What's Happening at the Library in November

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Taken in the Wellington Central Public Library. Date: 1970s. Collection: Wellington City Libraries in-house photographs.

What's Happening in November

Law for lunch, book launches, our Tūhono journal and more!

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Visiting Wellington City Libraries

Law For Lunch at Te Awe Library

Nefarious novels: Launching Renée's Blood Matters

'Proof' Printmaking Book Launch + Artist Talk

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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, 12-12:45PM
Te Awe Library

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A rare opportunity to come and hear three of Aotearoa's most outstanding crime writers: Renée, Jennifer Lane and Anne Harré in conversation with Louise Dowdell to launch Renée’s new book Blood Matters.

Please note: registration is highly suggested. This is likely to be a well attended event and we may need to turn people away if Newtown Library reaches full capacity. Secure your spot for free here via Eventbrite.

Friday 18th November, 6.30pm
Newtown Library

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Join this collaborative discussion on the incredible diversity of the printmaking medium with PCANZ.

Join us as we celebrate contemporary printmaking with artists featured in the newly released book Proof. Showcasing two decades of exhibitions, techniques and traditions of the Print Council Aotearoa New Zealand (PCANZ), this new publication is the first survey of fine art printmaking to be published in Aotearoa.

View artworks and chat to the PCANZ artists about their studio practices, in this collaborative discussion on the incredible diversity of the printmaking medium.

Check out our blog for more info.

(Featured artwork by Basia Smolnicki)

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To The Sea : Nikki Crutchley in interview

Nikki Crutchley herself very kindly did a very special pre-recorded interview, especially for WCL, talking about to us about To The Sea, her writing processes and even giving us a sneak insight into her brand-new book.

Newtown Artist Basia Smolnicki's Studio Q+A for 'Proof'

In the lead up to our 'Proof' Book Launch + Artist Talk event. At her Newtown studio, Basia Smolnicki spoke about her printmaking practice, her love of visual drama and the story behind the print featured in the book.

Tūhono 2022: Submissions are open

Tūhono, Wellington City Libraries’ poetry journal for children and teens, is now open for submissions!

All throughout the month of November, we will be accepting submissions of poetry from young writers aged 5 – 18 in Wellington City. In previous years we have published more than 200 young poets in Tūhono — so this year we’ll again be splitting it into two books, one for kids and one for teens.

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