Events celebrating the library, reading and literature are organised regularly. Fundraising events are also regular features of our year.
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Save the Date - Book Fair at the Library
We regulary rotate our catalgue and to make room for new books, we sell off no longer required books at our fairs. This year our holiday book fair will be on January the 3rd 2022. It will be held just outside the library building (if its raining we will postpone to the 4th January). Please come along and browse through our large selection. Its a good place to purchase some holiday reading! All money raised goes towards running the library and new book purchases. |
Christmas Raffle 2021
We are running a Christmas raffle again this year. Look out for our volunteers outside the 4 Square supermarket. Support the community library and buy a raffle ticket or two. Any donations for the hamper prizes are very welcome; please drop off to the library before the 11th December 2021. |
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Exhibition
Paul Nankivell is known for his fantastic photography. We are thrilled to share some of his other artistic talent. 
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Exhibition
Judy March's work is currently exhibited in the library. Pop in before 25 November to see her beautiful work. |
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Exhibition
Barry Robertson's colourful work will be exhibited until mid October. Celebrate our reopening post lockdown with a visit to the library. |
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Rob and Vanessa Lynch's bird photographs on aluminium, and paintings will be exhibited until 1 August. |
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Literary Festival 2021
- postponed to 2022 Tickets on sale from Thursday 15 July. More information on the dedicated Lit Fest page on our our website. |
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Prints Exhibition 9 June to 21 July
Pip Richards Framed prints - intaglio, silkscreen and digital |
My Beautiful Island from England to New Zealand via Hong Kong and a war.
Christopher Potter
The Māpua community library welcomed Chris Potter on Thursday 10th June to what was a very well attended event, to learn about the discovery of his mother’s diaries in 1996. These along with his own memories and extensive research led him to write his mother’s remarkable story.
Chris gave the audience a taster of some of his mother’s story through photographs and his own memories; the good times as a young woman in Hong Kong (the beautiful island in the title) where she meet Chris’ father and the harrowing events after the invasion of Hong Kong in 1941.
Chris gave a candid and at times moving overview of this remarkable woman which was well received and prompted many questions.
Chris will be a guest speaker at the Māpua community library literary festival in September for those of you that missed out and would like to hear first hand this remarkable story.
How to purchase tickets for Chris’ session on the 26th September and for more details on the Māpua community library literary festival, click on the dedicated page above.
Christopher Potter
The Māpua community library welcomed Chris Potter on Thursday 10th June to what was a very well attended event, to learn about the discovery of his mother’s diaries in 1996. These along with his own memories and extensive research led him to write his mother’s remarkable story.
Chris gave the audience a taster of some of his mother’s story through photographs and his own memories; the good times as a young woman in Hong Kong (the beautiful island in the title) where she meet Chris’ father and the harrowing events after the invasion of Hong Kong in 1941.
Chris gave a candid and at times moving overview of this remarkable woman which was well received and prompted many questions.
Chris will be a guest speaker at the Māpua community library literary festival in September for those of you that missed out and would like to hear first hand this remarkable story.
How to purchase tickets for Chris’ session on the 26th September and for more details on the Māpua community library literary festival, click on the dedicated page above.
Textile Exhibition 29 April -9 June
Here is a sample of the exhibition in the library mounted by the Creative Fibres Group. You are welcome to visit and enjoy the exhibition - whether you are a library member of not.
Here is a sample of the exhibition in the library mounted by the Creative Fibres Group. You are welcome to visit and enjoy the exhibition - whether you are a library member of not.
Book Launch - Sunday 7 February 2021
Moira Siobhan's new children's book is called 'Dilly Cooper Hat-astrophe!' and is a short, funny chapter book about eight year old Dilly Cooper and her adventures at school.
Come along and meet Moira who will read from the book.
Free entry - members and non-members all welcome.
Signed copies available for purchase.
Read more at
https://www.facebook.com/Moira-Siobhan-Author-108416724422214
or
https://www.austinmacauley.com/author/siobhan-moira
Moira Siobhan's new children's book is called 'Dilly Cooper Hat-astrophe!' and is a short, funny chapter book about eight year old Dilly Cooper and her adventures at school.
Come along and meet Moira who will read from the book.
Free entry - members and non-members all welcome.
Signed copies available for purchase.
Read more at
https://www.facebook.com/Moira-Siobhan-Author-108416724422214
or
https://www.austinmacauley.com/author/siobhan-moira
Summer Book Sale - January 2020
This year the sale will run for the month of January during opening hours. Your pre-loved bargains will be on display in the foyer. Bring some coins and stock up on holiday reading.
This year the sale will run for the month of January during opening hours. Your pre-loved bargains will be on display in the foyer. Bring some coins and stock up on holiday reading.
Photography Exhibition
Tim David
19th Oct to the 27th November
Tim started photography in the early 70’s. He worked most in black and white through the eighties whilst at University and pursuing his academic career. For the last five years he has concentrated on colour work using a Sony Alpha 7 and manipulating images using both Photoshop and Lightroom.
The exhibition is essentially in two parts. Those in colour taken from his “From the Land” and “Unnatural Nature” portfolios (see tim-david.format.com) and in black and white from his earlier work in “ A Walk in the World”.
All the images are for sale - contact timbonzld@gmail.com for prices (both framed and unframed).
