Enliven Connect launched

Enliven Connect was launched in Hastings Library today. This is a web based information directory specifically for older people in Hawke's Bay. It is organised as a joint project, led by Enliven Positive Aging Services (Presbyterian Support East Coast), in association with local community groups and supported by project partners: Hawke's Bay District Health Board, ElderNet, Hastings District Council, Napier City Council.

Enliven Connect gives older people details about a range of local groups including:
Health and disability support groups,
Community organisations,
Fitness and recreation groups,
Relationship and counselling services,
Church and religious groups,
Kaumatua groups,
Links to other relevant places of interest.

The Enliven Connect website is: http://enlivenconnect.co.nz

Photo: Librarian Madelon views the Enliven Connect website before the launch.

New Zealand Children's Day

Sunday 2 March was New Zealand's Children's Day and a programme "Storytime & Rhyme" of stories and activities was held in Hastings Library. The key theme for 2008 was ‘New Experiences'.

This is a national, non-commercial day to celebrate how special and important our children are. More on the Children's Day website >>

WOW - Words on Wheels Literary Tour 2008

Guest writers entertained an absorbed crowd of over 50 people at the WOW - Words on Wheels Literary Tour 2008, held at Havelock North Library on Tuesday 12th February. The hour long event was co-ordinated by the NZ Book Council and featured talks by five prominent New Zealand writers who each spoke about their latest works.

The speakers were novelist Louise Wareham Leonard, playwright Victor Rodger, oral historian Paul Diamond, poet Michele Amas and children’s writer Ken Catran. Those who attended the event described it as inspiring and dynamic, and the diverse range of speakers was greatly enjoyed by the crowd. Here’s hoping they will visit Hastings District Libraries again on the next Words on Wheels Literary Tour!!!