Allyson Gofton Library Visit - Country Calendar Cookbook



Two New Zealand treasures bring you the ultimate cookbook and the stories behind the recipes...

Timaru District Library and Paper Plus Timaru invite you to an evening of fun and laughter with Allyson Gofton. Allyson will enertain us with a recipe demonstration from the Country Calendar Cookbook, some fun out-takes from the project and give you a chance to ask your most pressing cooking questions. This is not to be missed.

Thursday 18 August

7.00pm

Timaru Library 56 Sophia St

Entry by gold coin donation

Proceeds will go to the Christchurch earthquake appeal

Family History Month

August is Family History Month

Have you ever thought about tracing your family history – finding about ancestors or discovering lost relatives??

South Canterbury Branch of NZ Society of Genealogists can help – bring your questions to Timaru District Library on Wednesday 10th August 11am – 4pm. For more info email SouthCanterbury@genealogy.org.nz

Some handy links:

http://www.genealogy.org.nz/ - New Zealand Society of Genealogists

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/trail/familyhistory/ - BBC Family History Page

http://www.natlib.govt.nz/about-us/news/family-history-month-2011 - National Library of New Zealand

http://www.natlib.govt.nz/collections/areas-of-focus/family-history/family-history-websites - Useful Family History Websites. A list of helpful websites and online resources for family history and genealogy. Includes resources for New Zealand, Australia, Great Britain & Ireland, Pacific Islands and United States of America.

Also check out our great range of books and magazines on Family History -

http://www.timaru.govt.nz/library-catalogue.html

Friends of the Library Event - What's Your Favourite Travel Destination



Escape the Winter Blues with The Timaru District Friends of the Library

Join us on Thursday 28th July @ 2pm

 

And tell us about your favourite holiday destination and your favourite travel book.

 

All Welcome.

David Hartnell - Memoirs of a Gossip Columnist - Saturday 21st May 1pm

David Hartnell - Memoirs of a Gossip Columnist - Saturday 21st May 1pm



 

For one day only his lips will be unsealed and you are invited to join David as he shares some of the famous Hollywood gossip as told in his new book "Memoirs of a Gossip Columnist" and there might just be a few extras that he can't put into print - you'll have to be there!

 

Plus Two signed copies of David's book to be won - one for the best-dressed person and one for the best-dressed Gran!

 

Timaru District Library Saturday 21st May 1.00pm

 

Free Entry.

 

Books available for sale on the day.

New Zealand Sign Language Week - Free Taster Class Thursday 5th May

New Zealand Sign Language Week

2nd - 8th May

Free Sign Language Taster Class

Thursday 5th May 1pm - 2pm

Free Taster classes are a chance for people to get a taste of New Zealand Sign Language in a fun and supportive environment. The class is 60 minutes long where a Deaf Tutor is coming to the Library and teaches introductory New Zealand Sign Language.

All Welcome.

Jill Worrall Book Launch "Two Wings of a Nightingale" Tuesday 10th May 6.30pm

Jill Worrall Book Launch - Two Wings of a Nightingale Tuesday 10th May 6.30pm

Jill Worrall's second travel book Two Wings of a Nightingale is ready to go on sale! Two Wings tells the story of her 8000km road trip through Iran with her Iranian friend Reza Mirkhalaf.

Join us as Jill will talk about her new book.

Free Admission.

Books will be available for sale on the night.

Website: http://www.jillworrall.com/

Kelvin Cruickshank Timaru Library Visit - Saturday 7th May 1.30pm - 2.30pm

Born and raised in the Waikato, Kelvin Cruickshank exhibited medium psychic abilities from an early age. He could hear and feel spirits around him, but had no idea what it all meant; he mostly chose to ignore the extra company. He knew he was somehow different from other children because he saw people that the other kids couldn't see. Although he didn't understand who these people were, he did know that he was never alone.

Nine years ago, after a complete breakdown, Kelvin took time out from his busy career as a chef and stopped to listen to what he was hearing. It was then that he realised the messages he was receiving were not intended for him but for others. This final acknowledgement of who he is and acceptance of his gift has changed his life completely. From that moment, Kelvin has dedicated his life to working fulltime as a medium passing on messages from those who have passed over.

In his spare time Kelvin loves fishing, diving and listening to Pink Floyd. He currently lives in Auckland.

Kelvin's visit to the Library to promote his new book 'Finding the Path' on Saturday 7th May 1.30pm - 2.30pm

Please note Kelvin will not be doing personal readings.

Website: http://www.kelvincruickshank.co.nz/