The library that never sleeps!

School holidays are about to begin, and we are taking a break...but you needn't be library-less over the holidays!

Check out what's happening at the Auckland City Libraries over the holidays here...

http://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/EN/Events/Events/Pages/septschoolholidayscentral2015.aspx 

And don't forget that Auckland Libraries have TONS of online material, from story books to magazines to photo archives - but you'll need to be a member to access it all. Details about how to join are here...

http://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/EN/Events/Events/Pages/septschoolholidayscentral2015.aspx 

Happy holidays everyone!

It's nearly here!

Rugby World Cup 2015

19 September - 1 November 2015

READ!

About the host nation, England and New Zealand's All Blacks in books in our library display.

PLAY! Games and download activities

http://www.ruggerland.co.nz/

Music in the library!

The library was closed on Monday morning...but for an excellent reason! The good folk from the Jam Bus came in to record our talented children!

In a few weeks, these performers will receive a CD of their music to play to their family and friends!

Can you spot Owairaka kids from previous recording sessions on the Jam Bus website??!

http://jambus.co.nz/photos/

You can read the Jam Bus e-book 'Understanding Recording' right here: http://playitstrange.org.nz/understanding-recording-ebook/

We love our Dads

On Tuesday, Mrs Polkinghorne invited students to draw a picture of their Dad to go into the draw to win some books for him. We ended up with some fabulous pictures on our library wall.

Come and check out the fabulous art, and also look at our books about Dads in the library!





Here is Mrs Williams with our winners, Emacyn and Suhayra!

 

Book Week - Author visit by Vasanti Unka

On the Thursday of Book Week we were lucky enough to be visted by author Vasanti Unka.

Vasanti is an author, illustrator, designer and home craft expert.


Vasanti read us her book The Boring Book, and we got to explore lots of new words!!

Then Vasanti read us her BRAND NEW BOOK called Stripes! NO, Spots! This book is SO NEW it isn't even in the shops yet!  We got a SNEAK PREVIEW!

                               

Come and check out Vasanti's books in our library - including two that she has gifted to us!