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Posted on 14 November 2011

eBooks can now be downloaded free from ePukapuka OverDrive to a computer, iPad, mobile phone or an eReading device. Audiobooks are talking books that can be downloaded to a computer, iPod or other compatible device with audio capability.

Hastings District and Napier Libraries are part of the newly-formed Lower North Island Digital Library Group, ePukapuka, which is offering eBooks and audiobooks to readers. To use Overdrive click on the logo below left. Read more...

Learn About Your Gadget

Posted on 18 January 2012

Have you been given an iPad, eReader, Netbook or another wonderfully confusing piece of technology for Christmas?

Ask about our I.T. classes or a help session today. For more information, ring Ross at Hastings Library, 06 871 5180.

Your Library, supporting I.T. literacy in the community.

1931 Earthquake

Posted on 03 February 2012

The 81st anniversay of the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake is on 3 February We have many resources in the library - books, newspapers on microfilm, archive photos. There are displays upstairs & downstairs in Hastings Library at present. See also the section Hawke's Bay Earthquake 1931...

There was a memorial service at the clock tower at 10.30am in Hastings.

Local events this weekend

Posted on 01 February 2012

Events on in the Hastings District this weekend include:

Friday 3 February - 1931 Earthquake Memorial Service

Sunday 5 February - Ceili in the Park at Cornwall Park

Monday 6 February - Kahungunu Day & Waitangi Day Celebration

More about these...

Library Hours Waitangi Day

Photo: Signing of Treaty of Waitangi, from commons.wikimedia.org

Posted on 01 February 2012

Hastings District Libraries will be closed on Waitangi Day, Monday 6 February. We will be open our normal hours for the rest of the weekend. See hours ...

Upskill your law knowledge

Posted on 27 January 2012

Enroll in the free Hawke's Bay Community Law Legal Education course! This is a six week course presented by knowledgeable and engaging speakers. It will be held at the Hastings Library. Spaces are limited, so bookings essential. More...

Hastings Library Teen Book Club

Posted on 27 January 2012

Are you a teen who enjoys reading the cool books we have in the library? We are starting a Teen Book Club at Hastings Library on Tues 14 February. Ages 12 plus are welcome. More...

New book bags

Posted on 17 January 2012

We have new book bags on sale from today. These are environmentally friendly jute bags with a rolled cotton cord handle. The price is $5.00 each. More...

Summer Reading Programme Reminder

Posted on 12 January 2012

Kids - have you done your four report ins yet? To get an invitation to go to the Finale Party, you will need to do four report ins by the end of Friday 13 January!

Storytellers

Posted on 06 January 2012

Looking for something to do during the holidays? We have some great storytellers visiting our three libraries. Tanya Batt, Levity Beet and Niall de Burca are all professional storytellers. Click on their names to read more about them.

All are welcome to come along! You do not have to be taking part in the Summer Reading Programmes. Click here for dates and times...

Holiday Programmes

Summer at the Libraries!

Looking for something to do during the holidays? All are welcome to the special entertainment programmes.

You did not have to be enrolled in the Summer Reading Programme to come to these and there is no charge to attend.

Flaxmere Library

Friday 6 Jan, 3pm
Tanya Batt - storyteller

Monday 16 Jan, 2pm
Niall de Burca - storyteller

Tuesday 17 Jan, 10am
Levity Beet - storyteller

Hastings Library

Monday 9 Jan, 10.00am
Tanya Batt - storyteller

Monday 16 Jan, 10.30am
Levity Beet - storyteller

Tuesday 17 Jan, 10.30am
Niall de Burca - storyteller

Havelock North Library

Monday 9 Jan, 11.30am
Tanya Batt - storyteller

Monday 16 Jan, 1.30pm
Levity Beet - storyteller

Tuesday 17 Jan, 1.30pm
Niall de Burca - storyteller

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Update: All Summer Reading Programmes are now full - thank you for registering and we look forward to seeing you all at Report In time!

All three libraries hold our popular E.C.READ'N Summer Reading Programmes during December & January.

These are incentive based programmes . They encourage reading through fun packed reading activities and special entertainment programmes.

Individual attention and staff support are a feature of the programmes.

They are developed by libraries in the Eastern & Central Districts to encourage enjoyment in reading. We are grateful for support from the Eastern & Central Community Trust.

The programmes are aimed at various levels - read more...

Hastings District Libraries

Holiday Programmes

Summer at the Libraries!

Flaxmere Library

Hastings Library

Havelock North Library

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