Library Activities
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Welcome home!
We are delighted to be permanently back in the main library. We missed the view! We would like to thank the community for their patience while we moved in and we look forward to returning to“ business as usual.” This means we are again able to offer adult music CDs, ESOL items, jigsaw puzzles, Young Adult talking books, children’ s posters and Stories to Go bags as well as our regular collections. The library hours are 9-6 Monday to Friday, and 10-4 in the weekends. There is an after-hours returns slot located in the Library foyer. We have free wifi, and free computers available to the public. We have our regular preschool programmes: Babytimes 0-2 yrs: 10.30 a. m. Wednesdays during term time. Storytimes 2-5 yrs: 10.30 a. m. Tuesdays during term time.
Events for Adults:
Free CV Drop-in sessions: Thursdays 10-11.30am. Librarians will be available to offer basic assistance with creating, updating, editing and printing your CV. No booking required. Technology Help Mondays and Fridays 11am-12 pm: These free drop-in sessions are available to help you get to grips with technology. Come along with your devise, ask questions and learn how to make technology work for you. Ōtautahi Creative Spaces: Starting March 20 th, Weekly creative sessions. 10a. m – 12p. m. Free, no bookings required.
After School Events
Minecraft. Every Tuesday 3.30p. m – 4.30p. m. Monday Makers Mondays 3.30p. m – 4.30p. m. Come in and try a different activity each week. Free
Special Events
Edge of the East We are delighted to be hosting The Edge of the East exhibition. Several students from the Christchurch School of Fine Arts have photographed the communities from Waimari Beach to Southshore creating an intimate portrait of our area. Be sure to come in and have a look. Free. RoboClub @ New Brighton Library Learn coding, solve challenges and have fun with Lego Mindstorms EV3. Suitable for 8-12 years olds. Wednesdays, 10 May to 14 June. $ 20, booking essential. Book now by phoning 941-7923 or pop into any library.