Thank you to all our participants in Raumati Reads, Auckland Council Libraries summer reading programme. Our participant numbers were much larger than we have seen in recent years.
The highlight of the summer was definitely the visit by Nic and Tory from Auckland Zoo’s education team. We had 50 attendees, including 30 children, who had a fun and educational hour with Nic and Tory.
We learnt about enrichment for animals, and made some enrichment toys for our own animals. We also learnt about the work of the zoo vets, and practiced our own skills on soft toys.
You can find out more about the work of the education team on their website learn.aucklandzoo.co.nz/
See you at the Show!
Helensville Library will be at the Helensville Show! Leading up to the show our children’s crafternoon sessions are focused on creating entries for the youth arts and craft classes.
Entries to the youth section are free. The library is a designated drop-off point for youth entries, if you can’t make it to the Show office during their opening hours. You can find out more on their website: helensvilleshow.co.nz
Our regular programmes:
Kids Time, for under 6s and their grown-ups: Wednesdays, 10am to 10.30am. Crafternoon for adults: Thursdays, 3pm to 4.30pm. Crafternoon for kids: Thursdays, 3.30pm to 4.30pm. Book Chat: Thursday 27 February, 10am to 11am. Bring along a book you’ve recently read and loved – or disliked – to share with fellow readers.
Rates due:
The next rates instalment is due at the end of February. There are many options available to make paying your rates convenient for you. Visit: aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/property-rates-valuations/ways-to-pay-your-rates/Pages/default.aspx to find out more.
You can pay, with your card, at our service centre desk. You can pay cash at Helensville PaperPlus Select, at the Kiwibank counter. You will need your rates notice with the barcode for this. We can print one off for you at the service centre desk.
Report a problem with Auckland Council
While you’re out and about, you may see something that needs fixing. The Auckland Council website is your best place to start. aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/report-problem/Pages/report-a-problem.aspx
Alternatively, you can phone Auckland Council 24/7 on 09 301 01 01. Or visit our service centre desk.
Our hours are:
Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm. Saturday: 9am to 1pm.
Keep an eye on our Facebook page for any updates: facebook.com/HelensvilleLibraryAndServiceCentre
Anne Coppell
Senior Librarian / Poukōkiri - Children & Youth / Helensville Library and Service Centre
