Hi my name’s Lucy Lit and I have a confession...

Yes its official folks and I’ve come out of the bookshelves about it! I love Urban Fantasy. That’s not so wrong is it?

After all, myths and legends telling of times when supernatural beings lived among humans are read to us as children, and studied from primary school right through to university. We’ve all read or heard about the Olympic Gods ruled by Zeus, and Norse Gods like Thor and the mischievous Loki. Dracula and his undead kin have fascinated and repelled mankind for ages. The book industry cheered JK Rowling when her witches, wizards, house elves and griffins enthralled children and encouraged a whole new generation of readers.

So yes, I’m proud to say I enjoy reading about vampires, shape shifters and werewolves! Hold on to your inner child and let your imagination soar free….

Try these authors:
Kelley Armstrong
Holly Black
Jim Butcher
Charlaine Harris
Kim Harrison
Bill Willingham

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week

Hastings Libraries are celebrating Te Reo this week. If you visit the Library you may hear Te Reo over the loud-speaker, waiata being sung, or you may see signs which have been translated into Māori.

Look out for:


Raranga Atu (Weave On) exhibition in Hastings Library in Hastings Library from Monday 21 July until Monday 11 August. Also some items being displayed in Havelock North & Flaxmere Libraries.

(See photo for just some of the awesome items on display).

Presenting Raranga art from various artists including:

Te Amokura Griggs
Candy Carroll
Ngaturu Paprahi
Mariana Tiopira
Te Muri Whaanga
Marth Hampton
Moana Ngarimu
Jan McKenzie
Steve Hancy
Tauira o Te Wananga o Raukawa


Waiata were performed on Friday lunchtime at Hastings Library by Council staff from two Te Reo classes.