Kia ora Ponsonby! This month at Leys is so wonderfully chaotic, we have so much happening.
Not only are the school holidays this month, but the Auckland Heritage Festival kicks off at the end of September too. We are soon going to be some very busy librarians… but we love it.
Firstly, we are very excited to announce we are taking sign-ups for our new Leys ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ club. Do you love elves, warlocks, fighting giants and winged beasts? Then join our new D&D club! Designed for kids over the age of 10, this club is for both experienced and new players. We will meet at the library every second Thursday at 3.30pm after school. To join, you can talk to any of our librarians or flick us an email at: leysinstitutelibraryponsonby@aklc.govt.nz
We have some exciting September school holidays' events lined up at the library too, where you might just see a dinosaur:
· Fossil Hunters (Saturday, 23 September 10am). Have you ever wondered what it’s like to uncover a fossil?
· Dino Diorama (Friday, 29 September 10am). Build your own 3D dinosaur land.
· Robogals (Saturday, 30 September 10am). Robogals are back by popular demand. Robogals are a group of Auckland University students who promote STEMskills with their wonderful kids’ workshops. Email: leysinstitutelibraryponsonby@aklc.govt.nz to book. For kids aged 8-12.
· Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt (Saturday, 7 October 10am). Dinosaurs have invaded our library! Help us catch them.
And, finally, both Leys and our buddies over at Grey Lynn Library have awesome events planned for the Auckland Heritage Festival which starts on 23 September:
· Love Ponsonby and Leys Library Ponsonby Road Heritage Hunt (23 September – 7 October). Pick up a Heritage Hunt map from Studio One Toi Tū or Little Leys and explore the historic and heritage sites of Te Rimu Tahi (Ponsonby).
· Leys Library Presents: Stories of the 1981 Tour Protest (5 October 6pm). Join Ponsonby locals Kitch and Dick Cuthbert and Tigilau Ness to discuss the actions that led up to the 1981 Springbok Tour protests.
· From Dawn Raids to Night Sprays (Thursday, 28 September 6pm): Grey Lynn, with its high density of media people and celebs, has been home to other influencers – anti-racist activists. Hear local authors Julie Helean and Lupematasila Misatauveve Dr Melani Anae speak and read on such times and places and where they have brought us today. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-4pm. Hope to see you at some of these events. (Florette – Leys Institute Librarian.)
Little Leys, 14 Jervois Road | Nga Pataka Korero o Tamaki Makaurau, T: 09 377 0209, www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz
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Published: August 2023