Christchurch City Libraries' calendar

Cashmere High School NCEA Folio Exhibit

02 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT

South Christchurch Library, 66 Colombo Street, Christchurch 8022
Ongoing through Wednesday, February 29, 2012

The folios on display all achieved Excellence level for their end of year examinations. They are a mixture of NCEA Level 1 and Level 2 folios with Level 2 specialist subjects Design, Painting, Photography and Printmaking.
The students have all excelled despite the many interruptions to the school year as well as site sharing with Linwood for almost 4 months - this is why there are some gaps on some folios.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Christchurch City Libraries

05 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Various
Monday, February 6, 2012

All Christchurch City Libraries will be closed for Waitangi Day.

Waitangi Day celebrations

05 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMT

Okains Bay Maori & Colonial Museum
Monday, February 6, 2012, 10am – 4pm

On Waitangi Day the entire Okains Bay village becomes the centre of celebrations with hangi, speeches, the Museum's waka being paddled up the river, and many other traditional games and activities.

The Museum provides a family, friendly and relaxed environment in which to gain an insight into life on the Peninsula in former times. There is also a small gift shop featuring Museum T shirts and Maori Taonga

More info: okainsbaymuseum.wordpress.com…

Wonderful Waitangi Day market

05 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMT

Riccarton House and Bush Grounds, 16 Kahu Road, Riccarton, Christchurch
Monday, February 6, 2012, 10am – 2pm

A combined Christchurch Farmers Market and Sunday Artisan Market to celebrate Waitangi Day.

So come and enjoy live music, great coffee, cold Stella Artois on tap, fresh produce, local crafts and much more all held on the stunning grounds of Riccarton House and Bush

More info: bethere.co.nz…

Baby Time

06 Feb 2012 20:30:00 GMT

Upper Riccarton Library
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 9:30 – 10am

During each session we will share a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and other book related activities. The programmes are especially suitable for under 2 year olds.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Story Time

06 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT

New Brighton Library
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 10:30 – 11am

Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Story Time

06 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Shirley Library
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 10:30 – 11am

Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Baby Time

06 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

South Library
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 11 – 11:30am

During each session we will share a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and other book related activities. The programmes are especially suitable for under 2 year olds.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Story Time

06 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Lyttelton Library
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 11 – 11:30am

Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Science Alive - Theme: Senses

07 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

South Library
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Science Alive presents a free after school science programme. Each week there's a different topic and a number of related fun activities. Just come along and join in.

During term time only.
No bookings required.

More info: sciencealive.co.nz

Children's Book Club

07 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

Upper Riccarton Learning Centre
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Want a chance to meet other readers and share your books? Learn how to use the new Library Catalogue and website to find cool books and get information about reading. Create a Shelfari account, design your avatar and write your own book star review. Suitable for children 8-10 years old. Parents very welcome to join and participate. Limited to 15 places. Bookings essential.

Starts week two of the term.

Age Range: Children
Ages: 8-10 years
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: $15 per child per term
Bookings: Yes

Workshop Club (Term 1 fully booked)

07 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

South Learning Centre
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 3:30 – 5pm

The Workshop Club is one of the Learning Centre's after school programmes where students, aged 10 to 13 years, extend and expand their computer and technological skills. Students can enrol for up to one year.

Age Range: Children
Ages: 10-13 years
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: $15 per child per term
Bookings: Yes

Computers and Coffee

07 Feb 2012 20:00:00 GMT

South Learning Centre
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 9 – 10:30am

A programme for “beginners and beyond” to improve their confidence in the use of computers. The first three sessions will introduce and develop basic computer skills in areas such as email, Word and clever use of the internet.

In the following sessions you will learn how to make the most of the online library catalogue and website and we can help answer some of your technology queries. For example: How do I download pictures from my camera? How do I attach a document to an email? Can I see the house where my son lives in Amsterdam? What is Skype? Improve your skills and move onto your own projects with help from the group and tutor. Coffee and tea provided.

