See inside pages for the WINNER of the
Recycled Art competition!
Split Image: a story in poems – Mel Glenn
Award winning poet Mel Glenn weaves a brilliant
web of authentic voices in this riveting story, told in
poetry, about what happens when one teenage girl
is denied the freedom to determine her own
identity. 881 GLE
The Shadow on the Stairs by Ann Halam
People say Joe’s new house is haunted. Every night
he looks for the shadow on the attic stairs.
Sometimes he thinks he can see it, sometimes he
knows he can’t. He tells himself he isn’t scared and
wishes he could get the idea that it is evil out of his
mind. But he never suspects that something much
worse than seeing a strange shadow is about to
happen. Engrossing, scary and chillingly realistic.
TEEN
MAY
SCEN
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Pavana’s Journey by
Deborah
Ellis.
Sometimes shocking,
sometimes sad, always
compelling, this novel
takes
an
honest,
compassionate look at
the
situation
in
Afghanistan, and the
courage and resilience
that can keep children
afloat even in the most
terrible circumstances.
The sequel to the
international bestseller,
Parvana.
Other good reading
Ratface – Gary Disher. A compelling story of escape from a way of life that has
gone terribly wrong.
Trauma-rama – Megan Stine. Life’s most embarrassing moments and how to
deal with them
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2003
Library News
Welcome to May’s issue of Liblets. We have some really great
displays this month so when you are next in, do make a point of
checking out what’s on. April was a very busy month with the school
and Easter holidays combined and it was great to see record
numbers visiting the library to stock up on holiday reading. For those
who are studying, a reminder to get in early and bring your
assignment notes in so we can help you search for information. All
in all we’re looking forward to a great month and don’t forget to say
this Sunday, “May the fourth be with you”.
April displays @ the Library
Gallery
28 April - 11 May - Remember Me - Photographs & stories of
living with dementia.
Don Stafford Room
50th Anniversary of Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary’s ascent of
Everest
Downstairs
28 April - 11 May - Mothers Network
28 April - 11 May - Rotorua General Practice Group
5 May - 11 May - ME/CFS
Children’s Library – Kaitao Middle School artwork
From the Don Stafford Room
School Holiday Fun
A State of the Environment report for the Rotorua District Council
entitled "Tracking Together'' has recently been made available to the
public and can be borrowed from the Don Stafford Room.
Published in 2002 by the Environmental Services Division of the
Rotorua District Council, it presents a number of environmental
indicators that tell us about the state of our district's environment and
provides an information base for a wide range of end users.
The water quality of our lakes has been a topic of concern over the
summer months and this report provides information about our
freshwater and geothermal resources and the activities that impact upon
them. It includes information about drinking water and the water quality
of our lakes, streams and groundwater. Other topics covered in the
report are land use, urban growth and transport.
Recyclying Madness school holiday programme was
enjoyed by these participants, eager to produce some
wearable art.
"Tracking together" is a starting point from which the council will be
able to measure future changes in our environment. The information it
gathers will enable the council to continue to make informed decisions
to meet the community's needs and aspirations.
If you feel strongly about environmental issues in our community the
Rotorua District council Draft Annual Plan 2003/4 is now available
for your perusal in the Don Stafford Room. Now is your opportunity to
put your views on this plan to the council.
Submissions close May 23 2003.
Thank you Thank you Thank you
to the Altrusa International Rotorua Branch who
recently donated $900.00 to support the Fletcher
Tuatara New Entrant Packs which are given out to
all new entrants in Rotorua schools. Pictured is
Cynthia Clarke (right) from Altrusa presenting the
cheque to Janet Arnet, Children’s Services
Librarian.
At last we have proof! This unedited and
undigitally unenhanced photograph was
shot very recently outside the Rotorua
Public Library. But don’t get all shook up
if you missed him because there are loads
of books about “The King” as well as
numerous music CDs including:
Elvis: The essential collection
Presley: The all time greatest hits
From the heart
Elvis: 30#1 Hits and
(On Order) Elvis: The 50 greatest love
songs
Anniversary
Sir Edmund Hillary and his Sherpa
guide Tensing Norgay were the first
humans to reach Earth's highest point:
the summit of Mount Everest in the
Himalayas at 11.30 am on May 29,
1953. Have a look at the display in the
Don Stafford Room this month
honouring the 50th anniversary of this
amazing feat.
Nestlé Write Around New Zealand: Nestle
Tuhi Amio Whenua for students
in Years 7 & 8 (Intermediate)
This national creative writing competition funded by Nestle NZ Ltd
gives Year 7 and 8 students a chance to win a share of $60,000 worth of
prizes. Students are asked to write a story of up to 500 words in English
or te reo Maori. There are 10 zones throughout the country with 150
zone finalists, 30 zone winners and one national winner from Year 7
and Year 8. As well as the competition, there are workshops in May and June, with New
Zealand authors, held in public libraries around the country.
