The Invercargill City Libraries and Archives has launched its Summer Reading ‘Bookopoly’ Challenge, running over the holiday break, with support from the ILT. Tamariki aged 0-11 and rangatahi aged 12-18 are encouraged to take part in the programme designed to inspire a love of reading and keep young minds active over the summer holidays. […]
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Invercargill Public Library leads the way, making accessibility a priority for all
Invercargill City Libraries and Archives has taken a major step towards inclusivity, becoming one of the first organisations in Southland to introduce the Hāpai Access Card. This nationwide initiative supports more than 1 million New Zealanders with accessibility needs, helping create a library experience where everyone, regardless of ability, feels welcome and supported. Council Libraries […]
Read More >Crafternoon Tea celebrates 10th anniversary
For 10 years, the Crafternoon Tea gatherings at the Invercargill Public Library have been pulling in craft enthusiasts from around the city for a bit of conversation, crafts and a cup of tea. The group is set to celebrate this milestone with an exhibition showcasing a decade of crafting at the end of March and […]
Read More >Literary adventures await with Invercargill City Libraries Summer Reading Challenge
This summer, Invercargill City Libraries is suggesting an escape of a different kind with the Summer Reading Challenge. Tamariki aged 0-12 and 13, and rangatahi aged 12-18 are being invited to take part in the 2023 Great Escape challenge to spend 24 days taking time to read or complete literary-related challenges. Each day they complete […]
Read More >No shushing in library for Southern Junction
The Invercargill Public Library will be alive with the sound of music this weekend. Over a dozen musicians from throughout the south will be playing live, local and free at the library to celebrate NZ Music Month at Southern Junction on Saturday 27 May. Invercargill City Council Manager Customer Experience Cynthia Smith said Southern Junction […]
Read More >Invercargill’s latest Poppy Place to be unveiled as part of Heritage Month
Invercargill City Council is commemorating a south Invercargill soldier who fought in World War I with a Poppy Place sign depicting his name. On Friday 3 March, a new street sign with a red poppy on it will be unveiled at a south Invercargill housing development in McQuarrie St called Scully Place after Company Sergeant […]
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