Friday, July 05, 2013

July / August Events at Takapuna Library

Meet novelist Ron Riddell 
When: Monday 22 July, 6pm
Where: Takapuna Library
Cost: $5, or $2 for Friends of Takapuna Library

Ron Riddell will be talking about his recently published novel The guardian of the shield, a work which celebrates the resilience of the human spirit. 

Sir Bob Harvey described Ron's novel as: "A winner; a rich read with universal appeal and a pace that doesn't slacken."
The Friends of the Takapuna Library invite you to meet Ron and hear about his creative process, including how he successfully traverses poetry and prose. Ron will also read from his new novel, accompanied by guitarist Paul Doesburg. 

Please join us at 6pm for light refreshments before Ron begins his talk at 6.30pm.
Copies of The guardian of the shield will be available at a special price of $20 (a discount of 30% off the normal retail price of $30), courtesy of the author.
Booking is recommended for this event. Please phone 09 486 8469 or email Helen Woodhouse to reserve your place.

Pirate Party
When: Friday 26 July, 2.30pm
Where: Takapuna Library
Free event
Book Launch for The Quiet Pirate, by Stephanie Thatcher
Come and celebrate the launch of Stephanie Thatcher’s new book, The Quiet Pirate, with a Pirate Party
Come dressed in your best pirate gear
Booking is recommended for this event. Please phone 09 486 8469 or email Helen Woodhouse to reserve your place.

Art on the Shore: Exhibition Opening

Where: Monday 5 August
When: 6pm for 6.30pm start
Free event
An Art Exhibition I support of the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust.  The guest speaker is Barry Watkin, the Chief Paramedic.
Paintings are by artists from the Lake House Arts Centre and the Auckland Watercolour Society
All paintings are cash and carry.  The exhibition runs form Monday 5 August to Saturday 31 August. At the Takapuna Library
Booking is recommended for this event. Please phone 09 486 8469 or email Helen Woodhouse to reserve your place.

Looking forward to seeing you at our events
Helen
Helen Woodhouse| Takapuna Community Library Manager| Auckland Libraries – Ngā Whare Mātauranga o Tāmaki Makaurau - Ph 09 486 8469 Extn (43) 8469 Fax 09 486 8519 Takapuna Library, 1 The Strand, Takapuna Private Bag 93-508, Takapuna, Auckland 0740

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