Age Range: Adults
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: $10.00 per term
Bookings: Yes

Story Time

07 Feb 2012 21:15:00 GMT

Hornby Library
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 10:15 – 10:45am

Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Story Time

07 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Redwood Library
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 10:30am

Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Baby Time

07 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Spreydon Library
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 10:30 – 11am

During each session we will share a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and other book related activities. The programmes are especially suitable for under 2 year olds.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Baby Time

07 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Papanui Library
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 11 – 11:30am

During each session we will share a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and other book related activities. The programmes are especially suitable for under 2 year olds.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Science Alive - Theme: Senses

08 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

Shirley Library
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Science Alive presents a free after school science programme. Each week there's a different topic and a number of related fun activities. Just come along and join in.

During term time only.
No bookings required.

More info: sciencealive.co.nz

Technology Tasters

08 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

South Learning Centre
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Free computer help drop in sessions. We can help with using the Library's electronic resources, email, Microsoft Word, internet searching and other general computer related queries. Bookings not required.

Age Range: Adults
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: Free
Bookings: No

Story Time

08 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMT

South Christchurch Library
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10 – 10:30am

Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Story Time

08 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Parklands Library
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10:30 – 11am

Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Baby Time

08 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Shirley Library
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10:30 – 11am

During each session we will share a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and other book related activities. The programmes are especially suitable for under 2 year olds.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Story Time

08 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Papanui Library
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 11 – 11:30am

Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Computer drop in sessions

08 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

New Brighton Learning Centre
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 11am – 12:30pm

We offer computer drop-in sessions on Thursday mornings to help you practice your computer skills or surf the Internet and send emails. Bookings not required.

Age Range: Adults
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: Free
Bookings: No

Science Alive - Theme: Senses

09 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

Hornby Library
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Science Alive presents a free after school science programme. Each week there's a different topic and a number of related fun activities. Just come along and join in.

During term time only.
No bookings required.

More info: sciencealive.co.nz

Baby Time

09 Feb 2012 21:15:00 GMT

Hornby Library
Friday, February 10, 2012, 10:15 – 10:45am

During each session we will share a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and other book related activities. The programmes are especially suitable for under 2 year olds.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Baby Time

09 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Lyttelton Library
Friday, February 10, 2012, 10:30 – 11am

During each session we will share a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and other book related activities. The programmes are especially suitable for under 2 year olds.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Baby Time

09 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Parklands Library
Friday, February 10, 2012, 10:30 – 11am

During each session we will share a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and other book related activities. The programmes are especially suitable for under 2 year olds.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Story Time

09 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Spreydon Library
Friday, February 10, 2012, 10:30 – 11am

Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Story Time

09 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Halswell Library
Friday, February 10, 2012, 11am

Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Writing for Children

10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

South Learning Centre
Friday, February 10, 2012, 1 – 3pm

Do you want to write for children? This course includes writing picture books for very young children and upwards and progresses to writing chapter books, finishing with short stories and novels for young adults. We will look at some of the books that are popular with different age groups and cover the basic mechanics of writing.

Tutor: Barbara Arnold

Age Range: Adults
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: TBC
Bookings: Yes

Science Alive - Theme: Senses

10 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

Parklands Library
Friday, February 10, 2012, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Science Alive presents a free after school science programme. Each week there's a different topic and a number of related fun activities. Just come along and join in.

During term time only.
No bookings required.

More info: sciencealive.co.nz

Children's Book Club

10 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

South Learning Centre
Friday, February 10, 2012, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Want a chance to meet other readers and share your books? Learn how to use the new Library Catalogue and website to find cool books and get information about reading. Create a Shelfari account, design your avatar and write your own book star review. Suitable for children 8-10 years old. Parents very welcome to join and participate. Limited to 15 places. Bookings essential.

Starts week two of the term.

Age Range: Children
Ages: 8-10 years
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: $15 per child per term
Bookings: Yes

eWriting Club for 8-12yrs

10 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

South Learning Centre
Friday, February 10, 2012, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Learn how to write, illustrate and self publish your own ebook. A chance to meet with other young witers to share your work, learning the art of writing. Limited to 15 places. Bookings essential.

Age Range: Children
Ages: 8-12 years
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: $15 per child per term
Bookings: Yes

Gamezone - School's out! Game on!

