Events

Library Week - Te Wiki O Nga Whare Pukapuka

It’s New Zealand’s Library Week from 15th - 21st October 2007, celebrating everything that’s great about our libraries up and down the country. Library Week is coordinated by LIANZA, the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa.

Programmes 2007

Akaroa Library

Monday 15 October: Akaroa Library Library Week Display

To celebrate 18 years as a school and community library, there will be a display showcasing the libraries' history, highlights and milestones.

Wednesday 17 October: Akaroa Library NZ's Biggest Storytime

Take part in New Zealand's largest storytime. Come along and listen to The Grumble Rumble Mumbler.

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Bindery

Tuesday 16 October: Behind the Scenes Tour

Learn more about what happens behind the scenes at Christchurch City Libraries' bindery. Learn more about library services including home provision, preschool support and the mobile library. Tours start and end at Christchurch City Council depot in Smith Street Linwood.

  • 16 October 2007, 11:45am - 12:30am at Bindery and Outreach, Smith St, Linwood, Christchurch.

Wednesday 17 October: Behind the Scenes Tour

Learn more about what happens behind the scenes at Christchurch City Libraries' bindery. Learn more about library services including home provision, preschool support and the mobile library. Tours start and end at Christchurch City Council depot in Smith Street Linwood.

  • 17 October 2007, 11:45am - 12:30am at Bindery and Outreach, Smith St, Linwood, Christchurch

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Central Library

Monday 15 October: Centre for the Child Library Week Display

To celebrate library week, Centre for the Child will be displaying historical events from Central Library's past.

Monday 15 October: Central Library Tours

Learn more about the South Island's flagship library. Come along and view special collections not normally open to the public.

  • 15 October 2007, 11:00am - 12:00am at Central Library
  • Event cost is FREE, bookings are required

Tuesday 16 October: Central Library Tours

Learn more about the South Island's flagship library. Come along and view special collections not normally open to the public.

  • 16 October 2007, 1:00pm - 2:00pm at Central Library
  • Event cost is FREE, bookings are required

Wednesday 17 October: Central Library Tours

Learn more about the South Island's flagship library. Come along and view special collections not normally open to the public.

  • 17 October 2007, 1:00pm - 2:00pm at Central Library
  • Event cost is FREE, bookings are required

Thursday 18 October: Central Library Tours

Learn more about the South Island's flagship library. Come along and view special collections not normally open to the public.

  • 18 October 2007, 10:00am - 11:00am at Central Library
  • Event cost is FREE, bookings are required

Friday 19 October: Central Library Tours

Learn more about the South Island's flagship library. Come along and view special collections not normally open to the public.

  • 19 October 2007, 11:00am - 12:00am at Central Library
  • Event cost is FREE, bookings are required

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Fendalton Library

Monday 15 October: Fendalton Library Library Week Display

A display on Fendalton Library's history, it services, the local area its diverse cultural community.

Tuesday 16 October: Preschool Storytime

Grab a grandparent and bring them to preschool storytime session.

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Lyttelton Library

Tuesday 16 October: Lyttelton Library NZ's Biggest Storytime

Take part in New Zealand's largest storytime. Come along and listen to The Grumble Rumble Mumbler.

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Hornby Library

Wednesday 17 October: Hornby Library NZ's Biggest Storytime

Take part in New Zealand's largest storytime. Come along and listen to The Grumble Rumble Mumbler.

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Linwood Library

Wednesday 17 October: Linwood Library NZ's Biggest Storytime

Take part in New Zealand's largest storytime. Come along and listen to The Grumble Rumble Mumbler.

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New Brighton Library

Wednesday 17 October: New Brighton Library NZ's Biggest Storytime

Take part in New Zealand's largest storytime. Come along and listen to The Grumble Rumble Mumbler.

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Parklands Library

Wednesday 17 October: Parklands Library NZ's Biggest Storytime

Take part in New Zealand's largest storytime. Come along and listen to The Grumble Rumble Mumbler.

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Redwood Library

Wednesday 17 October: Redwood Library NZ's Biggest Storytime

Take part in New Zealand's largest storytime. Come along and listen to The Grumble Rumble Mumbler.

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Shirley Library

Wednesday 17 October: Shirley Library NZ's Biggest Storytime

Take part in New Zealand's largest storytime. Come along and listen to The Grumble Rumble Mumbler.

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South Christchurch Library

Wednesday 17 October: South Christchurch Library NZ's Biggest Storytime

Take part in New Zealand's largest storytime. Come along and listen to The Grumble Rumble Mumbler.

  • 3 - 6 years
  • 17 October 2007, 10:30am - 11:00am at South Library

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Sumner Library

Wednesday 17 October: Sumner LibraryNZ's Biggest Storytime

Take part in New Zealand's largest storytime. Come along and listen to The Grumble Rumble Mumbler.

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Upper Riccarton Library

Wednesday 17 October: Upper Riccarton Library NZ's Biggest Storytime

Take part in New Zealand's largest storytime. Come along and listen to The Grumble Rumble Mumbler.

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