Explore your local library

Media ReleaseJuly 29, 2009Explore your locallibrary Escape in to a world of discovery and Rosetta Stone outlet explorationat your local library youll be amazed by what youmight find.Waitakere Libraries is marking Library Week(August 10-16) with a jam-packed calendar of events tohighlight the wide range of services libraries have onoffer. Libraries are more than places where you go tofind a book, says Councillor Judy Lawley, chair of thecouncils Culture and Community Committee. Now theyare somewhere to read newspapers from around the country,surf the internet, hire an audio CD or DVD, research localhistory or your family tree, find a book written in one ofmore than 40 different languages and a place to learn newcomputer skills through the learning centres. Whathasnt changed, she says, is that libraries are still theheart of their communities, a place to bring everyonetogether.No matter what your age or interests, LibraryWeek is sure to have something to offer from authors talksand lectures to kids events, tours and more. Whatshappening at your library? Waitakere Central - 3Ratanui St, HendersonWednesday, August 12,12.00pm.Secrets of Oratia Media with Peter Dowling, themanaging director of this Titirangi-based publishingcompany, which has recently published West:The History ofWaitakere. 2.00pm daily. Rosetta Stone Spanish Spain Library tour look behindthe book shelves of Waitakere Central library and visitareas not normally open to the public. Wednesday,August 12, 10.30am. New Zealand s biggest Storytime.Libraries throughout New Zealand will be holding a specialstorytime of the book Itiitis Gift by Melanie Drewery atthe same time. Monday, August 10 and 12 at 10.30am.Introduction to genealogy. Lani Rimington from theWaitakere Branch of the New Zealand Genealogy will give youtips on how to start researching your family history. Thursday, August 13, 1.00pm. Remains of the Clay. Robyn Mason presents a lecture on the pottery and ceramicsindustry in West Auckland. In the JT Diamond Reading Room,level two.New Lynn 3 Memorial DriveMonday,August 10, 10am. Clay Pottery and Bricks Talk and Tour withlibrarian Robyn Mason. Discover more about the ceramic andpottery industry, one of the most important industries inwest Auckland. Meet at New Lynn library. Saturday,August 15, 6.00pm. Library Lockdown. Youngsters are locked in for fun and games for several hours. Thisevent is extremely popular and spaces fill up fast. Bookings essential.Massey - Cnr Don Buck Road & WestgateDrive Tuesday, August 11, 6.30pm. Rosetta Stone Spanish V3 Books for Westieboys: Respected lecturer educator, founder of the KidsLit Quiz and Margaret Mahy Medal and Lecture Award winner,Wayne Mills, talks about books to encourage boys to read. Te Atatu Peninsula - 595 Te Atatu RoadWednesday,August 12, 10.30am. New Zealand s biggest Storytime. Libraries throughout New Zealand [ Rosetta Stone Software ] will be holding a specialstorytime of the book Itiitis Gift by Melanie Drewery atthe same time. For more information about Library Weekvisit www.waitakerelibs.govt.nz, phone 839 2260 or drop into your local library.