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Kia ora!

Welcome to our latest instalment of the Library newsletter. We have lots of great things to share with you this month, let's get straight in!

Recommends eNewsletter

We're thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our Recommends eNewsletter, designed exclusively for you! This personalised monthly newsletter is tailor-made to match your reading preferences. Just take a moment to visit our page here and let us know your favourite genres.

 

Once the newsletter is live, you can expect to receive a curated selection of new additions to our collection, directly aligned with your chosen genres. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to discover your next great read!

Share with Us

The Wānaka Community Board will be at the Wānaka Library this coming Wednesday 2nd August. Pop by to say hello or share any ideas you might have for the community. There are two sessions: 12.00pm – 1.00pm and 3.30pm – 4.30pm. Click here for more information.

1,000 Books Before School Anniversary Celebrations

This November marks one year since the launch of our 1,000 Books Before School programme and we'll be celebrating this milestone with a Special Anniversary Storytime for everybody. We'll also celebrate kā tamariki who have finished 1,000 Books with a mini graduation ceremony.

These celebrations will take place at Arrowtown, Frankton, Hāwea, Queenstown and Wānaka Libraries. It's too early for bookings and we'll be in touch closer to the date with more information about the planned celebrations.

All you need to do now is keep up the great work and keep reading! And if you're not participating in the programme, click here to learn more.

New eResources

We have just expanded our eResource collection with the following new databases. All you need to access them is a library card and your pin/password.

Carter's Price Guide to Antiques provides price guides on art antiquities, antiques, collectables, retro, vintage and 20th century design for 32 years, and include prices on items from 1500 BC to the present day, with a price range of $5 to over one million dollars.

Underground and Independent Comics, Comix, and Graphic Novels is the first-ever scholarly online collection for researchers and students of adult comic books and graphic novels. This multi-part resource covers the full spectrum of this visual art form, from pre-comics code era works to modern sequential releases from artists the world over. We have subscribed to Volume II which adds extensive coverage of the pre-Comics Code era horror, crime, romance, and war comics that fuelled the backlash leading to one of the largest censorship campaigns in US history. Please note that this is not a resource for children as some of the content contains adult themes and parental supervision is required.

The ProQuest LGBT Magazine Archive features archival runs of many of the most influential, longest-running serial publications covering LGBT interests. Includes the pre-eminent US and UK titles – The Advocate and Gay Times, respectively. Chronicles more than six decades of the history and culture of the LGBT community. In addition to LGBT/gender/sexuality studies, this material also serves related disciplines such as sociology, political science, psychology, health, and the arts. Some publications may contain explicit content.

Bloomsbury / ABC-CLIO provides original and exciting research databases to inspire life-long learning for today’s students and scholars. We have four databases from this collection:

Tezuka Osamu Manga Digital Library features Osamu Tezuka's manga collection. Osamu Tezuka (1928-1989), the ‘God of Manga’ was a manga author and creator of many of the first Japanese animation. While Tezuka’s best known creation is, arguably, the world-renowned children’s series Astro Boy, he drew more than 150,000 pages of manga in his lifetime - touching on every style and genre. He wrote for every age-group, from young children to mature audiences, and single-handedly created the majority of the genres and character-types we see in manga and anime today. The collection is available in eight languages (English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Traditional Chinese). Please note that several publications within this collection contain adult themes and parental monitoring is strongly advised if children are using this resource.

New Fiction

New Non-fiction

Staff picks

Welcome to this month's Staff Picks, where our librarians share some of the great books they've read recently. Discover hidden gems, popular titles, and diverse recommendations that will captivate your imagination and enrich your reading experience. Click here for the entire list.
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Meet Librarian Eve
 

Meet Librarian Eve. Eve’s in charge of Adult Services at Wānaka Library.

She's the wonderful person behind some of the great programmes on offer in the Upper Clutha.
 

How long have you been with the library?
I’ve been with QLDC libraries for almost 10 years, my first library role and such an incredible learning journey. It’s been a blast and I love the variety library work offers, I get to connect with the community, talk about books and create events for our community to enjoy. Libraries have always been a part in my life from visiting with my parents as a child & discovering wonderful stories to escape into and then as a parent taking my children to the library where a love of reading and seeking knowledge was developed.  

What were you doing prior to joining our library team?
My work history is a little varied and includes working as a nanny & preschool teacher, stay-at-home mum and working at YouthLine after the Christchurch Earthquakes. 

What are libraries to you?
To me libraries are a place of Community and connection I have always felt welcome in a library. You don’t need a reason to visit a library but once you do you find a whole lot of reasons to come back.  

What do you enjoy reading? 
I enjoy reading a range of genres but I am usually drawn to mysteries, thrillers, historical novels and contemporary fiction.

Digital Spotlight

Learn something new with the library online. We have a huge range of Online Learning and Research tools, we're pretty sure there's something for everyone.

Are you interested in repairing your car engine? Check out Haynes Manuals, Auto Repair Source or the Small Engine Repair Reference Centre.

 

Are you a budding entrepreneur? Check out the Gale Business: Plan Builder, Gale Business: Entrepreneurship, or the Small Business Reference Centre. 

 

Do you want to learn a new craft? Check out CreativeBug.

 

Do you want to research a range of topics from Antique prices, to World History, to Health and Wellness, or the Culinary Arts, or Hospitality and Tourism? We've got a great selection of research databases on our Research & History page that provide you with a world of knowledge!

 

Or have you always wanted to learn a new language? Check out Mango Languages!

 

All you need is a library membership. Head to the Library Online to get started!

 

Children & Young Adult
Staff Picks

Each month our passionate children's librarians handpick the most delightful, heartwarming, and engaging books for young readers. Below is just a taster but head to our blog for the entire list. Happy reading, little bookworms!
Read more here

What's on at the library

Special Events

Join us on Thursday 24 August for a captivating and insightful community kōrero (conversation) during this Winter Pride as we embark on a journey to understand and embrace our vibrant Rainbow communities. This inclusive event aims to foster understanding, respect, and unity among diverse communities, creating a more harmonious and inclusive environment for all.

Our esteemed panelists, representing a wide range of expertise and backgrounds will generously share their invaluable experiences, profound insights, and personal journeys. Through their narratives, we will explore the challenges, triumphs, and unique perspectives within our Rainbow communities, paving the way for greater empathy and acceptance.

The Adult Reading Challenge for 2023 continues! It's the final month of the challenge. If you've been reading over winter but haven't yet completed a challenge card, you can download a challenge card here, or pick one up at your local library.

Join us as we celebrate Conservation Week with a special DOC Ranger Reads storytime at your local library. Storytimes will be at:

Adult Programmes

Frankton

Queenstown

Wānaka

Book & Writing Clubs

Children & Youth Programmes

Join us at Queenstown Library on Monday 21 August or Frankton Library on Friday 25 August for Te Reo Māori Storytime.

Our regular children's programmes are on during term time. Join us for Reading to Dogs, Wriggle & Rhyme, LEGO® Club, Storytime, STEAM Club and more!

Check out the What's On page of the website or as your local librarians for details.

Digital Classes

Digital Help Drop-ins are always available by appointment in Queenstown.

 

To keep up to date with all of our events, check our What's On page, follow us on social media, download a copy of our calendars, and keep an eye out for event posters and flyers when you're next in the library.
Whakataukī o te Marama /
Proverb of the Month

NZ Sign Language Dictionary
 

book
booklet, brochure, card, comic, magazine, open a book, passport


pukapuka
noun; verb

And that's another library newsletter done for the month. Enjoy the month ahead and see you all soon!

Kā mihi,
- Your Libraries Team.

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