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Writers in residence at Richmond Library
We’re thrilled to have Gavin Bishop and Jill Marshall presenting workshops at Richmond Library as part of the 2012 Top of the South writers in residence programme.

  • Gavin Bishop - Creating a legacy: writing stories from our own lives for our children & grandchildren - Saturday 9th June, 9.30am-1.30pm.

  • Jill Marshall - Non-traditional publishing for writers - Weds 20th June, 9.30am-1.30pm.


For the full programme and to book your place, go to http://topofthesouthwriters.blogspot.co.nz.

NZ Music Month - pay for one, get one free!
May is NZ music month – a time to celebrate the fabulous talent and creativity of NZ musicians and songwriters.

This year for the entire month of May, when you borrow any NZ music CD you can borrow another CD of your choice for free.

Head into your local library today and find something new to listen to.

E-books and e-audio are now available from your library website

All you need is a Tasman District library card.

The first time you use Overdrive, you’ll need to download some free software to your computer, e-reader or mobile device.

Use the Help button on our Overdrive homepage and follow the steps to get started.

Audiobooks and eBooks



Art Display spaces at Richmond Library
With hundreds of visitors a day, Richmond Library is the perfect place to exhibit your artworks.

Our new gallery wall and glass display cases provide a quality space to show your work.

For more information or to book space contact the Collections Services Librarian on 03 543 8540.



Create, Explore, Record, Design, Share
Did you know that you can now create music tracks, digitise old photos, record an oral history, create a poster or anything else digital you can imagine - all at Richmond Library?

The place you can do all these exciting creative activities is Richmond Library’s new Imaginarium - a digital studio equipped with sound recording equipment, computers and software.

The Imaginarium is popular, so phone the library on 03 543 8500 to book a time slot now.







Book of the Week

The wild rose
by Jennifer Donnelly

London, 1914. In this volatile time live three exceptional people. Seamus Finnegan and Max von Brandt both loved Willa Alden, and both men lost her. Neither expects to ever see her again, but when a catastrophic event calls Willa home to London, they find their lives forever intertwined in a lethal web of forbidden loves, hidden loyalties, and dangerous lies.

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Website of the month
ArtProject

Explore art museums from around the world, discover and view hundreds of artworks at incredible zoom levels, and even create and share your own collection of masterpieces.

View the artworks in close up or take a virtual tour through the gallery spaces – almost as good as the real thing!



Magazine of the Month

Houses NZ

Houses NZ features inspiring contemporary projects and interiors - with outstanding
graphic design, informative reviews, excellent photography, detailed floor plans and
product lists.
Essential reading for design savvy consumers and professionals.







Website Tip

The Prow is a website that celebrates, preserves and makes accessible the Stories from the Top of the South: ngā kōrero o te tau ihu. www.theprow.org.nz

The Prow is a collaborative effort by libraries and museums across the Top of the South. The website will benefit teachers, students, tourists, local people and anyone interested in New Zealand history. The stories have been thoroughly researched and include images and extensive further reading.


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