Nor'West News: May 21, 2019
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20 Tuesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2019</strong><br />
Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi<br />
NOR’WEST NEWS<br />
Email jess.gibson@starmedia.kiwi by<br />
5pm each Wednesday<br />
Knit ’n’ Yarn<br />
Today, 1-3pm, Wednesday,<br />
1-2.30pm, Friday, 10am-noon<br />
Take your knitting, crochet or<br />
another craft project and have<br />
fun with a social group. This is a<br />
free, drop-in event.<br />
Bishopdale, Redwood and<br />
Papanui Libraries<br />
GenConnect<br />
Tuesday, 12.15-12.45pm<br />
If you have questions<br />
about your iPad, smartphone<br />
or tablet, head down<br />
to GenConnect where Papanui<br />
High School students will help<br />
you for free.<br />
Papanui Library<br />
Scrabble Club<br />
Today, 10.30am-noon, Wednesday,<br />
1-3pm, and 1.30-3.30pm<br />
Play Scrabble with a friendly<br />
group. Just head down when you<br />
can – no bookings required. All<br />
materials are supplied at this free<br />
event.<br />
Redwood, Bishopdale and<br />
Shirley libraries<br />
Reading to Dogs<br />
Today, 3.30-4.30pm, Thursday,<br />
3.30-4.30pm<br />
Reading to dogs is designed<br />
to provide a relaxed,<br />
non-threatening atmosphere<br />
which encourages children to<br />
practice and develop a love of<br />
Head along to Bishopdale Library any day this week to see the Mobile Discovery Wall – a touchsensitive,<br />
digital representation of Christchurch that lets you swipe your way through a virtual<br />
world of photos, videos and information. This event runs all day and is free of charge.<br />
reading. This programme uses<br />
dogs which are pets of the city<br />
council animal management<br />
team. These furry friends have<br />
all been trained and tested for<br />
health, safety and temperament.<br />
Registration is required for this<br />
free event.<br />
Shirley and Papanui<br />
Libraries<br />
JP Clinic<br />
Today, 10am-1pm, tomorrow,<br />
10am-1pm, Saturday, 10am-noon<br />
A justice of the peace will be<br />
available to members of the community<br />
to witness signatures and<br />
documents, certify document<br />
copies, hear oaths, declarations,<br />
affidavits or affirmations, as well<br />
as sign citizenship, sponsorship<br />
or rates rebates applications. No<br />
charge.<br />
Papanui, Shirley and Bishopdale<br />
Libraries<br />
Makerspace<br />
Today, 3.30-4.30pm<br />
Join in on the fun activities<br />
every week at the Makerspace<br />
sessions. There will be creative<br />
and/or tech activities to try and<br />
fun to be had for kids of all ages.<br />
No bookings required for this<br />
free event.<br />
Redwood Library<br />
Rummikub<br />
Thursday, 1-2.30pm, Monday,<br />
1-3pm<br />
Go along and play Rummikub<br />
– an exciting, interactive<br />
strategy game. Free, drop-in<br />
event.<br />
Bishopdale Library<br />
Culture Exchange<br />
Friday, 3.45-4.45pm<br />
Go along and make new<br />
friends, practice your English<br />
and learn about New Zealand<br />
and Christchurch.<br />
Shirley Library<br />
Mahjong Group<br />
Saturday, 2-4pm, Monday,<br />
2-4pm<br />
If you are interested in playing<br />
mahjong or would like to learn<br />
to play, head down and have a<br />
go. If you have your own set, feel<br />
free to take it along. This is a free<br />
event.<br />
Shirley Library (registrations<br />
required) and Papanui Library<br />
(drop-in)<br />
Comic characters/graphic art<br />
workshop – Youth Week<br />
Saturday, 1-3.30pm<br />
Join comic character illustrator<br />
and fantasy artist Ryan Green for<br />
a workshop on how to make your<br />
own characters come to life. This<br />
event is suitable for ages 10 to 24<br />
and bookings are required.<br />
Shirley Library<br />
Storytimes<br />
Today, 10.30-11am,<br />
Wednesday, 10.30-11am,<br />
Thursday, 11-11.30am, Monday,<br />
10.30-11am<br />
This free event encourages<br />
learning through a love for<br />
stories. Storytimes is an<br />
interactive programme<br />
including stories, songs, rhymes<br />
and play.<br />
Shirley, Bishopdale, Papanui<br />
and Redwood libraries
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