Book Sale

The Lions Club of Whangaparaoa in conjunction with Rodney Libraries will be holding a book sale September 22-25 at the Plaza. There are lots of boxes of books that must be sold. Grab a bargain and support a good cause. All proceeds to local community projects and Rodney Libraries.

It's time for another BOOK SALE

The next Library Book Sale is being held this Friday and Saturday (4th and 5th of July) at the old Warkworth Masonic Lodge building (next to the Library in Baxter Street).

From picture books to adults non-fiction, large print and magazines, there is something here for everyone at really reasonable prices. Stock up on reading for the school holidays, or the rest of the wet winter.

Doors will be open from 9am to 5pm both Friday and Saturday.

This sale is run with the support of the Warkworth Museum committee and volunteers.

Last chance to visit the Worlds Largest Floating Bookshop

My excuse for trolling around the message boards of different internet sites (including Trade Me and Face Book) is that you come up with all sorts of interesting information you wouldn't know about otherwise. This is one of the things I found and this weekend is your last chance to visit before it leaves our waters.

Doulos is the World's Oldest Active Passenger Ship with the world's largest floating bookshop and is currently in New Zealand for the first time in nine years. It has been here since 10 June 2008 and is due to leave on after Monday 30 June 2008.

Built in 1914, two years after the Titanic, the Doulos has welcomed aboard over 20 million visitors for tours, programmes and visits to the floating book fair, with over 6000 titles of quality books in a range of genres. With stops in over 500 ports of call, this unique ship has visited more than 100 countries. It is staffed by an international crew of 320 volunteers from over 50 countries and is owned by a Christian charity, working mostly in the developing world to provide good educational literature at cost to people.

This is the Doulos' third visit to Auckland, the last being in 1999. It will also be the last ever visit, as the ship is due to retire. You can visit over the weekend from 2pm to 10pm. The Doulos is berthed at Princes Wharf, 143 Quay Street in the Auckland CBD.

For more information view http://www.omnz.org.nz/doulos/Auckland.pdf

Last days of Book Sale

There is still time to nip into the Orewa Library today and tomorrow to pick up a bargain book. Whether it is something light to lie back and enjoy on the beach in the fabulous summer we are having (it just seems to be going on and on) or something to sink your teeth into for when the weather gets colder, there is something there for everyone.

I have just talked to Liz at Orewa and she assures me there are still plenty of boxes in reserve including some audio books, heaps of childrens items (remember the school holidays are coming up) and things for mum and dad as well. Head along and check it out at the Orewa Library Book Sale before it finishes tomorrow afternoon.

Orewa Library Easter Book Sale

Orewa Library will be holding an Easter Book sale in the sun room from the 19th March through to the 26th March. Books, magazines and videos for sale.

Book Sale Now On

For all those book lovers and collectors out there, as well as everyone else who loves a bargain, don't forget that the Whangaparaoa Book Sale is NOW ON. And there's plenty of time for you to have a good look through all the books as it is on until Saturday, running from 9am to 4pm each day. Its on Level 4 of the Whangaparaoa Plaza (opposite the Post Shop).

Just a quiet word on a personal note. Please be considerate of other people at the sale and the volunteers who are running it and putting in lots of hard work for a good community cause. A couple of quite agressive traders spoilt the experience for one of the volunteers at Warkworth last week. A smile can go a long way.

Book sales in Warkworth and Whangaparaoa

The week is almost over but we're still sharing the love through our book sales.

15 and 16 February at Old Masonic Lodge, Warkworth.
9am-5pm today and 9am - 3pm tomorrow.

20 to 23 February opposite the Post Shop in The Plaza, Whangaparaoa. 9am-4pm each day.

Library book sales in February

There are two Library book sales coming up in February. They are almost at opposite ends of the district so no matter where you are you'll be able to come in and find something you like.

This month we are working with two Lions groups to bring you these book sales.

15 and 16 February at Old Masonic Lodge, partnered with the Warkworth Lions.

20 to 23 February at The Plaza, partnered with the Whangaparaoa Lions.

Multimedia sale - today and tomorrow at Orewa Library

Includes lots of cds and some videos, audio books, graphic novels and magazines

Friday 16 and Saturday 17 November (Santa parade day in Orewa) at Orewa Library

Don't forget if you and all your family are not already members of the Rodney Libraries this is a good opportunity to join while you are at the sale. Membership is free if you live in Rodney. See our website for further information or to register online.

More and more books

on sale for your summer holiday reading (or for reading on days like today when the weather isn't good for anything but curling up with a good book).

The little birdie reported in from out West to let me know that the Kumeu book sale is on Saturday 1st December at the Art Centre (behind the Library) from 10 am to 3 pm. It is a joint Rodney Libraries - Art Centre project.

Meanwhile, this weekend you will find a Book Sale as part of the Red Beach School Gala. Orewa Library is supporting the school with their annual fundraiser. Crossed fingers for good weather for this Sunday 18th December. [oops! That should be 18 NOVEMBER. rodneylibraries 15/11] Wander along and join in all the fun.

Sounds like there are lots of places that I will need to stay away from as my book shelves at home are already bulging and I could quite easily have a book sale of my own.

The Book Sales are coming

It is a sad fact of life in a library that sometimes the old and unused books have to be moved out to make way for all the new ones that are being published and that you want to read.

Here in Rodney we partner up with different community or school groups to run sales of these items - so that you get the benefit thrice over. You've read them in the library, you get to buy them for a ridiculously small amount in the sale and you get to support a community group or help to fundraise for a school team. Any way you look at it - You are the winner.

Book Sales coming up are:

Warkworth - Mahurangi College Hall Saturday and Sunday 24th and 25th November

Wellsford - At the Library on Saturday 1st December - the day the Santa Parade hits the town.

A little birdie whispered that there may be something over at Kumeu soon as well. I will let you know more when I get the official word.

Ka kite ano - this librarian is off to play hookie at the World Netball Champs. Go the Silver Ferns.

Book Sale at Whangaparaoa Library tomorrow

The Whangaparaoa Lions Club and Rodney Libraries will be holding a book sale at the Whangaparaoa Ratepayers Hall (on the hill behind Whangaparaoa Library) Saturday 1st September between 10 am and 3pm.

There are hundreds of boxes of books that have been delivered to the hall for your reading pleasure.

Grab a bargain and support a good cause.

All proceeds to local community projects and Rodney Libraries.

Music CD, DVD, video and audio book sale on now

Orewa Library are having a music CD, DVD, video and audio book sale today and tomorrow.

If you are interested in some great bargains (all items $2) come on down.

Orewa Library is open tonight until 8 pm and from 9:30am - 4pm tomorrow.

Book sale at Mahurangi East Library

Rodney Libraries and the Friends of Mahurangi East Library are having a book sale at
Mahurangi East Community Centre on Saturday 7th July between 10.00am - 2.00pm.

Get in to find some great bargins!