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Seeing Stars In Tawa

Wellington City Libraries and the Wellington Astronomical Society presents a fun, FREE evening for families and amateur astronomers. Telescopes to try, special guest talks and great activities for children.

When: Thursday, 28 August, 7-9pm


Talks about astronomy by:

Prof. Ed Budding- world expert on variable stars (stars with pulsing light). Prof Budding will discuss the internet and its potential for astronomy.

Wellington Astronomical Society members will discuss astronomy for beginners.

Patrick Sharp - a local teenager. Patrick will talk about his recent trip to the United States International Space and Rocket Centre, Space Camp.

For more details call us on 2321690
To find out about astronomy, book clubs and more visit www.was.org.nz

Seeing Stars

'Spring Into Tawa' Market Day

Saturday 13 September, 9.30am to 12.30pm


Spring into Tawa Library! A fun morning, for family and whanau.

  • Arts & Crafts!
  • Face Painting!
  • Treasure Hunt!
  • Spot Prizes!
  • Performances!
  • Free workshops for the adults! (Hosted by the Tawa Adult Community Education tutors)

Nau mai haere mai!

Te Wiki o te Reo Maori - Maori Language Week

To help celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Maori (Maori Language Week), Tawa Library ran a variety of free events throughout the week. On Thursday afternoon, the library hosted local kapahaka groups Te Iti Kahurangi o Mana Tiaki and Nga mokopuna o Mana Tiaki who wowed us all with their powerful waiata. That evening, six adults came and learned how to make putiputi harakeke (flax flowers). This workshop was taken by Raranga (flax weaving) students of Te Wananga o Aotearoa. Te Wiki o te Reo Maori ended with a hugely successful Te Reo Maori Storytime which was attended by 150 children and adults. A big "kia ora" to all involved! Ka mau te wehi!

Kapa Haka Girls

adult learning & displays

  • Adult Learning:

    We have a collection of materials for people of all ages who are learning to read and for those who are learning English as a secondary language. All material in this collection is free to borrow and has a four week issue period.

  • Around the World display:

    Each month we will focus on a particular country and offer a range of materials for you to borrow such as fiction, non-fiction, bi-lingual picture books, DVDs, magazines, as well as a selection of foreign language magazines and books. This month the spotlight is on Fiji and the Cook Islands.

    around the world display
  • Are you new to New Zealand or know someone who is?

    We have a range of information available specifically for migrant families and individuals new to the community. Look for the 'Around the World' map. For further assistance please see Lynette.

Te Iti Kahurangi o Mana Tiaki

'Te Iti Kahurangi o Mana Tiaki' wowed us all with their amazing Kapahaka performance

Some of John's street art

An example from John's Street Art portfolio

Girls Karaoke

A group of SubTexters enjoying Singstar karaoke

Our libraries I Joining I Borrowing

 

What's on here?

BookBusters

BookBusters is the library-wide reading group for kids aged 7 to 8. Tawa's BookBuster club meets on the first Wednesday of every month.

Storytime

Pre-schoolers are invited to join us each week on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:30am for a fun-filled half hour.

Tea and Tales

This seniors group meets at 10.30am on the first Tuesday of every month except January. This has proved very popular with everyone joining in sharing items of interest and laughs.

Picture Tawa!

Jacqui reading to the Tawa Tea & Tales group