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Thursday <strong>February</strong> 1 <strong>2024</strong><br />
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what’s on<br />
this week<br />
Zentangle Community Art<br />
Exhibition<br />
All day, every day<br />
South Library<br />
On display at the gallery wall in South<br />
Library for <strong>February</strong> is 20sq m of<br />
‘Zentangle’ artwork. Pieces done by<br />
lots of people, using tangles on a large<br />
scale. Zentangle is a pattern based<br />
drawing technique used to draw small<br />
scale artworks which can be done for<br />
a creative mindful focus or turned<br />
into project based designs. The artworks<br />
on the wall contain nearly 300<br />
different tangles, so make sure to go<br />
along and admire.<br />
Digital Skills for Seniors<br />
Mondays, 10am-noon<br />
Spreydon Library<br />
Better Digital Futures is a chance<br />
for seniors to improve their digital<br />
literacy and gain confidence with using<br />
technology. It is a 5-week course<br />
introducing the basics of computing,<br />
using iPads, chromebooks and users’<br />
own devices such as laptops and<br />
cellphones. The course gives instruction<br />
and offers practical exercises to<br />
build skills and proficiency. Bookings<br />
required.<br />
Chess Group<br />
Wednesdays, 1-3pm<br />
South Library<br />
Head to the library for a game of chess<br />
and meet up with other chess players.<br />
There will be some chess sets available,<br />
but bring your own just in case<br />
there are more players than boards.<br />
Consider Chatswood<br />
for your forever home<br />
Have a Go at the Heritage Park, Sunday, 10am-4pm at<br />
Ferrymead Heritage Park. Trains, trams or tractors. Whatever your<br />
interests, there’s something at the Ferrymead Heritage Park for you.<br />
Pop along to this showcase day to learn about 16 different societies<br />
you can join. Trains and trams will be running, along with a special<br />
appearance from Cog & Compass Inc showcasing their Steampunk<br />
attire with a fashion show. Reduced entry at $5 and free for children 15<br />
and under for the whole day. Train and tram tickets are available at an<br />
additional cost.<br />
Inkscape for Laser Cutting<br />
Thursday, 10-11am<br />
South Library<br />
Discover your potential with the<br />
library’s creative essentials sessions.<br />
Enhance your skills and unlock new<br />
abilities with this session geared<br />
around learning the basics of setting<br />
up a file for laser cutting and engraving,<br />
using the free software Inkscape.<br />
Suitable for ages 13 and up. Free,<br />
bookings required on the libraries<br />
website.<br />
JP Clinics<br />
Spreydon Library – Thursday,<br />
10.30am-1.30pm<br />
South Library – Tuesday, 10am-1pm<br />
A Justice of the Peace will be available<br />
to members of the community to<br />
witness signatures and documents,<br />
certify document copies, hear oaths,<br />
declarations, affidavits or affirmations<br />
as well as sign citizenship, sponsorship<br />
or rates rebates applications. This<br />
service is free.<br />
Knit ‘n’ Yarn<br />
Thursday, 1.30-3.30pm<br />
South Library<br />
Go along with your knitting, crochet<br />
or any other portable crafts to enjoy<br />
time with other crafters. Share<br />
your skills in a friendly, relaxing<br />
environment – and don’t forget to<br />
take your library card to borrow craft<br />
books. Free, no bookings required.<br />
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Email all info to<br />
sasha.watson@starmedia.kiwi<br />
by 5pm each Monday<br />
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