Kia ora, This year Māori language week is from 14 to 20 September. Here at Leys, we have decided to take this one step further and stretch out the celebration to a month, Mahura Māori. We are going to do our best to encourage you to learn a little bit more te reo by making it fun, relaxed and easy. So, we have a special edition of our free library zine with a te reo crossword, puzzles and Leys/Ponsonby-focused Te Reo dictionary. September 17 we also have a Māori Word Games session, drop in any time between 2pm-4pm.
Our book recommendation for Mahura Māori is one from our Bestie collection — Whānau. Reo Māori Phrases to Share with the People You Love by Donovan Te Ahunui Farnham and Rehua Wilson. In the introduction, the authors define ‘whānau’ as the ‘people closest to you’. And this little book is a collection of phrases to use with the important people in your life. It’s also a great way to build your Māori vocabulary by gently increasing your familiarity to new words.
The other thing happening over September at Leys is our school holiday programme. Our theme is ‘Games’, and we have everything from old fashioned board games and word games, through to digital games. We look forward to tamariki challenging their siblings and caregivers, but most of all we hope everyone enjoys themselves.
Here is our programme:
Māori Word Games
Monday 22 September
Drop in any time between 10:00am-12:00pm
Chess Two dates: 24 September Wednesday and 1 October Wednesday.
Both dates at the same time: 10:00am-11:00am
Please book as we have a limited number of places.
leysinstitutelibraryponsonby@aklc.govt.nz
Board Games
Two dates: Friday 26 and Friday 3 October Both Drop in 2:00pm-5:00pm
Join us to play:
· Bananagrams
· Dominoes
· Boogle
Makey Makey
Monday 29 September
10:00-11:00am
Again, please book as we have a limited number of places.
leysinstitutelibraryponsonby@aklc.govt.nz
If you are wondering — Makey Makey is a STEM educational toy. It is kit designed to connect everyday objects, which can be anything — bananas, lollies or toys to computer keys. If possible, please bring along your laptop.
It seems apt to close this newsletter with a Māori proverb that feels fitting for a library:
Whaowhia te kete mātauranga Fill the basket of knowledge
Ka kite!
Hours Monday-Friday 9.00am-6.00pm
Saturday 9.00am-4.00pm
Sunday Closed
Leys Institute Little Library, 14 Jervois Road, T: 09 377 0209, www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz
leysinstitutelibraryponsonby@aklc.govt.nz
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