What's on at Ruth Gotlieb (Kilbirnie) Library?
Welcome!
Nau mai haere mai, welcome. On this page you'll find information about what's happening at Ruth Gotlieb (Kilbirnie) Library.
‘It starts with one’ theme for sustainable living exhibition
Come and see a fascinating free exhibition at Kilbirnie Library this summer!
A vision for sustainable living and the power of individuals to initiate positive change is the theme of an international exhibition launched by Wellington Mayor Celia Wade Brown at Parliament on Saturday, 19 November. Inspired by the Earth Charter, the “Seeds of Hope: Visions of Sustainability, Steps Toward Change,” it has been seen by more than 1.5 million people from 27 countries since first going on display at Johannesburg nine years ago. The message "It starts with one," is key -- the slogan that the Earth Charter International chose for their "Earth Charter + 10" campaign in 2010. The "Seeds of Hope" exhibition consists of 24 panels containing words and images, including one left blank with a simple tree design so viewers can attach their own statement of what they will do toward sustainability. Seeds of Hope: Visions of Sustainability, Steps Toward Change exhibition is on display at Kilbirnie Library from 2 December 2011 – 12 January 2012.Holiday Activities
We have a different theme for our activities session each school holiday. Last holidays it was Hideous and hilarious history.
The Museum of Wellington City and Sea brought us an amazing box of historical goodies to see and touch. Kids took turns churning butter, and some people even posed for an old-fashioned photo - no smiling!!
Ring us on 387 1480 for more information about future holiday activities.
Baby Rock & Rhyme
This awesome programme, aimed at 0-2 year olds, is held every Friday during term time. It is an interactive fun-filled session of rhymes, songs and fingerplays for babies and their caregivers. It starts at 10:15 and runs for approximately 20 minutes.
More information, including full details for all libraries, is available on the libraries' Parents' Services page.
Storytime
We have Preschool storytime sessions each week on Mondays and Wednesdays. Storytime starts at 10:30am and lasts 30mins. You will definitely giggle, probably sing, and maybe even dance a little bit while listening to tales from our gifted staff of storytellers. Come along and join the fun.
More information on storytimes, including full details for all libraries, is available on the libraries' Parents' Services page.
Book Busters
BookBusters is an energetic, creative and inspiring club for 7-8 year old readers. At Kilbirnie Library our Bookbusters meet on the first Thursday of the Month at 4pm. You would be daft to miss it! In September we looked at all things Roald Dahl-related, we read spooky stories in October, and in November we read Astrid Lindgren books (Hooray for Pippi Longstocking!). This month we finished off the year with a Christmas party.
Over the holidays you could take up our Summer Reading Challenge - ask for the fold-out form if you didn't get one at the last meeting. There's no BookBusters meeting in January, so we'll see you again in February - though please do drop in for a chat and tell us what you're reading!
For more information on BookBusters, including how to join, check out the Kids' BookBusters page.
Book Seekers
BookSeekers is a cool FREE book club for 9 to 12 year olds. We meet on the second Thursday of each month between 4-5pm at the library and share our reading experiences. Our club leaders make sure there are plenty of enjoyable activities to keep us busy at meetings. For more information on BookSeekers, including how to join, check out the Kids' BookSeekers page.
Book Club
Kilbirnie Library hosts a friendly and informal book group for adults. This group meets in the library on the first Thursday of the month from 6-7pm.
"The Kilbirnie library book club comes together over a cuppa and biscuit to discuss the books we have read, movies we have seen, and authors. The selection of books available for reading is varied. For me, this has expanded the authors and the type of books I read and to read with a different perspective and viewpoint. We recently had Kate Spencer come and speak to us about her book Being Daisy. Interesting and entertaining to listen to an author speak on her book and life experience. A different insight to that of a just a reader." -- Kilbirnie Book Club member
For further information, email June or ring us on 387 1480.Tea and Tales with the Fourth Thursday Club
Join our friendly staff at Kilbirnie Library at 10:15 on the fourth Thursday of the month for morning tea and be entertained for an hour with stories, poems, excerpts and anecdotes from our collection.
Last month the readings were chosen by Sylvia and Coco.
Sylvia read from:
- Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
- Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery; illustrated by Scott McKowen
- Tales of old Kilbirnie by C.W. Taylor
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
- The hitch hiker's guide to the galaxy by Douglas Adams
Social English Group
Come to our free English conversation session at Kilbirnie Library. We meet every Monday from 11am-12pm to chat and improve our English conversation skills. All levels welcome!
Matariki
In July we hosted a Matariki festival, featuring Matariki stories by local Lyall Bay and St Patrick's school students. There was also a Matariki quiz, facepainting, and other Matariki activities.
