PAWS 2 READ
Our summer reading programme - PAWS 2 READ - has launched for this summer break. Bring your child(ren) down to the Library to collect their starter booklet and they can also choose a free book to take home with them. By continuing to read over the long vacation, it helps children avoid the summer slump and leaves them better prepared for the 2025 school year. We also have activities on offer, some to take home and some to to do in the Library, and again they can earn a reward for full participation. And just to up the fun, we have competitions with colouring in, lego and a scavenger hunt too. Finally, we haven't forgotten the adults with a summer activity booklet and a competition as well.
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. Lego Club will restart February 2025.
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.
Write On Kawerau
Write On Kawerau began in the Library in 2017 to help each other with feedback and shared skills and knowledge, but most of all, the group motivate each other to write. Boasting 2 anthologies and a number of published members, they welcome novices and experienced authors alike to join them at Danny's Den at the Catholic Church, 121 Onslow St every Wednesday at 11am. 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
