Book launch: Against the Grain

Public Talks & Tours
Writers and Readers

Join author Bing Turkby in discussion with local cosy mystery luminary G B Ralph. 

Against the Grain is the third installment of Guitar Store Mysteries - a rock'n'roll cosy mystery series set in small-town Aotearoa New Zealand, where Brokenwood meets Black Sabbath.

What's on at Central Library

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Tue 1 Jul 10:00am - 4:00pm

Grab and Go Activity Bag - Dreadful Dragon Fun @ Central Library LIMITED NUMBERS

Collect your 'Grab and Go' pack from the main desk (first floor) from 10am.

Waiata
Tue 1 Jul 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

Learning Te Reo Māori through waiata.

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Wed 2 Jul 10:00am - 11:00am

Kōrero Kawhe

Do you need a place to practice speaking te reo Māori? Come along for a kawhe to build your kōrero skills in a relaxed environment.

Poster for Soup and Movies
Wed 2 Jul 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Kiriata Reo Māori

Haere mai mō te hupa me te kiriata reo Māori - Puanga is a time to rest and chill out with the whānau.

Relax Art pop up
Wed 2 Jul 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps

A weekly session to drop in, play and relax with.

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Wed 2 Jul 6:00pm - 7:00pm

'What is it we remember? Anzac Day narratives in Aotearoa New Zealand'

Scholars and Soup: Join us for a bowl of hot soup and a presentation by historian Jessica McLean.

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Thu 3 Jul 10:30am - 11:30am

Story Time: Dreadful Dragon Dramas @ Central Library

 Story Time: Dreadful Dragon Dramas

Poster for Soup and Movies
Thu 3 Jul 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Kiriata Reo Māori

Haere mai mō te hupa me te kiriata reo Māori - Puanga is a time to rest and chill out with the whānau.

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Thu 3 Jul 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Dicebreakers: The Multiverse of Mincemeat

In an epic 3-hour marathon session with local actor and playwright Cam Dickons, this is an opportunity for participants of previous Story Citadel series to re-connect and build on their storytelling and character creation skills.

Books
Thu 3 Jul 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Book Group

Come and join us for some great discussion and books.

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