10 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

South Learning Centre
Friday, February 10, 2012, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Explore the exciting, educational and entertaining online games available on the internet. Play alone or collaborate with friends, aged 9 to 14 years. A tutor will be in attendance to supervise and assist if necessary. Bring your own headphones and enjoy! Limited to 15 places. Bookings essential

Age Range: Children
Ages: 9-14 years
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: $15 per child per term
Bookings: Yes

eWriting Club for 13-18yrs

10 Feb 2012 03:30:00 GMT

South Learning Centre
Friday, February 10, 2012, 4:30 – 5:30pm

Learn how to write, illustrate and self publish your own ebook. A chance to meet with other young witers to share your work, learning the art of writing. Limited to 15 places. Bookings essential.

Age Range: Children
Ages: 13-18 years
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: $15 per child per term
Bookings: Yes

Computer Skills

12 Feb 2012 20:15:00 GMT

Parklands Library
Monday, February 13, 2012, 9:15 – 10:45am

A programme for beginners and beyond to improve their confidence in the use of computers. The first four sessions will develop basic computer skills by introducing Word, Email, Publisher and clever use of the internet. Improve your skills and move onto your own projects or ones we suggest with help from the group and the tutor.

Age Range: Adults
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: $10.00 per term
Bookings: Yes

Story Time

12 Feb 2012 20:30:00 GMT

Upper Riccarton Library
Monday, February 13, 2012, 9:30 – 10:30am

Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Starting to Write

13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

South Learning Centre
Monday, February 13, 2012, 1 – 3pm

This course will help you to develop the basic principles of creative writing and give you the opportunity to take part in practical writing exercises in a non threatening environment. Be enthused to write and meet others of like mind.

Course content includes:
How to begin
Creating ideas
Characterisation
Realistic dialogue
Setting
Shape and structure
Good and effective use of language
Showing versus telling
Maintaining pace and energy
Ending

Tutor: Barbara Arnold

Age Range: Adults
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: TBC
Bookings: Yes

Science Alive - Theme: Junk Vehicles

13 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

New Brighton Library
Monday, February 13, 2012, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Science Alive presents a free after school science programme. Each week there's a different topic and a number of related fun activities. Just come along and join in.

During term time only.
No bookings required.

More info: sciencealive.co.nz

Girlszone (Term 1 fully booked)

13 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

South Learning Centre
Monday, February 13, 2012, 3:30 – 5pm

Girlszone is one of the Learning Centre's after school programmes where girls, aged 10 to 13 years, extend and expand their computer and technological skills. Students can enrol for up to one year.

Age Range: Children
Ages: 10-13 years
Gender: Female
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: $15 per child per term
Bookings: Yes

Baby Time

13 Feb 2012 20:30:00 GMT

Upper Riccarton Library
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 9:30 – 10am

During each session we will share a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and other book related activities. The programmes are especially suitable for under 2 year olds.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Beginning Computer Skills

13 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMT

New Brighton Learning Centre
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10am – 12pm

These sessions will develop basic computer skills by introducing Word, Email, Publisher and clever use of the internet. Improve your skills and move onto your own projects. Coffee and tea provided.

Age Range: Adults
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: $10.00 per term
Bookings: Yes

Story Time

13 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT

New Brighton Library
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:30 – 11am

Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Story Time

13 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Shirley Library
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:30 – 11am

Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Baby Time

13 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

South Library
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 11 – 11:30am

During each session we will share a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and other book related activities. The programmes are especially suitable for under 2 year olds.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Story Time

13 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Lyttelton Library
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 11 – 11:30am

Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Science Alive - Theme: Junk Vehicles

14 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

South Library
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Science Alive presents a free after school science programme. Each week there's a different topic and a number of related fun activities. Just come along and join in.

During term time only.
No bookings required.

More info: sciencealive.co.nz

Children's Book Club

14 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

Upper Riccarton Learning Centre
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Want a chance to meet other readers and share your books? Learn how to use the new Library Catalogue and website to find cool books and get information about reading. Create a Shelfari account, design your avatar and write your own book star review. Suitable for children 8-10 years old. Parents very welcome to join and participate. Limited to 15 places. Bookings essential.

Starts week two of the term.

Age Range: Children
Ages: 8-10 years
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: $15 per child per term
Bookings: Yes

Workshop Club (Term 1 fully booked)

14 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

South Learning Centre
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 3:30 – 5pm

The Workshop Club is one of the Learning Centre's after school programmes where students, aged 10 to 13 years, extend and expand their computer and technological skills. Students can enrol for up to one year.

