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New Zealand Poetry Day

Posted by Nelson Public Libraries on 26 July 2010

The Elma Turner Library celebrates New Zealand Poetry Day on 30th July 2010 with Poetry readings at the library. You can bring along a poem to read, or just listen at the open mic readings 12. 30pm to 1.…

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Māori Language Week 26 July - 01 August 2010

Posted by Nelson Public Libraries on 22 July 2010

Visit the Elma Turner Library and celebrate with us Displays of resources Get Information about locally available Te Reo classes Have fun - check out fun stuff in front of red wall, children’s tunnel and Non fiction display area A variety of self-challenging Te Reo games will be available We are working on organising Kapa Haka performances at lunchtimes - watch this space.…

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Who Else Writes Like

Posted by Nelson Public Libraries on 4 June 2010

The Library now provides access to Who Else Writes Like. This is the online version of the book designed to help fiction readers who have read all the books by their favourite authors and are seeking new names to try. Of course, no author writes exactly like another, but the selection of alternatives provided should help to narrow the choices from the hundreds of titles available.…

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The Libraries get PressDisplay

Posted by Nelson Public Libraries on 3 May 2010

Read newspapers from around the world  Nelson Public Libraries now provide access to PressDisplay, which offers the digital editions, on the day of publication, of national and local newspapers published by Fairfax around the world, and in a range of languages.  There is good coverage of New Zealand newspapers, including local papers the Nelson Mail and the Leader. Papers are available for 90 days from date of publication, are fully searchable, with print, email, translation and audio options.…

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