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Books at HomeOur Books at Home service provides library material on a regular basis for people who, for reasons of ill health or disability, are unable to come to the library. Fiction, non-fiction, large print books, talking books, music CDs, magazines, DVDs and videos may all be borrowed through the service. Talking books are available in various formats: on tape, CD, MP3, Mb4 & Playaway. Items issued on your Books at Home care are for your use only. If you are eligible to receive the Books at Home service please contact the Community Librarian at your library. You will be interviewed in your own home to find out your reading tastes, and to join you up if you are not already a library member. You will be given a volunteer courier who will choose your books and bring them to you. This service is free. Volunteer CouriersIf you would like to help with the Books at Home service by being a courier for a housebound patron, please contact the Community Librarian at your library. |
Community InformationInformation about local clubs and organisations can now be found on the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) website: www.cab.org.nz Hint:
Updates? Please contact the Hastings CAB if you wish to add or change an entry on the CAB website. |
Hastings Statistics Statistics New Zealand gathers comprehensive data on many aspects of our region. Visit their website to find the latest economic, social and demographic statistics for Hastings District and Hawke's Bay. QuickStats about the Hawke's Bay region>> QuickStats about the Hastings District>> New Zealand Geographic areas: www.stats.govt.nz/browse_for_stats/people_and_communities/Geographic-areas.aspx Also the Interactive Boundary Maps - allow you to click on a Region, Territorial Authority, Area Unit or Meshblock to bring up stats. |
Justices of the Peace - JPsDo you need help from a Justice of the Peace? Local JPs are available in Hastings and Havelock North Libraries at the following times: Hastings Library – Tuesday afternoons, 2pm-4pm (as part of the Information Marketplace). Havelock North Library –Saturday mornings, 10am–12 noon (Community Room) Read more... |
Community Noticeboards All three libraries have noticeboards for community notices and posters. To display these, please ask at the desk for the Community Librarian. You may also post notices and posters to: The Community Liaison and Promotions Co-ordinator, Private Bag 9002, Hastings 4156. Please send three copies if you would like these displayed in all three libraries. Our noticeboards are not used for:
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Petitions Petitions may be made available for the public to sign, in all three libraries. These must be approved by Paula Murdoch, District Libraries Manager. Petition organisers are responsible for the maintenance and collation of pages. |
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