Thursday, February 05, 2015

February events at Takapuna Library

An evening with Barbara Ewing  

When: 16 and 17 February
Where: Remuera and Takapuna Libraries
Cost: $5
Bring your friends along for a great night out and hear author Barbara Ewing present her latest novel The petticoat men.
This historical novel tells the story of Ernest and Freddie: two young gentlemen who dressed as women and attended balls and public events until they were arrested. The scandal of this event triggered a real life court case,  dangerous vine
Barbara Ewing is a New Zealand-born actress and author who lives in London. She is the author of six historical novels, one of which, A dangerous vine, was longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction.
Enjoy a glass of wine and some light refreshments and settle in for a great night 

Takapuna Library

Tuesday 17 February, 6pm - 7.30pm
Copies of Barbara's books will be available for sale and signing, courtesy of Publisher HarperCollins and Bookseller The Booklover.

For the Takapuna Library event RSVP by calling 09 890 4903 or email Helen Woodhouse.

Barbara Ewing is also speaking at Remuera Library

On Monday 16 February, 6.30pm - 8.30 pm
Rsvp for the Remuera Library event  by calling 09 520 2532.



Meet Dr Doreen Davy 
Where: Tuesday 24 February, 6pm - 7.30pm When: Takapuna Library
Cost: $5.00

Come along to meet psychologist Dr Doreen Davy, whose recently published book Emotional life is aimed to give readers skills and strategies to help them master their emotions, and live a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life.
Copies of Doreen's book will be available for purchase and signing.

Join us at 6pm for light refreshments followed by Doreen's talk at 6.30pm.
Places are limited and booking is recommended, so RSVP by calling 09 890 4903 or email Helen Woodhouse.

You may also want to pencil into your diary that Max Cryer will speaking at Takapuna Library, about his latest book The Cat’s Out of the Bag, on Tuesday 10 March at 12 noon.  An email notice will be sent nearer the time.

Looking forward to seeing you at our events
Kind Regards
Helen

Helen Woodhouse| Takapuna Community Library Manager| Auckland Libraries – Ngā Whare Mātauranga o Tāmaki Makaurau - Ph 09 890 4903  Extn (46) 4903 Mobile 021 945 179  Takapuna Library, 1 The Strand, Takapuna Private Bag 93-508, Takapuna, Auckland 0740

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