Nestlé Write Around New Zealand: Nestle Tuhi Amio Whenua is a Nestlé community
programme which is coordinated by Auckland City Libraries and supported by public
libraries throughout the country. Entry forms will be posted to all intermediate schools and
will be available from the Rotorua Public Library early in May.
So…...get writing!
Never Judge a Book by its Author
Mountain Climbing
Downpour!
Animal Illnesses
House Construction
Is O.J. Guilty?
French Overpopulation
Cloning
Embarrassing Moments
Look Younger
Leo Tolstoy
The French Chef
The Scent of a Man
Andover Hand
Wayne Dwops
Ann Thrax
Bill Jerome Home
Howard I. Know
Francis Crowded
Ima Double
Lucy Lastic
Fay Slift
Warren Peace
Sue Flay
Jim Nasium
BUSY BUSY BUSY
Tuesday after Easter is usually our busiest day of the
year and this one did not disappoint! Previous record
for issues was 4317 but this year's total was 4,914!!
Total visitor count for Easter Tuesday was 2308
while the average Tuesday numbers around 1400.
Returns for the day numbered 5,500.
The high statistics were anticipated with the traditionally hectic Easter
holidays falling during the school holidays, another busy period.
Whaia e koe te iti kahurangi ki te tuohu koe he maunga teitei.
Seek that which is most precious. If you bow let it be to a lofty mountain.
A ten year old girl asked and received help from a librarian on how to use the card
catalogue. In a little while the girl approached the librarian again, wanting to know how
to spell “tequila”. “T-e-q-u-i-l-a”, spelled the librarian, as the girl thanked her and went
back to her search. A short time later she came to the desk, looking quite distraught. “I
just can’t find it,” she said. “What book are you looking for?” the librarian asked. Replied
the little girl, “Tequila Mockingbird.”
Librarian’s Choice
The Quiet Room: A journey out of the torment of madness.by Schiller, Lori
At seventeen she was the perfect child – the only daughter of an affluent,
close-knit family. Six years later she made her first suicide attempt, then
wandered the streets of New York in ragged, dirty clothes, tormenting
voices crying out in her mind.
Lori Schiller' s battle with schizophrenia is a dramatic yet hopeful
chronicle of the horrors of her disease. Outstandingly written, it takes the
reader on a journey that will fascinate, frighten and stir compassion. It is
written with honesty, courage, openness and insight. From the first page
Lori's story touches and holds you. 616.8982 Sch
WINNER
Teens Recycle Madness Art Competition
Congratulations to Julie Voss for her
wonderful artwork made from re-cycled
materials. Using can tear-tabs, plastic bags
and packaging materials, Julie’s work is
entitled “No time to Rust – Surf’s Up!”
and is an outfit of bikini top, shorts
complete with towel and jandals. Julie
won for herself a
Free pass at the ZORB
$95.00 worth of art lessons from R.A.V.E.
Hat – Serious Fun
Bag, camera & shower gel from Sheafs
Pharmacy.
Thank you to all our
entrants and sponsors!
WHERE TO PARK ?
Time on your hands?
The Rotorua Community Toy Library operates out
of the Public Library but is a separate entity run
by volunteers. If you would like to help keep this
valuable service running, you are most welcome
to attend the AGM which is coming up soon. The
Toy Library provides a wide range of ride-on toys,
costumes and activities that hundreds of Rotorua
parents (and grandparents) have hired. Current
members of the organisation would love to see
you at the AGM and would appreciate any help
you can offer.
TOY LIBRARY AGM
6th May 2003
7.00pm
13 Walnut Place
Light refreshments
FRIENDS of the
Rotorua Public Library
A.G.M.
Tuesday 13th May
7.30pm
at the
Rotorua Arts Village
1240 Hinemaru St
Access to the Rotorua Public Library is sometimes difficult at
certain times of the day due to the nature of the businesses in our
vicinity plus the fact that the library is just SO popular!!! If you
ever had trouble finding a park we have a number of solutions.
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Visit the library in the evenings or after normal business
hours. We are open until 8pm every weeknight. Parking is
much less congested at this time.
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You can also use the RDC Council parking area on
Haupapa Street (opposite the Library) after 5pm on
weekdays and on Saturdays.
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Use our website at www.rotorualibrary.govt.nz. You can search our catalogue,
renew, reserve or request books/items. Alternatively you can call us on Ph.
348 4177.
Remember our opening hours are:
Monday to Friday 9.30am – 8pm and Saturdays – 10am – 12.30pm.