Timaru librarys group meets on the third tuesday of the month at 2pm. Today i had a most enjoyable hour or so listening to top class music in aucklands central city library. Book clubs are a great way to engage students with reading and help build a reading culture at your school. Book club gatherings and author visits are held often at your libraries and regular news and information will be sent to the clubs nominated contact person. Come and join our book club, where you can share your favourites, make friends with other enthusiastic readers and discover new titles and authors.
Book club groups in auckland heres a look at some book club groups near auckland. The library can provide information and resources on a range of topics including. Friends of the library monthly book talks by local authors are on the second tuesday of the month at fendalton library, 12. Hasca scholastic book club hasca offers home educators access to scholastics book club. Either scan a book barcode and find it in our catalogue, or simply type the first couple of letters in your search terms. Parnell library first thursday of every month 10am to 11am. Bookshare for kids come and try our childrens afterschool book club, with fun activities for independent readers. A book discussion group is a forum where readers can come together and talk about books and the reading experience there are adult groups, studentled groups, motherdaughter groups, fatherson groups, and parentchild groups, to name just a few. Auckland librarians are driving people in their 20s back to books. A fresh and easy way to borrow and read from your library. We will receive discounts of up to 75% on many books, reading programmes, learning games and. Open book on grass with daisies around the edges of.
If that doesnt work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see whats preventing the page from loading. We will secure your booking and you can make payment on the day. Glen innes library fourth tuesday of every month 10am to 11am free. Book clubs groups in auckland heres a look at some book clubs groups near auckland. Come along and join us at epsom library for friendly, lively discussion and to share our favourite books. The dc public library offers a variety of book clubs for residents to gather and discuss their love of books. Discuss the book club selection of the month and share what else youve been enjoying reading. Librarything local covers bookstores and libraries, and book events of all kinds. Our libraries at timaru, temuka and geraldine host regular meetings of book clubs. This form must be bound into the final 2 hardbound copies of your thesis before submission to the graduate centre. Panmure library every 2nd monday 10am to 11am free. Book club advanced search auckland libraries overdrive.
Renewing your items on loan the university of auckland. You can find the full list of libraries that host book clubs here. Registrations are welcome if you would like to sign up at the front desk. We have a round table discussion sharing views and insights about the book for the first 30 minutes or so, with a discussion on next months pick following. Whangaparaoa library has a room available that you can book for meetings or workshops. Book clubs or reading groups have become a popular way to read more, understand and discuss books, make new friends and socialise.
Once you select a library, well show you the best way to get a library card. Book clubs and reading groups christchurch city libraries. Tikipunga book club meets at tikipunga library from 2 to 3 pm on the 1st tuesday of each month. Come along to highland park library and discover new authors, rediscover favourites and join in the conversation. Book club choices are featured in the united for libraries newsletter, the voice, which is sent to united for libraries members. The book clubs ebook collection contains acclaimed novels and memoirs. Members chat about books, take a look at whats new in the libraries and hear firsthand from library staff about whats happening in the world of books and libraries. This entitles home educators to receive the same fabulous book club offers and discounts that scholastic gives to preschools, kindergartens, schools and other educational facilities. It is currently the largest publiclibrary network in the southern hemisphere with. Begin typing your library s name to see if its a member of this website, or click the down arrow to select from a list. We share library news, events, photos, vacancies, posts and interesting articles.
If you dont find what youre looking for at an individual library, check the catalogue links below to see what is available, and where. Its common for book clubs to choose a specific book to read and discuss at the same time. Do you like reading, analysing and discussing books. What tips do you have for running your own book club. Central city library which im going to show you today is a part of aucklands regeon library network, which was created after 7 separate councils were merged in 2010. It was created when the seven separate councils in the auckland region merged in 2010. My library account except for interlibrary loan items. Ropu apukapuka taipakeke i te whare pukapuka o mt roskill. Kulios was the violin and cello duo who entranced a full house on the. Below is a selection of the many reading groups and book discussions. These clubs tend to me managed by individual libraries, so give your local library a call and theyll be able to give you all the details. Libraries and learning services offers resources and services to support study, research and teaching at the university of auckland. Weve also included two new ways to search our books.
