Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō Levin Library: Bluey brings families together

The episodes are short and sweet, funny and light-hearted, but most importantly, as a family with young children, they are super relatable. Although the show is aimed at kids, many of the jokes are aimed at adults, and I often find myself snorting in the background while my kids are glued to the screen.

The thing I love most Blue It’s warm relationships. Chilli and Bandit (mom and dad heeler) make me want to be a better parent; They know how to turn the most mundane tasks into fun games with children.

They offer many reminders about the importance of play and imagination, but at the same time they often focus on the difficulties of raising children and tackling a host of other complicated topics.

Not surprisingly, these lovable, fun-loving characters soon became the subject of several book series, which are popular with younger library members. These books allow readers to experience their favorite stories over and over again and engage more deeply with the characters and the wonderful world they inhabit. The books’ slower pace allows for greater emotional investment and often enriches the story, offering new dimensions to stories audiences already love.

Recently, Sport Manawatū invited us to take part in a fun new challenge to celebrate National Gambling Week, and it turns out it revolves around a well-known Blue episode called “Keepy Uppy”. On Wednesday 30th October at 1pm we will join Sport Manawatū’s world record attempt for the most people playing Keepy Uppy at the same time. This means keeping the balloons in the air without touching the ground. We will do this simultaneously at sites in the Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua districts. Gather your friends, family and colleagues to take part in this massive, synchronized game of Keepy Uppy. Be here before 1pm to be counted.

The 10 best books

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Mini Blue – Bluey Series

Taxi – Bluey Series

swimming school – Bluey Series

The picnic and other stories by Jarvis

Attack of the dangerous giant kittens by Sophy Henn

One Earth by Eileen Spinelli

#30 by Anne Hayden

Family is family by Melissa Marr

There’s a wolf in your book by Tom Fletcher

I break and ngahere you by Yvonne Morrison

Exhibitions:

Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō Gallery Presents: From Struggle to Strength – Portraits and Stories of Refugee Students – September 4th to October 30th, 2024.

From Fight to Strength highlights the journeys of six university students who are former refugees from Colombia and now live in Levin, New Zealand. Curated by Mariana Waculicz from the Ministry of Education, this exhibition features powerful photographs and personal stories of resilience and growth. Discover how education shaped their paths and gain insight into the challenges refugee students face. Special thanks to The Big Picture for supporting the printing of this exhibition. Learn more about the curator at eyelandphotography.com.

Te Awahou Nuiewe Stroom Māpuna Kabinet Gallery: “Te Kuranui a Matariki” Matariki Exhibition – October 1 to October 31, 2024.

Te Taitoa Māori the Te Awahou Trust invites you to “Te Kuranui a Matariki” at the Māpuna Kabinet Gallery. This exhibition features stunning works of art carved from stone, pounamu, whalebone and native woods, celebrating Matariki and his six children. Curated by Master Carver Heemi Te Peeti, it showcases the talents of his students. Join us on Thursdays for a live workshop as artists carve a new taonga. Free entry until the end of October 2024.

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Heritage room:

Volunteers staff the Heritage rooms in Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, from Tuesday to Friday, at the following times:

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, from 10am to 12:30pm

Thursday, from 10am to 3pm

The Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom Heritage Room has the Research Librarian available all day every Friday.

Friday, October 25th:

Friday live concert, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, 12pm-1pm

Jim Redmond Crib Club, Te Takeretanga or Kura-hau-pō, 1pm to 3pm

SeniorNet, get help with your tablets, phones and laptops

Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, from 10am to 12pm

Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, from 2pm to 3pm

Code Club, Shannon Library, 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Saturday, October 26th:

The Haunted Library presents ‘Twisted Carnival’, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, Scare Session – 5pm – 8pm – for families and younger children

Horror Session – 8pm – 10pm – for older children (recommended 12+)

Monday, October 28th – Labor Day

Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, CLOSED

Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, CLOSED

Shannon Library, CLOSED

Tuesday, October 29th:

Digital face-to-face session, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, 10am – 11am

Story time, Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, 10:30am – 11am

Tea and Stories, Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, 10:30am – 11:30am

Justice of the Peace, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, 11:30am – 1:30pm

Group 500 Card, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, 1pm-3pm, $2

Discovering Family History, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, 1pm – 3pm

Lego Hour, Te Takeretanga or Kura-hau-pō, 3:30pm – 4:30pm

Wednesday, October 30th:

Volunteer Center, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, 10am to 12pm

Crochet & Coffee Club, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, 10:30am

Better Digital Futures: Basic Skills, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, 1pm – 3pm

Keepy Uppy Event, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, 1pm

Code Club, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, 4pm to 5pm

Pop Up Eats Horowhenua, Te Takeretanga or Kura-hau-pō car park, 5pm to 8pm

Quiz Night, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, 7pm-9pm, $5

Thursday, October 31:

Digital Drop-in Session, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, 10am – 11am

Sewing Workshop, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, 10am – 12pm

Group 500 Card, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, 1pm-3pm, $2