What's on at Island Bay Library?
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Want to know about events, groups and new features at Island Bay Library? This page will keep you up to date!
Pre-school Storytime
- Pre-school storytime is 1/2 an hour every Thursday at Island Bay Library at 10.30am in the children's area
- They are interactive sessions with stories, songs and rhymes
- They are fun and free - you don't have to book!
- They are for children, parents and carers to share
BookBusters at Island Bay
BookBusters is a free, non competitive and fun monthly reading club for 7 and 8 year olds of all reading abilities.
We meet the first Tuesday of every month, 4-5pm at the Island Bay Community Centre. Talking about books and book-related activities are all part of the fun and there's a lot of fun to be had.
Q: So, who exactly can join BookBusters?
A: Any kids who are 7 or 8 and love books are welcome to come along. Of course even if you don't love books you're welcome to come to the meetings as well, we'll have you loving reading after a just few meetings!
Q: What happens at the meetings?
A: All sorts of exciting things happen at the meetings. Usually we discuss the books we have read and look at new books that have been recently published. Sometimes we listen to cool stories and most sessions we do a fun activity or game. There's also a great chance for the kids to share what they've been reading and recommend books for others to read.
Q: Do you have to be good at reading?
A: No, not at all, you just have to be interested in reading. We look at all sorts of books at BookBusters; picture books, comic books, fiction and non-fiction, chapter books, magazines, everything! The aim is to get you reading or foster your love of reading so everyone is welcome, from the novice to the expert.
Q: I hear there are prizes and certificates to be won, is that true?
A: Well, that's top secret, but I guess I can tell you that, yes, if you keep coming to the meetings and reading books you will likely leave with a few certificates or prizes up your sleeve. Of course, let's not forget the best prize of all, which is the fact you'll be reading some of the brand new books on the catalogue, learning about all different sorts of genres to read and sharing some laughs and fun with your new friends.
What: Bookbusters
When: First Tuesday of every month, 4-5pm
Where: Island Bay Community Centre, 137 The Parade, Island Bay
Baby Rock and Rhyme
Odette and co. will take your babies through their musical paces!
Baby Rock & Rhyme is a way for parents and carers to interact with their babies through rhymes, finger-plays and stories delivered by experienced presenters. It's a great opportunity to have fun, socialise and spend quality 'one-on-one' time with your tot. These are free, weekly interactive sessions.
Contact Odette if you'd like to know more or enquire at Island Bay Library.
What: Baby Rock and Rhyme
When: Every Wednesday at 9.30am (except Christmas school holidays).
Book Group
The Island Bay Library Book Discussion Group meets in the library from 10.15 am on the first Wednesday of each month. A group of locals get together to share what they have been reading lately. There are no set books and a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction is recommended - a great chance to share a cup of tea or coffee, meet some fellow bibliophiles and discover some new reads.
After each session, the reviews by the bookgroup are compiled and copies are available from the Library.
Contact Odette if you'd like to know more or enquire at Island Bay Library.
What: Island Bay Library Book Discussion Group
When: First Wednesday of the month at 10.15 am
