News & Events
REGULAR EVENTS
| Book-A-Librarian | By appointment (during open hours and on weekdays only) |
| Book a free 30 minute appointment with one of our friendly librarians for help with topics such as: basic computer skills; smartphones and devices; job searching, updating your CV or navigating government websites; downloading eBooks, eAudiobooks and library apps; emails; and family history research. To make an appointment, visit us at the Library or contact us via phone or email. | |
| Justices of the Peace | Tuesdays, 1pm to 3pm |
The West Coast Justices of the Peace will run a service desk at the Library for members of the public who need their services. No appointment necessary - just pop in with your paperwork! | |
| Reading with Mrs Higgins | Tuesdays, 3pm to 4pm |
| Mrs Higgins comes to the Library on Tuesday afternoons with her owner Katie Shannon, and is available for children to read aloud to her. Research has shown that children can increase in reading confidence when reading aloud to a dog - the dog doesn't put any pressure on the reader and creates a non-judgmental audience "dogs listen attentively, do not laugh, judge or criticise (and) allow children to proceed at their own pace". | |
| Storytime | Thursdays, 10.30am to 11.00am (during term time) |
| A relaxed and fun session of stories, rhymes, songs, and dancing for pre-schoolers. All welcome. Please note that the Playground is closed during Storytime. | |
SPECIAL EVENTS
Author's Talk: Jane Catherine Severn
18 November, 5.30pm-6.30pm
Shedding New Light on Menstrual Cycles and Menopause
Come along to meet the author of:
The World Within Women: the femenome guide to your menstrual cycle
Your Fenomenal Menopause: the femenome guide to your midlife alchemy
• Do you ever wonder why women’s hormones behave in the strange ways they do?
• Would you like to make sense of menstrual cycles and menopause in a whole new way?
Jane Catherine Severn is a Christchurch author, psychotherapist and educator who will offer you an exciting and empowering new view of women’s hormonal design and how to have the best possible experience of your monthly and mid-life changes. Many women have found this knowledge life-changing. The talk will be followed by a question and answer session, and the opportunity to purchase her books.
HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
Please, check back later for Holiday Programme.