Ex-squeeze me? Baking powder? Storytime in the library with a famous NZ boxer?

Ex-squeeze me? Baking powder? Storytime in the library with a famous NZ boxer?

SO! I heard a secret. That a certain famous NZ boxer would be making an appearance at a local library storytime. How awesome is that? Which made me ponder a couple of things:

1. WHO IS IT? (yes, caps necessary)
2. What do I know about boxing?

The answers are:

1. I DON'T KNOW (yes, caps are *still* necessary)
2. Absolutely nothing

So I did what most sane library people do when they know nothing. That's right, I stalked our library shelves, and found THIS gem: The New Zealand boxing scrapbook. It contains the most amazing things - vintage posters, men in tights (I'm pretty darn sure they're tights), fighter profiles, leotards (those ARE leotards, right?) and some serious hair parting. You think I'm kidding but I'm not. It's well worth the read/flip through. I'm still no closer to knowing who our guest is, though! Bummer.

Matariki Storytimes

Don't forget Rodney Libraries is celebrating Matariki by using the Matariki theme at our pre-schoolers storytimes. We will be introducing the idea, celebrating with some songs and stories about stars and whanau (including some of our very own Maori myths and New Zealand sotries). Some libraries will also be offering a simple craft activity, colouring in or a handout to take away.

Monday 14th June 10.30am - Warkworth and Kumeu
Tuesday 15th June 10.30am - Mahurangi East
Wednesday 16th June 10.30 am - Wellsford and Whangaparaoa
Thursday 17th June 11.0 am - Orewa

Christmas storytimes this week

Christmas storytime sessions on this week...

Monday 21 December Kumeu Library 10.30am

Tuesday 22 December Mahurangi East Library 10.30am

Wednesday 23 December Wellsford Library 10.30am

Wednesday 23 December Helensville Library 3pm

Sessions involve storytelling, rhymes and Christmas carols. Children are being encouraged to dress up in festive themed costumes for the sessions.

Christmas storytimes this week

Christmas storytime sessions start this week.

Thursday 17 December Whangaparaoa Library 6.30pm
Friday 18 December Orewa Library 4pm
Friday 18 December Warkworth Library 6pm

They involve storytelling, rhymes and Christmas carols. Children are being encouraged to dress up in festive themed costumes for the sessions.

Christmas Storytimes

It's officially December so we can tell you about our Christmas storytimes!

Christmas storytime sessions involve storytelling, rhymes and Christmas carols. Children are being encouraged to dress up in festive themed costumes for the sessions.

Thursday 17 December
Whangaparaoa Library 6.30pm

Friday 18 December
Orewa Library 4pm
Warkworth Library 6pm

Monday 21 December
Kumeu Library 10.30am

Tuesday 22 December
Mahurangi East Library 10.30am

Wednesday 23 December
Wellsford Library 10.30am
Helensville Library 3pm

What's on in the library during the school holidays on Thursday?

Helensville Library
10.30 am Fun craft sessions

Kumeu Library
10.30 am Wacky wildlife stories

Orewa Library
11 am Storytime for preschoolers
2pm Stories and Craft activities - weave a flax star

Warkworth Library
10.30am Storytime for pre-schoolers

Wellsford Library
10.30am Stories and activities with local author Maria Gill and her latest Volcano and Eco-warrior books

Whangaparaoa Library
10.30 am Rhymetime for toddlers

Funky Fairytales at Helensville, Whangaparaoa and Warkworth libraries

Listen to original retelling of traditional fairytales along with live music, songs, dances and magic performed by Starfish Magic Children’s Theatre Company.

These fantastic free sessions for children are being held at:

· Helensville Library on Friday 12 June at 6pm
· Whangaparaoa Library on Thursday 18 June at 6.30pm, and
· Warkworth Library on Friday 3 July at 6pm

Events are funded from the Creative Communities Rodney Scheme with support from the Rodney District Council.

What's in the giant book?

Orewa Library is celebrating the launch of a giant storybook with a special starry night storytime session on Friday 12 June at 6.30pm. Pyjamas and slippers are recommended night attire at the session. Milo and marshmallows will also be provided.

The giant storybook will be used at future storytime sessions across the district and is also available for private hire.

Contact Orewa Library for more details 426 8249.

Christmas storytimes

The Libraries will be running special Christmas storytimes with stories, songs and fun. Come and jingle your bells with us and get in that Christmas spirit! There may even be a visit from the big guy...

Helensville - Wednesday 17, December 2008, 4pm

Orewa - Friday 19 December 4:30pm

Kumeu - Monday 22 December 10:30am

Warkworth - Monday 22nd December 10.30am

Hola! Spanish storytime at Orewa Library - starts today

Spanish Storytime for babies and toddlers starting at 11am today. All welcome...even if you don't speak Spanish!