Herbs For Health With Kaaren Dunn
Saturday 18 May 10.30am-12noon. Free at the Kawerau District Library.
Join us for a workshop about how herbs can be used to keep you and your whanau healthy this winter.
Kaaren Dunn was a registered nurse and has had a lifelong interest in natural medicine, especially utilising the benefits known to come from using herbs. This has led in the past to establishing herb businesses on Waiheke Island and in Kawerau, as well as running herb courses on how to identify herbs and make your own herbal remedies. Kaaren is always keen to share her knowledge on the use of herbs to improve your health, so has agreed to take us through the benefits of using the herbs we have here in New Zealand, that help us fight, or reduce the effects of illness, colds and flu over winter. We'll even make a cup of tea and have other treats for you to try. Remember to bring a notebook and come prepared with an open mind to learn some new ways of using herbs from your own backyard to support your family's health.
You can book at the library - there is no cost. Get in quick as we are limiting numbers to 15.
Author Visit - Carole Brungar
The Kawerau District Library invites you to spend time with author Carole Brungar. Her full Nam Legacy series has been very popular throughout New Zealand and also online. We are offering the following options to meet with Carole:
Author Talk Thursday 23rd May 1-2pm. Free at the Kawerau District Library.
Writing Workshop Thursday 23rd May 6-7.30pm $25.00 at the Kawerau District Library.
The Six Week Brick Challenge 
The Kawerau District Library is running a six week brick challenge starting Monday 25th March. Each week for six weeks, we'll release a theme for children and adults to create brick creations at home or in the Library. Keep an eye on our Facebook Kawerau Library and Museum page for all the details and we''ll celebrate with a grand finale Saturday 4th May.
Lego Club
Lego Club is a great way to develop your building, spatial and communication skills. Every second Monday of the month, 3.30-4.30 pm, we will run sessions using our Lego to discuss and build with Lego around different themes. This is aimed at 5-12 year olds and parents are encouraged to participate too. Our next session for the year is Monday 13 May, 3.30-4.30 pm.
Kawerau Library Book Discussion Group
Do you love talking about the books you've read?
Would you like to hear about books others have enjoyed? Come along to our book discussion group for tea/coffee and discuss a book you have read recently.
Date: 1st Thursday of every month
Time: 11am
Venue: Kawerau District Library
Cost: Free
For information ask a librarian or email Susan.Gould@kaweraudc.govt.nz
Technology Help Available
Spam, scams, and other difficult to navigate spaces on your devices can lead to lots of unnecessary stress. If you have any specific questions about your mobile phone, tablet or computer, or want to ensure your privacy settings are up to date, or even want to learn how to block an unknown phone number that keeps calling you, you can pop in and see Sue or phone us on 073069041 to make an appointment. You can also email her at Susan.Gould@kaweraudc.govt.nz .
Skinny Jump Modems
We also partner with Stepping UP to offer the Skinny Jump Modem service. The first step is to see if you are eligible by checking your eligibility https://steppingup.nz/programmes/get-jump/webpage. If eligible, contact Sue phone 07 3069041 or email Susan.Gould@kaweraudc.govt.nz . Sue works Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am-1pm.
The Writer's Group
Write On Kawerau began in the Library in 2017 and currently meets each Wednesday morning at 11am at Kawerau Life Konnect on River Road. From novices to more experienced authors, they help each other with feedback and shared skills and knowledge, but most of all, the group motivate each other to write. Come and join us, have a cuppa and flex your writing muscles in a friendly and supportive environment. Just turn up, you will be welcome or if you want more information, phone Wendy on 027 478 7209 or email Wendy at dremonfam@gmail.com
