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We have just had a new lot of children's VOX Books arrive at the library.If you haven't already seen a VOX book, they ar...
21/09/2026

We have just had a new lot of children's VOX Books arrive at the library.

If you haven't already seen a VOX book, they are books with a permanently attached VOX Reader 🔊 which transforms an ordinary print book into an all-in-one read along book that allows children to simply push a button to listen 👂 and read 📖.

We have an ever-growing collection of VOX books available to be checked out in the children's section of the library.

Get in quick because these books are very popular.

✨ Merci! What a wonderful afternoon at our French Language & Culture session!A heartfelt thank you to our facilitator fr...
20/09/2026

✨ Merci! What a wonderful afternoon at our French Language & Culture session!

A heartfelt thank you to our facilitator from Larrauri Translations and Cultural Consulting for sharing their knowledge, experiences, and passion for French language and culture with our community. Participants enjoyed exploring the language, learning about French culture, and connecting through a shared love of learning.

Thank you also to everyone who attended and helped make this final session of our Try a Language, Learn a Culture series such a success. We loved seeing our community come together to celebrate languages, cultures, and new experiences.

🎶💃 What a great Community Zumba session!A huge thank you to our fantastic instructor for sharing their time and expertis...
20/09/2026

🎶💃 What a great Community Zumba session!

A huge thank you to our fantastic instructor for sharing their time and expertise, and to everyone who attended and helped create such a fun and welcoming atmosphere.

We loved seeing our community moving, smiling, and having fun together!

19/09/2026

Inviting everyone for a FREE Healthy Ageing and Active Living Presentation by Southland Chiropractic at the Library this week.

🕐 11:30am-12:30pm
📅 Tuesday 22 September
📍 Meeting Room, Invercargill Public Library

See you there!

During Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, we created a low sensory Taonga Pūoro experience during our regular Zen Corner activity, ...
18/09/2026

During Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, we created a low sensory Taonga Pūoro experience during our regular Zen Corner activity, where visitors could come in and experience the healing properties of music through noise cancelling headphones.

It was great to see people enjoying the chill vibes 😌🎧

Big thank you to Re:Woven Therapy Charitable Trust who kindly provided us with the equipment, playlist and information for this activity!

Get out of the rain and pop into the Library now to get a hot Boil up in a cup and some steaming hot Kawakawa Tea. We ha...
17/09/2026

Get out of the rain and pop into the Library now to get a hot Boil up in a cup and some steaming hot Kawakawa Tea. We have also got some delicious Kūmara soup as well. All set up in the Library entrance till 1pm.

Reminder that we will have free kai on Friday 18 September at the Library between 11am and 1pm to celebrate Te Wiki o Te...
17/09/2026

Reminder that we will have free kai on Friday 18 September at the Library between 11am and 1pm to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori!

We will be serving:

🍲 Kūmara Soup
🥩 Boil up in a Cup
🍵 Kawakawa Tea

Pop into the Library during your lunch break and try some food on us ❤️

On 16 September we had a very special visit from Te Wharekura o Arowhenua who came in and sung waiata at the Library for...
16/09/2026

On 16 September we had a very special visit from Te Wharekura o Arowhenua who came in and sung waiata at the Library for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori. Thank you for bringing along your beautiful voices to Te Haeata!

The students also joined us for Te Reo storytime and craft, where they created poi and kites to take home.

We still have plenty of activities running for the rest of the week. Check them out online here: https://www.ilibrary.co.nz/3-whats-on/news?item=id:2zhxj299w17q9sce7bvh

Last week, Ashley Tikitiki donated her book "Walter Peak. How She Came to Be" to our lending collection. This amazing bo...
16/09/2026

Last week, Ashley Tikitiki donated her book "Walter Peak. How She Came to Be" to our lending collection.

This amazing book traces the history of a farm defined by resilience and change. It's a story of a place where farming and tourism meet and where the past continues to shape the future.

Within the book there is a series of photographs showcasing the past and the present.

The book is also available on her website www.walterpeakhowshecametobe.com.

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