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Read for Bees - Library Notes

Published on December 12, 2025

It’s summertime and the library is buzzing! Thanks to our amazing community that took on the Read for Trees challenge last year we were able to plant 42 native trees in Kowhai Park. Now, we're all aflutter with excitement to bring you a brand-new summer reading programme. Introducing... Read for Bees (we can’t resist a rhyme)!

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Koha Turns 25: A World-Class Invention from Horowhenua - Library Notes

Published on December 01, 2025

As we mark 25 years of Koha, we reflect with pride on the role our district played in its creation. We recognise the early innovators who saw the need for a better system, and we honour the many library staff who have supported and maintained Koha over the years. Most importantly, we acknowledge the ongoing support of Horowhenua District Council, which continues to invest in innovative, community-

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Your Local AA Centre - Library Notes

Published on November 26, 2025

Did you know you can take care of your AA business right here at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō? Between grabbing your next read or catching up with friends over coffee, you can renew your driver’s licence, register your vehicle, or even buy road users, all in one convenient stop.

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Read what you love, without apology - Library Notes

Published on November 05, 2025

Reading should always be about joy, not judgement. Whether it’s a steamy romance, fantasy adventure, or crime thriller, every story has value. Fiction teaches empathy, imagination, and connection, and there’s no shame in reading what makes you happy. Life’s too short for bad books, so read what you love without apology.

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Haunted Library: Fairy Tales Gone Wrong - Library Notes

Published on October 21, 2025

This October, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō transforms from a quiet corner of imagination into something much darker. A storybook gone wrong.

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Banned Books in Aotearoa: A Hidden History - Library Notes

Published on October 08, 2025

Every year during Banned Books Week, readers are reminded that the freedom to choose what we read has not always been guaranteed. While many people associate book banning with the United States, New Zealand has its own surprising history of censorship.

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Tales & Trails School Holiday Programme - Library Notes

Published on June 27, 2025

It’s winter in Horowhenua, and the Tales & Trails School Holiday Programme is here to keep the fun going! Join us for weekday crafts, special events like hibernation talks and Sea Scout games, plus our Winter Reading Challenge. Don’t miss the bear hunt in the children’s area—come in, explore, and make some cosy winter memories at your local library!

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Library to champion local author - Library Notes

Published on June 19, 2025

Libraries Horowhenua continues to champion local voices by supporting hometown author Ross Follett and his latest collection, The Last Taxi Tales Book Two, as well as Boyhood Memoirs.

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Turn Up The Volume For NZ Music Month! - Library Notes

Published on June 05, 2025

NZ Music Month turned 25 this May, and we turned up the volume in Horowhenua. From Friday concerts at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō to hosting part of the Levin Music Fest, it was a month of celebrating local talent with drum circles, karaoke, and more. A big thank you to everyone who joined in the music and the magic.

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Read for Bees - Library Notes

Koha Turns 25: A World-Class Invention from Horowhenua - Library Notes

Your Local AA Centre - Library Notes

Read what you love, without apology - Library Notes

Haunted Library: Fairy Tales Gone Wrong - Library Notes

Banned Books in Aotearoa: A Hidden History - Library Notes

Tales & Trails School Holiday Programme - Library Notes

Library to champion local author - Library Notes

Turn Up The Volume For NZ Music Month! - Library Notes

More Genre Stickers Make for Better Reading - Library Notes

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