Just a reminder that on Friday 11th September, Starfish Magic are returning to Warkworth to perform "Funky Fairytales" for us.
This is the show that we missed as the finale to our 150th Birthday celebrations at the Warkworth Library (even fairies get sick sometimes). However they are back and promising us a fantastic show.
The performance will be in the Warkworth Masonic Hall (next to the Library). Doors will be open from 5.30pm with the show commencing at 6pm. It lasts approximately 45 minutes and includes singing and dancing for all ages.
And the best news is that the show has a free entry. This has been made possible by the Rodney District Council Community Grants.
Monday, 7 September 2009
Friday, 4 September 2009
The Vintners Luck
While we're all waiting for the news about the Auckland Council boundaries, here's the trailer for the new film "The vintner's luck". Based on the book by Elizabeth Knox, directed by Nicky Caro and starring Keisha Castle-Hughes.
Via NZ BookMonth
(Victoria University Press and NZ Book Month are giving away copies of the film tie-in edition of The Vintner's Luck - check out the website for more details!)
Via NZ BookMonth
(Victoria University Press and NZ Book Month are giving away copies of the film tie-in edition of The Vintner's Luck - check out the website for more details!)
Thursday, 3 September 2009
Interloan - what is that?
The Library has so many services that some of our longer lived ones can get lost in the mix. The Interloan service is a case in point. Did you know that you can get items from other libraries around New Zealand if Rodney Libraries doesn't have what you want? Not everyone does.
To request an interloan you can either contact a librarian at one of our libraries or click on "Can't find it?" then fill out the appropriate form on the Interloan page.
It will cost between $5-$30 depending on which library will send it to us. We have reciprocal arrangements with several libraries around New Zealand which basically says that we will lend some of our items to them for free if they will lend their items to us for free. There are some restrictions around that (no lending out the latest bestsellers for example) but generally, if you want it, and another library has it, then we can get it for you. (It will cost slightly more if we have to get it from a library that we don't have an arrangement with.)
To request an interloan you can either contact a librarian at one of our libraries or click on "Can't find it?" then fill out the appropriate form on the Interloan page.
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
Tales from Te Papa online today!
Join Simon Morton and Riria Hotere for your personal guided tour of the nation’s treasures in Te Papa. "Tales from Te Papa" is a series of mini-docos (between 2-5 minutes long) showcasing significant objects and taonga from the collections of Te Papa and other museums.
Using their inquisitive minds, they get to know some of the curators and collection managers at Te Papa and discover the fascinating and sometimes unexpected stories from Te Papa’s collections.
Tune into TVNZ6 at 8.25pm Tuesday 1 September to catch the premiere episode. The episodes will screen each night between 6pm and midnight so keep an eye out.
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
Old Gems hidden on the shelves
Many of our patrons wait with baited breath (cliche alert!) for the new releases to hit our library shelves, while they are waiting the old and faithful remain on the shelves, often gathering dust from misuse. Today my challenge to you is to go forth and find one of those hidden gems and show it the light of day (I did you warn you about the cliche's today).
An oldie but a goodie that I saw come across the desk today was the inimitable Mr Spike Milligan. His irreverant humour delights readers, viewers and listeners of all ages and we have a wide selection here at Rodney Libraries. From Bad Jelly to the Goons, books to audio to DVD's, there is something for everyone.
The book that sparked this post was The Bible: The Old Testament according to Spike Milligan. First published in 1993, it has not lost either it's power to produce a giggle, nor it's relevance. Consider this excerpt:
"In the beginning God created the Heaven and the Earth....
3. And God said, Let there be light; and there was light, but Eastern Electricity Board said he would have to wait until Thursday to be connected.
4. And God saw the light and it was good; He saw the quarterly bill and that was not good."
To find all our Rodney Libraries titles click on this link for Spike Milligan. They may not look new or shiny, but old, well-used books have a charm all their own. To find out more about the man, head to this Spike Milligan tribute site.
Have a good day everyone.
An oldie but a goodie that I saw come across the desk today was the inimitable Mr Spike Milligan. His irreverant humour delights readers, viewers and listeners of all ages and we have a wide selection here at Rodney Libraries. From Bad Jelly to the Goons, books to audio to DVD's, there is something for everyone.
The book that sparked this post was The Bible: The Old Testament according to Spike Milligan. First published in 1993, it has not lost either it's power to produce a giggle, nor it's relevance. Consider this excerpt:
"In the beginning God created the Heaven and the Earth....
3. And God said, Let there be light; and there was light, but Eastern Electricity Board said he would have to wait until Thursday to be connected.
4. And God saw the light and it was good; He saw the quarterly bill and that was not good."
To find all our Rodney Libraries titles click on this link for Spike Milligan. They may not look new or shiny, but old, well-used books have a charm all their own. To find out more about the man, head to this Spike Milligan tribute site.
Have a good day everyone.
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