart canvas.” – Anonymous

I was recommended this book by the librarian at Waverley LibraryPlus, Sarah Kennedy. As I am someone who does not generally read a lot of fantasy books it took me a while to immerse myself into this other realm.

My expectations of the books were met once I had started. I found that I had to continue to the end. I look forward to reading other books in this series as this was the first one.

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Chuck away your cash cards, close all your internet accounts, and put on your tin foil hat! After reading (well actually I listened to the full audio version) I have a new understanding of the power of personal information and how it can be turned against you at the drop of a hat. This is a great thriller that keeps you guessing right to the very end. – Anonymous

Feature: Patea Book Club Patea LibraryPlus has recently launched a book club for adult library users; the event is held at 5.30pm on the third Tuesday of every month.

Book club is an opportunity for people to get together with fellow reading enthusiasts to discuss books they enjoyed, or perhaps didnâ€&#x;t enjoy, hear about new books, author news and much more.

It is hoped the book club will be able to meet with members from the very popular Waverley LibraryPlus book club once or twice a year to share ideas and a cup of coffee.

If you would like to know more contact Narlene at Patea LibraryPlus on 278 0555, or for Waverleyâ€&#x;s book club contact Sarah Kennedy, Monday or Friday, on 0800 111 323.

Out of the Box Brand new books reaching the shelves

Title: Hip to Stitch Author: Melinda A Barta

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Title: Sew Eco Author: Ruth Singer

Title: Create Your Own Hand-Printed Cloth Author: Rayna Gillman

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Get to Know your Librarian: Sue McMillan District Systems and Cataloguing Librarian

How long have I been a librarian?

I started working at Stratford Public Library way back in 1987, first as a volunteer and then, when a position became available, I was taken on full time. I completed my NZ Library Studies Certificate while at Stratford Library. In 1993 the Librarian‟s job became vacant at Eltham Library, and I was the successful candidate. In 2002, I moved to the backroom at Hawera Library, specialising in cataloguing and acquisitions for the district libraries.

This year sees my 20th year with South Taranaki District Council. Over my years as a Librarian I‟ve seen many changes – computerisation of libraries, introduction of technology like the public internet services, issuing of CD ROMs, video cassettes and DVDs and now onto eBooks and eAudio. Libraries have certainly changed a lot in the past 25 odd years.

What is the most rewarding part of my job?

Seeing all the new books come in. I love opening the boxes and seeing what the buyers have bought for the shelves. I‟m currently buying eBooks and eAudio as well, building up our collection slowly. Introducing people to this new service is a real passion of mine. Everyone should have an eReader!

What is my favourite book that I would recommend?

Currently I‟m reading a lot of books on my Kindle eReader. I love the diversity of Indie (independent) authors, stuff that you would never get through main stream publishing. For over a year now I‟ve been reading almost exclusively Zombie apocalypse fiction. Some sleepless nights have arisen due to realising that in the event of a zombie uprising, my house is totally indefensible. It‟s hard to decide on which author or book I like best but it would either have to be Mark Tufo‟s Zombie Fallout series or Jospeh Talluto‟s White Flag of the Dead series. Pushed for an answer I‟d have to go for White Flag of the Dead. It‟s a great series for anyone wanting to try out Zombie fiction. There are 6 books in the series (the library has the first few in print). A new series set 20 years after the apocalypse has just been released with more to come. My other favourite author is Stuart MacBride. His Logan MacRae detective series is brilliantly well crafted and a great read if you don‟t mind a bit of torture and gruesome stuff.

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Helpful Hints The libraries APNK (Aotearoa People‟s Network Kaharoa) computers have free access to Ancestry® Library Edition, one of the most important genealogical collections available today. It has records from the UK, USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and other areas of the world including historical births, deaths and marriages, census, church, court, and immigration records, There are thousands of databases and billions of indexed names all able to be searched. Your results can be printed, emailed or saved onto a memory stick.

This service is only available in the libraries. Come in and see who you can find on your family tree.

Members of the public enjoying some musical entertainment by HungryTown at Hawera LibraryPlus in March

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Write a book review or give us some feedback Either drop it in to your local LibraryPlus or email them to lynne.walker@stdc.govt.nz

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OPENING HOURS 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