Western News: February 22, 2024
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Thursday <strong>February</strong> <strong>22</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />
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Staff Art and Craft Exhibition<br />
All week, all day<br />
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre<br />
Artistic library staff members have<br />
produced creations such as painting,<br />
crochet, photography, pottery or paper<br />
art and during <strong>February</strong>, there is<br />
a showcase of some of the works for<br />
all to see. Free, all welcome.<br />
Chinese Computer Session<br />
Wednesday, 2-3pm<br />
Upper Riccarton Library<br />
Do you speak Mandarin and need<br />
help with computers and devices, e-<br />
books, email or Internet? Book with<br />
Amber on 03-941 7923 to help you<br />
learn more about your devices, in a<br />
friendly one-to-one learning session.<br />
School terms only.<br />
Zine Club<br />
Thursdays, 3-4.14pm<br />
Upper Riccarton Library<br />
This is an inclusive club, open to<br />
intermediate and high-schoolaged<br />
students. Arrive any time<br />
Reading to dogs, Tuesday, 3.30-4.30pm. Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre.<br />
Do you have a reluctant reader who just needs to build confidence with a<br />
non-judgemental audience? Then reading to dogs is a great option - come<br />
to the library and have a 15-minute one-on-one session reading a favourite<br />
book with one of the friendly dogs brought along by Animal Control’s<br />
community liaison dog team. Bookings made at the library or by ringing<br />
941-7923. It only runs during the school term.<br />
from 3pm and stay as long as you<br />
can. Zines (pronounced zeens) are<br />
self-published booklets that can<br />
be hand-made through traditional<br />
cutting-and-pasting or made online<br />
using design software. Learn about<br />
different zine-making techniques,<br />
meet other creators, and enjoy<br />
some arts and crafts. Some collage<br />
resources will be provided – bring<br />
along your preferred art medium or<br />
device if you have one.<br />
The Great Stash Swap<br />
Sunday, 11am-2pm<br />
Upper Riccarton Library<br />
The Great Stash Swap is back.<br />
Bring along any unwanted fabric,<br />
haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace,<br />
trims, paints, brushes, zips, needles,<br />
cards, stamps, or other old crafting<br />
supplies to swap and take away. No<br />
cash is involved.<br />
English Conversation Group<br />
Wednesday 2-3pm<br />
Hornby Library<br />
The conversation group is a drop-in<br />
group where anyone is welcome to<br />
come and practice conversations in<br />
English, in a friendly and relaxed<br />
environment. This is not a class, but<br />
an opportunity to talk with others in<br />
English and to meet new people in<br />
the community. Especially good for<br />
ESOL learners. Free.<br />
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