Events

This Week

Come along to the launch of Kathy White's latest Kiwi Bite - 'Muffin Magic'

Sat 26 Jul 2008, 2:00pm - 4:00pm at Birkenhead Library

Come wearing something with a 'food' theme for a chance to win a special prize.

Other highlights:
The Taste Test (taste and vote for your favourite muffins)
The Rock Trivia Challenge (quiz for kids)
Rock climbing demo (optional)
Books will be available for purchasing and signing

Prizes galore!
All ages welcome
Entry is free

Please RSVP to Birkenhead Library:-phone 486-8558

About Muffin Magic: "Mark has the chance to compete in the rock-climbing championships in Sydney. He needs to raise money - fast! His delicious muffins are a hit at school but who's trying to sabotage them, and why?"

Next Week

Never Enough - Remembering Frank Sargeson

Tue 29 Jul 2008, 6:00pm at Takapuna Library

The Friends of the Sargeson House are proud to invite you to an evening of affectionate reminiscences and readings by Chris Cole Catley, Kevin Ireland and Graeme Lay, who all knew Frank Sargeson well and will be sharing their memories of him. Expect to be amused, entertained and inspired.
Bring your family and friends.

Tickets cost $10 (refreshments included)
Please pay on the night - proceeds go towards the work of the Friends of the Sargeson House.

Please RSVP to Helen Woodhouse on 486-8469 or email Helen Woodhouse

This special evening is brought to you by FOSH in partnership with the Friends of the Takapuna Library and the North Shore Libraries Foundation.

Later

Free Bus Tour of Northcote

Wed 13 Aug 2008, 10:00am - 12:00pm at Northcote Library

Take a journey with Bruce Hay through the streets of Northcote…

Starting from Northcote Library, Bruce will take you south of Onewa Road and will speak about different points of interest, historic sites, the origin of street names and fill the journey with interesting information and facts about the Northcote area and its history.

Emphasis is the area south of Onewa Road and Northcote Point.

Bruce Hay lives locally and was the Northcote Town Clerk for Northcote Borough Council. He has an extensive knowledge about Northcote and is happy to share this with you all…

All welcome….no charge!
Bookings required as seats are limited
Please record your name at Northcote Library, phone us on 486-8492 or e-mail Lorinda

NB: Tour bus departs from and returns to Northcote Library

Tell your story

Mon 18 Aug 2008, 10:00am - 11:30am at Glenfield Library

What's your story? Share your story on the web and learn about social networking. Social networking is a popular way to connect family and friends and share our lives through the written and spoken word, photos and videos. Join us in exploring this popular way of communicating our stories.

Please RSVP at Glenfield library: 476-8585 X8096 or email Eileen O'Loan.

Writing our stories

Tue 19 Aug 2008, 10:00am - 11:30am at Glenfield Library

"Story is the song line of a person’s life. We need to sing it and we need someone to hear the singing." - Christina Baldwin Storycatcher

Let's write our stories and share our lives. Join us in this workshop to explore the many ways our stories can be shared.

Please RSVP at Glenfield library: 476-8585 X8096 or email Eileen O'Loan.

Stories that touch our hearts

Wed 20 Aug 2008, 10:00am - 11:30am at Glenfield Library

Some stories make you laugh, some make you cry and some leave you cold. Come explore and learn about resources to find those gems of stories that the touch our hearts.

Please RSVP at Glenfield library: 476-8585 X8096 or email Eileen O'Loan.

Free bus tour of Northcote 2

Wed 20 Aug 2008, 10:00am - 12:00pm at Northcote Library

Take a journey with Bruce Hay through the streets of Northcote…

Starting from Northcote Library, Bruce will take you out and about the streets of Northcote. He will show you different points of interest, historic sites, the origin of street names and fill the journey with interesting information and facts about the Northcote area and its history.

Emphasis will be the areas north of Onewa Road to Hillcrest and Little Shoal Bay.

