Library Events

Storytime in the Park at Central Park, Papakura
Friday 20 January 2012, 11am - 12pm
Central Park, Papakura, 2110

Get your sun hat, sunscreen and a blanket ready, and join the Children's Librarians from Papakura Library for our annual 'Storytime in the Park' session.

This fun storytime session is FREE, and will take place at Central Park on 20 January at 10.30am - 11.30am.

Please note all children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. See you there!

» For further details, contact Sarah Dunkley on (09) 978 2665.

Sir Edmund Hilary Library, Papakura
6pm - 8pm, 27 January 2012

Are you a writer, looking for inspiration? Join us as award-winning poet, editor and children's author Robert Sullivan facilitates the amazing 'Writing the Heart' workshop where you will be inspired to write fresh, emotionally-centred poems and stories.

Robert's newest poem 'Kawe Reo/Voices Carry' is engraved on the front steps of Central City Library. He is widely published, with seven poetry collections, a much-loved children's book, and a graphic novel. He performs his work locally and overseas.

Robert heads the Creative Writing School at Manukau Institute of Technology.

» To book, please contact Julie at MIT on (09) 9688780.

» The workshop is also available at other Auckland Libraries locations.

Wriggle & Rhyme Active Movement for Early Learning	Free Wriggle & Rhyme sessions for 0-2 year olds. Held in the Children's area of the library.	every Friday 10am - 10.30am
Storytime	Stories galore for the under 5's	every Thursday 11.00am-11.30am
Book Chat	Want to know what others are reading and have first pick of some new books? Come along to 'Book Chat ' on the first Wednesday of the month. A chance to talk about and share your favourite books with others. Everyone welcome. Phone 978 2665 for more information.	1st Wednesday in the month 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Writers Group	This informal writers group meets in the library's public meeting room from 10am - 12noon on the 2nd Friday of the month. No charge. Contacts: Hanneke de Graaf ph: 2966252 Bev Jones ph: 2966108	2nd Friday of the month 10.00am - 12noon
Knitwits	Learn to knit and use wool creatively. Experienced knitters show you how. Advice and handy hints given.	2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. 10.00am-12noon