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Upcoming events at Wellington City Libraries!
Diwali, author events, te reo Māori classes and more!
Events List

South Asian Voices: Diwali celebration
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To celebrate Diwali, Wellington City Libraries and The Cuba Press have brought together some of Aotearoa’s finest South Asian writers to talk about their work. From lauded legends to emerging writers, these nights are bound to be entertaining, stimulating and fabulous!

These events are happening at both Newtown and Johnsonville Libraries. For more information and to secure your free ticket, select your preferred library below.
Newtown (26 October)
Johnsonville (27 October)

He Timotimo : Free te reo Māori taster sessions
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Nau mai, haere mai to ‘He Timotimo’, Wellington City Libraries’ new te reo Māori taster sessions!

We know it can be scary to start learning a new language and that te reo Māori classes fill up quickly in Wellington, so we are pleased to announce that we have free, friendly classes Monday evenings that are available for bookings now.
Register now

Youth Poetry Workshops
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Poetry workshops for former refugee and migrant students aged 14-16 years.
Special guest poets and hip hop performers will visit!

In some cases, transport provided from school to the library.
Halal and vegetarian food is provided.
These workshops will help your teenagers with English and build their confidence!

Newtown Library
Tuesdays 4pm-5.30pm
Workshops run from 25 October until the end of term 4.
First workshop 25 Oct

Halloween: Booooks and Treats! + Sbooktacular Celebrations
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Dress up in your favourite costume and join us for a spooooktacular Halloween spell!

There will be (not so) scary stories, mask making and crafts, plus a ghostly scavenger hunt in the library! Recommended for tamariki aged 5-12 with their caregivers. Registration is required as there are limited numbers.

Sunday, 30 October, 11:30am – 1pm
Johnsonville Library
Register now
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Join us at He Matapihi Molesworth Library for our sbooktacular celebration of all things supernatural!

Come along in your best book-related or fantastical costume and take part in a one-off morning of fun, which will include a story time, Halloween-themed crafts, face-painting, and a spooky scavenger hunt.

Recommended for ages 4 to 400! Please note - registration is required for this event.

Saturday, 29 October, 10 – 11:45AM
He Matapihi Molesworth Library
Register now

'Wild Weather' Author Talk by MetService Expert Lisa Murray
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Cyclones, heatwaves, snow and drought... as a long, narrow group of islands Aotearoa New Zealand has always found itself at the mercy of wild weather, and that’s before accounting for the mounting impacts of climate change.

Meteorologist Lisa Murray, MetService NZ’s Head of Weather Communication, is co-author of the new book 'New Zealand’s Wild Weather' and will present an invigorating hour delving into the fascinating facts behind some of this country’s most dramatic weather.

Thursday, 3 November, 5:30 – 6:30pm
Johnsonville Library
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Law For Lunch at Te Awe Library
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Join us for lunchtime, community law talks! Upcoming topics include enduring powers of attorney, application for Māori land succession, tenancy rights, family law, scams and identity theft and Work and Income benefits.

Tuesdays through November, 5:30 – 6:30PM
Te Awe Library
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PO Box 1992 Wellington 6140
Phone: (04) 801 4040