Special Pre-school Storytime

Library week was buzzing in Havelock North Library.

We held a pre school session for the little ones on Tuesday 16 October, with songs, and stories set in libraries. We made spring lambs and free giveaways were handed our to children and their caregivers.

New Zealand's Biggest Storytime

Melanie Drewery's newest book The Grumble Rumble Mumbler was read at libraries all across New Zealand on Wednesday 17 October in New Zealand's Biggest Storytime, including Flaxmere, Hastings and Havelock North Libraries.

The Grumble Rumble Mumbler tells the age-old story of a child that can’t get to sleep because of night noises.

Ethics Through Sport

HB Olympians and people from the community involved in the coaching and administration of sport attended the event “Ethics through Sport” held at the library on Tuesday 16th October. Murray Gilbertson, the CEO of Hastings District Council, spoke about the importance of sport, both to the individual and to society. Charles Callis from the Olympic Museum in Wellington spoke about the Museum’s part in New Zealand’s sporting performances overseas, and the role of the Museum itself in Wellington where they keep and preserve archival information and sporting history.

They then showed an “Ethics through Sport” DVD which has been added to the DVD collection at Hastings Library.

Book Binge

Pass it on...Jo Morris spoke on "readalikes" and what to read next in our Book Binge for teens.

This gave an excellent insight into the wonderful literature available for teens, and was enjoyed by the teens, parents (and librarians).