Age Range: Children
Ages: 10-13 years
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: $15 per child per term
Bookings: Yes

Introduction to eBooks

14 Feb 2012 05:30:00 GMT

South Learning Centre
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:30 – 8pm

Christchurch City Libraries currently has 1600 e-book titles available for borrowing. Come along and learn how to use Overdrive to download the titles of your choice to your computer, MP3 player, iPod or e-book reader.

Age Range: Adults
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: $5
Bookings: Yes

Computers and Coffee

14 Feb 2012 20:00:00 GMT

South Learning Centre
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 9 – 10:30am

A programme for “beginners and beyond” to improve their confidence in the use of computers. The first three sessions will introduce and develop basic computer skills in areas such as email, Word and clever use of the internet.

In the following sessions you will learn how to make the most of the online library catalogue and website and we can help answer some of your technology queries. For example: How do I download pictures from my camera? How do I attach a document to an email? Can I see the house where my son lives in Amsterdam? What is Skype? Improve your skills and move onto your own projects with help from the group and tutor. Coffee and tea provided.

Age Range: Adults
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: $10.00 per term
Bookings: Yes

Story Time

14 Feb 2012 21:15:00 GMT

Hornby Library
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:15 – 10:45am

Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Baby Time

14 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Spreydon Library
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:30 – 11am

During each session we will share a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and other book related activities. The programmes are especially suitable for under 2 year olds.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Baby Time

14 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Papanui Library
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 11 – 11:30am

During each session we will share a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and other book related activities. The programmes are especially suitable for under 2 year olds.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Science Alive - Theme: Junk Vehicles

15 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

Shirley Library
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Science Alive presents a free after school science programme. Each week there's a different topic and a number of related fun activities. Just come along and join in.

During term time only.
No bookings required.

More info: sciencealive.co.nz

Technology Tasters

15 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

South Learning Centre
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Free computer help drop in sessions. We can help with using the Library's electronic resources, email, Microsoft Word, internet searching and other general computer related queries. Bookings not required.

Age Range: Adults
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: Free
Bookings: No

Story Time

15 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMT

South Christchurch Library
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10 – 10:30am

Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Story Time

15 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Parklands Library
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:30 – 11am

Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Baby Time

15 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Shirley Library
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:30 – 11am

During each session we will share a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and other book related activities. The programmes are especially suitable for under 2 year olds.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Story Time

15 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Papanui Library
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 11 – 11:30am

Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Computer drop in sessions

15 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

New Brighton Learning Centre
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 11am – 12:30pm

We offer computer drop-in sessions on Thursday mornings to help you practice your computer skills or surf the Internet and send emails. Bookings not required.

Age Range: Adults
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: Free
Bookings: No

Science Alive - Theme: Junk Vehicles

16 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

Hornby Library
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Science Alive presents a free after school science programme. Each week there's a different topic and a number of related fun activities. Just come along and join in.

During term time only.
No bookings required.

More info: sciencealive.co.nz

Big Bargain Book Sale

16 Feb 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre
Friday, February 17, 2012, 9am – 7pm

Pay by EFT-POS or cash only — no credit cards or cheques sorry.

Most adults’ books $3 (except for selected premium art, landscape and gardening books, and most New Zealand books, which are at marked prices)
Young adults’ and children’s books: $1 for hardbacks - 50¢ for paperbacks
Magazines: 10 for $1
AV (DVDs, CDs, tapes, talking books etc): $2

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Baby Time

16 Feb 2012 21:15:00 GMT

Hornby Library
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:15 – 10:45am

During each session we will share a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and other book related activities. The programmes are especially suitable for under 2 year olds.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Baby Time

16 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Lyttelton Library
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:30 – 11am

During each session we will share a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and other book related activities. The programmes are especially suitable for under 2 year olds.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Baby Time

16 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Parklands Library
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:30 – 11am

During each session we will share a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and other book related activities. The programmes are especially suitable for under 2 year olds.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Story Time

16 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Spreydon Library
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:30 – 11am

Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Writing for Children

17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

South Learning Centre
Friday, February 17, 2012, 1 – 3pm

Do you want to write for children? This course includes writing picture books for very young children and upwards and progresses to writing chapter books, finishing with short stories and novels for young adults. We will look at some of the books that are popular with different age groups and cover the basic mechanics of writing.

