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August 2007: Note name change from InfoTrac OneFile to General OneFile
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Spotlight on Times Digital Archive
The Times Digital Archive presents online access to one of the most highly regarded resources for the study of 19th and 20th-century world history and culture.
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Jumping Jellybeans
The Jumping Jellybeans Preschool Programme runs during the school term on for preschoolers and their caregivers.
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Gary Foster Exhibition
The Ashhurst Library is exhibiting art work by Gary Foster between 3 November and 17 November.
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This database offers easy access to award-winning content designed for the high school student.
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Roslyn Library will close from 12 noon Saturday 20 December.
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Christmas Closing
Awapuni Library will close at 12 noon Saturday 20 December.
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A selection of full-text newspapers and newswires from Australia and New Zealand covering regional and international topics.
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This database focuses on the critical issues and events that influence women's lives in more than 190 countries.
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Community Reads runs from 16...
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About Community Reads
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Local History Week 2008 - Talks
During Local History Week in April 2008 the Palmerston North City Library and Ian Matheson City Archives hosted a series of talks on the history of the local area and other topics. These talks were recorded and are...
Sound and Vision
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Come in for a magical time - indulge your senses, soothe your wallet
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Forum Home / Discuss the authors / Mary McCallumJoanne Dillon - on 11 Jul 2008 at 04:42PMMary McCallum was born in Zambia, and has lived in New Zealand since she was four. She has worked as a broadcasting journalist...
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Britannica Online
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This popular encyclopedia is now available for Library members to use online.
Fully searchable and browsable collection of authoritative references, including:
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What are electronic resources?
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Local history
Event - Lunchtime Talk
Three Mayors in Office 1923-1947
Date: Wednesday 19th Nov 2008
Time: 12noon - 1pm
Venue: New Zealand & Pacific Islands Zone, 2nd Floor, Palmerston North...
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Book awards
Man Booker 2008 shortlist
The winner of the Man Booker Prize 2008 is:
Aravind Adiga
The White Tiger
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The books
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Borrow or buy
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DVD list
Children's DVDsUpdated 4 August 2008
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Digital Audio Books
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What is a Digital Audio Book?
A digital audio book is the newest format of audio, combining a wide variety of content with an easy-to-use player all in one small unit.
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