Explore options for setting up and running a book club. Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help. Enjoy a relaxing hour at your library in the company of fellow book lovers on the first wednesday of every month, from 11. Dear reader, 436 richmond rd, grey lynn, auckland 1021, new zealand. Mt roskill library first wednesday of every month 10am. The six best book clubs in brisbane concrete playground. Auckland libraries is the public library system for the auckland region of new zealand.
If your event is within the next 2 days, phone us on 09 427 3710 to secure your room. Libraries and learning services the university of auckland. Mangere town centre library has a room available that you can book for meetings or workshops. Your library has stacks of book club kits which consist of 10 books and can be borrowed by book clubs for up to 6 weeks. Childrens book club at mangere bridge library auckland. I was working in a primary school library and thought the book looked good, but much too. Teen book club at pukekohe library auckland for kids.
These include author talks, book clubs, kids storytimes, school holiday programmes, concerts and heritage exhibitions. Please note that sometimes book club events are canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances. The book club, a brilliant comedy by our best playwright, roger hall. You need a library card to borrow digital titles, place holds, and add titles to your wish list. Come along to highland park library and discover new authors. Please check the calendar to make sure an event is scheduled on the date you wish to attend. Welcome to auckland libraries official facebook page. The fringe district is excited to announce the fringe district book club. These lists will hold a special attraction for book clubs who read the same book, as it guarantees every member a copy at the same time. If your event is within the next 2 days, phone us on 09 275 9294 to secure your room. Monthly book club meetings will focus on discussing and recommending recent reads.
Chinese book clubs meet at upper riccarton library on the third wednesday of the month at 6. Join and discover our great range of books, music, events, auckland heritage and more. Some language collections move around the different libraries. Featured books are published by united for libraries corporate friends, and selected by staff. Perfect for book clubs are you a member of a book club.
Find ideas for discussions and activities your book club will enjoy. Joining a book club can seem impossible, if you dont know where to look. They can be small and informal, with a different work read each month from a list decided on by the group, or they can be formally structured, with a member providing author profiles each month and discussion taking more. A book club is a reading group, usually consisting of a number of people who read and talk about books based on a topic or an agreedupon reading list. Auckland libraries have just launched a new service which guarantees you immediate access to a selection of popular ebook titles with no waiting for the reader ahead of you to return their copy.
Always check that renewals are successful and note the new due date. Clubs and societies getting involved with student organisations and extracurricular activities is a great way to expand your social networks and have fun, and can make you more employable. Ropu apukapuka taipakeke i te whare pukapuka o parnell. The brisbane city council libraries exist everywhere from zilmere to eight mile plains, with most hosting book clubs on a regular basis. Considered joining an open, warm and welcoming book club. Adult book group at mt roskill library auckland libraries. Southwest childrens programming room come talk about your favorite books with fellow romance readers. Theyve created a book club atmosphere in a wine bar and called it reading between the wines, and its become the hottest. Place holds or renew items, browse our range of free ebooks, follow us on social media, or find a library. Use the availability and book buttons once you have chosen a venue. At the moment auckland libraries is the biggest library network in southern hemisphere with 55 branches. The book club is a monthly gathering for likeminded individuals read more. Across our libraries we have language collections, consisting of books, music cds, and magazines in more than 30 languages.
Book groups, dunedin public library, dunedin, new zealand. If anyone knows of any good auckland book clubs i can join, please post on the facebook page you can find it by clicking the link below. The auckland central city library has a strong community focus, offering many opportunities to join in events and activities. Reading between the wines at auckland book club newshub.
New members are invited to join our monthly book club, reading a range of fiction by new zealand and international authors. If you love reading, books and sharing your opinion, then this is the club for you. Search for books, dvds, audiobooks, cds and more on the auckland libraries app. You are invited to join the north shore libraries foundation bookclubs.
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