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From the author of the international bestseller On Mystic Lake, now just in time for the Christmas break Kristin Liblets Hannah brings us Angel Falls. Mikaela Campbell lies in a coma after a freak riding accident. Although doctors have told her devoted husband December 2000 not to expect a recovery, Liam hopes his love will accomplish what they cannot. Liam sits by his wife’s bedside day after day talking about their lives together. Season’s Greetings from all the staff at Then he discovers Mikaela’s secret past: her first husband Public Library was world-famous movie star Julian True. And when Julian’s name is the only one Mikaela will respond to, Liam must face the painful reality that Julian may be the only person who can bring his wife back to life. But at what cost, will he risk losing her to another man? When Mikaela finally wakes up, she is a different woman, changed in a way no-one could have foreseen.

The Library’s Hot Pick entry in the of the Santa Parade 2000. Month!

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Kia Ora from the Don Stafford Room

Christmas as it was... Rotorua 1889: Come and join Janet and Mary in Jean Batten Square (next to the The Anglican Christmas celebrations were held at Te library) Thursday 7th December at Awahou. There were assembled about 400 natives from 1.30pm. or Tuesday 12th December all the settlements between Maketu, Whakatane, Taupo at 10.30am. for a picnic in the park. and . Religious services were conducted by the Rev. Messrs Spencer and Goodyear. A marquee 80 feet Please bring a plate of food. The long surmounted by a Union Jack was erected as a library will supply a drink. refreshment booth. Large quantities of food of all kinds were provided. Crowds of Pakeha drove out from Rotorua to see the show and were heartily welcomed by the Maoris and regaled on tea and Christmas cake. Meanwhile Fathers Becker and Holierhoeck were raising funds to build a Catholic church at Ohinemutu. The Roman Catholic natives gave hospitable entertainment 8 Jan Mokoia Community House 10.00am to all and sundry in the carved house Tamatekapua. They 11 Jan Fordlands Community Centre 3.00pm reverently took up a collection and 14 pounds was raised 16 Jan Community Hall 1.00pm to go to the building fund for the new church. 16 Jan 2.45pm Source: The Founding Years by Don Stafford. LIBRARY EVENTS FOR DECEMBER

KAWAHATA CHILDREN’S LIBRARY

Special Christmas Toddler Times on December 7th and 12th.

Watch out for “The Roadies” and “Summer Fun with Librus” in January.

OPENING HOURS Are you having some time off work at Open Friday 22nd December 9.30 am – 8.00 pm Christmas time and want to do something Open Saturday 23rd 10.00 a.m – 12.30 p.m. Closed Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th December different? Open Wednesday 27th – Friday 28th December 9.30 a.m.–8.00 p.m. ——— Try some of these ideas ——— Open Saturday 29th December 10.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Closed Monday 1st – Tuesday 2nd January Re-open Wednesday 3rd January normal hours.

The Mobile Library will be off the road for annual maintenance from Saturday 23rd December – Tuesday 2nd January inclusive. Normal hours will be resumed on Wednesday 3rd January (Week One)

COMMUNITY GROUP DISPLAYS Neighbourhood Support Anne Sampson School of Ballet Brain Injury Awareness Te Wananga o Aotearoa 12 Months of the Millennium

In the twelfth month of the millennium Bigger, brighter, better!! The Librarian said to me - Best wishes from the Library Staff For the Twenty-First Century!

Don’t forget to order your personalised calendars.

Close-off date for calendars to be ready by Christmas is 15 December. If you think we should buy something please tell us!!