Bruce Hay lives locally and was the Northcote Town Clerk for Northcote Borough Council. He has an extensive knowledge about Northcote and is happy to share this with you all…

All welcome….no charge!
Bookings required as seats are limited
Please record your name at Northcote Library, phone us on 486-8492 or e-mail Lorinda

NB: Tour bus departs from and returns to Northcote Library

Sunday afternoon with Councillor Tony Holman - 'History of Northcote'

Sun 24 Aug 2008, 3:30pm - 4:30pm at Northcote Library

Councillor Tony Holman will present a history of Northcote, featuring a Powerpoint presentation which includes photographs from the book ‘A history of Northcote’ by Judith Christmas. A wealth of information will be covered including Sulphur Beach, Northcote Wharf, the pioneer settlers, becoming a borough in 1908 and the incredible changes that have taken place in Northcote over the years.

Questions will be welcome at the conclusion of the presentation.

Councillor Tony Holman has been a Northcote resident since 1950. He is a former Northcote Borough Councillor (1970) and currently a North Shore City Councillor. Councillor Holman has been awarded the QSO (Queen’s Service Order) and the New Zealand 1990 Commemorative Medal for services to New Zealand.

All welcome…no charge!
Refreshments served at conclusion

3.30pm-4.30pm
Northcote Library
Northcote Shopping Centre
Northcote

Sunday Afternoon with David Verran - 'Northcote & the North Shore to 1959'

Sun 31 Aug 2008, 3:30pm - 4:30pm at Northcote Library

Come along and hear David Verran speak about the history of the North Shore, and Northcote in particular, up to May 1959 and the opening of the Harbour Bridge. David has researched the history of the North Shore over many years which will ensure that this will be an interesting and informative presentation.

Questions will be welcome at the conclusion of the presentation.

David is currently President of the North Shore Historical Society and Local History Librarian at Auckland City Libraries.

All welcome…no charge!
Refreshments served at conclusion

3.30pm-4.30pm
Northcote Library
Northcote Shopping Centre
Northcote

An evening with Mark Billingham

Thu 4 Sep 2008, 6:00pm at Takapuna Library

Bestselling crime writer Mark Billingham is known for his Tom Thorne series. He will be talking about his writing and his latest book, In the Dark.

Light refreshments served from 6pm
Author talk at 6.30pm

Entry $5 Friends of the Library $2

Please RSVP to Helen Woodhouse on 486-8469 or email Helen Woodhouse

This event is brought to you by The Friends of the Takapuna Library, Whitcoulls and publishers Hachette Livre.

Sunday Afternoon with Peter McArthur

Sun 7 Sep 2008, 3:30pm - 4:30pm at Northcote Library

Join us to hear Peter McArthur talk about his past and experiences with Northcote Borough Council. Peter has a reputation as a gifted raconteur, is well known for his sense of humour, and has a long working history with the Council. This promises to be a fun afternoon of memories and recollections…

Peter McArthur joined Northcote Borough Council as an Assistant Town Clerk in 1971 and spent 18 years with the borough until amalgamation. His last three years were as Borough Manager. He is currently employed by North Shore City Council as City Secretary.

Questions will be welcome at the conclusion of the presentation.

All welcome….no charge!
Refreshments served at conclusion

3.30pm-4.30pm
Northcote Library
Northcote Shopping Centre

Meet Kate Mosse: Author and Orange Prize founder

Wed 10 Sep 2008, 12:00pm at Takapuna Library

Kate Mosse's brilliant historical novels Labyrinth and Sepulchre are huge international bestsellers. Kate is a broadcaster for BBC television and radio. She is also the founder of the prestigious Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction. Hear Kate talk about her work and the prize.

Light refreshments served from 12 noon.
Author talk at 12.15pm

Entry $2.00 (Friends of the Library free)

Please RSVP to Helen Woodhouse on 486-8469 or email Helen Woodhouse

This event is brought to you by The Friends of the Takapuna Library, Whitcoulls and publishers Hachette Livre.

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