The team have all had a refreshing summer break, as we hope you all have too. We are hitting the ground running with some interesting events and programmes we hope you will enjoy this month and throughout 2016.
Pride Poetry Meet
We are thrilled to be joining in the celebrations for Pride 2016 by hosting the third annual Pride Poetry Meet outside in our charming courtyard. Brought to you by Alternative Bindings and Auckland Libraries, the floor is open for you to share your poetry or a favourite LGBTQI poem or two, or simply listen and enjoy in an inspiring and supportive space.
Tuesday 9 February; From 6pm; Light refreshments provided - BYO teacup!
An Evening with Albert Wendt
Maualaivao Albert Wendt ONZ, CNZM. is a major influence on Pacific literature and is regarded as one of the Pacific’s leading writers. Come along to meet this distinguished local author and retired English Professor and converse about his latest two books: Out of the Vaipe, The Deadwater, a short autobiography about his early life in Samoa and New Zealand, and Breaking Connections, a new novel set in Hawaii, New Zealand and Samoa. Books will be available to purchase on the night courtesy of Paper Plus, Albert will be happy to sign them for you.
Wednesday 17 February, 6pm. Gold coin donation. Light refreshments provided – bookings recommended. RSVP: Through the Leys institute Library Facebook page, at the Leys Institute or T: 09 890 8755.
Children’s Programmes
With the new school year just beginning, it’s time for all the free preschool activities that we offer here at Leys to get back underway. There is something to suit all ages from birth to 5 years. If you haven’t been for a while, or are unaware what is available, here is a quick rundown of the weekly sessions available at the library during term time.
Wriggle & Rhyme (Wednesday and Thursday 10.30am) – An introduction to active movement, this programme is designed for babies from birth-18 months. Bring your baby along to enjoy music, songs, movement and finger rhymes in a fun, relaxed environment.
Rhymetime (Tuesday 10.30am) – This session is perfect for toddlers (1-3 years) who may have outgrown Wriggle & Rhyme, but aren’t yet ready to sit through a storytime. Filled with songs, dance, rhymes and simple stories, rhymetime is a great way to introduce your little ones to group sessions.
Storytime (Friday 10.30am) – Bring your pre-schoolers along for their weekly fix of stories, songs and rhymes.
While age guidelines are provided, these are recommendations only and pre-schoolers of all ages are welcome to any of our sessions. (RACHEL TE AOTONGA)