South Taranaki LibraryPlus

15/10/2026

📲⚡ Libby Vibe Check

🎯 Algorithm recommendation: On the Hunt by Alexandra Ivy, Rebecca Zanetti, Dianne Duvall & Hannah Jayne

The vibe? Dangerous attractions, supernatural secrets, and creatures that thrive in the shadows.

This paranormal romance collection brings together four stories packed with vampires, immortals, healers, ghosts, and high-stakes danger. From ancient guardians protecting those they love to deadly outbreaks, haunted romances, and undead mysteries, On the Hunt combines suspense, action, and sizzling chemistry in one compelling collection.

💬 "Four of today's most intriguing paranormal authors entice readers deep into the shadows, where vampires, immortals, and other supernatural creatures heat up the night..."

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15/10/2026

14/10/2026

📚 The Knowledge Nook 📚

🐦 This week's pick: A Little Bird Told Me: An Illustrated Compendium of Bird Phrases by Matt Sewell

From "a little bird told me"to "birds of a feather flock together", bird-inspired sayings have been part of our everyday language for centuries. This charming and beautifully illustrated compendium takes a closer look at the phrases we use without thinking, exploring where they came from, what they mean, and the feathered friends that inspired them.

Filled with Matt Sewell's colourful artwork and a healthy dose of curiosity, this is a delightful browse for bird lovers, language enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys learning the stories behind familiar expressions.

💬 "Birds of a feather flock together."

📖 Available for reserve!

10/10/2026

🪞 Portal Picks: Through the Looking Glass 🪞
✨ This week's escape: The two of us at the end of the world ✨

The world has fallen silent. Cities have been reclaimed by nature, the old rules no longer matter, and in the ruins of civilisation two young survivors know only each other. But when strangers emerge from the wilderness carrying secrets, choices, and the promise of a different future, everything Mouse and Cat believe about their world begins to unravel.

🌟 Why cross the glass?

✧ A haunting post-apocalyptic world where hope lingers amid the ruins
✧ A story that weaves together survival, love, family, and sacrifice across centuries
✧ Thought-provoking science fiction with an emotional heart

📚 Your next adventure awaits

If you enjoy atmospheric journeys, end-of-the-world mysteries, and stories that remind us of what makes us human even when everything else has been lost, this could be the portal you've been waiting to step through.

09/10/2026

Building with Bricks 🟦🟪🟥🟧🟨🟩

Get creative with construction every Monday, starting Monday 12 October.
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Ages 5+ (not suitable for ages under 5)

09/10/2026

🌿 The Friday Flow with Cath 🌿
✨ A beginner's guide to kintsugi: the Japanese art of repairing pottery and glass ✨

I'm always intrigued by books that combine practical skills with a deeper philosophy, and this one immediately caught my attention.

Kintsugi is the traditional Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer and gold-toned finishes, transforming cracks and chips into part of an object's beauty rather than something to hide. In this approachable guide, Michihiro Hori introduces both the techniques and the thinking behind this centuries-old practice. With clear illustrations and step-by-step guidance, readers can learn how to give damaged ceramics and glassware a new life while embracing the idea that imperfections can tell a story of resilience and renewal.

Whether you're a keen crafter, interested in Japanese culture, or simply reluctant to part with a treasured mug or bowl, this book offers a rewarding and creative way to see broken things differently.

Why not place a reserve and discover the art of finding beauty in the repaired?

08/10/2026

Crafternoon🖌️🖍️✂️
Bring your crafts along✨

Every Sunday (during school term)
1.30pm - for ages 18+
Te Ramanui o Ruapūtahanga - Hāwera LibraryPlus

08/10/2026

📲⚡ Libby Vibe Check ⚡📲

🌐 Broadcasting now: The German Ward by Pip Williams

The vibe? Forbidden love, wartime secrets, and a mystery hidden within a century-old sketchbook.

Set between the battlefields of World War I and the present day, this beautifully written historical novel follows the story of an English nurse and a German prisoner of war whose relationship defies the rules of their time. More than a hundred years later, a series of drawings offers tantalising clues to their fate, drawing another woman into a search for the truth.

💬 "This is a story about desire."

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