April 2012

Libraries … your guide to life
Te whare pukapuka … he whetū arahina

Libraries... your guide to life. Our April Editions focuses on the practical side of life, and how library resources can help you with hands-on stuff. You can find out more on our theme page.

How to …

Do it yourself! Here are some library resources that will help:

Explore our section on Practical living.
Browse resources on gardening, DIY, fashion, building, car maintenance and motor manuals, as well as food and drink.
Discover our pages on craft and Māori weaving.
Check out our pages on tax and KiwiSaver.

Easter

Good Friday is 6 April and Easter takes place on Sunday 8 April. Find out more about the Easter season, and browse our Easter opening hours.

Looking back on April

Wednesday 25 April is ANZAC Day - this is the day we commemorate New Zealanders killed in war and honour all returned service personnel. We have some information for kids.

Our timeline of historic Christchurch events explores more April milestones.

New

From our website

Central Library retrieval of stock
New Zealand Sign Language Week

On the blog

Reports back from Wellington Writers and Readers Week
Small but perfectly formed: Netsuke
The hidden heroes of New Zealand fiction