Last Saturday Wellington Central Library building celebrated it’s 20th birthday. It was a fantastic day with cake, balloons, music, library tours, badge making and of course the Family Treasure Hunt. Everyone enjoyed themselves trying to find out the answers to all the questions. Although everyone had fun there can only be one winner of the wonderful Wii and it is….
Milo Guthrie. Congratulations, Milo and we hope you and your family have lots and lots of fun playing together on your Wii.
There was also a draw for people who couldn’t join in the Treasure Hunt but were able to colour in the picture on the entry form – we drew 3 winners – Lucy Mabbett, Nico Virtue and Tamlyn Gore. Each of our colouring in winners have won a fabulous playaway of Diary of a Wimpy Kid – Rodrick Rules.
Well done to everyone who joined in and thanks for celebrating our day with us.
Today the Wellington Central Library building is 20 years old! But we are also celebrating another very special library birthday.
He was born on December 10 1851 – that is 160 years ago! He was a very famous librarian who thought it would be really helpful if all books about the same things were shelved in the same place. So, he invented the Dewey Decimal system. That is what all those numbers on the spines of non-fiction books are, dewey decimal numbers.
Even though the Dewey Decimal system was invented over 100 years ago a lot of school and public libraries still use it today. His name was Melvil Dewey.
There are heaps of books in the library about famous people – here are a few:
Inspired by Shaun Tan’s The Lost Thing Holy Cross School will be showcasing their work at Miramar Library during the school holidays. Drop in to the library to admire their imaginative artwork and to learn about Shaun Tan!
Karori Library’s popular creative writing workshops are back!
Helen and Mary’s workshops will help you build confidence, take pride in your work, develop creativity, improve literacy, increase general braininess and just a lot of fun.
Details:
For 8-12 year olds
18th october 1-4pm at Karori Library
Cost: $30
Places are limited and will fill up quickly. Email brainbunny@hotmail.com to secure your place.
Pop along to Island Bay Library on Thursday 22 September, 10.30-11.30 for a special Kiwiana storytime with stories and activities – Make your own piwakawaka or fantail! It’s free and all whanau are welcome – don’t miss out!
For more information contact Rose Swindells, phone 383 7464 or 021 227 8206.
Nau mai, haere mai!
It’s that time of month again…Last month’s Pyjama Party was a huge success with SO MANY of you showing up in your pyjamas. What fun it was! This month we are again embracing the cold weather and digging out some chilly characters with a Winter Wonderland theme. Bring a friend!
Friday 5 August 7PM @ the Central Library for ages 7 and up!
We’ve got some great activities happening just for you during the school holidays 18-29th July.
The unusual, the strange, and sometimes the downright gross will be happening at your local library – from World Records to weird and unbelievable facts, strange storytelling, and ‘Believe it or Not’ sessions – a chance to work out which bizarre stories are true and which are false. The answers might be surprising…
Check out all the activities at your local library.
Fancy yourself as a bit of a writer? Karori Library is hosting a children’s Creative Writing Workshop during the July School Holidays.
Where: Karori Library
When: 26th July, 1-4pm
Who: The workshop is presented by Helen Fletcher and Mary Dennis especially for 8-12 year olds.
How much: $30
Places are limited, bookings required. For more information and to book please email juliafletcher113@hotmail.com.
Check out other cool activities during the holidays here.