Tutor: Barbara Arnold

Age Range: Adults
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: TBC
Bookings: Yes

Science Alive - Theme: Junk Vehicles

17 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

Parklands Library
Friday, February 17, 2012, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Science Alive presents a free after school science programme. Each week there's a different topic and a number of related fun activities. Just come along and join in.

During term time only.
No bookings required.

More info: sciencealive.co.nz

Children's Book Club

17 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

South Learning Centre
Friday, February 17, 2012, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Want a chance to meet other readers and share your books? Learn how to use the new Library Catalogue and website to find cool books and get information about reading. Create a Shelfari account, design your avatar and write your own book star review. Suitable for children 8-10 years old. Parents very welcome to join and participate. Limited to 15 places. Bookings essential.

Starts week two of the term.

Age Range: Children
Ages: 8-10 years
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: $15 per child per term
Bookings: Yes

eWriting Club for 8-12yrs

17 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

South Learning Centre
Friday, February 17, 2012, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Learn how to write, illustrate and self publish your own ebook. A chance to meet with other young witers to share your work, learning the art of writing. Limited to 15 places. Bookings essential.

Age Range: Children
Ages: 8-12 years
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: $15 per child per term
Bookings: Yes

Gamezone - School's out! Game on!

17 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

South Learning Centre
Friday, February 17, 2012, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Explore the exciting, educational and entertaining online games available on the internet. Play alone or collaborate with friends, aged 9 to 14 years. A tutor will be in attendance to supervise and assist if necessary. Bring your own headphones and enjoy! Limited to 15 places. Bookings essential

Age Range: Children
Ages: 9-14 years
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: $15 per child per term
Bookings: Yes

eWriting Club for 13-18yrs

17 Feb 2012 03:30:00 GMT

South Learning Centre
Friday, February 17, 2012, 4:30 – 5:30pm

Learn how to write, illustrate and self publish your own ebook. A chance to meet with other young witers to share your work, learning the art of writing. Limited to 15 places. Bookings essential.

Age Range: Children
Ages: 13-18 years
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: $15 per child per term
Bookings: Yes

Big Bargain Book Sale

17 Feb 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 9am – 4pm

Pay by EFT-POS or cash only — no credit cards or cheques sorry.

Most adults’ books $3 (except for selected premium art, landscape and gardening books, and most New Zealand books, which are at marked prices)
Young adults’ and children’s books: $1 for hardbacks - 50¢ for paperbacks
Magazines: 10 for $1
AV (DVDs, CDs, tapes, talking books etc): $2

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Digital Photography Basics

18 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

New Brighton Learning Centre
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 1 – 2:30pm

A two part series suitable for beginners.

Part 1: Learn how to compose a good photograph using basic composition techniques and how to download photographs onto the computer*

Part 2: Learn how to manage your photographs and do some basic editing using standard computer software available on most PC's*

*Please ensure that you bring your camera, spare batteries, camera booklet and USB download cables.

Age Range: Adults
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: $10.00
Bookings: Yes

Computer Skills

19 Feb 2012 20:15:00 GMT

Parklands Library
Monday, February 20, 2012, 9:15 – 10:45am

A programme for beginners and beyond to improve their confidence in the use of computers. The first four sessions will develop basic computer skills by introducing Word, Email, Publisher and clever use of the internet. Improve your skills and move onto your own projects or ones we suggest with help from the group and the tutor.

Age Range: Adults
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: $10.00 per term
Bookings: Yes

Story Time

19 Feb 2012 20:30:00 GMT

Upper Riccarton Library
Monday, February 20, 2012, 9:30 – 10:30am

Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Starting to Write

20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

South Learning Centre
Monday, February 20, 2012, 1 – 3pm

This course will help you to develop the basic principles of creative writing and give you the opportunity to take part in practical writing exercises in a non threatening environment. Be enthused to write and meet others of like mind.

Course content includes:
How to begin
Creating ideas
Characterisation
Realistic dialogue
Setting
Shape and structure
Good and effective use of language
Showing versus telling
Maintaining pace and energy
Ending

Tutor: Barbara Arnold

Age Range: Adults
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: TBC
Bookings: Yes

CANCELED - Science Alive (busy at Under 5 Fest this week)

20 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

Monday, February 20, 2012, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Girlszone (Term 1 fully booked)

20 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

South Learning Centre
Monday, February 20, 2012, 3:30 – 5pm

Girlszone is one of the Learning Centre's after school programmes where girls, aged 10 to 13 years, extend and expand their computer and technological skills. Students can enrol for up to one year.

