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Summer Holiday Events Looking for something to do during the holidays? All are welcome to the special entertainment programmes held through the summer holidays. You did not have to be enrolled in the Summer Reading Programme to come to these. Flaxmere LibraryFriday 6 Jan, 3.30pm Monday 16 Jan, 2pm Tuesday 17 Jan, 10am Hastings LibraryMonday 9 Jan, 10.00am Monday 16 Jan, 10.30am Tuesday 17 Jan, 10.30am Havelock North LibraryMonday 9 Jan, 11.30am Monday 16 Jan, 1.30pm Tuesday 17 Jan, 1.30pm |
Read Plus! Summer Reading Programme Thanks to everyone who registered for our free summer reading programmes for ages 11-18 years. Both the ReadPlus (High School) and the SRPlus (Intermediate age) programmes are now full. We look forward to seeing you at report in time SRPlus and Read PlusFree summer reading programmes for ages 11-18 years, held in December and January each year. This year there are two levels:
RegistrationsParticipants in these two programmes registered at a combined registration evening at Hastings Library on Wednesday 23 November 2011. Report ins start from Monday 5 December and finish on 13 January. |
What are the Summer Reading Programmes? UPDATE:All programmes are now full - thank you for registering and we look forward to seeing you all at Report In time! Everyone is welcome to attend the entertainment programmes. Events! Rewards! Entertainment! Finale parties! All three libraries hold our popular E.C.READ'N Summer Reading Programmes during December & January. 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. There is no charge to attend. The programmes are aimed at various levels: JuniorFrom Preschool to 11 or 12 years. Junior Te ReoFrom Preschool to 12 years. IntermediateFor Years 7 & 8. SecondaryFor Years 9 -13. |
Junior Collections All three libraries have great collections of children's items, including books, puzzles, CDs, DVDs, cassettes and talking books. All ages are catered for, from toddlers to teens. Parents - you are welcome to ask the Children's Librarians for books that best suits your child's age and stage in reading. Click Read More to see a list of Junior Collections and link to the Catalogue from each one. |
Winter Warmers 'Winter Warmers' is an annual reading programme, running for six weeks during the middle of winter. Full of fun and creativity for kids, this programme is offered over the two weeks of the July school holidays and two weeks before and after. Children enrolled in the programme receive a review booklet. In this they write reviews, draw pictures, or design covers for the library books they've been reading. They can be rewarded with incentive prizes along the way, and at the end attend a finale celebration with prizes and certificates.
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Databases for ResearchFrom homework help, through secondary school and tertiary level, to adult general interest, to health topics, law, funding, scholarships, our databases provide access to a huge range of online resources, on just about every topic. From home you can search encyclopedias and also use our databases find thousands of journal and newspaper articles in full text. Hastings District Libraries subscribe to a wide range of databases, greatly extending our collections. Most are available to use from home - use your library card number for login ID.
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Junior Members & Kidz Cards Children under 16 years have a Junior membership. A junior registration form requires the signature and ID of a parent or guardian, and proof of address. We also record the school attended. Children's cards are issued for their personal use. |
Junior Parent & Child CollectionsEach of our libraries has a Junior Parent & Child Collection, located in the Children's Sections. These collections include books on parenting and books to help explain various situations to children (at various levels).
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Duffy Books in Homes Duffy Books in Homes Public Library ProgrammesIn a new and exciting initiative The Association of Public Library Managers (APLM) has joined forces with Duffy Books in Homes to offer Duffy kids all around New Zealand a free book reward when they use their public library regularly. The Duffy Books in Homes Programme features a theatre show that visits all schools participating in the programme - this year’s show is Duffy’s Book Bus Adventure. The interactive show, put on by talented young kiwi blokes, is a fun way of showing the joys and benefits of reading. |
Gaz Sayz - Books are Cool Everyone loves a good story! One of the most important activities parents can share with children is reading...for enjoyment! Here are Gaz'z tips for storytime... |
Preschool Storytime FlaxmereFlaxmere Library Come on over, have some fun. There's lots to do for everyone. |
Preschool Storytime HastingsStorytimes for Preschoolers are held at Hastings Library every Wednesday during term time, 10:30-11:00am. Stories, songs, things to make! |
Preschool Storytime Havelock NthStorytimes for Preschoolers are held at Havelock North Library every Wednesday during term time, 10:30-11:00am. |
Scholarships Grants Awards Looking for funding for tertary eduction? Breakout databaseAvailable in the libraries (no charge), use Funding Information Services Breakout database to find details of scholarships, grants and awards. There are also guidelines for applying and success stories to inspire you. Careers NZ
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Te Wa Pakiwaitara - Preschool StorytimeHe mihi mahana ki a koutou, Naumai Haere mai ki Te Wa Pakiwaitara Come, listen, enjoy Pu Rakau (legends), Pakiwaitara (stories), waiata (song), whakatauaki (proverbs) and rauemi (creations). All welcome! Te Wa Paikwaitara encourages both Te Reo Māori and English to be read, heard and spoken. |
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