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Home Truths by Charity Norman is Here to Give You Chills!
Date:Categories:NewsGet your thrilling fix anytime! Charity Norman’s Ngaio Marsh Award-winner Home Truths is now always available on BorrowBox Unlimited—no holds, no wait!
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All Aboard with Age Concern is Back!
Date:Categories:NewsJoin us at Stoke Library on Monday 8 Sept 1:30-3:00pm and Elma Turner Library on Friday 12 Sept 10am-12pm for eBus info sessions aimed at seniors. Sessions led by Age Concern.
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Festival of Adult Learning Ahurei Ākonga 2025
Date:Categories:NewsCelebrate lifelong learning with diverse events at the Festival of Adult Learning, featuring cultural workshops and community connections.
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Live Music Series Presents The Nelson Guitar Orchestra!
Date:Categories:NewsPop into the Elma Turner Library this Sunday at 2pm for a mini-concert from the Nelson Guitar Orchestra!
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Experience the Art and Flavour of Chinese Culture!
Date:Categories:NewsJoin us at the Elma Turner Library this Chinese Language Week to explore the sights, sounds, and tastes of China with sessions on calligraphy, paper cutting, and tea tasting! Click here for more!
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Historical Book Sale at the Elma Turner Library
Date:Categories:NewsOur monthly book sale is back with a historical theme. Pop down to the library during opening hours on Friday 29 August - Sunday 31 August for some great deals. $1 per book or fill a bag for $5!
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Want to Learn about Family History Research and AI?
Date:Categories:NewsCome along to our lunchtime eLearning session this Thursday to learn about how AI can help with your family history research!
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Celebrate Found Family this August with 'Carmen'!
Date:Categories:NewsJoin us at Elma Turner Library today from 4pm for a screening of the 1989 documentary about New Zealand icon, Carmen Rupe! Click for more info!
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Got a Local History Story to Share? Add it to The Prow!
Date:Categories:NewsJoin us next Tuesday lunchtime and add Your Story to The Prow! Our librarians will show you how to add Your Story with pictures, and answer any questions you may have! Click for more details!
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Matthias Otto at the Elma Turner Library this Saturday!
Date:Categories:NewsJoin us on Saturday for the first of two family history workshops with experienced researcher, Matthias Otto! Click for all the details!
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Read 'All Fours' Now!
Date:Categories:NewsTired of waiting for your copy of Miranda July's bestselling book? Unlimited copies of both the eBook and eAudiobook (read by the author, no less) are available right now in the BorrowBox app.
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Skip the holds queue with BorrowBox Unlimited
Date:Categories:NewsThere's something for everyone with unlimited titles now available through BorrowBox. Unlimited means that there are no reserves, no queues and no waiting around for a great read.
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Family History Month
Date:Categories:NewsAugust is Family History Month at the libraries. Click here to view our awesome programme!
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Early Closure Notice – Stoke and Elma Turner Libraries
Date:Categories:NewsStoke and Elma Turner Libraries will close at 5 PM today due to severe weather. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
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Planned Water Outage at Stoke Library - Tuesday 8 July
Date:Categories:NewsDue to a planned water outage, the Stoke Library does not have any water on Tue 8 July. Portaloos are available. An accessible toilet is available at the Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre.
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The World of Bridges by Craig Todd
Date:Categories:NewsCome to the Elma Turner Library in July to see 'The World of Bridges' by Craig Todd, a display featuring handmade bridges created primarily with recycled materials by a talented library staff member!
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Nightingale Library Memorial Closed for Roof Renewal
Date:Categories:NewsThe Nightingale Library Memorial is closed from today until the end of August while parts of its leaking roof are renewed and replaced. Click here for more information on the works.
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Nightingale Library Memorial Closed on Sunday 22 June
Date:Categories:NewsDue to staff shortages, the Nightingale Library Memorial will be closed on Sunday 22 June. This is in addition to the planned temporary closure from 23 June. Ngā mihi nui for your understanding.
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Changes to Pitopito Kōrero: Now Fortnightly
Date:Categories:NewsThe frequency of Pitopito Kōrero have changed from weekly to fortnightly newsletters. This is still the place to go for up-to-date information on all of the amazing things happening.
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Riverside Reads Postponed
Date:Categories:NewsRiverside Reads has been postponed until 11 June due to inclement weather. Ngā mihi nui for your understanding.
