• Seeing Stars
• Spring Into Tawa
• Maori Langauage Week
• Adult Learning & Displays

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

'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!

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.

  

• 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' wowed us all with their amazing Kapahaka performance

An example from John's Street Art portfolio

A group of SubTexters enjoying Singstar karaoke