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Auckland Libraries is kicking off the Year of the Rabbit with 80+ events across Auckland and we are joining in with displays so that you can check what animal is you are in the Chinese Calendar. We are also holding Chinese Storytimes for the preschoolers and I have just finished telling the Warkworth children and parents about the legend behind the Chinese Zodiac as well as telling them a little bit about the traditions celebrated on this occasion.

Other storytimes in the Rodney area include:

10:30am - 11am, Tuesday 8 February - Mahurangi East Library

10:30am - 11am, Wednesday 9 February - Wellsford Library

10:30am - 11am, Wednesday 9 February - Whangaparaoa Library

11am - 11:30am, Thursday 10 February - Orewa Library

Chinese New Year continues for two weeks and you can join us in libraries across Auckland for demonstrations and workshops, Chinese Digital Community web tutorials, storytimes and rhyme time, plus music and dance performances. You can even go on the Chinese Digital Community for your chance to win dinner at a top Chinese restaurant!

Auckland Libraries’ sister website, the Chinese Digital Community http://chinesecommunity.org.nz/, is a repository of heritage and cultural information about New Zealand’s Chinese community.
Find out all about:
Great Chinese books and films at Auckland Libraries – includes contemporary Chinese fiction, awesome cookbooks, movie and kung fu hits, famous Chinese personalities, and the latest Chinese book titles
Chinese history or family history resources at Auckland Libraries
Astrological predictions for the Year of the Rabbit – find out how this year will pan out for you
The Favourite Family Recipe competition – win one of three $100 vouchers to use at Grand Harbour Chinese Restaurant, one of Auckland's finest.