Age Range: Children
Ages: 10-13 years
Gender: Female
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: $15 per child per term
Bookings: Yes

Baby Time

20 Feb 2012 20:30:00 GMT

Upper Riccarton Library
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 9:30 – 10am

During each session we will share a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and other book related activities. The programmes are especially suitable for under 2 year olds.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Beginning Computer Skills

20 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMT

New Brighton Learning Centre
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 10am – 12pm

These sessions will develop basic computer skills by introducing Word, Email, Publisher and clever use of the internet. Improve your skills and move onto your own projects. Coffee and tea provided.

Age Range: Adults
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: $10.00 per term
Bookings: Yes

Story Time

20 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT

New Brighton Library
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 10:30 – 11am

Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Story Time

20 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Shirley Library
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 10:30 – 11am

Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Baby Time

20 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

South Library
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 11 – 11:30am

During each session we will share a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and other book related activities. The programmes are especially suitable for under 2 year olds.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Story Time

20 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Lyttelton Library
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 11 – 11:30am

Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

CANCELED - Science Alive (busy at Under 5 Fest this week)

21 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Children's Book Club

21 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

Upper Riccarton Learning Centre
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Want a chance to meet other readers and share your books? Learn how to use the new Library Catalogue and website to find cool books and get information about reading. Create a Shelfari account, design your avatar and write your own book star review. Suitable for children 8-10 years old. Parents very welcome to join and participate. Limited to 15 places. Bookings essential.

Starts week two of the term.

Age Range: Children
Ages: 8-10 years
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: $15 per child per term
Bookings: Yes

Workshop Club (Term 1 fully booked)

21 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

South Learning Centre
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 3:30 – 5pm

The Workshop Club is one of the Learning Centre's after school programmes where students, aged 10 to 13 years, extend and expand their computer and technological skills. Students can enrol for up to one year.

Age Range: Children
Ages: 10-13 years
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: $15 per child per term
Bookings: Yes

Introduction to eBooks

21 Feb 2012 05:30:00 GMT

South Learning Centre
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 6:30 – 8pm

Christchurch City Libraries currently has 1600 e-book titles available for borrowing. Come along and learn how to use Overdrive to download the titles of your choice to your computer, MP3 player, iPod or e-book reader.

Age Range: Adults
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: $5
Bookings: Yes

Computers and Coffee

21 Feb 2012 20:00:00 GMT

South Learning Centre
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 9 – 10:30am

A programme for “beginners and beyond” to improve their confidence in the use of computers. The first three sessions will introduce and develop basic computer skills in areas such as email, Word and clever use of the internet.

In the following sessions you will learn how to make the most of the online library catalogue and website and we can help answer some of your technology queries. For example: How do I download pictures from my camera? How do I attach a document to an email? Can I see the house where my son lives in Amsterdam? What is Skype? Improve your skills and move onto your own projects with help from the group and tutor. Coffee and tea provided.

Age Range: Adults
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: $10.00 per term
Bookings: Yes

Story Time

21 Feb 2012 21:15:00 GMT

Hornby Library
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 10:15 – 10:45am

Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Baby Time

21 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Spreydon Library
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 10:30 – 11am

During each session we will share a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and other book related activities. The programmes are especially suitable for under 2 year olds.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Baby Time

21 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Papanui Library
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 11 – 11:30am

During each session we will share a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and other book related activities. The programmes are especially suitable for under 2 year olds.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

CANCELED - Science Alive (busy at Under 5 Fest this week)

22 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Technology Tasters

22 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

South Learning Centre
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Free computer help drop in sessions. We can help with using the Library's electronic resources, email, Microsoft Word, internet searching and other general computer related queries. Bookings not required.

Age Range: Adults
Contact: christchurchcitylibraries.com…
Cost: Free
Bookings: No

Story Time

22 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMT

South Christchurch Library
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 10 – 10:30am

Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Story Time

22 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Parklands Library
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 10:30 – 11am

Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…

Baby Time

22 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Shirley Library
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 10:30 – 11am

During each session we will share a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and other book related activities. The programmes are especially suitable for under 2 year olds.

More info: christchurchcitylibraries.com…