The Accessible Arctic
The Accessible Arctic is an exhibition of 30 photographs showcasing Canada's amazing natural history.
The Accessible Arctic is an exhibition of 30 photographs showcasing Canada's amazing natural history.
Friday 16 November 2012 - Friday 30 November 2012
The photographs, which have appeared in the issues of Canadian Geographic, have been carefully assembled and curated by the Canadian Museum of Nature and represent 80 years of outstanding nature photography. The exhibition has been touring New Zealand, courtesy of the High Commission of Canada.
The exhibition is scheduled to appear at the following venues:
The exhibition is scheduled to appear at the following venues:
- Takapuna Library, 1st Floor: Friday 16 November - Friday 30 November
- Sir Edmund Hillary Library, Papakura: Monday 3 December - Thursday 20 December
Join us for this watercolour exhibition in support of Hospice North Shore. Guest speaker is Jan Nichols, the new Chief Executive of Hospice North Shore, previously the CEO of Mercy Hospice, and paintings are by artists from the Lake House Arts Centre and the Auckland Watercolour Society. All items are cash and carry.
The exhibition runs from Monday 3 December - Friday 21 December 21 2012 at Takapuna Library, 1 The Strand, Takapuna. All are welcome. The library is open seven days a week, with late nights Monday and Thursday.
Please RSVP for the exhibition opening by emailing Helen Woodhouse, or phoning (09) 486 8469.
The exhibition runs from Monday 3 December - Friday 21 December 21 2012 at Takapuna Library, 1 The Strand, Takapuna. All are welcome. The library is open seven days a week, with late nights Monday and Thursday.
Please RSVP for the exhibition opening by emailing Helen Woodhouse, or phoning (09) 486 8469.
The End of the Golden Weather
Christmas Day
Christmas Day
Tuesday 25 December 2012 10.00am
Takapuna Beach Reserve
A scene from Bruce Mason's play The End of the Golden Weather will be performed (for the seventh year in a row) by actor Stephen Lovatt. The scene is a child's point of view of Christmas Day on Takapuna Beach in the 1930s.
The performance lasts about 30 minutes. Come along and sit on the grass or bring a chair.
Note: If wet, this event will be held at the nearby Takapuna Memorial Hall, The Strand
The performance lasts about 30 minutes. Come along and sit on the grass or bring a chair.
Note: If wet, this event will be held at the nearby Takapuna Memorial Hall, The Strand
Dare to Explore: Auckland Libraries Summer Reading Adventure
Join in the fun at Auckland Libraries! A FREE reading programme for Auckland kids aged 5 – 13 years. 10 December to 25 January 2013. Register online or at your local library from Monday 10 December. Do activities at home, on holiday, at the library, on the internet and with friends to finish as many challenge sets as you can. Complete at least four fun challenges and you’ll get a certificate PLUS an invitation to the celebration party.
Find out more: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nzor 09 301 0101
The Friends of the Takapuna Library’s programme of events will begin again in February / March 2013. We thank you for your support throughout the year. We hope that your friends and family will enjoy the Dare to Explore Summer Reading Adventure