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New to New Zealand Workshop
Posted on 01 September 2010

Understanding the New Zealand Qualifications framework.  What is NCEA, NZQA and NQD? How does my son or daughter get an apprenticeship?  What are the tertiary options in Hawke's Bay?

Speak to an careers expert from Career Services and EIT.  Tuesday 7 Sept 2010 - 6:00pm at Hastings Library. Read more...

Introduction to Life Writing
Posted on 01 September 2010

Learn some basic life writing skills and record your memories for your family.  

Hastings Library, Friday 10 Sept - 10.30am. Read more...

Creative Writing Workshop
Posted on 23 August 2010

Is there a creative writer inside you?  Would you like to write stories, poems, a novel?   Not sure where to start or wanting some feedback?

You are invited to join us at a free Creative Writing Workshop, to be held on Friday 10 September, from 10.15am to 3pm at Hastings Library.  Read more...

Stoneycroft - A Digital Future
Photo: Stoneycroft homestead
Posted on 20 August 2010
Historic Stoneycroft homestead has a digital future! Hawke's Bay's digital knowledge bank is to be based there, an exciting project for those interested in our local history. Come along to hear James Morgan speak about this project, on Tuesday 31 August at 5.30pm.
The Business Section is on the move
Photo: Sir James Wattie Business Section
Posted on 23 July 2010

The books in the Sir James Wattie Business Collection are being shifted downstairs or over to the main Reference Collection, making way for our new group study room upstairs - to be called the Sir James Watties Memorial Room.  Read more...

Changes Coming Soon
Posted on 14 July 2010

Chairs, carpet and a new study room!  You saw, you sat, you voted - new chairs have arrived in our libraries.  More...

Where are the Art Prints?
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Posted on 14 July 2010

On the 1st July the Art Print Collection was withdrawn from Hastings Library.  Some of these prints have been retained for display and the remainder will be sold at the next Friends of the Library sale.

Calling All Poets!
Posted on 09 July 2010

A nationwide poetry competition is being held to celebrate National Poetry Day 2010.  Closes 5pm Thursday 15 July.  See Calling All Poets Competition website for entry details. 

Hastings Landmarks History Group meeting
Photo: The old Hastings Library building
Posted on 05 July 2010

Dr Forbes Bennett gave a very interesting talk on the history of the Lowe Rescue Helicopter at the Landmarks History Group on Tuesday 13 July.


These meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month, upstairs at Hastings Library, gold coin admission.  All welcome.  See Landmarks History Group

Changes to Fees & Charges
Posted on 25 June 2010

Some changes to library fees and charges have come into effect from 1 July 2010.  See our Charges Section  for all library charges.  More...

Holiday Programmes

Our three libraries were buzzing over the July holidays.  Hope you all enjoyed the holiday programmes and we look forward to seeing you during the term too.

Remember we have books and databases to help with all your school assignments.   Plus all our books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, and games to relax with.

Our Children's Librarians are already planning the Summer Reading Programme. Summer - there's something to look forward to!

At the end of the third term we look forward to seeing you during the September / October school holidays.  Watch for the programme details.

 

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