Library News NovemberNovember 20052005 Panui Whiringa-a-Rangi Now that your body clocks have become accustomed to OPENING HOURS: daylight saving time, you can Mon - Friday 9.30am - 8.00pm begin to appreciate the Saturdays 9.30am - 12.30pm concept. There is certainly more scope for doing things in the evening as the sun is still high after dinner and dishes are done. This is a great time to visit the library; the rush is over, the heatwave has lifted, there’s plenty of parking available so you can Days of Note in November enjoy a relaxing browse 1st Nov All Saints Day through the shelves in peace HOT Coffee & Chocolate in the library gallery Melbourne Cup Day 5th Nov Guy Fawkes until 8.00pm, Mon - Fri. You Now you can enjoy a 6th International Day for preventing can even enjoy your Latte, Cappuccino or Hot Chocolate while relaxing with a book. after-dinner coffee or hot the Exploitation of the Environment in $2.00 single shot or $2.50 double, each cup freshly ground War and Armed Conflict chocolate at the library from 16th International Day for Tolerance our freshly brewed coffee Ellerslie Flower Show (Auckland) machine upstairs. 20th Universal Children’s Day Bring in the whole family; Rotorua Public Library 24th American Thanksgiving Day children can do their home- Te Whare o te Maatauranga 21st World Television Day work with references on 23rd John Mather (Bitten by Africa) at the hand, Dad can surf the latest 1127 Haupapa Street Hours: Library 7.00pm 25th International day for the Elimination of boating magazines and Mum Private Bag 3029 Mon-Fri: 9.30am – 8pm can check out how to fix the Rotorua, New Zealand Sat: 9.30am – 12.30pm Violence against Women Ph. (07) 348 4177 Fax (07) 348 9686 chainsaw from the machinery Email: [email protected] manuals upstairs. www.rotorualibrary.govt.nz From the Don Stafford Room 1880 - FOUNDING OF A CITY - 2005 125 Years In 1880 Ngati Whakaue came to a decision which was to change the Diana cause of history in the Gabaldon: Judge Fenton Rotorua district David Lange: Rotohiko Haupapa A Breath of My Life On 25 November 1880 an agreement was signed between Snow and representatives of the Ngati Whakaue tribe and Ashes Judge Francis Dart Fenton, on behalf of the Government. The agreement led to the establishment of the Rotorua Township which involved Ngati Whakaue setting aside land bounded by the Utuhina stream to the west, the Puarenga stream to the east, lake Rotorua to the north and the mountains to the south. Included were provisions for lands gifted to the people of New Zealand for the purposes of civic administration, health, Jung Chank & Nicci French: education and recreation. Jon Halliday: Catch Me Mao, The gifted reserves include the Lakefront Reserve, Pukeroa Hill the site of When I Fall Lakeland Hospital, the Government Gardens, the site of the Convention The Unknown Centre and District Council buildings, the sites occupied by the Tourism Story Centre, Library and Community House, the old Police Station site (now Pig & Whistle), the sites of the District Court and Maori Land Court. Others are the Rotorua Boys High School, Sala Street Cemetery, Fenton Park- the former Rotorua aerodrome site, Te Puia formerly Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, Arikikapakapa golf grounds, the site of Waiariki Institute of Technology and the adjoining camping grounds. Soon you can enjoy your HOT PICKS for longer! From 1st December we will be extending the Hot Picks loan period In addition to these, a block of land from Amohia Street to Hinemaru Street from 1 week to 10 days for $5.00! (just $1.00 extra) bounded by Amohau and Eruera Streets More time to really enjoy those hot titles. forms the Ngati Whakaue Education Endowment lands. The revenue derived What I like best is a book that's at least funny once in a while... from this land block goes towards What really knocks me out is a book that, education assistance for Ngati Whakaue when you're all done reading it, descendants and the people of Rotorua. The Founding Years in Rotorua you wish the author that wrote it was a terrific friend of yours by Don Stafford and you could call him up on the phone whenever you felt like it. Gilbert Mair and Judge Fenton meeting in Tamatekapua Don Stafford Township Files That doesn't happen much, though. Fenton Agreement– 19th Century by Kathryn Rose ~ J. D. Salinger ~ Now you can scan your documents/pictures to email @ the library. It’s so easy and convenient. Just imagine what you can do… • Excellent for copying excerpts from not-for-loan books that you need to refer to for your studies • Scan your special photographs and email them to family • Copy your CV and send to a prospective employer Service costs just $1.00 per email or $5.00 for one day’s use. Upstairs in the Don Stafford Room Something in the staff water... Look who popped in this week but our Michelle with the latest addition to the family, Rubina. Mother and daughter are both looking fine and healthy. Rubina is just one month old . And the next day we were lucky to see beautiful Emilia who came in with her mum, Sharon. Emilia is 7 months old now and is always very content and happy when she visits the library. WeekendWeekend readsreads "Not that kind of girl" by Catherine Alliot. What a pleasure to read this new book by this very popular author! A great story line, that was well written and at times quite humorous. Yes it does actually make you laugh out loud in places, while at the same time promotes thought on some aspects of relationships. The story moves at a good pace and I had trouble putting this novel down for any length of time. With the characters all clearly portrayed,and some clever little twists laced through the novel, this is a must read for fans of this author. If you haven't read her yet, do try this one, a weekend on a lounger with this novel is a must do! RF THE Shed Where dreams are made real. First edition of this New Zealand magazine sure to be a hit in our DIY nation. Step by step photos to help you build a trailer, MIG for beginners, wood tuning and much more. Back2Basics Re-released version of this popular bi-monthly magazine looks at our local R&B and Hip-Hop scene. Find it in the TEENs area. BOOK SALE ! BOOK SALE ! BOOK SALE ! Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month SPECIAL Kuirau Park old Tea Kiosk DISCOUNT 9.30am - 1.00pm Next sales: 5th and 19th November for Books & Magazines galore! MEMBERS Harry walked into the bar and quickly ordered 12 shots of whiskey. John Mather ,, authorauthor ofof “Bitten by Africa” will As soon as the barman had poured them, Harry gulps each one down and ordered another round immediately. As the barman was pouring be speaking at the Library on this lot, he says to Harry, “Gee you are really knocking these back”. Wednesday 23rd November at 7.00pm. Harry said, “You would too if you had what I have.” “What have you got?” the barman asks concerned. No charge, no bookings required. Harry replies, “About 75 cents” .